Some last information...

Well I've gone from a very cool apartment in Beverly Hills to a small bug infested cabin in the woods. I am currently surrounded by my bug net and I can't count the amount of mosquitoes in here.

Last Sunday I was very lucky enough to be invited to the Much Music Video Awards. My friend Katie and I went and although we weren't standing by the red carpet or the stage...we were in the party with pretty much all the celebs. Justin Beiber stormed through with huge body guards as 40 year old women were throwing themselves at them. Whitney Port also made a quick appearance amongst others. The highlight of Katie's night was probably hanging out and having a VERY lengthy conversation with Luke Schenn (from the Toronto Maple Leafs) and his brother. We also chatted up his girlfriend who was really sweet and ended up even going out with them later that evening! We later also got pictures with Kimberly from Nip Tuck and Dan and Jesse from the MTV After Show. I think the HIGHLIGHT of the night though when I finally saw Kristin Cavallari who REMEMBERED ME, gave me a HUGE HUG and a kiss on the cheek to top it all off. She was even being escorted out by my friend Karlee from LA is it was a fun little run in. The last surprise of the night was Vanessa Abrams from Gossip Girl who was WONDERFUL and BEAUTIFUL and more probably along the lines of weird-ed out by the amount of times we told her how much we were OBSESSED WITH HER.

Well if you haven't seen my 15 second clip of myself on the Hills yet, it is season 6, episode 9. To my embarrassment all the staff have already watched it here at camp (although really I think it is pretty hilarious). So does this mean success in the 'making it' portion of my blog? Not really...but somewhat of an accomplishment...

Home

Well my trip to LA has finally come to an end. I am desperately struggling to get use to the time change here at home. My last weekend was fantastic. I really could have not asked for anything better. After my last day of hanging at the store Saturday I ran home (with my friend Chloe who returned a day early) and got ready for a night out with the girls from the store and some other wonderful people I have met along the way. We had dinner at Dantana's which was beyond fun and super hilarious as we squished as many people we could into the smallest tables. Kevin Connolly ate around the corner with a girl who looked so much like Mandy Moore in her days circa Princess Diaries/Stupid Cupid. (She looked so much taller then him even while sitting down). After we shuffled over to Truesdale where we had organized a booth and for a handful of other people to join us. I had a GREAT time, especially because even the non-party go-ers of the group came out and had a great time.

Saturday, Chloe and I had a late lunch at the Ivy and had a quick shop around Kitson. I left Chloe to venture around Robinson (she ended up WALKING home...crazy girl) and I went to my friends house around the corner. This girl housed me my first few days here so it was sort of a nice end of my trip to spend my early evening with her. I broke down and sobbed saying goodbye (as expected by me) and I could barely get a grip of myself.

On a happier note, that night Chloe took me to her friends birthday in Room 64 of Chateau Marmont. It is the top penthouse suite where Britney Spears and Colin Farrell were once caught smooching. The view was incredible as everyone sipped champagne and ate Sprinkles cupcakes.

It was an INCREDIBLE last night and a pretty painful morning waking up early to catch my flight home.

Well I had 61 days to make it or break it and clearly I didn't make it but I don't think I broke it all down either. I know how lucky I am to have gone on this trip and the people I have met and the opportunities that have presented themselves along the way have all left wide open doors of possibilities for me in the future. I have definitely learned the ins and outs (and the do's and don'ts) of the fashion world as well as many of the back stories of the reality world (just ask for details). I know how to get started in the industry and what contacts I need to hold onto.

In the end I am returning with heavier luggage, some extra tan lines, some great new friends, and a celebrity sightings list as long as the distance traveled from LA to Toronto. I can't be sure that I will continue this blog. You may get one or two more posts before I take off to camp. I may start a new one, or I may not. I have really enjoyed the journey and I thank you all for reading it and for coming on this journey with me! I am currently at 742 page visitors which I am BEYOND amazed at but I am going to assume that 70% of that was my mother. I am sorry for my horrible spelling and my run on sentences but I doubt this will be publicized into a book any time soon so please stop sending me e-mails about it (haha).

