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Adventures In Comedy

This week, I was lucky enough to get away from the chaos of school and work to attend a comedy show.  The show was by far a great expierence! I went to the show with my great girls, N, B and KC (not in relation to Kansas City Chiefs, haha). It was at the Hollywood Improv and the headliner was Dane Cook! Yes ladies, THE Dane Cook.  Now let me state that I'm not a huge Dane Cook fan, but after seeing this show I have a new liking for the guy.  He's a funny guy, don't get me wrong but I feel like a lot of his hype is because of his looks, because lets be honest, theirs not too many good looking comedians.  Along with Dane Cook, Ben Gleib from the Chelsea Lately show, Hannibal Buress (SO FUNNY!!!), Ari Shaffier (funny Jewish guy who loves porn apprantly) and Lukas Seely. 

Dane Cook                                          Ben Gleib

I most definetly reccomend everyone attend a comedy show! They are typically under $20 a show and its a great way to end a long day or week.  After all laughter is a key to happiness. 

I hope to attend more shows, my bucket list of comedies would be:
#1 Jerry Seinfeld
#2 Chelsea Handler
#3 Larry David (not sure if he does stand up)
#4 Ricky Gervais

It's Politics My dear Dawson.....

Upon hearing about the new immigration law passed by the state of Arizona, I felt a need to discuss the whole situation with you all.  The immigration and citizenship laws of the United States define who we are as Americans.  History always seems to repeat itself.  We spent decades fighting for our nation and its freedom, centuries ago and yet today it seems as though we are taking a step back.  We as Americans fought for the equality of man kind, and that no single region or state can decide who belongs as an American. 

In a nut shell, the law authorizes police offers to stop and ask people for their immigration papers and legal status based only on "reasonable suspicion" that they are in the county illegally.  If illegal they will be arrested.

Its obvious that Arizona clearly has an issue with either race or immigration.  Latino account for 30% of Arizona, that's a huge portion of the state.  Research has shown that the state nearly spends "$2 Billion a year educating children from illegal families.  Arizona also has one of the lowest rates of labor force participation among youths, who compete with illegal immigrants for jobs."

I understand that Arizona might have issues with immigration, but how can they justify checking anyone that looks "illegal"???? I am so upset about this issue, and I truly feel as though Arizona has set us back as a nation. Although they have passed the law for their state, it impacts the whole nation.  It's a national uproar and I hope that Arizona will figure out a new way of dealing with this issue. 

What do you guys think??? Do you think this will be adopted by other states?

Swim 2010

Its that time of year again...Swimsuit season.  Looking at my body this morning, I began to realize that its time to step into shape and get my beach body back. 

Here's some advice before buying a swimsuit:

#1.Get your body back into shape.  A huge aspect of beauty is confidence and that all begins with loving the way you feel and look.  Being comfortable in your skin is he key to feeling fabulous in your suit.

#2. Get tan.  Now studies have proven that tanning salons are not the best idea for your skin and I know I shouldn't go but its sooooo tempting!  So this year in order to get that fabulous tan without the Skin damage, I'm going to use self tanner.  My BFF K (http://lovelipstickandpearls.blogspot.com) introducing me to the Coppertone Moisture Mist Tan Continuous spray, its a great find! only $10!

#3.  Find the right suit to fit your body.  Now lets be honest we all want the sexy, hot swimsuit of the year, but we don't all realize that it might not be the most flatter suit for us all.  Myself I have rather large breasts and I have found that although I adore the triangle top bikinis, the halter tops just fit my body better. They give me that lift and support better. If your someone with a larger butt, then I suggest you find a suit with a thicker band rather then the tie bottoms.

What's important is to realize what your favorite part about your body and to accent that body part in a classy, elegant way.

Here are some suits that I'm interested in, What do you guys think??

I'm really into the whole avant-garde thing right now and this suit is my favorite! You can wear the top 4 different ways!!

Sports Sports Sports!

wwHello Bloggers!

Happy Friday! So this weekend will hopefully be an eventful one! Today the New York Yankees are in town and I cant wait to watch them smash the Angels. After yesterdays triple play against the Oakland A's, I am sure this season will again be another great season for the Yankees. I have tickets to the Saturday game and I'm so excited.


Me (in the Yankees) and my best friend N

Since we are on the subject of Sports, yesterday was the 2010 NFL Draft, and I was proud of my San Diego Chargers :) In the first round we picked up Running Back Ryan Mathews from Fresno State. Now, I don't follow too much college football, but I've read some great stuff about this guy and I hope he lives up to his name. Since we have lost our dear LT, it was been critical searching for a new RB to work with Darren Baby Sproles.

This Is Ryan Matthews- Interesting that he is wear a #21 jersey- this is LT's number and now that he is taking LT's spot on the Chargers he better think he is wearing that number....










