This week’s throwback was one of my very first segments I put together for Deco Drive! I profiled a group of gals who specialize in Vintage and 40’s style Pin Up photography, makeup, styling, etc… and they did a transformation on me too!
It was SO MUCH fun and I even got some very cute shots out of it!! 
WOW! Dwyane Wade is staying, Chris Bosh has arrived and LeBron James is on his way! Who would’ve ever predicted a year ago that these 3 All-Stars would be playing for the Miami HEAT!?
While Chris Bosh and Dwyane Wade had made their Miami announcement yesterday…I wasn’t convinced LBJ would be joining them. I guess in my heart (and being an NBA fan,) I couldn’t help but think LeBron in NYC was best for the game…plus I like the Knicks coaching staff (PHX alums) – BUT I am happy he’s in Miami and going to play for the HEAT!
I drove by the American Airlines Arena shortly after the announcement where fans were honking and celebrating in the streets…they also had the ESPN special airing on the gigantic mesh screen on the front of the arena… The news vans were stacked up along Biscayne BLVD and there is a vibe of new life in the Magic City air!
So, it seems South Beach will now be HOTTER than ever..and maybe I gotta figure out a way to stay…honestly I had felt like I had outgrown Miami, but this is incentive to try and grow my role with the HEAT and HEAT TV. Regardless, expect to see me and my boy Burnie in the stands come game time!
A very good friend of mine, Miss Patty, married her longtime beau (16 years) last weekend in the Bay…a “Love is Forever” event…one of the reasons I made my trek home!
I’ve known the beautiful bride, Patty, for the past decade and she is such a smart, inspirational, wise and did I mention accessorized person!?!? And – she is my Raiderette sister…so you know this wedding was also a RAIDERETTE reunion!!!
It’s ALWAYS so exciting to see everyone and of course take lots of pix!!
There were lots of laughs….
…and plenty of dancing…the night away! Watch out now!!
Love my girls… <3
And — at the reception there was an ice cream stand….we just couldn’t resist!! Caught (on camera) from the backside!! haha
So, I decided to do a “hair” blog because I got a hair cut, then my sister Alison did…and my other sister Adrienne just had a digital perm done. I’ve been hanging out in my old stomping grounds (Bay Area) for a couple days now…went down to San Jose yesterday and made a stop at Santana Row to get my ‘do done at W’s Salon with my longtime stylist William.
As you can see I’ve added some bangs..I just thought it’d be fun until they grow out…my hair pretty much grows like a weed, so why not? The one thing my sisters and I are blessed with is GOOD HAIR! We’ve all been complimented numerous times on our nice, thick manes…or asked if we have extensions or if it’s our own hair! ha
Yup..it’s all ours and there’s plenty to go around! Today we went to Japantown in San Francisco to visit Arty Salon where my…. sister Adrienne had just gotten a “digital perm”….
….and Alison aka Bologna was going in for a “downsizing!”
Alison has a super THICK head of hair and her texture has the MOST body…I was wondering how the stylist was going to make it without taking an “arm” break! lol I mean the shear amount of hair being taken off her head was so amazing..I had to take a photo! Weave anyone??
Awww..but the finished product was oh so full of lovely locks!!
It’s always good times with my sisters….
And after all the mane’s were in check…we had crepes!
YUMMY!!
A couple of the ladies I’ve featured on the “Sideline Distraction” segment of On The Flipside are competing for the title of Miss USA tomorrow night in Las Vegas! Megan Clementi (Orlando Magic Dunking Dancers) and Brittany Bell (Phoenix Suns Dancers) are NBA Dance Team Alumni!! They’re both beautiful, articulate women and I wish them each the best of luck as they make a run for the title!!
Watch their features below…
Megan Clementi – Miss Florida USA - http://missfloridausa2010.blogspot.com/
Brittany Bell – Miss Arizona USA - http://www.facebook.com/MissArizonaUSA2010
I decided to do a different kind of ‘blog’ instead of my usual “review”…and this time I figured I’d get some quotes from friends who watched the movie – since I instructed everyone to do so! lol Personally, I enjoyed it, especially since my girl Anjelah’s in it, but honestly, there are so many similarities in the story and characters to people I know in real life! Even though I’m Filipino-American and the story involves a Mexican-American family, our cultures are alike in so many ways, it was easy for me to put myself in her shoes! See what people are saying…
“It was funny and easy to relate to! My fave scene was when she sang to Marcus in her PJ’s. “Abort…abort!” Haha! ” – Riza
“That movie was hilarious!!!! Thank goodness my Granny ain’t psycho! I wonder if part 2 be about the Asians lol” – Jennifer
“It was great seeing Carlos’ & Forrest’s characters battling it out…FUN” – ckinjo1
And I lifted these off her FB Fan page…
“I laughed so hard throughout the entire movie! “Wanna Bounce?” LMAO!” – Justin
“I loved the scene where Anjelah is singing with the mariachis!! Great job!” – Amy
“Absolutely LOVED it! Can’t wait for it to come out on DVD and for Anjelah’s next film!” – Angie
Okay so I already went to Indiana… I recently visited the University of Indiana-Bloomington to speak at the MAFA Conference, and they were happy to help me shoot the standups for my latest episode!! On this show, On The Flipside is on campus (freezing) and features NFL Tight End Daniel Wilcox, the beautiful Miss Anjelah Johnson on set for her new movie Our Family Wedding, the 2010 NFL Pro Bowl Cheerleaders in “Battle of the Beauties” and the Miami Dolphins Jason Taylor. Check it out On The Flipside!!
I had a great “girl’s weekend” with my crew from LA (technically they originally from the Bay, but reside in LA now)! The ladies came to celebrate Margie’s birthday and we had a blast!! Night one, we started off at the Sunset Lounge at the Mondrian Hotel.
….there we enjoyed this uber *EXCLUSIVE* Russian vodka! lol
And then we headed out to “PLAY” for some late night dancing with the 400 Club….
**note – we don’t know the guy in the above picture! lol BUT – we do know the ones in this pic…
Round 2 – the next night we did Margie’s birthday dinner at Prime 112…
…and snapped a picture with the one and only Myles!
We finally capped our night by going to The Florida Room at the Delano.
GREAT weekend, with lots of good times once again…I just won’t mention how I locked myself out the house and had to call a locksmith or when my truck got towed since I parked in a no parking zone! oops…I just did! haha Love my girls, can’t wait to do it again, I’ll have to come see ya in la la land next time!
A big THANKS to Chad and Matt of Carma PR for setting us up…luv you guys!!