Well even though I am home doesn't mean the celebrities have to stop, right? I am going to the Much Music Video Awards this Sunday (as well as the after party)! I will definitely tell you how those go and if Kristin Cavallari remembers me from the store! Speaking of which...I am almost embarrassed to tell you that I think next weeks episode of The Hills may be the episode I am in. I am at The Colony at the same time as them and at the store...Thankfully I'll be at camp by then so I won't be able to see it right away. Tell me how my reality debut goes!

BEST EPISODE EVER

Oh ya, that's right, I am officially on The Hills. It was a VERY early start to my morning as they set up the lights to film an episode of the show. I had a microphone attached to me in case the girls ever needed to interact with me. It was pretty hilarious to be honest since I didn't want to stare at them the entire time so I doodled for the most part. I don't even KNOW if I will make it on television but it was still pretty fun to take part in as well as listen to. Steph Pratt, Lo Bosworth and Kristin Cavallari all come into the store to look for a present for Audrina's birthday. I was desperately trying not to laugh the whole time but Steph is really funny. They were all very sweet and polite. I don't want to give TO much away but I can't WAIT to see the episode. I am a little worried about that 'camera adds ten pounds' ordeal but whatever. Let's just hope Jessie from the Aftershow doesn't take that magic wand of hers and draw all over my face on national television - if you even know what I am talking about.

Tonight is my last night with one of the girls which I am SUPER bummed out about. We are going to dinner at Dominick's which was the first place I ever went to when I arrived. So it will be a little bitter sweet. I am sure my night will end in waterworks.

I am, though, really looking forward to tomorrow night. All the girls will be meeting up at one point after dinner and we are going out to the usual spot. Normally many of us bail out pretty early but I think tomorrow will be one of those exceptions. I have started my brutal packing and I can guarantee my bag will be labeled with one of those "heavy load" stickers....brutal.

Well I have two days left and it's not like I will be miraculously picked up and thrown into a movie but I have done well for myself as a reality star store clerk. HAHA.

It BETTER be tomorrow

It has been QUITE the eventful start to my final week here. After Emily left, my fabulous friend Chloe arrived that afternoon. We did much of the usual; Rodeo, the store, and out for dinner. That night again we had connections to go out which turned out to be a pretty hilarious night once the Jersey Shore showed up. Oh ya, everyone BUT Snooki and The Situation. I was heartbroken. Regardless I got a picture with Sammi Sweetheart and Pauly D who both matched the colour of my brown leather jacket. Nice.

The next day Chloe took off to San Diego (and I saw Matthew Morrison from Glee - yummy) and my friends and I organized my going away dinner for Saturday at Chateau Marmont which I am thrilled about!

It's going to be an early morning since The Hills said they will be coming by to film before the store even opens. Let's hope they don't back out last minute because I am going in at the crack of dawn to help clean before they film. I have a feeling my final few days here are going to be interesting!

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Malibu

Last night Emily, and I were taken by my friend to watch Casablanca in the cemetery by Paramount. Now as sketchy as my mother thought it sounded, apparently it is very much the cool thing to do. We lined up a good 45 minutes before and I can honestly say their were about 200 people before us and about 300 after. Everyone packs a picnic and we were in shock how everyone went silent as the movie started...unlike our group who had a mad case of the giggles.

It's amazing just how small this world really is to find that one of the people sitting beside me would be at my summer camp's sister camp in a few weeks and that we have a) friends in common b) the same jobs and c) both our names sound very much like Olive. His name was Oliver. You don't understand how weird it was. Apparently I was the only one who thought it was beyond strange. He could have sat ANYWHERE in the entire cemetery. ANYWAYS...

