Mar 10th-Mar 15th - Magazine, Test and Website Photo Shoots!

March 10th was National Women and Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day. "Today, women represent a larger share of new HIV infections than they did earlier in the epidemic, with nearly 280,000 women living with HIV/AIDS in the United States (womenshealth.gov)." Here is a site with information about prevention, testing and treatment: http://www.womenshealth.gov/hiv-aids/

It was  Sunday so I decided to lay out by the pool at the apartment which was nice!

In the afternoon I went to the Melrose Trading Post with my roommate Isabella and her friend which was a cool outdoor market. After we stopped quick at a clothing store that Isabella knew the owner and then we went to a place called Fatty's Public House.

The next day we went to Target and Skittles the doggie came in with us too. Then I went with Isabella and her Mom to Joan's on Third which was a nice deli and cafe. 

It was Gloria's last night in town so we went to Mel's Diner for a late night snack and she played the jukebox which was fun.

The next day I had a photo shoot for Weddings by The Ritz-Carlton magazine July-December 2013 issue! I am not going to say too much since it is not released yet but the location was absolutely beautiful, the photographer was from Milan and so talented and I met a really nice model named Lara! It was a great team, a glamourous day and I am thankful I had the opportunity!

March 13th was Jon's (Mike's sister's fiance) birthday! I wish we could have been home but I hope he had a great day! That morning I had a go-see for Kill City and then one right after for VM Print. Then I headed to a studio where I had a shoot with photographer Tracy Kahn! I was going to try to make it to another casting afterwards but the shoot was going longer so Ford said it was ok to stay. 

Credit: Tracy Kahn

Hair/Makeup: Giovanna Avila

Ford said that the pictures are too commercial for my book but Tracy said that we could shoot again and I would like to! 

The next day was Pi Day, 3.14! My Mom is a scientist so I had to mention it haha That afternoon I had a casting for a Target commercial and there were a lot of people trying out because it was a big job. At night I went with Isabella to Black Banditz for her to get a tattoo. 

The next morning I worked for Modnique.com which is always so much fun! I modeled clothing lines Christian Audigier and 555. 

Credit: Sean

Hair/Makeup: Emily Dawn

Later I went to Studio DNA where my friend Erica works to see the salon. Her and her friend Natalie have a company Hairs How We Do It and they did these cool expanded fishtail braids in my hair for their Instagram. Then she gave my hair an awesome blowout so that it would be all set for a shoot I had the next day! 

Afterwards she introduced me to a place called Spoon by H which was delicious and the family who works there was so nice! Then I headed to bed to rest for a shoot the next day.

Mar 1st-Mar 9th - Venice Beach & Friends

Friday morning I went to a casting for ShopLaStyle.com and then Mike and I headed to Venice Beach for the day! We found a place that you could rent bicycles and ride on a path along the beach so we did that and it was so much fun!

After we went to eat at a restaurant in the Westfield shopping center that was indoors but without walls which was nice. Then I went to Ford for a casting for La Isla swimwear. For dinner we met up with our friends Erica and Jason at Granville Cafe in Burbank, California. It was cool to hear what Erica has been doing as a hair stylist and Jason as a movie trailer creator. Great food, great company, and of course we had to get dessert! 

That weekend we went to Coffee Bean with our friend Jason and next door there was a house having a garage sale and Jennifer Gimenez from Rehab with Dr. Drew was one of the people hosting the sale. Later we all headed to the Sunset Marquis and the guys smoked cigars and while we were hanging out Steven Tyler and Billy Bob Thorton walked by us. 

(Photo credit: Oyster.com)

On Sunday Mike and I decided to go to Malibu because we had never been there. We ate at a restaurant called The Sunset right by the beach and the food was amazing! While we were eating we saw a couple of dolphins jump out of the water which was incredible to see! Afterwards we drove into the hills and looked at the houses and the beautiful view. 

For dinner we went to visit Jason while he was working at Katana. We sat on the patio and I had the incredible soy paper avocado sushi again!

At night Mike and Tony worked like usual and I went to bed. The next day I had a casting for Evette & K and then one right after for Ark & Co. Mike was leaving the next day to work in Atlanta so we we went bowling at Lucky Strike and ate at Hard Rock Cafe afterwards which was really fun!

Since Mike was going to Atlanta I couldn't afford the apartment by myself so I moved into an empty bedroom in a two bedroom apartment at The Palazzo with a girl who I never met before. The area and the apartment itself was really nice.

I was just going to be there for two weeks and the room was not furnished so I borrowed an air mattress from Jason and used that the whole time. When moving in I met Skittles the dog and later at night I met Isabella who lives there. 

Thursday I worked for Modnique.com again which I really love! I modeled Blaque Market clothing that had cute pieces for going out. At the end of the shoot I also did some pictures outside for their Facebook that were casual like Pinterest pins. 

My friend Gloria who is a former Miss New York Teen USA and Miss New York USA titleholder was in town so we went to dinner together at Cafe Med which was nice because we had not seen each other in a while!

Friday morning I drove to Irvine, California for a go-see for Tilly's clothing. Everyone was really nice and I like their clothes. At night Gloria and I went to a concert at The Roxy because she knows 2 AM Club who was performing. Outasight and The Ready Set also performed but we left before it ended and headed to iHop for a late night meal.

