Work

Tati's is going well, in fact we've changed the name to The Peacock. It's a better fit for the type of environment we're promoting. I'm still looking for custom uniforms, I might just order shirts for everyone in various sizes (teen, adult and elder) and allow them to wear black pants. Or maybe a color scheme would be well. I don't know.

Rotation

We're thinking about getting off the rotation in Apple Valley. A lot of other hoods do this for thier celebrities. It would mean time moving slower for us, but still quality time.

Summer Love

The weather is so warm and things are going very well. Tatiana and I had a free day so we spent the day at home playing outside. We had a water balloon fight and I must admit, my dear wife looked very nice in her swimsuit. Very nice indeed.

Makeover

Tati's is in need of a dire makeover. We need a total overhaul, the diner isn't conveying my goals and intentions. So I'm complying some images that seem to convey my desire to have Tati's be an sophisicated ethnic resturaunt and lounge. Most of my images are coming from the peacock. I think the peacock really symbolizes everything Tati's is. In fact, Tati's might experience a name change since Tati's doesn't seem very... sophisicated and ethnic.

She's Works so Hard

Tati works so hard-with Pahala Shore and then Tati's I wish she would step back a bit from the resturaunt, maybe hire a manager, but it's hard enough for her to find employees to wait tables and she often serves customers herself and she still needs a bartender. I hope she doesn't run herself crazy.

New Family Member

Chad surprised me after taping today. There was a sweet little kitten waiting for me at home, such a cutie. I named him Cotton. He's darling. Once he's bigger and can climb the stairs, we're going to set up one of the rooms as his room. I know I know, spoiled kitty, but with no children to spoil at the moment, Cotton will be getting most of our attention.

Shh...

I am surprising Tatiana with a small gift to celebrate our marriage. I brought her a kitten, I hope she likes it.



Work is going well, my character is having trouble, so I have to spend extra time channeling Russel during rehearsal.

We're Back

The honeymoon was nice, very nice. We spent our time in Takesumi Village visiting the sights and eating new dishes and exploring a new culture. We have already decided that we want to go again.



Honeymoon Photo Album

http://flickr.com/photos/9166981@N03/sets/72157602011916145/

Small Update

I need to spend my $500 Farmer's Market Certificate not to mention decoratin the house-our new home. Did I mention that? Opps!

Chad and I moved to Royal Gala, we brought the lot where the Grey house once stood. They sold us the land-something about family financial troubles, so we built a home from scratch!

I like the style, nice concrete with masonary details on the exterior. The upstairs is kind of empty, we'll use that for guest bedrooms and nurserys-when the time comes. Might purchase a tea table, I loved drinking tea in Takezumi Village so much!

Honeymoon

I've planned our honeymoon to the smallest detail-the hard part is not letting Tatiana find out those details. Since we both agree that the far east is a wonderful complex culture, I've planned to spend several simdays at Takemizu Village. With this in mind, I scoured the internet for everything I could find out about Taekmizu and what the best spots are.



I've reserved tours for the Bamboo Forest, the Historic Walking Tour and the RiverBoat Tour



I've made reservations at the local resturaunts so we can enjoy Chirashi and Steamed Rice Bowls.



Not to mention a long list of things we have to do before heading home (according to the guides).



Participate in a traditional tea ceremony

Learn Tai Chi and Acupressure massage from the local classes and "wise men"

Visit a Zen garden and the lucky shrine (and make a wish)

Play mahjong and hear the dragon legend that the guide book says so much about.

Wedding Photos

Lots of changes going on now.



First-my blog is now shared for our family-that means Chad and any children we have will use this blog.



