maybe it was just a long week, but i am so ill today. actually, i was pretty ill yesterday and today i am still trying to get back into the swing of things.
so anyway, BINGO was fun on wednesday night. i got to see the whole MZA crew, old and new. went to the abbey after with scott and austin and a few others. that was nice. then we went to "here" and ran into my friend allan. oh what a night. i don't remember how i got home, what time i got home, but i know i wasn't out late because i was in bed by 12:30 am.
why do i speak of all of this? well, because when i turn 30 in a couple of months, i see that i can't drink as much as i used to. and that's not a bad thing!
have a great weekend people. i know i will. another weekend of relaxation. i so need it.
ciao
Friday, June 29, 2007
Wednesday, June 27, 2007
don't leave home without it! - your wallet
as if my days aren't stressful enough, i lost my wallet yesterday. no stacy, I WAS NOT ROBBED! lol
Robin, baby Wyla and i went on a hike monday night and i left my wallet in my shorts. i even threw them in the hamper. what's the point to this story?
well, yesterday i had the dent guy coming to my office to take care of a dent on the back of my car. (more on him later). i realized that since i didn't have my wallet, i couldn't pay him. and who carries checks anymore??? not me. so my dear friend who shall remain nameless allowed me to transfer money to her account and then i would use her ATM card to withdraw it. of course that didn't happen the right way. it was probably an hour long stressful situation that could have been prevented. but i was so freaking out that he was coming at 1 pm and i didn't have the money to pay him!
in the end, it worked out. at 3 pm i was able to get the cash (i won't explain why) and the dent guy showed up at 4 pm!!! he almost didn't come and wanted to reschedule. until i told him what i went through to get the money. so he showed up and less than 40 minutes later made my car look like new again.
this is no joke. i am so incredibly impressed by the work. you can't even tell there was ever a dent on my car. (for those of you who don't know, i've had my car for three months now and after having it four weeks, i came back from florida and there was a dent on the back left rear panel. the dent guy thinks some asshole in a hummer backed into me, but i don't see how that's possible, but whatever.)
so, to anyone with some minor dents, dings, window cracks, etc, call my new friend "Rich" at "DentsOut Plus" www.dentsoutplus.com and tell him you heard about him from brandon.
many of you know that i am a business man. and the best way to get business is by referrals. i always say to have your customers market your business for you. it's better than promoting yourself, like everyone else does. i can't praise this guy enough for the work. it has stressed me out for two months now and i think i was able to sleep like a cherub last night. special thanks to V-star for recommending him to me.
happy hump day! BINGO at Hamburger Mary's tonight!!!! WHOO HOO!!!!!
ciao
Robin, baby Wyla and i went on a hike monday night and i left my wallet in my shorts. i even threw them in the hamper. what's the point to this story?
well, yesterday i had the dent guy coming to my office to take care of a dent on the back of my car. (more on him later). i realized that since i didn't have my wallet, i couldn't pay him. and who carries checks anymore??? not me. so my dear friend who shall remain nameless allowed me to transfer money to her account and then i would use her ATM card to withdraw it. of course that didn't happen the right way. it was probably an hour long stressful situation that could have been prevented. but i was so freaking out that he was coming at 1 pm and i didn't have the money to pay him!
in the end, it worked out. at 3 pm i was able to get the cash (i won't explain why) and the dent guy showed up at 4 pm!!! he almost didn't come and wanted to reschedule. until i told him what i went through to get the money. so he showed up and less than 40 minutes later made my car look like new again.
this is no joke. i am so incredibly impressed by the work. you can't even tell there was ever a dent on my car. (for those of you who don't know, i've had my car for three months now and after having it four weeks, i came back from florida and there was a dent on the back left rear panel. the dent guy thinks some asshole in a hummer backed into me, but i don't see how that's possible, but whatever.)
so, to anyone with some minor dents, dings, window cracks, etc, call my new friend "Rich" at "DentsOut Plus" www.dentsoutplus.com and tell him you heard about him from brandon.
many of you know that i am a business man. and the best way to get business is by referrals. i always say to have your customers market your business for you. it's better than promoting yourself, like everyone else does. i can't praise this guy enough for the work. it has stressed me out for two months now and i think i was able to sleep like a cherub last night. special thanks to V-star for recommending him to me.
happy hump day! BINGO at Hamburger Mary's tonight!!!! WHOO HOO!!!!!
ciao
Monday, June 25, 2007
Thank you RIO! What a nice weekend
Special shout out to DJ RIO! for an excellent and most memorable time at the Hollywood Bowl last night.
After coming off the excitement of my company BBQ, I was geared up for a night under the stars at KCRW's World Music Festival: Featuring DJ Shadow, Cut Chemist, Carlinhos Brown, Sierra Leone’s Refugee All Stars.