Today we road tripped out to beautiful Malibu. It was pretty cloudy for the first half of the day so we shopped around the Malibu Country Mart. Emily managed to spot Suzanne Somers on our trip and although we could not think of her name at the time, we managed to figure out her name by typing in "blonde actress who uses non FDA approved drugs to stay young." Gotta love Google. 

We then headed to the beach for the rest of the afternoon once the sun came out...

                                                                       Emily and I in Malibu!!

Emily leaves tomorrow morning after a pretty eventful weekend and my friend Chloe comes tomorrow afternoon! It is officially my last week in LA...time is ticking.

Crop Tops

Yesterday may have taken the cake for wild days in Hollywood. My friend Emily finally arrived and we spent our day walking around Rodeo and eventually made it back to the store. Within the ten minutes of arriving, mayhem broke out. Lock the doors, Lindsay has arrived. Well looks like Emily is going to be thrown right into the middle of the Hollywood scene on her first day. Fasten your seat belts. I have been WAITING for this day since one of my first nights out when I was originally suppose to meet her. Anyways, as she shopped around the store, we chilled on the chairs and chatted with Ali Lohan who really is quite funny and really sweet.

We had locked some straggling customers into the store so when it started to get busy I began to help out where I found myself in the stalk room with Lindsay where (what I now think is hilarious) had a discussion about finding the perfect crop top - I pointed her in the direction of Club Monaco, they are making some great CT's right now. On a side note - I would like to dedicate that conversation to the house of 286 William, both new and old. I know you would all be proud.

Eventually the paparazzi discovered Lindsay's location and swarmed the front of the store, to which I show you my proof. Not a very fortunate picture of Emily and I (we are holding my friend's dog), but here is the long awaited picture of me and LILO:

AMAZING, RIGHT?

That night we decided to go out in Hollywood to this new club that is 'Hampton's' inspired. With a quick line skip we were surrounded by random old school Disney child stars, Jesse McCartney (who looked 40) and the ENTIRE HILLS CAST who were filming and episode (minus Spencer and Heidi to my disappointment). I would say it was quite the eventful first day and a great first impression of Hollywood lifestyle - to which I rarely do. Going out all the time I have realized is so tiresome so when you do pick and choose the days to go out, they make them so much more fun. Day two of Emily's visit and I think we need some sunshine and some SPF.

Upgrade

Well the countdown has really begun as I come to the end of the road. I haven't had internet for a few days and I have been feeling guilty for leaving everyone hanging for so long. Anyways, I am to exhausted to argue so when my crazy landlord said she needed my apartment to give to someone else and she would move me to a better one in the same building, I didn't argue. And let me tell you, it is! It's on the second floor, I actually have a view of the street and it's much brighter and larger! So I really have nothing to complain about.

Memorial weekend left the store fairly deserted and we kept ourselves entertained by playing boggle. I don't think you understand, but I love boggle. According to the online scores I am cleaning up the charts. Except for this Melanie character...if you're out there, I will take that number one spot.

Okay well enough of the threats. Monday night my friend took me to a Memorial day party. Everyone their somehow works in the 'web series' department of the 'acting/production' world. After hearing some of peoples ideas/blogs/series and checking them out the next morning, it is a really cool idea to get your face out there. Blogging is the newest source of fashion influenza and I think Web Series might take over the next big motion picture. My friend has a really fun web series coming out and I will share you all the link when it is up and running.

After the little backyard barbecue we went to the Roosevelt hotel for a party which was jam packed with people. It was a very cool place and you were surrounded in what seemed like a pool a Hollywood stars. Of course I almost take out Shane West. What is it with me and unintentionally bashing into celebs? I have personally harmed or came close to harming more celebrities then myself on this trip. Tough life.

One of my GREATEST friends from high school is coming in for the weekend and I can't wait to show her around! It's suppose to be hot and sunny so hopefully her visit will lead to long hours on a beach somewhere trying to improve my tan!

TV debut!