Also I have wedding photos and juicy wedding details:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/9166981@N03/sets/72157601613625090/



The Setting: Jacob's Vineyard in Apple Valley. It was reserved for the day and the courtyard held ripen grapes, cherry blossoms and the sweet smell of jasmine. We used lots of rose petals in three different colors along the aisle, guests sat in benchs made from reclaimed wood (in thier former lives they were doors, windows even boats!). The alter was also made of reclaimed wood and an arch draped with grape vines and jasmine and flanked by large wedding bouquets of lillies, daisies, roses and carnations. We were waiting in seperate rooms, Chad with his men and I with my ladies. We spent the last few moments as singles reflecting on our past and exchanging wedding gifts to each other (I recieved a diamond hair broach, he got an engraved leather wallet)



The Attire: The gentlemen (Chad, A'ron and Remington) wore MAXIS tuxedos and suits with golden vests. The bridesmaids (Alexis and Josie) wore custom A.Pentrignani gowns of sage green silk duponi, the matron of honor (Daisy) wore a custom A.Pentrignani gown of chocolate satin with ivory detailing. The bride (me!) wore a custom A.Pentrignani gown of silk accented with crystals. I wore my hair up and the attendants wore thier hair in a braid wrapped around thier head.



The Ceremony: The officant welcomed everyone to the wedding ceremony and we read personlized vows to each other (I perfer to keep those private). Then we were charged as a couple, exchanged rings (reclaimed estate rings that belonged to Chad's grandmother) and kissed each other.



The Reception: After taking group photos we entered the winery to our first dance "Prelude of Love Strings" by Quakey Oaky. Guests then enjoyed a menu that I customized:

Salad:
Baby Greens with Sliced Green Apple, Honeyed Walnuts, Crumbled Bleu Cheese, with Gorgonzola Dressing
Intermezzo:
Cranberry – Vodka
Entrée:
Grilled Veal Chop with Mushroom-Thyme Demi Glace~ OR ~Lobster Tail with Petite Filet Mignon with a Burgundy-Shallot Double Mustard Sauce
Dessert:
Trio of Desserts:Sliced Wedding Cake, Chocolate Marquise with Raspberry Coulis, and Caramel Cheesecake
Wine:
Local Jacob's Vineyard wine from the cellar.



We had a custom rasperry amaretto wedding cake decorated with cherry blossoms, toasts all around and plenty of music for dancing.



The Goodies: Guests left with thick fleece blankets or handbags with cherry blossoms printed on them. Also a donation to "No Red" was given.



Pre/Post-Parties: No photos-well, none that I will share anyway. We had a traditional tea ceremony for guests the night before followed by a long morrocan feast of lamb, stews and other goodies. The next morning guests enjoyed golf or spa sessions (lots of women golfed and plenty of men got facials) before the afternoon ceremony. Afterwards we had a wedding brunch with the guests before they left.



Honeymoon-the hood has decided to hold off on the rotation until after we sign the new deal-so Chad and I are going to go on a honeymoon after then. I can't wait-we're trying to decide what kind of honeymoon we want and we're both pretty settled on visiting the far east.

Married

I'm married! I am now Tatiana Vanderburg!

Quick note, things are going well-time is moving so slowly, I'll put up photos of the wedding soon.

Work and Wedding

This Saturday...I'll be married this Saturday!!! WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

Did a photo shoot for Tati's, we've brought some ad space from Pahala Shore. I have a bit more filming to do before the wedding and then our honeymoon.

I'm nervous....and so excited!!!!

Life Going On

I have been chosen to cater meals for the new secondary academy. Each week I develop a menu and deliver the meals to the school for the students. I usually include an entree, salad, and dessert and I try not to have the meals be too exotic, afterall they are just teens. But I do like to give them different meals, such as a Caan Spicy Fruit Salad seasoned with curry and sweet peppers or Samosas.

Chad and I have been praticing for our first dance, nothing too fancy, but it will still be a nice slow dance.

Wedding Update

Wedding plans are moving along, Chad and I have chosen the cake flavors, it will be a three tier cake with painted cherry blossom details on the fondant. Inside will be coconut creme, kalhua dark chocolate, and kiwi spice rum cake. Yummy!
Daisy is in town and we've been doing a lot of wedding stuff, I mean the ceremony is August 18th, which isn't far away at all. To complicate matters, Chad wants to move into something bigger...we'll see.

Tati's

Well, my desicion was made for me. The hood council wanted the land that Euphoria sat on so that they could expand the park. I sold the land and paid off that loan, now I'm focused on Tati's. Most of my Euphoria employees transfered to Tati's, but a few declined the request.

Daisy and the family will be coming to Apple Valley for an extended visit, until after the wedding. I'm trying out new dishes for Tati's and planning the menu for the wedding.

