Oh to Cats and Mice...

I start with work.  I never speak of work in my blog, because there is nothing really new and exciting to talk about.  But, Yesterday...oh dear, Yesterday....

  I was promoted from a Production Assistant a couple months ago.  I was so relieved that I would never have to to PA work again... well at least at this job.  However, Yesterday, I was able to relive the PA experience with a shit ton of manual labor.  You see, we have been combining our 2 offices ( Hollywood and Santa Monica) into one Hollywood location.  So, owning a minivan, I was asked by one of the PA's to help move some Ikea furniture...but oh it was so much more.  I wont go into detail, but we did spend over 10 hours moving heavy boxes back and forth across town.  I thought that there would be no way to survive going out last night, after such heavy feats.  But, I mustard the strength and had a GREAT night.

Started the night out by meeting Tristan, Jason, Neal, and Chris at Barrigans.  This was probably the first Mens night out in a while, or the first one I can remember hanging out with "the group" .  We stayed at Barrigans for a while, enjoying the 2 buck Margaritas.  We spotted a couple girls who were really cute, but we were afraid to approach.  Tristan is usually a stong helper of introducing us to the opposite sex, and he tried.  

Afterwards we headed to the Gold Room for about 3 minutes.  Probably the cheesiest bar I have ever been to.  It was 1984 all over again.  And, I am pretty sure the cheese ball factor was not ironic. haha

After, We head to Little Joy, and Jason and I spot the 2 respective girls we thought were cute.  It took a potential "gang war" outside, to initiate conversation.  So I introduced myself to the girls.  I think they were a little inebriated at this point. They were from Utah, and cute drunk.  Only problem is, they had guys barricading themselves around them.  I think they were in the friend zone, but the guys did not realize.  So Jason and I spend a good majority of the night trying to talk to the girls.  The guys were just putting on too much pressure, and made things too difficult to talk.  At the end of the night, I swapped numbers with the girls.  In their state of mind while under the influence,  writing down the phone number she added an extra digit. So, we left the bar with a 3 digit area code and an 8 digit phone number.  Hopefully they will be the ones calling me.... haha

Man!  Cannot wait for the 3 day weekend! FAAAAAAAANTASTIC

BUNNY

I cut my hair.  Its short.  I look a little douchey .  See Myspace "2008" for a picture. 

Last night was movie night at The Red House.  The screening this week was Otto Preminger's "Bunny Lake is Missing".   The film revolves a brother and sister in search of the sister's 4 year old daughter, Bunny, after she disappears from school.  The investigators question if Bunny is real or a figment of the sisters imagination.  The film is from 1965, and was pretty advanced for its time.  It dealt with some heavy subject matter.  The running time could have been trimmed by 15 - 20 min.  A lot of unnecessary content.  But, over all a good film.  The are re-making "Bunny" in 2009.  I think the premise is payed out by more recent films such as "Flightplan" with Jodie Foster.  As well, as that other film where all the children in the world go missing.  I remember aliens being involved in that one, or some shit like that. haha.

After the movie,a group of us headed across the street to Little Joy to hang for a bit.  Tristan was convinced it was gay night.  I denied it at first, but as he pointed out the bar patrons, I could see he was right.    How odd of Little Joy to have a gay night, whether it be official, or un-official.  

Tonight, I really want to get my rower, since I did not last night.  It is also Barrigans Night, and we may venture to the Gold Room.  Yes.

Row Row Row

Not much to write home about.  Last night I went to Spaceland.  I caught an acoustic act who was pretty good, but ended on a lousy note with a dumb song about Pirates. haha.  I ran into my friend Summer.  It was good seeing her, and I wish I saw her more often.  I stayed for an hour or so before it started getting fuller.  Then I was off to meet Tristan at Little Joy.  Heading out of Spaceland I saw Blake Sennett (Rilo Kiley, The Elected) hanging out by himself, sans Wynonna Rider.  I was then informed they broke up last week.  Which means she is available.......haha.  

