The Los Angeles River

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2011-11-08T14:04:00.001-08:00

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What is Erick wearing today?

2011-10-27T12:36:00.001-07:00

Shirt by Rxmance

Jeans by Seven

Socks by Uniqlo

Brogues by ASOS
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Location:Colorado Ave,Santa Monica,United States

What is Erick wearing today?

2011-10-26T13:54:00.001-07:00

What is Erick wearing today?

Shirt by Corpus

Suspenders bought on eBay

Cargo pants by ASOS

Shoes by Keds

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Location:Broadway St,Santa Monica,United States

What is Erick wearing today?

2011-10-25T15:42:00.001-07:00

Flannel shirt by Uniqlo
Jeans by G-Star
Boots by Frye

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Location:Broadway St,Santa Monica,United States

PRODUCTS PRODUCTS PRODUCTS

2011-10-25T15:25:00.001-07:00

DARPHIN courtesy of Jener
Crest toothpaste courtesy of Garrett's mom
Salvatore Ferragamo toiletries courtesy of Waldorf Astoria (I had to take it home!!!)

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Location:Broadway St,Santa Monica,United States

My iPhone Case by Gucci

2011-10-25T15:24:00.003-07:00

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Location:Broadway St,Santa Monica,United States

MEGU NYC

2011-10-25T15:24:00.001-07:00

At Megu for my birthday dinner.

With Jener, Tim, Garrett and Bijan

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Location:Broadway St,Santa Monica,United States

Paul in NYC

2011-10-25T15:23:00.003-07:00

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Location:Broadway St,Santa Monica,United States

What is Garrett wearing in New York?

2011-10-25T15:23:00.001-07:00

What is Garrett wearing in New York?

Shirt by William Rast
Jacket by Moncler
Scarf by Theory
Jeans by Dior
Shoes by Tod's

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Location:Broadway St,Santa Monica,United States

What is Erick wearing in New York?

2011-10-25T15:22:00.003-07:00

What is Erick wearing in New York?
Thermals by Vince

Blazer by Bally

Scarf by Alexander McQueen

Jeans by G-Star

Boots by Paul Smith

iPhone case by Gucci
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Location:Broadway St,Santa Monica,United States

What is Erick wearing in New York?

2011-10-25T15:22:00.001-07:00

Thermal Shirt by Vince
Scarf, Pants, Shoes by ASOS
Sunglasses by Mosley Tribe
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Location:Broadway St,Santa Monica,United States

Asian Society Museum

2011-10-25T15:20:00.003-07:00

With Jener and Tim
Dress Shirt by Paul Smith
Red belt by H&M
Carrot Pants by ASOS
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Location:Broadway St,Santa Monica,United States

What is Erick wearing in New York?

2011-10-25T15:20:00.001-07:00

What is Erick Wearing in New York?
Beanie by Uniqlo
Scarf by Alexander McQueen
Jacket by G-Star
Pants by ASOS
Shirt by Marc Jacobs

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Location:Broadway St,Santa Monica,United States

What is Ricky wearing in Michigan today?

2011-10-20T17:20:00.001-07:00

Sweater from H&M
Coduroy Pants from Levi's
Boots from Camper

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Location:Broadway St,Santa Monica,United States

What is Glen of F&G Photography wearing today?

2011-10-20T14:02:00.001-07:00

What is Glen V. of F&G Photography wearing today?

Shirt by H&M

Scarf and Suspenders by H&M

Pants by H&M

Socks by American Eagle

Boots by Bed Stu

What is Erick wearing today?

2011-10-20T13:13:00.001-07:00

Shirt by American Apparel
Vest by H&M
Carrot pants by ASOS
Boots by Paul Smith

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Location:Broadway St,Santa Monica,United States

Bitch is back in Jail

2011-10-19T12:29:00.000-07:00

Lindsay Lohan's Probation Revoked

10 Days before my Birthday and my Pre-Halloween Party

2011-10-19T11:27:00.001-07:00

I'm nervous and excited at the same time. Turning 33 never felt so nerve-wracking.

What is Erick wearing today?

2011-10-19T11:25:00.001-07:00

Shirt by Threadless
Cardigan by H&M
Corduroys by RVCA
Sneakers by Vans

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Location:20th St,Santa Monica,United States

So cute!

2011-10-18T11:47:00.000-07:00

What is Erick wearing today?

2011-10-18T10:38:00.001-07:00

Thermals by Vince
Belt by Zara
Pants by Theory
Brogues by ASOS
Tote bag by John Varvatos

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Location:20th St,Santa Monica,United States

What is Erick wearing today?

