Flickr shot by disneymike Asahi Ramen was the first noodle shop I went to on Sawtelle, but once I was introduced to Ramenya around the corner I had forgotten all about it. And with good reason, I found out recently. One Wednesday when I was craving my fave Ajo Ramen (garlic ramen) from Ramenya, my…
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Asstrolo-G's Random Horoscope
Asstrolo-G, aka my brother Gerard, has been an enthusiast of celestial bodies since he was 7 when he scrutinized the night sky with his high-powered telescope, and his love of stars naturally transitioned to asstrology once he moved to L.A. Having studied the new age science for 12 years, he’s become adept at doing people’s…
Soundtrack for L.A. Living: Slow Dancing on the Beach
Happy Valentine’s Day! Make way for the cheese. What: “At Last” by Etta JamesWho: For all you young lovers out there on this Valentine’s Day. When/Where: After that romantic V-Day dinner when you go for an evening stroll with your sweetheart along the beach and then spontaneously slow dance together under the full moon. Why:…
Fun Laundromats: More to Life Than the Rinse Cycle
Flickr Shot by Image Zen There’s probably nothing I dislike more than having to do laundry. I’d rather spend my time watching an eye operation on TV than be forced to sit in a room with screaming kids and loud Spanish television having to guard my laundry from sneaky underwear-stealing perverts. Fortunately, there are a…
Supporting a Habit: A Treat for Reloading Your Starbucks Card
Flickr shot by ° d i ° I was taking stock of my financial situation last night when I realized that on average I spend about $80 a month on Starbucks. That’s right, about $960 a year on grande caramel macchiatos and pastries. I suppose if I’m going to be good I can force myself…
R.I.P. Ambassador: An L.A. Landmark's Wake
Native Angeleno Beth pays her respects. L.A. bloggers united at this party thrown in honor of the fallen landmark, the Ambassador Hotel. I don’t know why, but I didn’t think it would be that packed. But it was an impressive turnout. Everyone was elbow-to-elbow in the Gaylord Building lobby where the wake was thrown and…
My Flickr Addiction
I am so friggin’ addicted to Flickr right now. I can’t think of anything else. I’ve been a member for about six months but am just now getting into the groove of it. Posting more pictures, joining groups, creating groups… and I’m not even that great of a photographer. I just love having people comment…
Soundtrack for L.A. Living: Opening a Can of Whoop-Ass
What: Tomoyasu Hotei’s “Battle Without Honor or Humanity” Who: Those about to do battle….or those about to rock, whether you’re the screenwriter about to make the big pitch, the scrawny kid about to confront the big bully, or simply someone about to cross the room because you didn’t like the way that bastard in the…
Soundtrack for L.A. Living: "The CD That Will Get You Laid"
Before my friend Marianna departed for London for half a year, she shared with me this little story. She, a big fan of music, was giving her guy friend a music makeover by taking him CD shopping when he asked her up front, “So which CD will get me laid?” “Robert Miles’ Dreamland” was her…
Soundtrack for L.A. Living: Trying to Stay Awake at Work
What: “Switch” by Will Smith, “Lose Control” by Missy Elliott, “My Humps” by The Black-Eyed Peas Who: All right, wake-up songs will differ for every individual, but me? I like the booty-shaking ones, even if it means that my dancing is confined to the desk. When/Where: At work with your headphones on, of course. Why:…
