Three Months & Counting

Today marks my three month anniversary in La La Land. And what a strange trip it's been.

I forgot to mention I saw another bizarre thing last weekend. As I was cruising toward a friend's place in North Hollywood, I saw a plume of black smoke ahead of me, which I assumed was a building on fire. However, as I got closer, I finally saw the source: sitting at an intersection was a van completely engulfed in flames. We're talking a fireball. I've never seen anything like it, except for in the movies, of course. As I watched in awe, the fire department arrived on the scene and I departed. I have no idea if anyone was inside it or not. Let's hope not.

Work was just work this week. Nothing too exciting, except I answered the phone when Shirley MacLaine and Jackie Collins called. And I spoke to actress Krista Allen. Oh, and I sent emails to Fred Willard, Bruce Boxleitner and Marty Kove (probably best known for playing the evil coach in THE KARATE KID).

Friday, I saw Sidney Poitier again in my office and just missed seeing Shirley MacLaine. I was so bummed I missed her. Apparently, she came into town to do publicity for a new movie with Cameron Diaz and stopped by our office unannounced. I'm hoping she stops by again this week because my boss was not in to see her.

Friday night I went to my producer friend's place in Silverlake for dinner. He recently joined Kevin Spacey's company, Triggerstreet. And his wife is an animator for Sony and working on their new movie OPEN SEASON.

Saturday, I finally went to see FANTASTIC FOUR with a friend. It was only worth it to see the studly, half-naked Chris Evans who played the Human Torch. Later, we went to a new bar on Santa Monica called I Candy. And, yes, there was lotsa eye candy.

Today, I went to brunch with friends and our friend who was visiting from NY. Later, after attending a networking event at Sony Studios, I continued on to Venice Beach where I discovered my new favorite place in LA. The Venice Canals. They are so awesome and charming, I can't stand it. Most of the houses along the canals are absolutely gorgeous. Modern and sleek with lush landscaping. And I love the walkways and cute little bridges and ducks galore along the water. It's so nice! Now I know where I want to live when I can afford it.