I've said it before and i'll say it again, the only way to go to the bowl is on the big white suttle bus. best $3 you'll ever spend. we were armed with fruits, cheeses, meats, good wine, dessert in our swanky picnic baskets. I thought the boxes we had before were great. Our private box last night was HUGE and we had it all to ourselves. we set up our tables, laid out our spread, and went to town. As soon as i can figure out how to transfer video from my phone to this i will because it was truly a fantastic evening.
That being said, i think i have reached my alcoholic quota for the month. So no happy hours this week. Sorry SALINAS! : )
ciao
After coming off the excitement of my company BBQ, I was geared up for a night under the stars at KCRW's World Music Festival: Featuring DJ Shadow, Cut Chemist, Carlinhos Brown, Sierra Leone’s Refugee All Stars.
I've said it before and i'll say it again, the only way to go to the bowl is on the big white suttle bus. best $3 you'll ever spend. we were armed with fruits, cheeses, meats, good wine, dessert in our swanky picnic baskets. I thought the boxes we had before were great. Our private box last night was HUGE and we had it all to ourselves. we set up our tables, laid out our spread, and went to town. As soon as i can figure out how to transfer video from my phone to this i will because it was truly a fantastic evening.
That being said, i think i have reached my alcoholic quota for the month. So no happy hours this week. Sorry SALINAS! : )
ciao
Monday Motivation
This Week’s Motivation:
One today is worth two tomorrows; what I am to be, I am now becoming.
-Benjamin Franklin
I've always loved this quote.
To me, it says three things:
Today is important. Make the most of it.
Pay attention to how you spend your time. Your actions, your habits -- they define you.
We're all students in life. We all have the opportunity to learn and grow and become something more than what we are.
How are you going to make today count? Is this going to be a day you'll be proud to look back on?
Does someone have a case of the Mondays???
One today is worth two tomorrows; what I am to be, I am now becoming.
-Benjamin Franklin
I've always loved this quote.
To me, it says three things:
Today is important. Make the most of it.
Pay attention to how you spend your time. Your actions, your habits -- they define you.
We're all students in life. We all have the opportunity to learn and grow and become something more than what we are.
How are you going to make today count? Is this going to be a day you'll be proud to look back on?
Does someone have a case of the Mondays???
Friday, June 22, 2007
Danish Sofa for SALE! ---- SOLD!
i have three Hans Wegner sofas and clearly only need two. i am selling one for what i paid, not making any profit on it. if you know of anyone with a tast for mid-century or danish modern decor, let me know.
http://www.ebay.com/ Item number: 270135926321
Ciao
PS-if you don't know wegner, this probably isn't for you.
http://www.ebay.com/ Item number: 270135926321
Ciao
PS-if you don't know wegner, this probably isn't for you.
another power-packed weekend
i thought i wasn't going to be so busy after the ride? whatever.
i can't wait to pick up my new patio heater tomorrow. i have been wanting one for months and now i can grill on a chilly evening with all of the warmth my little heart desires.
tomorrow night my dear lesbian, sorry, friend adriana will be having her 31st bday party. there isn't really anything special about her being 31, but since i was in new york last year and missded the big 3-0, i am just as excited as i would have been this year.
sunday is my firm's "SUMMER OF FUN" BBQ. this will be a riot. think of an episode of "the office" when they all went to the beach. that will be us. except many will think it's some beach in china and there will be pony rides. lol
the best part of the weekend will be the KCRW World Fest with RIO! i am so honored to be her guest.... and have a box seat of course.
cheers! happy summer! happy freakin friday!!!!!
i can't wait to pick up my new patio heater tomorrow. i have been wanting one for months and now i can grill on a chilly evening with all of the warmth my little heart desires.
tomorrow night my dear lesbian, sorry, friend adriana will be having her 31st bday party. there isn't really anything special about her being 31, but since i was in new york last year and missded the big 3-0, i am just as excited as i would have been this year.
sunday is my firm's "SUMMER OF FUN" BBQ. this will be a riot. think of an episode of "the office" when they all went to the beach. that will be us. except many will think it's some beach in china and there will be pony rides. lol
the best part of the weekend will be the KCRW World Fest with RIO! i am so honored to be her guest.... and have a box seat of course.
cheers! happy summer! happy freakin friday!!!!!
Thursday, June 21, 2007
Project Angel Food's Hollywood Walk To Deliver
this sunday is the innaugural Hollywood Walk to Deliver benefitting Project Angel Food (www.angelfood.org).
this monumental event will take hundreds of walkers from their current location on Sunset Blvd in Hollywood to their new home on Vine, between Melrose and Santa Monica.
sticking to my guns about cutting back on my "doing everything for everyone" this year, i have decided NOT to participate. i even asked my friend pamela if i should feel guilty and she said "HELL NO!" so i don't.
if you haven't given money to charity in a while and feel the need to, i have a pretty good list, but start out by sponsoring someone at www.angelfood.org.