I met Tristan, hung out at Little Joy for a lil' bit. Headed over to Short Stop for a smoke, and called it a night.  A pretty un productive evening. 

I decided I want to get a rowing machine.  It is supposed to be an awesome full body workout.  I have always enjoyed using those, and it is something I can use for longs amount of time while watching TV or a movie.  The rowing machine reminds me of my Dad.  I remember him getting one when I was young, that I loved playing on , and he never used. haha.  I have been on an exercise kick, and I am doing pretty well.  I use one of those giant workout ball things daily, and am using CJ's perfect pushups.  Plus, the cardio from my bike riding is good .  A Rowing machine will be a welcome addition, and I know I would use it every day after work.  Thats what is cool.  I have reached the point in my workout, where I do it everyday, without having to push things out of the way.  It is now routine. SO, maybe I will check out my rowing options at Sports Authority or some place tonight.

After my rowing mission, it is movie night at Neals. Good times!

"Is Your Name Jasepy?" The Weekend Wrap UP

Somebody stole the bike light and left handlebar off my cruiser.  What is somebody going to do with my bikes left handle bar?  What an idiot... ANYWAYS, I had a very long and eventful weekend!  Time to wrap it up.

FRIDAY:

- Hung out with Lauren, Tristan, Neal, Neals' Friend, Jodee, Ingrid, and Ingrids friend

- Checked-out the neighborhood Bar a block over from my place.  It was really nice and low lit. And oddity in the neighborhood.  We did not learn to much from it, except that it was called "Temporary Spaces" and maybe has potential to be cool?

- We Headed downtown to Bar 107, stayed briefly, then decided to leave downtown

- Hit up the Little Joy and Short Stop

- Ate a very Very late dinner @ Freds in Los Feliz

SATURDAY:

Hung out with Christina

-  Took my Bike in the shop ( already broken) :(

- Ate Taco Bell

- Watched some AFV

- Did some Laundry

- Ate at the most open and spacious BK Lounge of alllll time

- Went to a BBQ/Show at some DIY venue, that was TOTTTALY AWESOME!  I would love to book some shows there, just because the place was so rad.  Favorite place to see music thus far in L.A. It also really really made me want to play music again.  Look for that soon? haha

- Little Joy/ Short Stop

- Neals' Fantastic Party! (Pictures on Myspace)

SUNDAY:

- Dollar Movie with Lauren (The Visitor.  Not so great) ( Oh yeah, there was also a terrible, laughable,  and super long commercial at the the theatre for the army featuring Kidd Rock. Try to find it on youtube if you can)

- UCB Theater for the Rock N' Roll Performance of ASSSSSSCAT

- Sandwich supplies at the Grocery Store

- Last Comic Standing with CJ

- Sleep

This weekend was never ending, and it was fantastic!  I had fun with everyone!

"We Were Epic"

I had no desire to go out last night.  But, as I was leaving work my friend Abby called.  She is in town with her boyfriend, and I had not seen her in forever.  So, naturally I wanted to take them out and show them a good time!  You know.. show dem da hood.

We started the night off at The Cha Cha.  Well, it was Tristan, his roommate, and Jodee.  Tristan ran into one of his friends Molly.  I recognized Molly right away.  If you are at all familiar with the Defamer website, you know Molly as the girl who makes the "to do" videos.  Anyways, she was really cool, and her "husband"  very nice as well.  Abby and Brandon arrived at the Cha Cha, and a line had formed at this point. So rather than have them wait, we headed over to Little Joy.  

It was great getting to hang out with Abby.  It has been a while since I have seen her, and she has become a very sweet girl.  First time meeting Brandon, but he is a good guy as well.  SO, we hung out there for a lil' bit, then made out way to short stop for a drink.  I have been To Little Joy the past 3 nights in a row.  Feels like I am finding a cozy spot in this town. ha.

It was getting late, and we decided to call it a night.  I am sure I will be seeing Abby and Brandon either tonight, or tomorrow for sure.

By the by.... Party at the Red House tomorrow! Let me know if you want in on the deets.