2011-10-17T13:59:00.001-07:00

Shirt by ASOS
Pants with suspenders by Zara
Sneakers by Converse

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Location:Broadway St,Santa Monica,United States

Breakfast in hotel room

2011-10-15T11:45:00.001-07:00

Nothing beats hotel room breakfast. Garrett hooked me into this. @Bellagio Hotel

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Location:Las Vegas Blvd S,Las Vegas,United States

Macaroons!

2011-10-14T13:35:00.001-07:00

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Location:Broadway St,Santa Monica,United States

What is Erick wearing today?

2011-10-14T13:34:00.001-07:00

Shirt by ASOS
Vest by H&M
Pants by Zara
Socks by H&M
Shoes by Gucci

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Location:Broadway St,Santa Monica,United States

How fancy is this shit?

2011-10-13T16:13:00.000-07:00

Don't let this happen!

2011-10-13T14:29:00.000-07:00

What is Erick wearing today?

2011-10-13T14:15:00.001-07:00

What is Erick wearing today?

Shirt by Topman
Belt by H&M
Jeans by Marc Jacobs
Shoes by Gucci

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Location:Broadway St,Santa Monica,United States

What is Erick wearing today?

2011-10-12T16:29:00.001-07:00

Shirt by H&M
Belt by J. Lindeberg
Pants by Zara
Shoes by Michael Shannon

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Location:Broadway St,Santa Monica,United States

Loving the sun beaming by my window.

2011-10-12T11:28:00.000-07:00

It's a pretty morning in Los Angeles today - we're having a last surge of 'summer' heat before Fall gets on full blast.

PInay Super Bass Cover

2011-10-11T12:44:00.000-07:00

What is Erick wearing today?

2011-10-11T11:41:00.001-07:00

What is Erick wearing today?
Shirt by Timoteo
Red Belt by H&M
Pants by Joe's Jeans
Loafers by Gucci

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Location:20th St,Santa Monica,United States

What is Erick wearing today?

2011-10-10T22:23:00.001-07:00

What is Erick wearing today?
Shirt by ASOS
Vest by H&M
Pants by Zara
Sneakers by Converse

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Location:Broadway St,Santa Monica,United States

What is Garrett wearing?

2011-10-07T23:50:00.001-07:00

What is Garrett wearing?
Shirt by William Rast
Pants by Dior Homme
Sneakers by Gucci

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Location:S Main St,Los Angeles,United States

What is Erick wearing today?

2011-10-07T12:34:00.001-07:00

Brogues by ASOS
Pants by Theory
T-shirt by American Apparel
Overlay hoodie by ASOS
Tote by John Varvatos
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Location:19th Ct,Santa Monica,United States

AT&T Stupidity and the Stupid CA Sales Tax Laws

2011-10-07T11:43:00.001-07:00

THIS IS AN ACTUAL CHAT EXCHANGE FROM ME AND THE AT&T CUSTOMER SERVICE PERSON

Erickson Ilog: so how much will the sales tax be
Sandra Kelba: I'm still checking, one moment.
Sandra Kelba: The state government tax is 7.25%.
Erickson Ilog: is it based on 299
Erickson Ilog: or the real cost of the iphone?
Sandra Kelba: The price you pay for the phone, so if you ordered the 32g then yes it would be on the $299.99.
Erickson Ilog: that's not what the customer service on the phone said
Erickson Ilog: she said it's based on the real price of the iphone
Sandra Kelba: These questions are better answered by your local government.
Erickson Ilog: lol
Erickson Ilog: uhm
Erickson Ilog: not really
Erickson Ilog: you should be informed
Erickson Ilog: since you work in customer service
Sandra Kelba: This is the information directly from my files: This California sales tax applies to the sale and rentals of equipment and accessories. CA law requires that on bundled transactions, for example equipment and service purchased together, phones will be taxed at the greater of the actual selling price or the MSRP of the handset.
Erickson Ilog: so that means the original price
Erickson Ilog: and not the bundled price
Erickson Ilog: so you are wrong
Erickson Ilog: it's not 299
Erickson Ilog: but the 750 dollars
Erickson Ilog: am i correct?
Sandra Kelba: We are not tax experts unfortunately. Please check with your local government as that is the information we are provided.
Erickson Ilog: goodness, it's not a tax expertise that i want to get from you but an answer from a well informed customer service person
Erickson Ilog: simple question,
Erickson Ilog: is it based on the 299
Erickson Ilog: or the real price of an iphone.
Erickson Ilog: you answered 299
Erickson Ilog: but that's not what the pre-typed copy and pasted info you posted on the chat box says
Sandra Kelba: I can answer questions about your AT&T phones, plans and services, however I am not a tax expert by any means, California has very different laws then most states.
Erickson Ilog: You're stupid.

