Why do I hate being a Landlord?

I so hate dealing with Section 8. I had my house inspection on November 1, and of course like always I failed. If someone told me that our nation was going to be in so much turmoil I would have sold my home a long time ago. Dealing with Section 8 is the worst experience of my life, I don’t know who is worst them or my renter…? Last week, when Section 8 came out to inspect they found two things wrong and instead of my renter asking them if we passed or not, she just stood there and now I have to find out what is wrong, but the office does not even let you speak to an inspector. Talking about BS. I know if I have to lose my house because of Section Eight, I will make everyone who dealt with this case life unbearable. I don’t understand how these people don’t have a heart, they see people are loosing their homes every day and they are determine to make sure that they help with the process.

Love Your Body Event!!!!

This weekend I decided to do something different; instead of hanging around the house. I went to the Hollywood-LA Love Your Body Event. It was AWESOME!!!! While there I had a chance to meet Megan McCain, and she was such an inspiration. I feel so much better about my bod image, as I saw other women there being true DIVAS!!!!!!!

Eating Healthy!

Since doing the Boot camp, I have decided to eat more meals at home. I have to say that going to the grocery store and trying to buy healthy is very expensive, but thanks to this website that I found, http://www.5dollardinners.com, I have been able to come up with a lot of yummy meals. Here is a photo of a BBQ Pizza that I made this week. It was soooo good. I did not know that I knew how to cook like this….

Family Reunion Was A BLAST!

Our family reunion was great! We had an AMAZING time in Florida, but I have to say that I am so glad that I am home…..

Weight Loss Update!

Hey! I have been so bad about keeping up, updates, that I feel bad about it when I should not. Here are something s that are going on:

Weight loss: As a person who has had Lap Band surgery and did not loose any weight I feel bad, but this summer, I am determine to get on a schedule and stick to it, even when I don’t want to. So far, I have been working out Monday-Friday with Josh and it feels good to have a partner to work out with. We are going to start working out with my friend who is a Personal Trainer. It is so important to me not to be unhealthy when we get married. Start the first day with the new trainer tomorrow. I have a feeling that she is going to kick my ASS!

I DID IT!!!!!!!!!!

I am so PROUD of myself, I worked out the entire 5 DAYS!!!!!!!! This weight-loss has been such a journey for me, and to work out five days in a row, is a BIG Accomplishment!!!!!!

Updates coming soon!

WE ARE BACK!!!!!!!!!

Wow! I don’t think I have had a vacation like that in a long time. We had so much fun, I so did not want to come home. The Standard Hotel was AWESOME!!!!!! But they have the worst Customer Service at the front desk and Valet area. My other half and I got our “relax” on, but back to Customer Service. The people on the front desk tried very hard to SQUEEZE more money out of us by telling us that all the hotels on South Beach charge a 150.00 per day for room deposit, but after fighting with the hotel, they did not charge us. If you are looking for a place to relax and sit by the pool, you should check out The Standard, and it is plus size friendly.

Spring Break Is Here!

Wow! It has been so hard to keep this blog up, but I am going to try again. Here are some updates:

Me and the other half are on our way to Florida to spend a few days at in South Beach. We are staying at The Standard Hotel, I hope that we enjoy it. I am very excited, because we both need this break; we also hope that we can get some wedding plans going. (The Standard Hotel's pool is the BOMB))) I will be posting photos from our trip. We also have decided to try the “17 Day Diet,” as a couple when we get back so I am excited about that….

Updates Coming!

I will be posting updates soon! I have been so busy!

The Fighter Is A Great Film!

An incredible story of triumph in and out of the boxing ring. Bale, looked the part and will probably get the Oscar nomination and Golden Globe win. I am always amaze at how Bale becomes that character in any film that he plays in. The Fighter takes a regular rags-to-riches story and delivers a a homerun hit!

The True Meaning of True Grit

True Grit, is a perfectly character-driven revenge film that definelty allows the actors to make the film. Watching a Coen Brothers film is usually an exercise in awesome and creative storytelling, and True Grit definitely doesn't break from the pattern. The production value is outstanding (especially costume design) True Grit is a must see, a significant installment in the Coen brothers' movie career and it is just a solid good movie.

If Hailee Steinfeld does not get the Oscar, Same on the Academy Committee!

Back From Sundance

Just got back from the film festival on Sunday. As soon as I get home I get the flu, so I have been out of commission. This week, I am going into pre-production on my short film, "Santa Monica 134." If you are interested in trying out please contact me at: ehark2000@yahoo.com. While at Sundance I was able to check out several decent films, and I have posted the information on my facebook. This week, I really need to watch what I eat and work on the wedding, which seems like it is right around the corner and I have not been doing anything. We do have a person who is doing a good job on designing our rings, so that part is done. While at Sundance I had the opportunity to also see "The Fighter," and "True Grit." See my reviews...

Sundance Here I Come!!!!!!

This is my photo from Sundance last year, I am so excited to take new photos this year, and see lots of interesting films. This should be an exciting trip!!!!!

New Ring

So as I get prepared for my wedding, I decided to change my ring, because I want to take my mom's ring and create my own, and thanks to the most creative jeweler Heather Wang, I think it is going to happen. (Check out her work at: www.heatherwang.com).

Now I am trying to decide what stone I should use for the ring…Any suggestions????

Welcome Back!

Wow! Happy New Year! Why is it so hard for me to write on this blog????????? I am really going to try and do better and at least write on it once a week. I am so excited about the New Year, and I have been off for the last two weeks, I am a little sad that I know have to go back to work. This week, I will be sitting down with my Fiance' (sounds so strange) to say that, and we will begin to plan our wedding.....I never knew that a wedding cost SO MUCH MONEY!!!!!

On another note, I went to see the, "Little Fockers," and I can't believe they are going to continue to make more movies! This film was so out of sync, like it was patched together, and so many stars but not enough lines – these films are so running out of funniness. Trust me you should really wait for the video.