[oct 27 entry] Walk down Memory Lane: Matrix Yoga Back-bend

On stink bus again...

and listening to a fav jam "letting go" by Sean Kingston ft niki Minaj and I can't help but smile at my memories of Paris...

Stephanie, one of my roomates in Paris would get tipsy and start feeling herself..which meant she was ready for the "matrix yoga back bend." She would go so far that I would always be tempted to catch her...aww fun memories

[oct 19th entry] To do, or Not To Do: Public Outburst

 I discovered from my experiences that day that this outfit - well mainly the shorts and tights (topped off with the high boots) were probably not the best outfit for my Dash commute. Because after I get off at my stop for the internship I have to walk 5-7 blocks on some streets filled with perverted men...
ew.
But I've gotten smarter--I now walk on the main street Pico to get to my internship instead of the little back streets...

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written october 19th in my Notes... So a jump back into time... >> >>

So I'm on a stink bus..the E Dash to be exact (long story-DMV playing games...etc)

**--[[LONG STORY-SHORT=> My car's registration was suspended due to lack of insurance so I started taking the Dash - a public transportation bus in Downtown LA. I take the Dash to and from my fashion internship. Sometimes I get a ride from the Designer I intern for -- but then there are the many (when I say many, I mean 2 hehe) times that I've rejected the offer in order to actually have the opportunity to take the Dash bus. Sometimes it's just relaxing to be able to ride the bus and just get lost in the iPhone's iPod media world and my wild imagination and thoughts/memories.  So anyway, I've been taking the Dash to and from my internship for the past 2-3 weeks.]]]--**

Back to the original matter at hand: I recently found this cool ass Pandora station 'toot it and boot it' station lol who would have known it would have sooo many hits!?! But anyway my original ? Was..has n e ever been on some type of means of public transportation or jus in public period-& u just had the certain urge to belt out the lyrics & back that ass up to one of ya fav jams?? Just had that moment...


Black old shirt;  Black shorts (most likely from XXI-super old..who knows..); Drapey vest from a Downtown LA wholesalesman; American Eagle belt; Sexy brown/black leopard scarf from Papyrus; Black sensual zebra print tights; Grey pretty ruffled jacket from Express; Boots from Steve Madden; XXI earrings, Gucci lenses.

GO USC TROJANS!!

It's official!! Dw got accepted to USC -- so he's now a Trojan man & I'll be his Trojan girl ♥
Also...
I have less than 2 weeks before graduating college! XD

I miss thee.

I miss Paris.

i ♥ mcQueen

On February 11th, 2010, the great designer Lee Alexander McQueen suddenly passed away. He and his strong fashion sense and p.o.v. will always be remembered...

❝ Last night, in New York, shortly after 10 o’clock, a spectral figure stepped out of the shadows on West 14th Street, and knelt among the flickering candles and flowers outside the Alexander McQueen store.

She was dressed entirely in black: black leather McQueen tailleur, black platform boots, a black top hat, black mittens. The wind whipped at the yards and yards of black tulle which veiled her from head to foot. Her diamonds and her tears glistened in the night. The woman was Daphne Guinness, friend, client and confidante of the designer who was found dead at his home in London, early yesterday. Ms Guinness was one of many drawn to the tragic memorial on that icy street last night; one of thousands trying to come to terms with the sudden and shocking loss of a man whose magical, often macabre and mind-blowing visions transformed the world of fashion. ❞

 ♥ mcQueen

But, like, Forreal?

Today, I was Punk'd. Just waiting for the camera-men to step out from behind a bush...

Sum up of my trip

I can honestly say that I WENT, SAW, & CONQUERED Paris!!!! =)

It was trully a great experience and I am happy that I was able to experience it!!

to be continued soon....

Farewell Paris

Yestrday, December 19th, 2009, I spent my last morning in Paris, France.

I boarded a 10 hour flight at 11:40am and did not leave for another 45minutes. After a long and cramped flight, I arrived at Dallas/Ft Worth International Airport where I had a layover of an hour 50min. But after finally getting through customs, re-checking my bags in, then finally going through security again, I had about 40 minutes to use the restroom then board the flight. That flight was 2 hours & 50 minutes.

Dwight and 2 of his cousins picked me up from the airport :)

I am happy to say that I had a safe flight and that I am now back in Los Angeles, CA.

to be continued...

Tour Eiffel ♥ AKAversary ♥ Dinner on the Seine River

Date: 10 December 2009
Occassion: Last Excursion with my program - "Farewell Excursion & Dinner" + AKAversary Celebration = fun times & great memories.

The last excursion for my program, before heading back to the states, was to the Eiffel Tower.
1 of my favorite pictures...

