The Shoe Show

Photo: Feb 9, 2008 - The Shoe Show (Pomona Arts Colony)

August Highlights - My 24th Birthday

I'm not quite sure why people dread the steadfast approach of aging. I suppose I've learned to appreciate life in all its stages (either that, or the peace of mind that comes with knowing that my parents look 15 years younger than they actually are). It seems as though every birthday celebration gets better with every passing year; and if that's an omen to how the next year will turn out, then I sure have a lot of good things to look forward to. There are always new friends to invite into my life, and new beginnings to undertake. I've always taken my birthday as the point of year in which to reflect, re-evaluate, and re-charge. After all, it is "my" new year. With that said, I've already mentally listed my resolutions and goals for this new year of life.

My actual birth 'day' (August 24th) was a blast. After all, I only turn 24 on the 24th once in this lifetime. Ayana and I took the day off from work - which was a gift all in itself. She treated me to a very entertaining morning/afternoon at Glen Ivy Hot Springs. The amenities were "okay" - but we agreed that the entire experience is highly overrated. But we still had a blast.

Then came an interesting dinner with my closest friends. See, I lead a very compartmentalized life. Each segment containing a handful of friends - all of whom I never intermingle on a consistent basis. See, I like my segmented life... and the only time the worlds intertwine is on my birthday. It's interesting to see how everyone interacts with one another. What topics they choose to chat about, or what stories they highlight in order to introduce themselves. They're an amazing, and very good bunch of people. I am so lucky to have such endearing friends.

Thanks to everyone who called/texted/e-mailed me on my birthday. A special thank you to my family and friends who actually celebrated the day with me. I love you guys! And now, a picture overload!


Photo: Glen Ivy Hot Springs


Photo: With Ayana @ Glen Ivy


Photo: On our way out.


Photo: Post-nap & Pre-dinner


Photo: My faves! Ayana, Christy, Helen!


Photo: She got me baroons!


Photo: She wore her hair curly for me. She never wears it curly!


Photo: My bff and his wife (she's also a close friend).


Photo: Justin, my "play" boyfriend.


Photo: My coworker/friends Vineet and Dan.


Photo: The birthday people and Justin.


Photo: Smooth talkin Helen got the waiter to give me a badge.


Photo: Group


Photo: Yardhouse


Photo: Birthday girl and boy.


Photo: They made fun of the ribbon I made him wear. Sigh.


Photo: My men.


Photos: My bests.


Photo: Cheesin.


Photo: Right before Justin got schooled by security.

Ayana's 23rd Birthday

I finally got my hands on some pics from Ayana's 23rd birthday - scene of the infamous camera theft incident! I hate dwelling on all the awesome pics that have gone lost in the infinite abyss, but lucky for me, I'm no longer the only one taking pictures at parties anymore! *claps!*

Here's to hoping that pictures from last weekend's Bachelorette & Country Line Dancing Brouhaha show up in my inbox soon! I promise I'll share!

Michele Turns 24

Photo: DJ Normatron & her groupie

Photo: Water, water, everywhere!

No Added Chemicals

For the first time in 9 years, the amount of strands
poisoned by hair-dye equal the amount of zero.

January 2007 Highlights Part I

I can't believe January 2007 is almost past-tense. Despite the fact that 90% of my time 'awake' was strictly devoted to work (see two previous entries), I really can't complain too much... especially since time-worked sandwiched a hardy helping of time-spent with some of my favorite people!

Photo: Le gang

Forgive me if I can't contain all of my excitement, but look at this photo! It's almost all of my favorite single London Bedfordian loves-of-my-life! From left to right: Sandy, my partner in crime and bar ho; Mikey, my favorite boy from London; Norma, my favorite favorite; and Ace, who, despite being excessively mean in '07 (as shown above), is the best person to dance with.

We all met up in Beverly Hills for a lovely (and expensive) sushi dinner at Sushi Roku on the 21st of January. This was after unsuccessful attempts to meet up at Zip Fusion and Boss Sushi (we almost felt as though we were never meant to eat fish - long story). Sidenote: Norma, I'm sorry you didn't like the eel. We had no idea it would make you gag.

Photo: Mochi


Photo: We take the best pictures.


Photo: Mikey is flat out adorable.


Photo: Mean in '07, but so easy to love.

All in all, the night was lovely! Just lovely! My single friends are an A+, and I'm almost certain that there's a correlation between London and being single... because, well, I do believe they're the only single friends I have left.