(this sunday is our firm's annual "Summer of FUN" party." this outta be good. stay tuned for my commentary on sunday evening.) lol
ciao
this monumental event will take hundreds of walkers from their current location on Sunset Blvd in Hollywood to their new home on Vine, between Melrose and Santa Monica.
sticking to my guns about cutting back on my "doing everything for everyone" this year, i have decided NOT to participate. i even asked my friend pamela if i should feel guilty and she said "HELL NO!" so i don't.
if you haven't given money to charity in a while and feel the need to, i have a pretty good list, but start out by sponsoring someone at www.angelfood.org.
(this sunday is our firm's annual "Summer of FUN" party." this outta be good. stay tuned for my commentary on sunday evening.) lol
ciao
KCRW rocks!!!
last night was the annual angel donor party for KCRW at the Hammer museum in Westwoood. nicole and i got dazzled up (with a pre-party cocktail) and hit the plaza! it was really a great set up. much nicer than the past two years. the food was absolutely amazing. the open bar was sub-par. absolute was the vodka sponsor and they only had that new pear vodka. if you really want to know my opinion (since i am a vodka connoisseur) i thought it was awful. i am an "absolute" fan of, well, absolute vodka, but this pear crap didn't pass my test.
special thanks to my buddy john and also nicole for the wonderful company.
don't listen to KCRW? if you live in Los Angeles or the surrounding communities, shame on you! become a member today, or better yet, wait until their semi-annual subscription drive coming up in August. visit www.kcrw.com for more info. on the FM dial at 89.9.
ciao
special thanks to my buddy john and also nicole for the wonderful company.
don't listen to KCRW? if you live in Los Angeles or the surrounding communities, shame on you! become a member today, or better yet, wait until their semi-annual subscription drive coming up in August. visit www.kcrw.com for more info. on the FM dial at 89.9.
ciao
Tuesday, June 19, 2007
special announcement!
after 30 years of planning, i have decided to write a book on my life. many of you are probably thinking "why?" "what's so special about it?" - many things. for instance, my family, jobs, events that have shaped me to be who i am today. very funny stuff.
the feedback on the preliminary planning has been very positive and i am eager to start writing. (i mean taking the 1000's of post-its and transcribing then to paper.)
if you would like to know more, or can recall an event that you feel shouldn't be overlooked, let me know. all names in the book will be under an alias - meaning i don't need permission from anybody. muahahahahahahahaha!
ciao
the feedback on the preliminary planning has been very positive and i am eager to start writing. (i mean taking the 1000's of post-its and transcribing then to paper.)
if you would like to know more, or can recall an event that you feel shouldn't be overlooked, let me know. all names in the book will be under an alias - meaning i don't need permission from anybody. muahahahahahahahaha!
ciao
Monday, June 18, 2007
Griffith Park fire update
as many of you know the devastaing fires that tore through the los feliz area forced me to evacuate for two days. it was a trying time for me and the people in the hollywood hills.
some of you also know how hard this whole thing has been on me as the park is my backyard and i try to spend as much time there as possible: weekend picnics/BBQ's, a trip to the zoo, the autry museum, evening walks up to the greek theatre for a show, the renowned observatory, and of course, riding my bike. griffith park was a regular meeting place for weekly ALC training rides.
the city of los angeles has created in conjunction with the department of parks and recreation a fund to help re-build and restore the park. interested parties can view the blog on that project here: http://lagriffithpark.blogspot.com/. Also, in September there will be a series of benefits at where else: the GREEK theatre. The goo goo dolls rescheduled their 6-19 show so they can participate in it. All proceeds go to the fund.
take a read. it's worth it. for those who are unfamiliar with the park, it is the largest urban municipal park in the USA. there are so many things you can do there. check it out.
ciao
b
some of you also know how hard this whole thing has been on me as the park is my backyard and i try to spend as much time there as possible: weekend picnics/BBQ's, a trip to the zoo, the autry museum, evening walks up to the greek theatre for a show, the renowned observatory, and of course, riding my bike. griffith park was a regular meeting place for weekly ALC training rides.
the city of los angeles has created in conjunction with the department of parks and recreation a fund to help re-build and restore the park. interested parties can view the blog on that project here: http://lagriffithpark.blogspot.com/. Also, in September there will be a series of benefits at where else: the GREEK theatre. The goo goo dolls rescheduled their 6-19 show so they can participate in it. All proceeds go to the fund.
take a read. it's worth it. for those who are unfamiliar with the park, it is the largest urban municipal park in the USA. there are so many things you can do there. check it out.
ciao
b
could i be a vegan?
i had a lovely dinner on saturday night at this some-what new place called grean leaves. it's a vegan place on hillhurst in los feliz village. i had the fried chicken dinner with spring rolls. i also at some of taku and robin's dinner.
i over ate naturally and was ill afterwards. i think i am not supposed to process a lot of soy. maybe it's all mental.
but the place was good. go there. good price and good service.
i over ate naturally and was ill afterwards. i think i am not supposed to process a lot of soy. maybe it's all mental.
but the place was good. go there. good price and good service.
