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2 Auditions, Generosity Water Interview, and Meeting with the Tsavo Crew

Acting, Twirlit

Yesterday I started my day with an early work-out which was all done to the soundtrack of Michael Jackson. I love to zone out while watching the day’s early morning news which was all dedicated to MJ and the Neverland Ranch. I’m still in shock by the news and still can’t stop listening to my favorite MJ songs..
1) Man in the Mirror
2) Rock my World
3) Billie Jean

I’m sorry but these songs are SICK! Love them.

I had couple of TV auditions today and feel like I’m getting back in the groove again after feeling out of the loop. Will obviously keep you posted if I book something…hopefully!

And met with our Editorial team at Tsavo for our weekly meeting and we interviewed Jordan D Wagner, Executive Director for Generosity Water, a non-profit whose main goal is to build wells in Africa, South America and Asia. So far, they’ve helped build 50 wells this year which is bringing water to 28,000 people who will now be able to drink clean, fresh water when previously they would have to drink fetid water that would bring disease and in many cases, death.

Twas a great interview! And shout out to my good friend Serena Ehrlich, PR Superstar, for all of your help in the past couple of weeks. You’re awesome.

HAPPY FOURTH OF JULY!

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Lean on Me and Let It Be Karaoke

Karaoke, LA

I did a bit of singing recently. If you’re a regular reader of my odd blog, you probably know that I think that singing/karaoke is the best thing ever. Here’s one song that I rocked out recently…
“Lean on Me.”

And Beatles “Let it Be.” Sometimes you just need to sing the classics!!!

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Summer Fashion Tips with Swell.com

Fashion & Beauty, Twirlit

hey guys,

I’ve blogged before about the awesome shoot we had with Swell.com and here’s the final Twirlit Video. Thanks again to the team, Tsega, Yosef, Aysha, and of course Erika, Nikki, and Jill from Swell… and Leah from Hotel Oceana. You guys rule!

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Janet Jackson at the BET Awards and the Jackson 5

Influencers, Music

I don’t know if anyone had a dry eye at the BET Awards during Janet Janet’s short speech. I don’t know about you but I’ve been on MJ overload, listening to old songs and just reading way too much.

The truth is that all of Michael Jackson’s odd antics during the later portion of his life will forever be up for speculation. We don’t know what actually happened or why he was the way he was… though there will be numerous people trying to profit from him…even if he’s no longer alive.

I, along the rest of his fans, should have peace in knowing that this man who changed Pop culture, went beyond race with his music, and was a true artist… is in a better place.

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Director of “Beat It” Speaks Out About Working with Michael Jackson

Influencers, Interview, hollywood

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I had the chance to intern for Director Bob Giraldi during my time at NYU. He’s an accomplished director who has made his mark in TV, Film, and Advertising and also directed the then very young Michael Jackson in the video “Beat It.” We’ve kept in touch since I moved here to LA and here’s what he had to say about working with the late Great King of Pop.
“In the 80s, my first video ever–’Beat It’– Michael talking me into hiring two real-live LA gangs; the Crips and the Bloods– mortal enemies– to appear in the video– on stage next to each other playing themselves alongside dancers over-dressed as gang bangers– silly, clearly a difference– cops wanting to shut it down, Crips and Bloods pushing each other, taunting, nothing to do with movie-making– I asked for one take to dance, hoping the music blasting through playback would settle everything down– ‘just one take,’ the cops demanding– Michael agreeing– ready to dance– real gangstahs standing on the sidelines, Michael, bopping down the cardboard boxes, taking the actor gangstahs and dancing– everything stops, everyone mesmerized, stunned, the Crips and Bloods, eyes fixated, mouths open, realizing they’re witnessing something more macho than all their wars, crimes, vendettas– dancing by their brothers, most of whom were gay– and, most of whom have never have raised a hand against another human being in their lives. Michael, at his best, creating peace wherever he went.”

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The Passion of the Food Blogger and the Julie and Julia Movie Trailer

hollywood, humor, inspirational

First of all, I have MAD RESPECT for food bloggers and am a bit intrigued by them. Even when I was living in NYC, one of my favorite Sunday activities was reading the Food section of the New York Times with a soy latte in one hand, as I chilled in Union Square Park. OMG, I’m tearing up just thinking about it. :)

But seriously, they are very passionate about food in the way that I am about writing or music or making comedy shorts… its as if they speak another language and are quite angry if you aren’t a foodie like them. I could never be a part of their world thought I’d love to be a fly on the wall in their conversations.

We actually also went to a bakery in K-town that had Pot Bingsu, which is a Korean Red Bean Dessert over Ice and Fruit. This is quite the popular Korean dessert and I remember very distinctly when my Mom and I shared a Pot Bingsu when we were in Korea together. We were in the Kang-nam district of Seoul, which is like Soho in NYC, and we were at this WAY OVERPRICED cafe, but it was absolutely fab. I was only 17 at the time but I remember it being one of the coolest moments I ever had with my Mom.