UGG Ad spoofed

2011-10-06T14:28:00.000-07:00

M&C Saatchi's campaign of UGG is so successful that it is now spoofed.

Madonna's Nude Photo Leaked

2011-10-06T12:34:00.001-07:00

What is Erick wearing today?

2011-10-06T10:40:00.001-07:00

Erick is wearing:

Pants by John Varvatos

Shirt by Timoteo

Shoes by Cole Haan

Tote bag by John Varvatos Star USA

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Location:Broadway St,Santa Monica,United States

The Wall. The World

2011-10-06T10:07:00.000-07:00

Finally finished my 'Francis Ong' designed wall pieces. Quite happy of the turn out.

Tribute to the Genius

2011-10-05T17:44:00.000-07:00

On Steve Job Passing Away

2011-10-05T17:17:00.001-07:00

flipinla1078: steve jobs died
flipinla1078: wuhikm
gtaklee: that's so sad
gtaklee: i'm reading on gizmodo
gtaklee: apple.com
flipinla1078: im about to cry
flipinla1078: wait
flipinla1078: not yet
flipinla1078: but almost
gtaklee: me totooo
gtaklee: omg
gtaklee: my eyes are welling up
gtaklee: http://gizmodo.com/5838847/steve-jobs-is-dead
gtaklee: poor steve
gtaklee: poor us that we don't get anything else from him
flipinla1078: poor us
gtaklee: OOH
gtaklee: lol
gtaklee: if i have to go back to PC in 10 years
gtaklee: i'm going to be so mad
flipinla1078: i'm happy i'm a hybrid
flipinla1078: lol
gtaklee: there is nowhere in my life
gtaklee: where i could use a PC
gtaklee is typing...
gtaklee: i don't think
flipinla1078: LOL
flipinla1078: i love pc
flipinla1078: i love mac
flipinla1078: i love both

RIP Steve Jobs 1955-2011

2011-10-05T16:55:00.000-07:00

33OCT29

2011-10-05T15:40:00.000-07:00

Should I do another Halloween-themed Party on my birthday?

The Law of Karma

2011-10-05T15:27:00.001-07:00

Modernica items and Dekor LA Table came!

2011-10-05T07:21:00.000-07:00

Shell chair with Case Study Dowel Base from Modernica

Case Study single shelving system from Modernica

Shell chair with Case Study rolling base from Modernica

Custom made Dining Table from Dekor LA. To keep the industrial feel

Amazing Cover of Adele's Someone Like You

2011-10-04T07:56:00.002-07:00

Flying 'high' above the sky.

2011-10-03T10:17:00.001-07:00

Bijan, Garrett and I went for a Sugarfish Omakase last Friday. Bijan, obviously uhm... on a buzz was plastered after a big Nozawa Omakase and Quesadilla from a food truck. Garrett and I took his credit card and booked him a flight to NYC from Oct 21-24. So we'll all share a room at the Waldorf Astoria in the next three weeks. Teehee.

When I met Joshua of Project Runway...

2011-10-01T13:40:00.000-07:00

I didn't even see the bitchiness from him. In fact, he was so nice to even go around the other side of the bar to say hi. I thought he was really sweet and he was liking LA so much. I guess the attention he had at Faultline (yes... Faultline) was not what he expected. Cool guy. He'll be in town the whole weekend.

After a drizzle in LA...

2011-09-30T19:35:00.001-07:00

Driving home from work on a Friday.

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Location:National Blvd,Los Angeles,United States

Sporting my new tote for fall.

2011-09-28T11:22:00.001-07:00

John Varvatos Star USA brown leather skull shopper tote from GILT. I love bargains and shameless about it!

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Location:20th St,Santa Monica,United States

Not for the Faint-hearted - Folsom Street Fair 2011

2011-09-27T21:16:00.000-07:00

Garrett and I went to Folsom Street Fair in San Francisco. Below are some 'selected' photos. These are the wholesome pics - the nasty ones are kept in secret. (wink)

Missoni iPad case (by Target) just arrived

2011-09-25T23:43:00.001-07:00

To keep or not to keep?

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Location:S Olive St,Los Angeles,United States

I decided, i'm keeping this cute little thing.

Folsom Street Fair

2011-09-25T19:23:00.001-07:00

Amazing photos to follow.

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Location:Unnamed Rd,San Francisco,United States

The Anatomy of A Drunk Person in San Francisco

2011-09-24T11:53:00.001-07:00

I hate this city...