O! The invitations were sent out as well. They were cherry blossom pink with a wax seal.

Food Expo

Been busy with the resturaunts and my lecture for the Food Expo, not to mention the fact that I'm judging some of the food contests.

Been considering closing down one of the resturaunts, or selling it. It's too much work to run two places and to try and maintain them. Euphoria doesn't make sense anymore, especially since the hood isn't as urban as it used to be. Maybe I can focus on Tati's...*sigh*...not sure at all.

Health

I went to the medical centre for a physical and to use the exercise equipment. The manager, Jan, was very nice, very nice indeed. I even brought a few medicines for the medicine cabinet back home. I want to look my best for the wedding. Speaking of wedding, the bridesmaids dresses are almost done. I can't wait to see them in them.

Engagement Photos

We took our engagement photos-we're trying to narrow down and figure out which ones we like the best. We went to The Foundry and Celebration Park for the photos, and it started raining, but it was fun nevertheless.

http://new.photos.yahoo.com/starrsim/album/576460762403618143

House and Flowers

It's been a while, so I decided to update with some photos of the house. Ta da! Isn't it beautiful at night? I can't wait until there are children running around in the yard, but that's another story :)
I've been discussing flower options for the wedding. Maybe a wildflower bouquet or a mixed flower bouquet. Chad likes the tulips, but I think they might not be enough for the vineyard, then again, the vineyard may not need a lot of decorating.

Love in the Air

I helped a local couple with thier own love story. I feel so honored to have been included in it, I made sure that they were having a great time at Euphoria and even prepared thier meal myself. Such a lovely couple, I hope thier love lasts forever.

Vacation

Filming for Pahala Shore is complete! I've been looking forward to this vacation for a while now. I need to prepare my lecture and Chad's doing the same. I asked Alexis and Josie to be my bridesmaids-thankfully they agreed, so Chad's having A'ron and his brother and more than likely his brother-in-law (Remington) as his attendants. I have Daisy, Alexis and Josie as my attendants.

I received a strange email from a woman stating to be my mother. She was very rude saying that I had abadoned her and that I was living in a perfect fantasy world-wtf! who is this woman! I was so upset! Grrr....

Things and Stuff

I'm preparing for the local Food Expo. I'm donating two dinners for the raffles (one dinner for two at Euphoria, one dinner for four at Tati's), also they're raffling off a private cooking class and meal preperation from me ^_^ then I'm giving a lecture about the food industry, haven't decided yet. Chad's giving a lecture on bartending. I'm excited.

Had a cooking date with Claudia C from the "adventures of a bride". We were able to use the set kitchens for my cooking show and we had a blast. We tried a bunch of vegetarian dishes like grilled eggplant; tomato & mozarella paneras; and even a mushroom spinach quiche. She's nice, a bit quiet at times which was interesting since her character on AH was loud and...crazy. We talked about "Adventures" and how she's going to use some of her experience from her recent wedding (well, I guess it's not so recent anymore). She even gave me some advice about the wedding, which was nice.

I'm still searching for my wedding dress. Well, not really searching but still working with designers to get the right one. I tried on the first sample from A.Pentragnani, it's nice, very nice actually, but not quite what I want. So it's back to the drawing board. I don't feel quite as bad anymore when they told me that some brides went through six samples before deciding on the right one. SIX custom designed dresses! Yikes!

PS is almost done filming. My final scenes are this week and then we have two months off for the summer. Not sure what I will do. I mean, there's the food expo and then my local cooking show-if the technical issues can be worked out. Also my two resturaunts, but I don't have any projects lined up-aside from a few commercials and ad campaigns. Well, I do have a wedding to plan as well.

until next time

Wedding Plans

Wedding planning is going well. We have decided on a location, it is actually a very good deal. The hood council had recently approved for a vineyard to be built behind the main street. This vineyard is where we will host the wedding....well, at least the reception, depending on the site plans. It is beautiful. Flowing grapevines, arbors, the scent of fresh flowers and good food and wine. I'm in charge of the reception menu. So far I'm thinking of letting wine be the deciding factor and pairing a good wine with each course. There will be a cocktail hour(s) with good drinks flowing-Chad promised to come up with a signature drink for the wedding. FYI-Chad's a great bartender. Also some yummy appetizers. Then we'll have a large meal/feast with live piano music and of course a great cake.

