Universal CityWalk

Holidays are fun to celebrate around the world. My favorite is Halloween because I get to dress up and pretend to be someone or something else and get into character. Most people would say Christmas because:
#1 its a month long celebration
#2 you receive presents, and
#3 get to visit family you haven't seen for the longest time.
 But that is my second favorite holiday. Now back to Halloween.

Halloween day marks the last day of my trip. My family and I went to Universal CityWalk and Toluca Lake  for Halloween. I wanted to be Michael Jackson for Halloween but they ran out of the costumes at the stores so I settled as a ghetto looking doctor.

My niece dressed up as Dorthy and my nephew as Spongebob.

As we entered some of the stores, I met the coolest sales clerks dressed up as a bear and whatever she was...

Then it was off walking around separating myself from the crew...I took a bunch of photos of random strangers whom I thought had the coolest costumes and anything else...

 

Beetle Juice and lego my ego as I call it.

 

Universal Citywalk. I love visiting this place. Sometimes I just sit there at a coffee shop and watch the passers go by. Its my moment to relax and appreciate life as it goes by so quickly.

A closer look at Hard Rock Cafe...well more of the guitar.

For some odd reason, I'm so interested in taking King Kong's picture. I took about 10 photos of it.

As I conclude my final day of my Southern California trip, I'd say this was the most fun I have had traveling with family. Other than free food and free rides which is always the best when traveling with family, but I had a great time and someday I plan to move to LA.

Adios Amigo! Until next time!

Pink's

Ask yourself this question, how do you feel when you eat your favorite food?

When I eat my favorites, I feel like that fat kid from Charlie and the Chocolate Factory who just can't wait to eat. I don't have the words to describe what I feel when I bite into my favorite foods; its like a gush of rainbow flavors oozes out in my mouth when I eat pasta, burgers, fries, sushi, steak, hotdogs, ice cream, cake, etc etc etc...ok I can obsess over food at times but I'm not ashamed to be a food lover and an over-eater...but who isn't when it comes to great food, right!

Well here's one place that can make you feel so incredibly happy...Pink's! Its a family owned hot dog stand that has been around for 70 years. Located in Los Angeles on Melrose Ave.

And here is what I ate:

So juicy! Only if I can eat it everyday...

Visit their site for more info.

http://www.pinkshollywood.com/

Until then, ciao! 

Land of the Stars

When we think of Hollywood, we think of all the fame and fortune celebrities have. You expect to see singers, actors, directors, etc walking down the street getting chased by paparazzi.

Well when I visited Hollywood Boulevard with my cousins, we didn't get to meet any famous people other than Marilyn Monroe, Michael Jackson, Superman, Clone Trooper, and Yoda impersonators. I wasn't disappointed thou.

 This is how my night went:

My first stop was at Grauman's Chinese Theater which is known to be the most famous theater in the world. The theater opened in 1927 and where the movie premiers are held and scores of the most famous movie stars and directors had left their names, footprints, and handprints. (see photo below)

 I was standing by Shirley Temple's spot...

Then I spotted this from behind:

Michael Jackson's This Is It was held the same day but at a different location...sucks for me!

Right next to the Chinese theater was the Kodak Theatre where the Academy Awards are held every year. I didn't take photos of the theater...I don't know why.

Along the Hollywood Boulevard, the impersonators are working their block...below are the worst of the worse.

These impersonators weren't the coolest people to take pictures with and not in character either...they're just there to act like idiots.

Then we walked down the street.

I was delighted because I got to see all my favorite actors but I wasn't excited about it as the other tourists were.

After Hollywood Blvd. we were off to Pink's.

Pink's is my next blog...so check back later for that.

Until then, ciao!

A day at Venice Beach

I know its 2010 but let's back track here for a second...the day was October 29, 2009. I accompanied my cousins to Santa Monica for some school thing. While my cousin's wife was at a meeting in school, my cousin and I hit Venice Beach for a couple of hours. And here I explain how our 2 hours had gone.

Exhibit # 1:

Driving up to this place was one of the best sceneries I've seen, but got frustrated when looking around for parking. But anyway, it was very quiet and relaxing. Then I got excited when I saw exhibit # 2.

Exhibit #2:

No need to explain. Love the movie! Hats off to MJ! One of my inspirations.

Exhibit #3:

We got our grub at this restaurant. It was good!!

Exhibit #4:

 

I ordered Cajun fries and cousin ordered some cheese tortillas or something...just look at how juicy that looks! yum!

Exhibit #5:

While eating lunch at the Sidewalk, these 2 guys were entertaining the crowd. The guy in the black shirt was rapping while this dude in a Hawaiian shirt and everything else he's got on was singing I don't know what. We all thought he was a lunatic but suprisingly entertaining (I don't mean that with sarcasm).

Exhibit #6:

Walking along the strip, I noticed there was many many, what filipinos would call it is "Tiangge" which means flee markets. But no flee market can top the Philippines!

Exhibit #6:

Every marijuana lover's dream! When I was passing by, some guy was trying to invite me in. I just ignored him and kept walking. hehehehe...Only in Cali! We are free to exercise our rights to the fullest extent and try to get as many things legalized...whatever that may be.

Exhibit #7:

Yes they had the best WROLDS best Funnel Cakes! They had this sign up for the longest time and they didn't even bother to correct their spelling. But they weren't kidding about those funnel cakes. They were pretty damn good!

Exhibit #8:

Yes WROLDS BEST Funnel Cakes! Only at Venice Beach, CA. Really is the best (minus the sarcasm)!

Exhibit #9:

The beach in clear blue skies. 

Well that concludes the 2 hours of site seeing at Venice Beach in Los Angeles, CA. One of the best places to visit when you're in California. I plan to move to L.A. some day because of the weather, I want to work there, and explore it more.

Until then, Ciao!