Aug 15th-Aug 31st - Home & Sarah's Birthday!

On Thursday my agent Mary Therese Friel, LCC gave me the opportunity to volunteer as a model in an event to raise money for AIDS Cares which was newly named Trillium Health. I modeled a dress from B. Younique boutique and it sold! The night at the Memorial Art Gallery was filled with fashion, entertainment and great people! I was happy to be a part of a beautiful event that raised money for a great cause.

The next day my Dad and I went kayaking at Mendon Ponds Park and it was beautiful! The water was calm and it was relaxing but fun! 

That weekend Mike and I went out with Alex, Jon and a bunch of friends to Bonsai and Lux! 

The next morning Mike's family made a popular Israeli dish, shakshuka, and it was delicious! We ate outside on the patio all together which was really nice. 

On Monday we went to my house and hiked on the trails around the neighborhood. The next day was my friend (Mike's cousin) Sylvie's birthday, hope you had a great day girl! That night we went to dinner with Mike's parents at Osteria Rocco and it was incredible as always. 

The next day I went to Turning  Point Park by my house and then met up with Mike at our friend Brian's recording studio, Redbooth Recording. On Friday I had to take digitals at the house because I was on hold for a Pond's skincare commercial and print ad that would shoot in Asia. From my agency in Singapore, Phantom Models, they narrowed it down to me and three other women. 

At night we had family friends come over for a big German dinner and it was a little hectic with two toddlers and a baby but they were adorable. 

That weekend I hung out with Mike while he worked in the studio, went to his Aunt Arlene and Uncle Harold's house to eat a nice dinner and made a campfire at our friends Sam and Cole's house. On Monday I was a hair model for Alex to do a demonstration on behalf of Scott Miller at the Empire School of Beauty. She did a beautiful updo and Helen gave a great talk, it was fun to be a part of it! 

During the week I spent time with my family and Mike's family and then at the end of the week Mike and I went to see the One Direction movie which was pretty good! That weekend we went out with our friend Charlie and met up with a bunch of people at a cool place downtown called Victoire. The 31st was my Bestie's birthday and at 1:00am Mike and I picked her up from the bus stop coming from Manhattan! In the morning we went to breakfast, did a little shopping and then got dessert at Simply Crepes mmm

Later for dinner a bunch of friends all got together and we went to Trata which was nice. Then we went to the wine bar Solera where I ran into some people from high school! It was so nice celebrating my best friend's birthday and I am glad she had a great time! I hope all of your birthday wishes come true Sarah, love you! 

Aug 1-Aug 14th - Grandma's House & Alex's Bridal Shower!

Thursday was my cousin Wesley's birthday who lives in Texas. Hope you had a great day, I love you! That morning I volunteered to help clean an abandoned building where one of the Fashion Week of Rochester shows was going to take place. A bunch of us cleaned the windows and the dusty chairs and mopped the floor. Matt Wittmeyer who I have worked with before came and took pictures for the Rochester Magazine October issue.

Afterwards I went to Yotality Frozen Yogurt with Liz and Dan which was fun. The next day my Mom and I got our nails done together and then my Dad drove out to go to Bocaccini's Italian Bistro for dinner. We had cheesecake at home for dessert which was delicious. On Saturday I went golfing, walked around at Park Ave Fest and went to Amanda's to sit around the fire in the backyard. Then my Dad and I headed to Connecticut to visit and help my Grandma. 

The next day we took my Grandma to the doctor and while I waited I taught myself about reading palms which was interesting. For dinner we ate at The Painted Pony that we love. The next day we went shopping and then ate at Mona Lisa Restaurant. Later at the house I was feeding Chickadees by them landing on my hand! Then we went to my Dad's good friend Barry's house. Rebecca showed me around their new house and both the interior and exterior were beautiful. It was nice hanging out and catching up!

The next day my Dad and I played basketball in the driveway which was fun. Then we all did errands and ate at 99 Restaurant. At night Grandma told me stories about her parents and even my great-great-grandparents! It was a nice trip but we had to head home the next day. On Friday I woke up, fell down the stairs and landed right on my spine. The rest of the day I spent recovering but on Saturday I went to lunch with my friend Rocco from college to catch up. Afterwards Mike took me to mini golf and go-kart racing! 

Later he took me to Erie Grill for dinner and it had a beautiful view of the canal. 