We're attending pre-marital classes as well. The local pastor is helping us think ahead and plan for our marriage. Things like division of chores, respect and money issues. I advise all engaged couples to take pre-marital classes.

Also, we have our colors: sage green, cherry blossom pink and brown.

I have a meeting with the designers from A.Pentragnani to discuss the looks for my bridesmaids...I suppose I should find some bridesmaids. At least we have the colors to begin the designs-which the company plans on releasing internationally so other brides and maids can dress like my wedding party-as if they would want to do that?!

until next time

Testing

First, Chad and I declined the offer to manage the orphanage. Actually, it was declined for us. The hood decided that it didn't have the resources nor demand at this time to house an orphanage.

Second, we're back on the PS set working. I have an offer for a televised cooking show. I didn't want to jinx it by mentioning it, but we filmed the pilot episode and it will be aired to a select audience to test thier opinions on the show. Typically indoor cooking show. We're going to do another episode with grilling and I think another one with candy making.

Third, there are new faces on the studio lots. The "Adventures of a Bride" cast has arrived, thier set is next to ours. So some of the PS cast has walked over there to see the newbies :P I met the woman who plays the bride, Claudia. She's nice, we're both interested in cooking and food, so we spent a good deal of time debating if blacken catfish is best if pan-seared, pan-seared and then roasted in the oven, or simply roasted in the oven. It feels good to talk to another sim about such things without them rolling thier eyes or getting glassy eyes :P

Wedding planning is going well, we're thinking about having the wedding in a winery. There would be plenty of rooms for the guests to stay in and we could host some pre-wedding activities such as wine tasting and maybe even some rounds of golf and spa treatments.

Yikes, they're calling my name!

The Return to Work

LOL-my title sounds like a bad B-movie.

Well, a few more days until the holiday is over. I enjoyed my time off. We spent time fishing, rollar skating and simply relaxing. Daisy and I really bonded over the holidays, I'm glad she's going to be my matron of honor, she's so calm and pratical and logical. She helped me sort through a lot of things going on in my mind that I couldn't talk to Chad about and she's calmed down my nerves about the whole marriage prospect.

Here are some photos of the holiday
http://new.photos.yahoo.com/starrsim/album/576460762397293407

Once we return to work, we also return to Apple Valley and life...as usual. In addition to Pahala Shore, I'll be working with Euphoria and Tati's, and...Chad and I recieved an offer...I'm not sure if we should take it.

Apple Valley wants us to manage the new orphanage. It would mean moving out of our current home and caring for up to six children that await placement in local homes. We would stay on campus with the children and tend to thier needs. It would be good for us, especially since we're not in a rush to have children once we marry, but...I'm not sure about leaving our home. We would get a small salary, which doesn't matter due to our salary, but it seems like, like the children would need a more stable environment. Thankfully Chad will be around more than I will, but...I don't know. We could always commute each day and simply care for the kids at night...it doesn't seem like the right thing for us to do, but then again I LOVE children and an orphanage would be dear to my heart. Even if we don't accept the offer, I'll support the orphanage, however...I wish there was an easy answer.

I'm looking forward to seeing the cast again. Contracts have been delivered and we all know who's gotten the ax, thankfully I didn't ^_^, but a few other cast members did. In addition to seeing the cast, Chad and I need to start wedding planning, all we've done is select colors and a month. We need to chose a date as well, and a venue, and attire, and make a guest list, and find flowers, and....you get the idea.

until next time

Wedding Plans

Well our break has been extended until April 15th, yay! I'm really enjoying it here. I've had plenty of time to think and relax.

Chad and I decided that June was not going to work for our wedding, so we're doing the wedding in August. It works better with my color scheme (sage, brown, white, tan) and gives me more time to plan. Now I need to chose my bridesmaids, we have our honor attendants (his brother and sister) and I guess I need to start dress shopping. Daisy is helping me look at a few things around here. I suppose we should start a guest list...that would work.