I can clearly remember back to the summer day sometime in August when my boyfriend and I went to watch "G.I. Joe" at the movie theatre.  Apart of the storyline was an objective to release deadly metal-eating organisms onto the Eiffel Tower - as to wipe out some of the human race. I remember while I was watching it, I was pointing and smiling to my boyfriend reminding him that that is where I would be in a matter of weeks...
Another favorite, cool picture..

moving right along...

The Eiffel Tower was built in 1899.

The mastermind behind it: Gustave Eiffel.

The tower is huge. The 1st floor is 57.63m, the 2nd floor is 115.75m high, and the 3rd & last floor is 276.13m high - totaling a tall 324m above ground.

More Fun Facts brought to you by the Eiffel Tower's official website:

Q: Can we go up to the top by the stairs?
A: No. The stairs will take you up to the second floor, but not the top. There are elevators available on the second floor to access the top floor.

Q: How many stairs to get to the top?
A: 1665 from the ground to the top via the east pillar. However, the steps from the second floor to the top are closed to the public.

Q: How many visitors each year?
A: In 1999: 6,368,534 - In 2000: 6,315,324 - In 2001: 6,103,987 - In 2002: 6,157,042 - In 2003: 5,864,969 - In 2004: 6,230,050 - In 2005: 6,428,441 - In 2006: 6,719,200

Q: How many visitors since the Tower was built?
A: At the end of the year 2006 = 229,623,812. In 2002, the Tower has welcomed its 200 millionth visitor.

Q: How much did it cost to build the Eiffel Tower?
A: 7,800,000 gold francs (in 1889).

Q: Does the wind cause the Eiffel Tower to sway?
A: The maximum movement was measured at 9 centimeters in 1999. And that was more caused by the heat that expands the metal.

Q: Is it possible to get married on the Eiffel Tower?
A: Only commercial oriented banquets can be organized on the Tower (with the exception of family receptions). A meal for groups can be reserved in one of the two restaurants on the monument.

Q: Is the Eiffel Tower the highest building in the world?
A: When it was built, it was the highest but that is no longer true.
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We took a backstage tour of the tower and went up to the 1st floor (ran out of time before being able to get to the 2nd floor). It was so cool. We even went inside the Bunker -- (a basement-like shelter in case of a disaster) and saw some pretty cool historical things...

 

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As of December 10th of 2009, I have been a proud woman of Alpha Kappa AlphaSorority Incorporated for 2 years & December 10th will always be known as my AKAversary ♡

To sum it up, I happily celebrated my AKAversary in Paris, France at the Eiffel Tower and had dinner on the Seine River on a boat with friends. So, memorable it was indeed :)

Paris will always hold a special place in my ♥ for so many reasons and for so many decades to come...

Je t'aime Paris!!!

Seine River Dinner

Gaby & Steph goofing off before we board the boat...

Aboard the boat...

Dessert...hmmm!

The views from the boat...

 

Off the boat...on way home...but not before we take a few more pics

Now...we can be on our way home

But not before I pause to take a picture of an ad inside the metro station. I've had my eye on this particular ad for a minute but I was never in the position to whip out my camera and capture it...so I HAD to stop and take it....

Gorgeous, right?

...now that's what you call "sexual chocolate" haha ;)

At home...decided to keep the mood going...

What can I say...it was a FABULOUS day!!!!!!! ♥

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Le Roi Lion ◊ The Lion King

Yes!! "Le Roi Lion" was magical!! I felt like a little kid how excited the event made me. I would point to the right when something popped up on a balcony - then to the left when a different something would appear there.

I've always wanted to go see it live on Broadway so this was just great. Although it was in French, I understod everything that was going on - maybe because I've seen the film many times as a kid (& young adult:) so it helped to know the scenes as they acted them out in French.

It was so cute! Simba was this little, adorable boy who I just wanted kiss on the forhead for such a spectacular performance!

I would still love to see the show live in LA or NY...hopefully I can get the bf to tag along...it'll be fun!!

Along the way to the theatre where Le Roi Lion was being shown...
Galleries LaFayette all lit up and beautified!

but more of that later...i didn't want to miss the beginning of the show!
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"Le Roi Lion"

 

The Circle Of Life

Below is the field of grass Simba and his father, Mufassa, were runnig through. Peep out the little Simba stuffed animal they used to quickly show that time was passing...

Simba & Mufassa @ the top of the hill..

Lol..the bike helped show the illusion of deers (or whatever type of animal that is) running across the field/stage. adorable.

After the show...walk back to the metro was so breath-taking!!
...in Paris, fashion is EVERYWHERE!! ...I'm missing it already.

 

I think it so cool how much effort seemed to go into decorating for the holidays...
...the streets were lined with these elaborate lights