That night was Miss Teen USA 2013! Congratulations Cassidy Wolf from California, you will be a beautiful titleholder! Sunday was Mike's sister Alex's bridal shower at their house. It was catered by Osteria Rocco and it was a great time! There was a quiz about the bride and groom and a ton of gifts. I am glad Alex had a great day and I am excited for this new chapter of her life! 

After I went to Cobbs Hill where my Dad was playing guitar and the view was beautiful. 

That night was the first episode of the last season of Breaking Bad so we all watched it with excitement! The actors are so talented and the plot is engrossing, we were happy that it was back on but sad that it was nearing the end. The next day we went to Turning Point Park and I spent time with my kitty Cookie Dough. On Tuesday Ford Models was having an end of Summer party that would have been nice to go to but I was home making a campfire with my Dad which was also fun. 

On the 14th I stopped at the mall with Mike and we saw a photo of me in the new TiLLY'S store from when I modeled for their catalog which was exciting! 

After we went and visited his Aunt Jenna and cousins to get an astrological reading done. I think astrology is so interesting and has a lot of truth to it. Then I went to bed to be rested for an event the next day.

July 17th-July 31st - LA & Home!

Wednesday morning I took Lauren to the airport to fly back home to Seattle, Washington. It was sad to say bye but we had a great time and we will plan another trip again! After I had a go-see for Gu Fashion and then I went to lunch with my booker Steve to talk about how things are going and some ideas for the future. We went to Nonna of Italy and it was so nice!

Afterwards I headed to Malibu where I had a casting for a video for Chip And Pepper where I tried on some clothes and they took pictures and a video. I met Chip and a photographer who were really nice and said that if it was up to them they would hire me but they had to see what the whole team wanted. I was supposed to leave the next day and it was shooting the day after that but I told them that I would stay if I booked it. The view driving back to my apartment was beautiful out there.

The next day I was on hold for Jacqueline Aiche but I didn't end up booking it. I had a request go-see for Planet Blue clothing because they were interested in booking me in a month. They were really nice and I love the clothes that they sell. After I ate at Spoon by H and then moved out of my apartment that I enjoyed staying in. 

Before going to the airport I went to Santa Monica beach because the Modnique crew was going for concert night! I had to park really far away but the walk there was beautiful. 

I found them on the beach and it was cool how it was picnic-style with live music and a big screen to watch. I felt bad that I had to leave so soon but it was sweet of them to invite me and it was fun! 

On the way back to my car I heard someone trying to get my attention and it was Chip and the photographer from the casting! They were ecstatic because they said the model that was chosen couldn't do the shoot the next day and they wanted to contact Ford to ask if I could work but the agency was closed. It seemed like it was destined to happen but the price to change my plane ticket was too expensive. I felt bad that it didn't work out that time but maybe in the future! Then the next day was my friend Gloria's birthday, Happy Birthday pageant sister! 

I finally landed in Rochester, New York from my red-eye flight and cuddled with my kitty Cookie Dough! The next day was my friends' Joe and Rhea's wedding! They got married in a church and the reception was on a golf course and it was fun! Monday was my friend Mikayla's birthday, I wish I could have been in LA to celebrate but hope you had a great day! During the day I was home and we decided to go to Turning Point Park that we love and we went further on the boardwalk and walked around the docks. 

Tuesday was my cousin Tyler's birthday! I hope you had a great day Tyler, love you! During the day I hung out with my cousin Amanda and then caught up with my friend Dan about his writing career. The 24th was two years since my friend Nick, who Amanda was very close to, passed away. I went to the cemetery with her which was a little hard but nice to be able to visit and show him that we will never forget. I reminded Amanda that they will always be a part of each other and I know she knows that. 

The next day my Dad and I went kayaking on the Genesee River! We went from Ontario Beach Park to Turning Point Park and paddled around the area to see the swans and then headed back. Along the way the current was strong and my arms were so tired, my Dad offered to tow me but I stuck with it and made it back on my own! 

Later in the week I went to my friend Abe's birthday get together and spent time in Fredonia hanging out with friends. On Sunday I hung out at home and we played board games. The next day my best friend Liz and I went to see Despicable Me 2 which was so cute! 

The next day I had a casting for a Raymour and Flanigan commercial where they had me and someone else sitting on a couch reading the paper and watching TV. Then I was home and we went for a little hike. On Wednesday I played with my kitty Cookie Dough and then my Dad and I went to Turning Point Park where we played frisbee and watched the swans! 