Another one of my favorites in the draft this year was Jimmy Clausen. He grew up in sunny So Cal and went to play QB for Norte Damn University. Although they didn't do as well, I think Jimmy as potential in the NFL. I met him about a year ago at a friends party and hes a great guy, who wants to play for the Oakland Raiders (blehh) My BF was totally happy about this considering he loves Norte Damn and is a huge Raider fan. Jimmy wasn't picked in the first round but his spirits are high and hopeful. "It's just a dream come true that I'm going to be playing in the National Football League," he said. "Obviously I didn't get drafted in the first round, but one team's going to like me. And I can't wait to see who that is."
UPDATE:: Kansas City Chiefs are looking to get Jimmy...

Jimmy Clausen

Fashion Steal: Cynthia Vincent for Target

So on April 18,2010 Cynthia Vincent released her line of shoes for Target and although they are not of the same quality they are gorgeous!! The shoes are not made of leather but still look great, and for $30 you can't complain. If your local Target has any of these shoes I suggest you snag them because I have called multiple Targets and none have the Gladiator Wedge in Cognac. If you find them Let me know ASAP! My search is still on...I think that after my hour long search, the employees of Target think I'm crazy haha.






Also, don't forget! Zac Posen for Target will be out Sunday April 25, 2010. Most of the items are only sold in stores, so make sure to check out Target this Sunday. Here's a sneak peek of Zac's collection:

Great Book

I'd like to dedicate my first "great book" blog to Chelsea Handler. In case you don't know,Chelsea Handler is a comedian on the E! network and she has her own show called Chelsea Lately on weeknights at 11pm (California Time). Not only is she a great comedian but I LOVE her books!

Her books are all amazingly funny and full of great stories! If your a fan of Judy Blume, you will love her books. Just imagine Judy Blume with a raunchy twist. Her sense of humor is so vulgar and entertaining. Her books are divided into multiple short stories, and each stories leads you into a new adventure full of laughter and excitement. She lets it all out! That's one thing I love about her, she is not afraid to tell it how it is. I mean lets be honest, how many times have you wanted to just say it how it is, but didn't because you "feel bad" or thought it was rude. I know I so it all the time, but after reading Chelsea's stories, its given me that extra boost to stand up and say how I feel> Better to be honest then lie.


My Horizontal Life is her book based on her one night escapades. Although I can not personally relate with all her one night stands, It lets me live through her wild sex life.
Are You There Vodka, It's me Chelsea is based on her career highlights, family and adventures through sex, jail and much more.
Her new book Chelsea Chelsea Bang Bang I'm sure will just as great! I have it on order at Amazon as we speak! I can't wait to get my hands on it!

If you love a good easy read, I would def recommend looking into Chelsea Handler's books.

Some of My favorite Chelsea quotes:

"Ivory's the kind of girl who gets drunk and immediately starts slurring. I have a lot of friends like that, and I think it's because it makes me look 'more together.'"

"There are two kinds of people I don't trust: people who don't drink and people who collect stickers."

""I rolled over and picked up Us Weekly magazine off the floor. The cover had a picture of Angelina, Brad, and their little Eskimo son, Maddox. I saw staring at the photo, wondering why this little boy looks so pissed off in every picture.

At first I thought he was just pissed about his Mohawk, but then I realized he’s probably furious. Maddox must have thought he hit the jackpot when some A-list celebrity rescued him from third-world Cambodia, only to discover that she was going to shuffle him back and for the to EVERY other third-world country in the universe. He’s probably like, “When the fuck are we gonna get to Malibu, bitch?”

Welcome To My Blog!

Hello All!

So today is the first day of my blog!! My name is Tanya, I live in Los Angeles, Ca. I'm a very down to earth person, I love my family and friends with all my heart. I try to live everyday to its fullest. I believe that love and laughter are the keys to happiness.

So I've decided to write this blog, not only about my life but also, my thoughts, adventures, travels, fashion, product reviews, monthly challenges, hot spots around town and food reviews. I hope you all enjoy this blog as much as I will and have fun!

FEW FUN FACTS ABOUT ME:

-Many people find my obsession with the San Diego Chargers a bit extreme...haha. :)

-I love to shop! If I'm not at home you are guaranteed to find me at Nordstrom, Bloomingdales or Target.

-I love German Shepherds

-I am convinced New York City is the place for me..yet I'm not sure If I could leave sunny southern California.

-I love to read

-My dad is convinced that I go out of my way to get parking tickets....hahaha..I believe I have already had 5 this year! yikes... :)

-I have chosen a career path that many women would never enter...CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERING...its a challenge but I love it

-I love to go out and have a good time! Yet I also love laying in my bed with my down comforter, reading and drinking wine.

-I believe that in my past life I was a chef or food critic.

-I always try to remember that no matter what challenges and battles that life throws at me, I try to stay strong, hold my head up and move on.

-I smile everyday

-I'm blessed and sooooo thankful for my family and friends.