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Location:Clementina St,San Francisco,United States

Brutal Simplicity of Thought

2011-09-21T10:44:00.001-07:00

The big man Maurice Saatchi and M&C Saatchi launched a book titled "Brutal Simplicity of Thought" last September 19th, 2011. I set up, together with Paul and Maggie a small shindig locally to formally launch the book. We also invented the KNORPOON! This invention shows how an idea to put the knife, spoon and fork work together in one. Good example of simplicity.

I hope Salinggawi gets it this time.

2011-09-16T12:40:00.000-07:00

My annual Miss Universe Party - the fun starts!

2011-09-15T13:32:00.000-07:00

Various craziness of my Annual Miss Universe Party at my loft. Good times with friends.

My annual Miss Universe Party

2011-09-13T11:43:00.000-07:00

These are photos of us preparing for the party. I had so much fun with these group. Francis and Glen, Dexter and Philip, Neil and Paul, Garrett and Thea, thanks for making it a fun night!

Francis invaded Palm Springs

2011-09-13T11:34:00.000-07:00

I brought Francis to Palm Springs with some of my friends for Labor Day.

NYC with FRIENDS

2011-08-24T14:53:00.000-07:00

Let's sing... In New Yooooorrrrk.... Concrete jungle where dreams are made of...

More photos of ME in New York - August 19-21, 2011

2011-08-24T14:17:00.000-07:00

One of my favorite places on earth. New York City (Debbie Downer: Parang Cubao lang!)

Francis invaded New York

2011-08-24T12:36:00.001-07:00

Say Heyyyy Francis!

Chicago Market Days Videos

2011-08-16T16:10:00.000-07:00

PARTY PARTAYYYY!!!

Chicago Market Days

2011-08-16T15:37:00.001-07:00

I promise to be here again next year. This is one of those events one should not miss. Chicago Halsted Market Days. Party Party!!!

DO RE MI (Basta ako si Regine)

2011-08-16T15:23:00.000-07:00

I knew Francis and Ricky since 1998. I can't imagine after so many years, we have kept in touch and have become friends through thick and thin, whether we're fat or skinny or in The Philippines or USA.

CHICAGO!

2011-08-16T15:18:00.000-07:00

Selected photos of one of my favorite cities - CHICAGO.

Francis Ong's arrival in LA.

2011-08-16T15:11:00.001-07:00

Francis arrived in LA at 8pm August 10th. Here are some pics of him in LA in my loft and meeting Dexter, Philip and Paul.

Travel Schedule (as of now)

2011-08-02T14:12:00.000-07:00

I'll be in the city nearest you.

Chicago - August 11-15th, 2011
New York - August 18-21st, 2011
Cancun - (still working on it) September 1-5th, 2011
San Francisco - September 23-25th, 2011
New York - October 20-23rd, 2011
Bahamas - December 15-19th, 2011

Joe, my friend in New York was toying with the idea of going to Brazil for the Thanksgiving weekend. Quite enticing. That solves the lack of November Travel. Lol.

The Ivy

2011-07-26T11:47:00.001-07:00

In our failed attempt to watch les miz, Cristina, Dorothy and I ended up watching Harry potter and having lunch at The Ivy.

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Location:Colorado Ave,Santa Monica,United States

American Idol Tour

2011-07-19T12:12:00.001-07:00

Good friend George invited me to watch the idol tour. Was better than I expected it to be. Pia and Stefano sang California King Bed. So good!

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Location:20th St,Santa Monica,United States

Garrett's surprise present!

2011-07-18T11:06:00.001-07:00

Garrett sent me this on the mail. Awwwwwwwwwwww...

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Location:Broadway St,Santa Monica,United States

The Abbey 07/09/11

2011-07-11T15:37:00.000-07:00

Here's the picture before we left for The Abbey.
Can't imagine how much fun we had (and how much money we spent) at The Abbey. Here are some wholesome pics of the craziness.

Cool Vases

2011-07-09T16:25:00.001-07:00

Pretty stoked about the vases I bought recently. Love the aesthetics of it.

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Location:Beverly Blvd,Los Angeles,United States

West Side Story

2011-07-09T16:20:00.001-07:00

Celebrated the 50th anniversary of The West Side Story at the Hollywood Bowl last night. It was awesome to see the original movie in the hollywood bowl setting.

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Location:Beverly Blvd,Los Angeles,United States

Montreal!!!

2011-06-26T11:47:00.001-07:00

Currently in the airport to fly back to LA. I had an awesome time in Montreal with Jerome and King.
Au revoir Montréal ! Je serai de retour bientôt !