Well today was definitely an interesting day at the store when Lala Vasquez, former MTV VJ came into the store to film her reality show. My friend had NO intentions of being filmed, so apparently I just made my first TV debut as a store clerk! Well it really wasn't that exciting and I kept thinking to myself, 'camera adds ten pounds, suck in, don't look directly into the CAMERA!" Well that last note failed when they tried to film me solo behind the cashier desk and I looked straight into the lens. Let's hope my really awkward and embarrassing face doesn't make the cut...oh god.

The other day I also had my first paparazzi experience although they were not after me...but I did manage to find myself on Just Jared in the background clearly laughing at the same thing Sophia Bush is finding hilarious...

Let's say AMAZING. The store was completely dead as it is Memorial Day weekend down here in the states. I am actually suppose to be up in Minden, Ontario this weekend preparing for the summer as a Camp Counselor (oops). I had a quick speaker phone chat with my fellow staff/friends which made me all the more excited about my return. I am actually glad that I have such a wonderful job to return to because I know how hard it is going to be to say goodbye to this place. The weather is finally as nice as it is back home so let's hope it keep up!

The Ladies Barber Shop

Yesterday was nothing but boring in Beverly Hills! I was helping out around the store since it was an extremely busy day. Many of the girls' friends stopped by and one of them made a very funny comment on how the store is like a man's barber shop but for ladies. It totally is the Beverly Hills hangout; people come in and out all the time, whether you are a regular customer, just stopping by to say hello, or to hang out and waste your afternoon surrounded by fabulous clothes!

Prior to the peek business hour in the afternoon the girls casually dropped a bomb on me which they found hilarious because they didn't think I was going to react that way. I mean, they knew I was Canadian but they didn't exactly expect me to turn the color of that giant purple dinosaur when they said Mike Comrie would be stopping by. For those of you who are not avid hockey fans, he plays for the Edmonton Oilers. Well I made a b-line for the stalk room and hid in there but was quickly found...by Mike Comrie. Wonderful! Luckily my face had calmed down a little and I even managed to have a conversation with him. We chatted for a bit and some Canadian jokes were cracked when I turned on the heat that day instead of the air conditioning - he had my back on that one. Anyways he was SUPER nice and I've got to say H. Duff is a really lucky girl to have him. I considered asking if he knew the relationship status of Colton Orr but I thought that would be pushing it a little. sigh.

Also Joanna Garcia came into the store at the same time (she played Chace Crawford's girlfriend on G.G. at one point) and was possibly the sweetest person ever. She hung out for a while - she is a good friend of the girls - and gave me a hug before she left and wished me luck withe everything. HOW SWEET IS SHE? Anyways, I know adore her.

Who knows what will happen today but I've had a slow start to my morning so I must be off!

OH, and apparently I almost took at Mila Kunis yesterday when chasing my friends dog down the street. What is with me and trying to take out celebrities? Apologies Mila, I didn't see you. 

Freaks to Freaks

This past weekend my Dad came out to visit me. It was really nice having him out here and we were able to do some exploring together since I haven't really gone much farther then Beverly Hills and Hollywood. We went down to Venice Beach and checked out all the freaks and body builders and watched people with strollers lining up to apply for medical marijuana. We then drove out to Malibu, had an huge brunch and did some shopping. We drove pass the Pepperdine University Campus and it was AMAZING. Every inch of the campus has a view of the ocean and it is just spectacular. Although it almost looks to amazing...a little bit like Disney World where everyone is happy-go-lucky and walks around in salmon coloured pants with zoo animals printed on top. Besides that, apparently it is extremely religious. Now, there is nothing wrong with that at all but after talking to a handful of people, it's like the extreme opposite of Venice Beach. Maybe a bit cult-ish?

I am realizing everyday how much time I have left and although I am SO excited to go back to CAMP, there is so much that I want to do before time runs out.  I know this is an extremely short post but I didn't want you to be waiting around as long for the next one. Time is ticking!