July 5th-July 16th - Lauren Visits LA!

On Friday and Saturday I laid outside by the pool, hung out at Spoon by H and went hiking at Runyon Canyon! The next day I went with a group of people to Mr. C Beverly Hills hotel where we hung out  by the pool and ate really good food!

Later for dinner we all went to Sushiya for edamame and sushi which was good! The next day I had a go-see for ShopAtImage.com and hung out at my usual spot at Spoon by H. On Tuesday I went to Ford for a go-see for SportScheck that my friend Marjorie models for! Then I had to run downtown for a go-see with Hautelook.com for Diane Von Furstenberg. Later at night my friends Alics, David, Cindy and Jay and I all went to Spoon and got tea and sweets mmm The next day at Spoon I met my friend Yoon's dog who was so cute! 

At night I went to hip-hop dance class with my friends which I love! Thursday was my friend Miranda's birthday who was one of my roommates in Singapore! I hope you had a Happy Birthday babe! That day I worked for Modnique where I modeled lines Jessica Howard and Seven 7! 

Then I rushed to James Jeans because I had a callback for them! They had me try on another pair of pants and take pictures. Later at my apartment I walked outside to look at the sunset and I got locked out of my apartment! A woman who lives in the community brought credit cards, spare keys and bobbi pins to try to help me break in which was nice of her. I was determined to not call a locksmith and I wound up getting in through a window! It was worth it to see the beautiful sky haha

After I got back in I left and went to Spoon to meet up with my friends from there and told them what happened! The next day my friend Lauren who was one of my roommates in Singapore came to LA to visit me! I had not seen her for about two years so it was so exciting to reunite! As soon as I picked her up we drove to meet up with my friend Stephanie and her roommate for breakfast at Huckleberry! 

Then Lauren and I went to the Hollywood Reservoir that I accidentally came across trying to get closer to the sign and it wound up being beautiful! 

After we found a somewhat hidden road that was closer to the sign!

Then we met up with my friends Alics and David at Spoon by H which was fun!

Later we went to a place in the hills where we sat outside by the pool and ate edamame. Afterwards we went out with a group to Bootsy Bellows and it was fun! 

Saturday was my friend Alics' 21st birthday and I went to her party at Spoon! It was catered and the food was delicious as always. It was cute because each of us said something we love about her and a piece of advice. Hope you had a great birthday Alics!! During the day Lauren was visiting with Rafael who was a model we knew in Singapore which was funny that we were all in Los Angeles. Then Lauren and I headed to Malibu to go to Paris' house. 

She was having a little get together and again the food was great! We just hung out, enjoying the view of the beach and we met actors Emile Hirsch and Ashton Holmes. After, Lauren and I went to dinner at Aroma on Sunset Boulevard. The next day we went to The Grove shopping center and then ate at In-N-Out for lunch. For the rest of the day we went to Santa Monica and walked on the pier and laid out on the beach! 

After we went to Tender Greens with Ashton to talk about modeling and acting. Then when Lauren and I went home I saw that the Weddings by The Ritz-Carlton magazine I modeled for was released! 

On Monday I had castings for T-Bags and Brighton and then Lauren, Mikayla and I looked around at stores on Melrose Avenue! Then Tuesday was the craziest day ever! I had a casting for HauteLook.com and then I drove back and brought Lauren to an interview with Ford Models!

Then she had an interview with Hollywood Model Management and I waited in Spoon by H next door. After I had a casting where Tobi.com requested to see me. It was so stressful because I was in a time crunch and could not find their office because they moved. I saw them quickly and meanwhile Lauren walked to her interview with LA Models. I picked her up and I went to a casting for Jacquie Aiche and then I dropped her off to interview with Vision Models. I headed to a casting for T-Mobile that I was requested for. 

There were lines I had to memorize and perform on camera to try out for a commercial. I practiced so many times and was doing well and then I pronounced one word wrong and it messed me up! I am hard on myself but I tried to stay positive and remember that there will be other opportunities, everything happens for a reason. Then I picked Lauren up and in celebration of getting through this hectic but good day we got food and chocolate cake at The Cheesecake Factory! 

We walked around The Grove and went for a night swim back at the apartment and then she had to pack to leave the next day. Lauren I was so happy that you could come visit, I hope you had a great trip! :)