I've also decided to open another resturaunt once the repairs are complete. Euphoria will be moving to Apple Valley proper, but will be near the more modern homes in the hood. I want to open Tati's, a more ethnic resturaunt near the town centre. Nicole has been telling me about the plans for the new Apple Valley (as residents have started calling it). They sound exciting. I can't wait to see it.

*yawn* I think I'll go take a nap, make even take a walk.

until next time

News from Home

Things are fine here, just relaxing and enjoying the break with my future family ^_^

My friend, Nicole emailed me. She and her husband, Lyndon, are going to be moving. Not anywhere far, thank goodness. Apparently Lyndon applied for and recieved the post as the new pastor in Apple Valley. They're going to be moving to the little parish behind the church. Lyndon is going to lead weekly services, special events (weddings, funerals, baptisms) and oversee the spiritual welfare of the hood. The salary sucks if you ask me (only $1000 a simweek, that's about $150 a day), but they have a home and I think a car as well. Apparently they're going to plant a small garden for food and Lyndon might write some articles for the newspaper occasionally.

Nicole is excited for him of course. She also told me that she's leaving the entertainment industry, partly because of the hood council's new career restrictions saying only sims with international assignments may stay in the show business career and partly because she said that she's not interested in the art anymore. She's thinking of becoming a cashier or a waitress, maybe I could hire her. They're still waiting for thier child to come, especially with repairs being so long.

With the repairs and the news of the recreation, I'm thinking of establishing a resturaunt in Apple Valley proper. There isn't a resturaunt in the hood and residents must travel downtown to go out. I don't know if I will keep a modern vibe or start a homey type establishment. Maybe both. I could get a manager at one resturaunt, well actually both, and simply let them run. Euphoria, with it's ecletic menu and modern furnishings, could be established in the modern section of town, and then I could establish a down-home style diner on the main drag with comfort foods like mac-and-cheese and fried chicken and worn in furnishings. I need to talk to my investors about that possibility.

until next time!

Oscar Results and a Break

Finally a break! The production company has given the cast the rest of the month off, *phew* I am pooped! I've been filming almost 24/7 and things are still not done. We don't know when the repairs will start or how long they will last, so we have this month off and we are scheduled to resume filming in April.

Chad and I are going to visit his sister, Daisy and the rest of his family. I plan on just relaxing and napping and talking. No more Pahala Shore scripts, maybe even a wedding planning break-we have to decide if we want to marry in June or August or September. Yes, I know, we had plans, but now those have changed...maybe.

I plan on taking this break and relaxing to the max. Don't be surprised if you don't hear from me ^_^ All I need to make this better is a good book, wonder when STAR will come out-I'm a sucker for gossip, just to see if they have it right. Sometimes they are incredibly wrong that it's amazing :P

The Oscars were fine, can't say anything until it aires.

until next time

Oscars

Well, after filming today, Chad and I are headed to Palatial Heights for the Oscars. Wow! I still can't believe it, but we were nominated for Best Actress and Best Actor. Wow! I never thought, wow! I would have thought that Ruth or even Jasmine would have been nominated based on thier experience and storylines, but wow. Cool! Alexis was nominated as well and some other cast members. So the Oscars should be fun. I wonder if anyone is throwing an after-party.

I found my dress and Chad has a suit to co-ordinate for the Oscars, I hope I look red carpet ready. Wow! A year ago I was cleaning toilets, now I'm an Oscar nominated actress. EEEEE!!!!

Wedding plans going ok, think we'll postpone some things until the end of March. We're thinking of switching the date to the fall, but summer should be less busy, well, maybe not, since we're both going to audition for more projects, especially since we've been nominated for Oscars, gotta strike while the iron is hot!

until next time!

Wedding Plans

We've decided to marry in June...I'm not sure how I feel about being a June bride...it's so...cliche. But Chad really wants to marry then *shrug*

We saw a beautiful resort lodge as a possible site, but we haven't made any desicions yet. Well, besides the month and our honor attendants. Chad's best man is his brother, Jim. My matron of honor is Daisy, Chad's sister.

This is strange...I'm actually getting married :\

Engaged!

Good, no, Great news! Chad and I are engaged!!!!