YouTube Video

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Location:Boulevard Albert de Niverville,Dorval,Canada

At LAX to Montreal, Canada

2011-06-22T22:59:00.001-07:00

Long wait on the gate. Stopping over in JFK then YUL.

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Location:Center Way S,Los Angeles,United States

DTLA is gaining steam

2011-06-20T14:17:00.001-07:00

Jump into the band wagon.

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Location:Broadway St,Santa Monica,United States

Where can I buy this shit?

2011-06-16T11:00:00.000-07:00

King Kong at the Los Angeles Theater

2011-06-15T19:54:00.001-07:00

First time to check the historical Los Angeles Theater. The classic King Kong is showing.

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Location:W 7th St,Los Angeles,United States

Sporting my new bag that's not so new

2011-06-15T19:50:00.001-07:00

Bought this Marc Jacobs Tote last winter in NY. I love that finally I am able to use it. I actually forgot I have it. Lol.

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Location:W 7th St,Los Angeles,United States

I am Priscilla... Queen of the Desert

2011-06-08T07:47:00.001-07:00

I can't wait!!!

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Location:W 9th St,Los Angeles,United States

Threading Virgin

2011-06-05T15:43:00.001-07:00

I brought Ricky to the Beverly Center to do some quick shopping. We stumbled on a new Eyebrow threading salon and since I'm due for a retouching, I went and encouraged Ricky to get his first eyebrow threading experience.

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Location:Tularosa Dr,Los Angeles,United States

I love my fortune cookies...

2011-05-31T14:52:00.001-07:00

I wonder if this will happen... Cross fingers!

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Location:20th St,Santa Monica,United States

Guess where I'm going next!

2011-05-30T18:36:00.001-07:00

June 2011 - Montreal, Canada
July 2011 - Palm Springs, California
August 2011 - Chicago and New York

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Location:W Wilson Ave,Glendale,United States

God of Carnage

2011-05-28T23:11:00.001-07:00

It was a great Saturday afternoon. Sun's out, but the breeze was cool. Went to see matinee show of God of Carnage with the original cast of that in the Broadway production.

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Location:S Los Angeles St,Los Angeles,United States

Sunny LA!

2011-05-24T13:38:00.001-07:00

Walked towards the MTV bldg to check out the food trucks for lunch.

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Location:Stanford St,Santa Monica,United States

Kraving Krave!

2011-05-22T04:35:00.001-07:00

YouTube Video

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Location:Las Vegas Blvd S,Las Vegas,United States

California Girls in Vegas!!!

2011-05-22T04:26:00.001-07:00

YouTube Video

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Location:S Las Vegas Blvd,Las Vegas,United States

Down that champagne!

2011-05-21T04:55:00.001-07:00

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Location:S Las Vegas Blvd,Las Vegas,United States

Putang Vegas!!!

2011-05-21T03:14:00.001-07:00

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Location:S Las Vegas Blvd,Las Vegas,United States

Living room done! (well almost)

2011-05-20T06:51:00.001-07:00

Just waiting for my last accent piece...

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Location:W 9th St,Los Angeles,United States

LACMA Light Installation

2011-05-19T17:11:00.001-07:00

Went to dinner at Ray's by LACMA the other night and saw this the first time.

Location:Broadway St,Santa Monica,United States

Loft calling

2011-05-16T15:36:00.001-07:00

I need to get my place fixed ASAP! The mess is getting into my nerves.

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Location:Broadway St,Santa Monica,United States

Even my glasses can't hide the bags!

2011-05-12T07:12:00.000-07:00

I need curtains to sleep!

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Location:S Hill St,Los Angeles,United States

I love my new find!

2011-05-09T16:54:00.001-07:00

Isn't it lovely?

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Location:S Main St,Los Angeles,United States

DTLA by my bedroom

2011-05-07T15:20:00.001-07:00

I wonder if my neighbors see me naked.

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Location:S Main St,Los Angeles,United States

Slowly...

2011-05-02T22:46:00.001-07:00

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Location:S Los Angeles St,Los Angeles,United States

Counting the evenings at Mohawk

2011-04-26T20:40:00.001-07:00

Not as sad as leaving Lanterman though. Still, a new leaf...

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Location:Mohawk St,Los Angeles,United States

Weho Sunday

2011-04-19T15:18:00.001-07:00

Spent time with friends in Weho on a Sunday as we support the AIDS Lifecycle Event at Eleven with Timoteo and his swimwear designs.

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Location:S Alvarado St,Los Angeles,United States