Friday, June 15, 2007
looking for an assistant
okay don't get too excited folks. i am in need of an assistant at my office. if you know of anyone who is out of school for the summer, has a trust fund and just needs to work and money isn't the priority, then i have a job for them. please let your friends/contacts know that i have a position i need to fill by the end of the month. it's a temp position but if it works out it could be permanent.
thanks for your help. happy friday!
ciao for now.
b
thanks for your help. happy friday!
ciao for now.
b
Thursday, June 14, 2007
i am over LA traffic
so ya okay i overslept this morning. big deal. wait. it is. instaed of leaving home at 7 am this morning, i left at 8:15. so, instead of pulling into the building at 7:45, i got in at 9:15. riddle me that batman?!
why does it take 26 miles roundtrip a day to get to and from work? many keep telling me "you need to take olympic", "you should take wilshire", "you need to..." - okay i get it. but what these people don't get is, the time it would take to get to those fabulous streets would take just as long as me sitting on sunset.
i guess i'll have to deal with it.
this weekend i have nothing planned. i can't stand it. i am so excited. i wanted to go to san diego (but after further thought realized that won't work). i hope to do a bike ride saturday morning (ya i said it) then sunday a hike to the observatory with robin, taku and wyla. if we are lucky, maybe even dim sum after. yum! better yet, hollywood farmer's market!
I DON'T WANT TO WORK! I JUST WANT TO BANG ON THE DRUM ALL DAY!!!
ciao for now.
why does it take 26 miles roundtrip a day to get to and from work? many keep telling me "you need to take olympic", "you should take wilshire", "you need to..." - okay i get it. but what these people don't get is, the time it would take to get to those fabulous streets would take just as long as me sitting on sunset.
i guess i'll have to deal with it.
this weekend i have nothing planned. i can't stand it. i am so excited. i wanted to go to san diego (but after further thought realized that won't work). i hope to do a bike ride saturday morning (ya i said it) then sunday a hike to the observatory with robin, taku and wyla. if we are lucky, maybe even dim sum after. yum! better yet, hollywood farmer's market!
I DON'T WANT TO WORK! I JUST WANT TO BANG ON THE DRUM ALL DAY!!!
ciao for now.
Wednesday, June 13, 2007
it's not just paris who has a simple life
now that "the ride" is over, i can go back to having a normal "simple" life again. evenings at the greek, the hollywood bowl, a summer play at the pantages, evening barbeques on the patio... it's been so long that i forgot what it was like. after nearly two years of working practically every weekend, to training for the ride the past seven months, what will i do now?
for those of you who don't know, i just completed the AIDS lifecycle which took place june 3-9, 2007. see more here: www.aidslifecycle.org/1656. what an experience. i am so glad i did it, although i did bitch about it every chance i got.
just like any presidential contender, i have decided to hold off until december to make my announcement on whether or not i will do it again. that is, if my donors will come through for me yet again!
there are more important things to tend to in the meantime. like my 30th bday in september!
ciao for now
for those of you who don't know, i just completed the AIDS lifecycle which took place june 3-9, 2007. see more here: www.aidslifecycle.org/1656. what an experience. i am so glad i did it, although i did bitch about it every chance i got.
just like any presidential contender, i have decided to hold off until december to make my announcement on whether or not i will do it again. that is, if my donors will come through for me yet again!
there are more important things to tend to in the meantime. like my 30th bday in september!
ciao for now
The premier!
greetings! i have finally decided to do this whole blog thing. due to the fact that time is of the utmost importance, i couldn't think of a better way to communicate with my friends and family where i can touch base periodically.
the older i get the less time i have and also the less time the people around me have. couple the fact that everyone around me seems to be moving away and it just makes sense to use this new-age tool of communicating. so, write down this address and bookmark it: http://sirdebo.blogspot.com.
be sure to check back often. i am not saying i'll be here everyday updating it. that is wishful thinking!
ciao for now
brando
the older i get the less time i have and also the less time the people around me have. couple the fact that everyone around me seems to be moving away and it just makes sense to use this new-age tool of communicating. so, write down this address and bookmark it: http://sirdebo.blogspot.com.
be sure to check back often. i am not saying i'll be here everyday updating it. that is wishful thinking!
ciao for now
brando
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