A Few Highlights From My (Most Recent) Trip To LA..

 

Inspire the TRIBE



I Miss LA Already..

I'm not sure if it's the weather or being off from work, but I need more of that. And soon. I guess one out of two, the upcoming snowy weekend will have to do.

Musings: 7/30/2014

today I leave for LA

six days away

surrounded by new vibes + no worries

the need to escape is real

and so is my desire to start anew in an unexplored location

nothing holds me here but family/ friends

associates I rarely see

and nostalgia

and while I love them more than life itself

it's time to spread my wings

I want to meet more people like me

I want to be around the real

love that gives no reason to question, ever
because it exists,

organically grown friendships

nice weather

kind souls

and high windows,

candy colored buildings 

art on the sidewalks

a career that allows me to sit on the airport floor, 

indian style, 

huddled next to an outlet blogging from my laptop 

as I am now.

somewhere just outside of a big city

my own little personal eat pray love

Recap: The B- Word Screening

1. Celeste and the "Creole Sour Patch Kid" aka moi. Her words, not mine.

2, 3. Wanted to take this bucket hat home. I didn't.. I should have.

4, 5. The best sushi and tacos are on the West Coast.

6 - 12. Amoeba Music with my cousin and West Coast transplant Stee,

my new favorite hoodie and Grey Ant.

13. When in LA I drink Thai iced tea at least once a day. So good. My addiction.

14. Coachellaaaaa..

15 - 18. Pre- "The B-Word" screening selfies.

16. The B-Word played on six screens in RAIN nightclub in Studio City, CA. There was a good turnout and everyone seemed to enjoy the three films that were played.

17 - 18. The producing duo behind "The B-Word," The Celistan twins!

19 - 21. Post- screening fun. This wasn't the dress that I originally planned to wear.. but it was the first I tried on and I fell in love with the simplicity of it. It gave me a Carrie vibe. My sister Tamika was my date and she proved to be a true team player when the party moved from the screening to Sardo's karaoke bar! There's footage, but it will never get out.. lol. We performed Outkast "Ms. Jackson" in honor of their Coachella performance and Brandy "I Wanna Be Down."

 

( SIDE NOTE: The B- Word screening was so nice! From the film to the venue - I am so proud of my cousins for pulling off such a major feat. I can't wait for it to come to DC and to see what else these amazing girls have in store. Congrats ladies! )

 

 

 



Empty Suitcases and The Henna Hand Tat

Spent my lunch break getting a henna hand tattoo. I had no idea that the place where I get my eyebrows done even offered such a service. I'm one day away from my trip to LA and have yet to pack. The weather has warmed up there so I'm hoping to spend the days leading up to the premiere laid out on the beach catching the sun rays that we've been missing here on the east coast.

I'll do my best to keep the blog updated with pictures while I'm away.. if not, follow me on Instagram @Shari_Renee.

When Life Gets to Be Too Much, Get on A Plane And Go



 

 

 Recap of my last minute escape to Cali.

When life gets to be too much, get on a plane and go!

I'm so glad that I did. Reunited with my sisters, enjoyed the change of scenery/ atmosphere and came back with a much better outlook.