Muscle-ing

Waiting for my zumba class to begin @ LA Fitness!

I'm Dreaming of a White Christmas...

"The sun is shining, the grass is green,
The orange and palm trees sway.

There's never been such a day
in Beverly Hills, L.A.
But it's December the twenty-fourth,

And I am longing to be up North"

—Verse dropped from original version

MERRY CHRISTMAS!

LA snapshots - 11

Just another regular day in LA@ Lunch time!

I am recycling

For as long as I can remember, I've been taught to reduce, reuse and recycle. Back in my childhood in communist Romania, my recycling meant stacks of old newspapers and some glass bottles at most. Nowadays recycling is a big business in US, especially here in California. Here are some pics from a recycling center in my area.

Live from Hollywood!

Endeavour rolled into history

Space shuttle Endeavour is seen rolling through the streets of LA

Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images

Welcome home, Endeavour!

This morning, Shuttle Endeavour started Final Tour over California! This is just minutes ago above JPL in Pasadena(La Canada Flintridge).

Never ending car pileup - courtesy of Los Angeles drivers

I know this is an old one, but it's worth watching over and over again. Well people, it's simple like that: when you see traffic cones and a bunch of brake lights....just slow down!


It seems like the blue Mustang passenger is having a hard time opening the door. Well...the second blast popped opened the passenger door. Ha ha!
Watch the Corolla epic drifting at 00:27. That driver just killed it! LOL

WeHo CougarLife Billboard - A must-see

So here is a picture with a giant billboard on Sunset Strip in West Hollywood! :) I guess LA drivers will have a hard time keeping their eyes on the road.

CougarLife.com calls the area of West Hollywood the "epicenter" of "America's Cougar Capital," claiming the 90069 zip code is home to the most cougars per capita in America.
Really? :D
Dig it!:))


[CougarLife.com Sunset Strip billboard via]

Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach

Sunday April 15th, City of Long Beach
Cars:

The speed and the noise:

The Victory Lap:

The Food and the drinks:

Imagine this is a full beer can! That would be "Happy Beerday!"

That was a real Texas-sized Giant Sausage:

Serve and Protect by LBPD. Look at his black shiny-shiny boots! Thumbs up!

LBPD powered by BMW. And Apple...or whatever. :)

      

Inna Concert in Los Angeles

When Inna lands in a new country she says 2 things:
1) My name is Inna AND
2)I'm Romanian!

So,you can see Inna playing on  Fri April 6th at Vanguard LA( Hollywood Blvd.)

Tickets and more about INNA

21 Jump Street - L.A. Premiere

Because it was Tuesday(March 13), my friend Madalyne literally dragged me to Grauman's Chinese Theater for 21 Jump Street Premiere. My friend(s) know(s) that I'm not a movie person(at least not this kind of entertainment), but I promised her will celebrate my birthday(it was last month) somehow. We didn't get in time for Red Carpet(Thank God for LA traffic), so we end up watching the movie. Which is... funny. The surprise was...Johnny Deep! That's it, my lips are sealed!:))

Then it was the after-party! I couldn't wait to get at the Rolling Stone Restaurant & Lounge, where the party was held. I was hungry...! I know, that's my Romanian heritage!:))
The food was...ok! Crab cakes were delicious though!

My Martini!

May I offer you a slider? No Thanks, I hate sliders! Again me and my Romanian heritage(rude lol)

At the party were a lot of movie stars, Sony Pictures Entertainment upper management, directors, producers bla-bla-bla...! Ice Cube is a  really funny dude! I had a great time there: eating, drinking(one Martini and then water), dancing and talking with people( I had no idea who those people are).

OK, I have a Bonus! Channing Tatum smiling for my camera:

P.S. Last time I went to a movie premiere, the star was Ryan Gosling. Hot, sexy, hot, sexy...someone please stop me!:)))

Record heat in Los Angeles!

The temperature was 90F at noon! I have to admit: we had winter-like-summer!