Here’s their pretty cake display. So delicious looking.
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And the Pot Bing Su.. I had a few bites and it was cold and creamy. Nothing compares to what I had in Seoul though…
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And I saw this trailer for “Julie and Julia,” with Meryl Streep and Amy Adams…and FELL IN LOVE!! I love movies like this especially when they’re about people in NYC. Its about finding out your voice…via cooking.
Check it out! I cannot wait to see this..it makes me want to open a cookbook. Well, not really, but possibly.

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Chillin’ at the K-Town Street Fair

LA

I try to spend Saturdays NOT in front of my computer because…

1) My booty needs a break. It’s like, “Excuse me, Kat, but can you NOT sit on me all day. Instead why don’t you just go walk somewhere that’s not a treadmill.” Point taken, booty.
2) I live in freaking Los Angeles where the weather is ridiculously gorgeous and most days I’m inside working so I don’t take advantage of it. Need to start!
3) I try to do things that are different whether its going to an art show (and not understanding the paintings…no offense, but I pretend I do) , going to a comedy show, or checking out a new movie. Okay, that still involves me sitting on my booty, but at least I’m not typing.

Anyway, this Saturday, I hung out with my new friend Alice of Kogi BBQ who is also a writer and has a passion for writing about food. Seriously, we were hanging out and it made me want to learn to cook or something because I couldn’t add to the conversation. Usually, I try to stay far away from the kitchen because cooking annoys me, but I’m going to be making more of an effort. I think.

We went to the K-town street fair right on Olympic/Normandie
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And there were these ADORABLE LITTLE KIDS onstage doing a rendition of BOA’s “Eat You Up.” OMG this kid in the middle was hilarious and they were so into it. CUTE!
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And finally got to try KOGI BBQ. Mucho deliciouso!!! Seriously.
kogi-sign

And also tried this corn situation which is roasted with Mexican hot chili pepper flakes. Very good. I couldn’t finish it b/c it was ginormous but it was yummy
roasted-corn

And check out these chickens roasting over a spitfire… didn’t have any, but if I were a vegetarian, I’d be calling PETA.
chickens

All in all, it was a fun Saturday afternoon hanging with some new friends and seeing parts of LA that I don’t get to see too often. LA is definitely a city where you have to make an effort to meet new people or try new things because you’re always in your car.

I’m going to make more of an effort to do so!!!

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Stuff White People Like…Asian Girls

humor, stereotypes

Random, but I was cleaning out my camera and found these pics of the book, “Stuff White People Like,” which is also a REALLY POPULAR BLOG. It’s quite funny to read actually and haha…“ASIAN GIRLS” is their top post.
Not sure exactly how I feel about that. Oh yeah, um..objectified. And gross.

Trust me, I know what the “Asian Fetish,” is all about and even wrote a post on Manolith a while back called, “Top 10 Things You Should Know About Dating Asian Girls.”

I had to take pics of the book for the blog!!
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The Asian Girls Pages… Are you kidding me? LOL
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Also, there was this book about the fabulousness of Chuck Norris. What’s the obsession with him?
chuck-noris

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RIP Michael Jackson, the King of Pop

breaking news

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We’ve all heard the story by now about the death of Michael Jackson, the reigning King of Pop, who had such an extensive musical history of number one hits and who has show business in his blood.

I remember watching “Black or White,” on MTV at my cousin’s house (b/c we weren’t allowed to watch cable at my own house) and thinking that it was one of the coolest videos ever because the point of the song was that it doesn’t matter what race you are, your ethnic background, religion, whatever…

It made me smile because I would watch the news and think, “Unfortunately, that’s all people actually care about even if they say it doesn’t matter,” and then there was this song that was like, “Nope, it just matters who you are on the inside.”

I probably read WAY too deep into that, but it was a song that always stuck with me.

The world has lost a true artist.  RIP Michael Jackson. BTW, this is one song that I also really adored from him, “Man in the Mirror.” He’s the one musical artist that my Mom and I both adored. She was more of a “Thriller” gal while I thought that music video was genius but extremely scary.


ABC with the Jackson 5

And “I’ll be there.” LOVE THIS SONG.


One More Chance

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Johnny Depp Gives his Waiter a $4,000 Tip!

Life Lessons

jdepp

Did you hear the story of how Johnny Depp gave his waiter a $4,000 tip?  I think its sort of fantastic and generous, especially because I waited tables for a LONG TIME during high school, college and after college in that, “Oh snap, I need to supplement by office job income,” period.

I remember how rude people were and also the times when people were quite kind-hearted and generous.  I can’t even imagine what I would’ve done if I’d received such a huge tip.  Freaked out, probably.

You know what they say… for you ladies out there… The way a guy treats a waitress is how he’ll treat you.

I’ve been on dates before with guys who were super rude to the servers and was like…uhh... I’m leaving.

Lesson: Respect everyone from the bus boy to the CEO!  Respect and smiles are free so give them away.

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