Chad proposed on The Gloria Show and wow! I'm still on cloud nine...airy...in love... ^_^

That's why he was behaving strangly the past few simdays. He was he was planning this big surprise proposal and apparently I kept walking in on him discussing the details with the producers and the jewelry store. I'm still in shock-that's why they wanted to film us live!

It was the best Valentine's Day! After the show Chad had arranged for a limo to take us to a very nice resturaunt, where he reserved a room. We ate so much food and champagne! But it was nice to simply dwell in the glow of the engagement before returning to the house and the very full answering machine.

Wow...still giddy ^_^

The Gloria Show

Tomorrow Chad and I appear on The Gloria Show. I hope I sound ok, my throat has been itchy...I think I may be getting a cold. I'm not as nervous anymore. Chad and I looked over the questions together and even pretended to interview each other. It's one thing playing a character versus being yourself on television.

Things are going well here, AV distributed a patch to help repair some problems with the new deal. Soon it will be spring time here and the new seasons deal will have arrived. Chad promised to take me fishing once it arrived. I can't wait to try out some new recipes and smoothies.

Filming is going well, Chad has been really busy since most of the filming for the past few days have been at his set. I was able to sneak a peek at one scene-it was some sort of formal at Lani's Diner. He's been so busy that we haven't been able to talk on the set. I couldn't talk to Jasmine either since she's been busy filming some scenes with Ruth. Josie and Alexis are not filming as heavily right now, but Alexis is in wardrobe most of the time and then she's on the phone talking to her kids. She told me that she might start bringing them to the set. I guess that's allowed, Josie brought Blossom once when the girl had some sort of holiday from school. We all have studio suites, so I guess as long as the kids are not in the way during filming. I wonder if I would bring my children to the set. Hmmm, I would like to, I would probably alter my studio suite to include space for them and make sure that they have lots of toys.

Since everyone has been so busy, I've been spending time in my suite rehearsing lines for filming. It's quiet and hard not to fall asleep in the room by myself.

until next time

Long Time No Post

Long time no write. Things have been busy with filming, we're getting the weekend off so Chad and I are driving up to the mountains to spend the weekend at the resort he just filmed some of his scenes at. I can't wait. When we return we're going to appear on The Gloria Show...LIVE!!! Yikes! I am sooo nervous about appearing live. Rehearsing lines is one thing, but to appear as yourself live. I'm not so sure.

Chad still has been acting strange, I don't know what it is...I wonder if he's going to break up with me. I try not to be clingy or even mention my desire for marriage and babies, but maybe I emit the fumes of committment ^_^

STAR came out-it was funny since they assumed that Chad and I were expecting since we went to a baby store. LOL! We were picking out a gift for his sister and her new baby. Wow, I didn't even see a reporter so I'm wondering how they found out that information.

I need to pack for the trip and go to the store. Tomorrow the cast and crew are having a potluck lunch, I am bringing my famous chestnut pork salad. It's yummy. Sometimes I think I was better suited to play Lani since she's a chef, but I like playing Sierra...she's interesting at times, other times she seems like filler for the background. Sierra doesn't have a lot of external issues like children and relationships, but her internal issues might crop up later (even now I see them in some of the storylines and scripts). Her ancestors and lineage are very important to her, she wants to serve them.

I wonder what my lineage is...what my background is. Could I be native american like Sierra? multi-racial? south asian? asian? white? black? I find it hard to tell at times. I look in the mirror and try to find markings of races in me, but to no avail. Everytime I think-I must be X because of my Y, I see a person A with my Y. LOL! Chad brought me a documentary "Power of an Illusion" which was very interesting. It was about race relations and how you can not look at a person's DNA and tell thier race. Thus all those racial physical/personality/mental traits are a bunch of bull-non existent.

Very interesting-genetics and DNA in SimNation. Chad's sister is has fair skin and blond hair-like Chad. Her husband has dark skin and blond hair as well, thier children favor her husband. Rayne has a similar marriage and her children favor her husband. I wonder what my children would look like? Would they have my brown eyes? Or maybe red hair from generations back?

*sigh* I must go, more filming

until next time

Some Photos

Things have been pretty busy around here with filming. The 2nd episode of the season has aired-yay! But we're hard at work with filming for the rest of the season. The producer is a bit more harsh on us now, especially since The ? Show started filming. She's a perfectionist...I hope that doesn't cause too much stress on the set.