"I think you are pretty cute"

Big day for Technology and myself!  Yesterday after work, I headed to the Apple store over at the Grove. YES.  It was time for me to make the leap to ... the.... Iphone.  So far it is WAY awesome, and all the fun is coming from setting it up still.  I will spend a good portion of the day entering phone numbers and putting apps on my phone.  Hoorah!

At the Grove there was a big stage set up for some sort of event.  As I was walking around , I saw some signs informing me who was performing.  None other than The Temptations!  Well actually, I think they are all dead except for one. But HE was there, with an all new Temptations back up band.  I stayed for a couple songs, then It was time for me to meet everyone at Barrigans.

Barrigans was a good time.  Wednesday nights are cheap margarita nights.  Our table of 6 was drinking all night, and the tab only came to 26 bucks.  Pretty incredible. haha.  I ran into the cute girl who I made a "plan" to "run into" this week.  Tristans' sister and her friend, preceded to get incredibly intoxicated.  

After Barrigans, we headed over to Little Joy for 2 seconds.  Tristans sister and her friend could not get in because they were under age.  So we headed over across the streets to Neals to hang out.

It was cool. We all got on the roof, and had a great view of Echo Park.  Tristans sister revealed to me in a drunken stupor  that she thought I was cute, and kept leaning on me.  It was kind of funny. And I kept thinking that her friend was going to fall off the roof. Oh to be young again. haha.

OK. time to play with the iphone.

Ohhhhhh man.

I am typing this with 2 and a half hours of sleep on my back.  I was pretty dumb last night.  But, let me start from the beginning... ( wavey motion effects)

Last night was movie night over at Neals.  He has a fantastic setup in his backyard.  It contains, A movie screen, sound system, couches, chairs, hay, benches, all amongst other things to sit on.  Last night Neal showed Scorseses' "After Hours".  I took a class in college teaching strictly the films of Martin Scorsese, and After Hours was one that I had missed.  There were between 10-15 people at the screening. And,  Let me tell you, After Hours is a fantastic film!  I was so impressed.  Probably one of my favorite Scorsese films, even after my initial screening.  It was quirky, dark, funny, uncomfortable, exhausting.  If you have not seen this move.  See it NOW!

Afterwards, we headed over to the Short Stop for a little bit.  Did a little bit of dancing, a little bit of hanging, and took off to go to Little Joy.  Hung out at Little Joy for a while.  Met up with Tristans' sister, and her friend.  Christina gave me a pair of pants (Thanks Christina!). And that was about the extent of it.  I was overly exhausted and could not wait to crawl into my bed.  After Hours, made this ever more desirable.  So I take off for home.

As I reach the door to my apartment, I realize I am not wearing my keys around my neck . I also realize that my house key is in the apartment on my desk in the living room.  I am locked out of my house.  I Call CJ. Phone is Off.  I repeatedly call Chelsea. No Answer.  Its after 2am... what do I expect.  I can hear Roxie crying for her papa from the inside.  So, I call the neighbors to crash at their place.  They are out eating.  So I sneak into the apartment below me ( Its empty at the moment).  I weigh my options from their balcony.  No way I can get myself to out balcony.  So, I meet up with the neighbors at Kitchen 24.  Their first suggestion involved me getting onto the roof, and lowering myself onto the balcony.  I checked it out.  I would have to swing inwards, otherwise falling to my death. haha.  Maybe not that dramatic.  PLUS, I figure, if by some freak chance the balcony door was locked, I would be stranded.  I would be forced to leap from balcony to balcony like an ape man, most likely plunging to my death.  So I veto that idea.  Then Jodee has the brilliant idea of calling the apartment manager. DUH.  Why did I not do that in the first place?  I was afraid to wake her, but she is totally cool.  SO, I wake her up, get the extra key, and viola! I am in!  I was so freaking relieved.  I was smiling ear to ear.

I am such a freak, and a little OCD, when it comes to having my keys, and locking myself out of places.  I cant believe I did that!  Needless to say, it was very late at this point. And it was very much time for bed. Lets see how fun work is today...