I am so excited to unveil my latest documentary project, Burning Man & The Meaning of Life. I felt so lucky to have been able to speak with so many cool people about such an interesting topic and to become a part of the Burning Man community. I often look within myself to determine what life means to me and what path I should take to navigate my existence and making this documentary allowed me to do that on a bigger scale. During the editing process, I was so touched to be able to watch intimate moments of people doing just that. Looking within to try to understand what this life in this world during this time means. While each person articulated things differently and focused on different aspects of this expansive topic, the overall connectedness of the answers was amazing. Although we each have different experiences from our own unique perspective, the human condition remains the same. What is the meaning of your life? It's fun and rewarding to mediate on the subject...
Screenings of the feature film will be scheduled soon. For more information, visit www.jpifproductions.com
Friday, May 18, 2012
Wednesday, May 2, 2012
Hollywood Reservoir
When most people come to Hollywood, they check out the saturated tourist attractions, but really there are much better, little-known places. One of my new favorites is the Hollywood Reservoir, right in between the Hollywood Walk of Fame and Universal Studios. It's a beautiful man-made lake nestled in the heart of the Hollywood hills. Built in the 1920s, it supplies much of LA's drinking water. So no, you can't swim in it. But you can soak up the tranquility of this quiet space and can often see deer, coyotes, hummingbirds and turtles. It's a small piece of nature within the hectic streets of the City of Angels.
It also offers an insiders view into life in this crazy city. If you hike up instead of driving, you can really appreciate all of the beautiful, multilevel homes in the area. Some of them are absolutely stunning and it's fun to imagine what they are like on the inside. The hike around the reservoir offers multiple, cool angels of the Hollywood sign, the iconic reason that brought most of us here in the first place.
Tuesday, May 1, 2012
Party Hopping LA Style
Spring is in the air and in LA, that means lots of parties! Some Saturdays offer so many things to do that you have to choose and make a game plan that maximizes your precious weekend! Last weekend was no exception and my friends and I were able to narrow the choice down to three parties. Of course, the parties are all over town and offer different landscapes, so there is much to consider when partying hard!
1. Clothes: When you're day goes from pool party to birthday party to evening party, and there's no time to stop home to change, layers is always a good rule of thumb. The weather has been on and off, so I started the day with shorts and a tank top, brought a light cover up for the afternoon and brought a change of jeans and a jacket for the evening. A fun sun hat also helped keep me cool during the day and was easy to ditch later!
2. Driving: When choosing which parties to attend, location becomes a factor. We maximized our day by making a big loop around the city: Hancock Park to Santa Monica to Beverly Hills. The start times worked out perfectly and we didn't lose much time traveling. The big issue is really designated driver! Gotta have one or else you'll be dead before you make it to party #2!
3. Drinking: Even if you're not the designated driver, it's a good idea to pace yourself. If you drink too much too soon, you won't make it to all the events and even if you do, you will be a hot mess! I had three light drinks at the pool party, drank lots of water at the second party and then switched to beer at the final party. This way not only did I have the longevity to have fun all day and all night, but I was also able to make my Sunday productive with hiking and yoga. Although I do not always take my own advice, it seems party hopping makes me remember this precious rule!
4. Have fun! Come on, there can't be too many rules for party hopping! Enjoy each place and don't worry about keeping a tight time table to make it to the next one. If you're not in the moment and you're just chasing the next event, don't even bother! Have fun, stay safe, and party LA style!
1. Clothes: When you're day goes from pool party to birthday party to evening party, and there's no time to stop home to change, layers is always a good rule of thumb. The weather has been on and off, so I started the day with shorts and a tank top, brought a light cover up for the afternoon and brought a change of jeans and a jacket for the evening. A fun sun hat also helped keep me cool during the day and was easy to ditch later!
3. Drinking: Even if you're not the designated driver, it's a good idea to pace yourself. If you drink too much too soon, you won't make it to all the events and even if you do, you will be a hot mess! I had three light drinks at the pool party, drank lots of water at the second party and then switched to beer at the final party. This way not only did I have the longevity to have fun all day and all night, but I was also able to make my Sunday productive with hiking and yoga. Although I do not always take my own advice, it seems party hopping makes me remember this precious rule!
4. Have fun! Come on, there can't be too many rules for party hopping! Enjoy each place and don't worry about keeping a tight time table to make it to the next one. If you're not in the moment and you're just chasing the next event, don't even bother! Have fun, stay safe, and party LA style!
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