Here's some photos of the new house and Rufus and Mimi (outside of the house; Rufus and Mimi; Chad and I watching a movie in the living room; Mimi running about the living room; my bedroom-nice and airy; Chad's dark bedroom)

until next time

Wedding Fever

It seems like lots of residents have wedding fever in Apple Valley, especially with A. Pentragnani working on her wedding dress collection. I signed a contract to be a muse for a dress collection. Also a few other women are getting custom dresses for the wedding and wedding party. I was able to visit the studio while some design assistants helped with another woman, very nice. I don't know if the collections will be offered internationally, but the hood has always worn her items.

My mouth hurts, I had a tooth pulled and now I must eat soft foods for the next two weeks. Not very nice, there are only so many ways to make mashed potatoes taste yummy and I'm running out of ways and the local baby food is awful! Gross! Maybe I should create a line of yummy baby food, something toddlers won't spit out.

Chad seems...pensive, I wonder what's going on with him? Hopefully he's just stressed out about filming...hopefully it's not our relationship...o gosh...are we about to break up?

until next time

What Have We Done?!?!?

O dear. I think we may have been thinking with our hearts and emotions rather than our brain. Chad and I adopted. Yes, we adopted...a golden retriever and a russian blue. Rather Chad adopted the dog, named Rufus, and I adopted the cat, named Mimi. Rufus is a ball of energy, running everywhere, much like Chad. Mimi is a bit standoffish, she perfers her own space and time, a bit like me. It would be great to have some golden retriever puppies for when we have children...ugh...that's a bit jumping ahead of myself, back to the pets. It seemed like a great idea at first, but now...I don't know if we'll be good parents. Already we had to leave them under the care of my friends and neighbors due to Pahala Shore filming, thankfully Chad has some scenes coming up where he will be filming in Apple Valley, so he will be near the house and can check on the little ones. Then I still have Euphoria, which I think I may have to decrease my workload in the establishment and hire a chef and more staff and run it from afar...perhaps even selling it back to the community and being an investor. Right now I'm so busy that I can barely think and now Chad and I are going to appear on "The ? Show" for the first episode. I'm not too sure about what, I think it's regarding celebrity couples or something like that. Chad seems so nervous lately. I walked in the house when he was on the phone and he mumbled something and hung up...very suspicious...I wonder if he has another girlfriend? The gossip magazines DID say he was a player...o dear, I'm about to get my heart broken!

until next time

Blooper Oppers!

I am putting up som blooper images from Pahala Shore. There's Jasmine and the little toddler that plays Justice (she happens to be picking up her nose, it was too cute), Ruth goofing around during our burger scene. Beck and Alexis during her exercise scene, it was too funny! Then finally the last one is from today's filming of me and an extra during a medical school lab, some prankster put a lighter in the dummy instead of the kidney! It was a big shock, but a good laugh.

Filming is going well, just very busy, so I can't write much!

until next time

I'm Back and Back on the Set

Hiya! I'm back from my holiday vacation and I feel like I missed out on so much gossip!

Here are some photos of the holidays. There's a few photos of Thanksgiving in Apple Valley, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. http://new.photos.yahoo.com/starrsim/album/576460762381327612

Back on the set and filming for some upcoming episodes. We're filming for episode 23 and there's a huge party scene in it. I get to dress up a little bit, but my hair is the same :( The scene is taking a while longer to film since there are a few extras and so much is going on during the party. It's actually fun to film since we get to eat the extra goodies bewteen the tapings. Later this week, or next week, I'm doing some scenes with Josie, that is always fun. She is so much fun and she teaches me something new each time.

Euphoria is almost ready to open, the ADs are out and we're having a huge premire, I can't wait. I'm hoping that some of the cast shows up, that would be nice. I might have to postpone the grand opening due to some major dental work. I have a series of six appointments for the next few weeks and this morning was my first one. Ugh, I feel like my lip is falling off and I'm drooling everywhere. Thank goodness I don't have many lines today, mostly a lot of milling about and "enjoying the party". We're going to shot my scene later this afternoon, once all the drugs wear off.

Well, I need to go learn so more lines and pop another pain pill.

until next time