The next night I went to her hotel and we watched a rerun of Kevin Hart on Saturday Night Live and the new one with Justin Timberlake which was funny. 

Bring It On Down To Veganville! haha

Then I headed back to the apartment to get some sleep.

Feb 22nd-Feb 28th - Modeling & Santa Monica

Friday morning I went to a casting for Tadashi Shoji which was cool because I remember when they used to be a sponsor of the Miss Universe Organization and at Miss Teen USA we wore an outfit made by Tadashi for our opening number.

Afterwards I stopped by the agency and on my way out I met Qualid "Q" Ladraa (on the right) who is a judge on Germany's Next Top Model. 

Then Jeff, Mike and I went to Urth Caffe on Melrose Avenue for lunch. We got green tea boba drinks that were amazing! Later at night we went to the Sunset Marquis and saw music producer Mike WiLL who has produced songs like "Pour It Up" for Rihanna. Mike and Tony have worked with him and are going to in the future.

(From a 3 Little Digs video)

When we went into the hotel Michael Buble was leaving, he was talking to some people and he seemed really nice! 

(Credit: Getty Images)

That weekend Mike's cousins Sylvie who lives in California and Arielle who lives in Manhattan came over to hang out! They brought us cupcakes from Sprinkles and we all ate them together...mmm!

We went to The Grove to shop around and we saw Samuel Larsen from Glee in Top Shop. Then we ate lunch together and it was so nice seeing them and catching up! For dinner Mike and I went to Sushiya on Sunset Boulevard and sat outside on the patio. We were very bad and got two yummy desserts.

The next morning we left to go meet our friend and when we were walking up to the car Mike asked me why my shoes were on the ground, not being able to see around the car I said they're probably not mine. Then Mike said woah and I came over and saw that our car had been broken into! We called the police and long story short the only thing that they took was an iPhone charger but then I had to pay to fix the window :-/ Not cool. 

That night was the Oscar's so Mike and I went to Bar 1200 to watch. Towards the end we headed to Chin Chin for dinner and finished watching them there.

The next night we went to a restaurant on Sunset Boulevard called Cravings which was really good. Tuesday was a busy day with three castings. First I went to Private Label By G and tried on beautiful bridal dresses. Then I went to FORD where they were having a casting for Sears and then I went to a casting for Benefit Cosmetics. While I was at the Agency they gave me my official comp cards!

(Credit: Owen Bruce)

Afterwards Mike and I met up with our friend Nick Dean who was on X Factor and he told us about his new group called The Boy Band Project. We ate at this place called Chop Stop which had amazing salads and it was good to meet up and talk about future opportunities.

The next day we made a trip to Santa Monica and it was a lot of fun! We walked along the boardwalk and went on the swings on the beach.

We went on the pier and it was a beautiful view!

I had been on hold to work for HauteLook.com and Thursday morning Ford called and said a model HauteLook booked could not make it to the shoot so they wanted me to go in. I jumped out of bed and ran to the shoot at 8:00am. They were shooting a different line as well so there was another model there named Dani. I modeled for American Apparel and some of the clothes were really cute.

Feb 15th-Feb 21st - Beverly Hills & Music Sessions

On Friday Mike and I went to the Sunset Marquis with Jason and his doggie. We had coffee and tea outside and Lilu made a new friend!

So cute!

The next morning Mike and I drove to Beverly Hills and walked around for exercise. The neighborhood was beautiful and the weather was perfect.

Sunday we went back to walk again and we looked at the different cool houses.

While we were walking my Aunt Karen texted me to let me know that my cousin Lexi got first place in a cheerleading competition! 

At night Mike and Tony had a session that Jeff set up with writer Candy Shields. There was a song that Mike, Tony and Count Justice already produced and wrote but they recorded her singing a demo of it.

On Monday Mike and Tony had a meeting with a girl group that is super talented! They are interested in working together and I think they could make amazing music! During the day I was at the apartment and I decided to try sketching the flowers Mike gave me with my watercolor pencils and notebook kit that I got for Christmas! 

The next day I went to the agency and then went to our friend Dan's studio that Mike and Tony were working in. For dinner Mike and I went to Mo's again and then got milk shakes at Bob's Bog Boy and then headed back for a writing session they had. I hung out in the lounge and they worked with a writer on a song and she went in the booth and demoed it and I loved how it sounded! 

On Wednesday I had a casting for Beachmint that was in Santa Monica so Mike came with me and after we walked on the street next to the beach. We also went to an outdoor shopping center that was neat. It was really windy so we did not go down to the beach but it was pretty looking around.

Then for dinner we went with Jason who we were renting our apartment from to a place where he works called Katana and it was awesome. When we were going to our table Mike recognized the place from an episode of Million Dollar Listing.  

The kitchen brought us a bunch of great things including an avocado roll for me that was made with soy paper instead of seaweed and I absolutely loved it! We had a great time and finished with some yummy desserts, thank you for the hospitality Katana! 

When we left we quickly said hi to Lilu and gave her hugs and kisses!

On Thursday I had a fun day modeling for Modnique.com! 

After the shoot I went to a casting for Sketchers and then Mike and I went to Beverly Center to look around at the stores. At night I went to bed to get up early the next morning for a casting.