New Year's Eve: don't buzz and drive

This New Year's Eve AAA is giving "Tipsy Tows" rides to anyone who calls (800) 400-4AAA, even they are not members of AAA. What's a "Tipsy Tow"? A free tow to the driver's residence of up to 7 miles away.
Also if you call  1-800-522-9955. you'll get free  van and sedan rides from Galpin Ford and Jackson Limousine Service,  within the L.A. basin,(within 10 miles).
Have a marvelous and safe New Year's Eve party !

Read more here
Photo Credits: Wikimedia Commons

Heat's on in Los Angeles!

Pasadena area.-my car's thermometer measured 103F at noon. Even Santa Monica is seeing highs in the 90s. Yes, we are baking in a heat wave:)

Romanian Events in LA

1)RAPN Orange County Mixer
Time:      Thursday, October 20 · 7:30pm - 10:00pm
Location:  Kimera Restaurant
                 19530 Jamboree Road

                  Irvine, CA 92612
More Info:Dear Members and Friends,
Grupul "Romani in Los Angeles" in curand isi va uni fortele cu RAPN (Romanian American Professionals Network), Organizatie Non Profit cu Sediul In Los Angeles, CA.
https://www.facebook.com/rapnusa

www.rapn.org
RAPN is invading Orange County this month!
They are organizing a Professionals Mixer and expecting a great turnout so bring your business cards, invite your friends and come out for a fun night with your Romanian-American friends.
The bar patio is reserved.

Intrarea este Gratis.

2)Picnicul de Toamna al Bisericii Ortodoxe Romane Sfanta Treime

Time:            Saturday, October 22 · 6:00pm - 11:30pm

Location:      Romanian Orthodox Church Holy Trinity

                      3315 Verdugo Road

                       Los Angeles, CA 90065

More Info:   Muzica Usoara si Populara - Dumitru Grigorut

                    Meniul:

                    Mici cu varza acra - $8

                    Pui la cuptor cu garnitura - $7

                   Combinatie Mici si Pui - $14                  

                    Prajituri si Cafea Americana - $3  

                    Cafea Turceasca -$1

	Intrarea cu plata.

                    Adulti si tineri 13 ani in sus - $10
                    Copii 6-12 ani - $5
                    Copii sub 6 ani - Gratis

Directii: http://holytrinity-la.org/engl/pages/general/dirctns.html
Telefon: 323 - 255 - 85833)Concert "De la Vegas"

Time	Friday, October 7 · 8:00pm - 11:00pm

Location	Dunarea Restaurant European Cuisine

More Info	Formatia De La Vegas va concerta la Restaurantul Dunarea pe data de 7 octombrie 2011 (vineri), de la ora 8.30 pm.Biletul este $30,aperitiv inclus in pretz.In pauza muzica & djdanysony.

Los Angeles Oktoberfest(s) 2011

Beers,Wine, Spirits and Food!
"Los Angeles Oktoberfest - Put on your Lederhosen and get your stein ready for the LA Oktoberfest, Sample traditional Foods, Beers, Wines, Spirits, the hottest buxom beer maidens serving Bavarian brews; bands playing lively tunes and leading sing-along's of old time drinking songs."

And...http://www.alpinevillagecenter.com/oktoberfest/

"Alpine Village is the home of the oldest and largest Oktoberfest celebration in Southern California! This year’s Oktoberfest will be held every Friday, Saturday and Sunday between September 9 and October 23 in our massive 32,000 square foot tent.  Our bier sponsor for the event is Paulaner of Munich and the LA Derby Dolls and the LA Galaxy are co-promoting the fun."

San Gabriel Valley : Sunday Farmers' Market

Am ajuns putin cam tarziu la "piata" astazi...:) 

Nike Us Open of Surfing 2011

The U.S. Open of Surfing is a week-long surfing competition held annually during the summer in Huntington Beach, California.  Huntington Beach is  known as Surf City USA. Over 500k people packed the event this year.
Kelly Slater and Sally Fitzgibbons slayed their competition at the 2011 Nike US Open of Surfing. What those people do with their boards I would call it" defying gravity".It was a pleasure to watch those "ocean wizards" on the job.
Meanwhile I'm exercising to improve my surfing. It's a lot of fun and the water is just perfect.:) 

Cruising through LA - 10

Amber alert in LA!

Amber alert via Wikipedia