On Monday I flew to LA with Mike! We laid out by the pool and then explored around his neighborhood and found some cool shops. The next day we went hiking at Runyon Canyon and later I did a Miss New York USA photo shoot with photographer Tim Farmer. We shot in Mike's apartment building and on the streets nearby.
Behind the scenes by Mike
Thank you Tim and Jordan for your time and great work!
Mike and I joking around ;p
Photographer: Timothy Farmer (Timmy Farmer Photography)
Makeup: Jordan Venetis
Wednesday night we went to No Vacancy in Hollywood, which was nice! The next day for lunch Mike and I met up with Miss New Jersey USA, Emily Shah, who was also in town. We ate at South Beverly Grill and Mike's friend David who works in Beverly Hills joined us. It was nice getting to spend time together before going to Miss USA!
At night Mike and I went to Wood & Vine for dinner and it was so beautiful!
When we got back to the apartment Mike was anxious to give me a gift for our anniversary the next day. It was turning midnight anyway so we decided to exchange gifts. Mike loves elephants so I adopted him an elephant in Africa named Zongolini! I also gave him a designer toiletry case for traveling. He gave me an elephant necklace and I loved it! I also thought it was cute that we both thought of an elephant gift for each other. Then he told me that wasn't all and pulled out a box that had a promise ring in it! I was speechless! It was stunning and the meaning behind it meant so much to me!
The next day we went to our favorite place, Spoon by H, for lunch and our friend Yoon made a cute dessert for us.
During the day Mike and I skyped with his parents and some of the Scott Miller staff to start planning my Miss New York USA send-off party for Miss USA. Later for dinner Mike took me to The Little Door French Restaurant! I liked how it was a little bit hidden and inside was so beautiful! The food was really interesting but in a good way! We got to try something different than the usual and it was delicious. Of course we loved the dessert too <3
We had a great day celebrating our love! Then it was my last day in LA and Mike and I decided to get a tour of the W Residences because they are connected to his building and we were curious to see what they were like. The two bedroom suites were amazing!
Afterwards we went to Stella Barra for lunch and then of course Spoon by H for my last dinner in LA. The food was ridiculously amazing like always and my best friend Yoon hung up my Miss New York USA card on the wall of the restaurant!
Mike and I had a great night and although I was sad to leave LA I left with my heart full of love!
