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Elijay

Daft Punk is playing at my house

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The SFV, Los Angeles
Where I'm From
California Girl
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Wordsmith
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About Me

Likes: sweet pickles, English Bulldog puppies, jukeboxes, bicycles, and wheat beer. Dislikes: traffic jams, people who talk during yoga classes, murky swimming pools, excessively sweet frosting, and surly librarians.

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Summer In The City (That City Being Los Angeles)

By Elijay
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Updated 03/27/2012
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Entertainment; Travel & Events

Ahh, summer. While it's really all about lazy days spent drinking beers and eating hot dogs, there are a couple of other things to keep on you radar besides Fudgesicles—LA has a slew of summer happenings to keep on your calendar. And if you're one of those many people who can't afford to take a vacation this summer (umm, recession much??) then you're definitely going to want to take advantage of some of LA's killer (and sometimes free!) summer activities.

What Movies Have You Walked Out Of?

Started by Elijay
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Updated 07/19/2010
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Pop Culture; Literature & Arts

It takes a lot for me to have to walk out of a movie. I mean it has to pretty gosh darn awful for me to want to leave. Have you ever seen anything so bad that it couldn't be alleviated by multiple trips to the concession stand? Let me know!

The Guidespot Confessional: Or, I Feel Guilty About...

Started by Elijay
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Updated 10/10/2009
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(3)

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Humor; Fitness & Health

Regardless of whether or not you have Catholicism or Jewish mothers in your background, odds are you feel guilty about something. Maybe you don't give up your seat on the subway to little old ladies, because dammit, your feet hurt! Or maybe you eat your roommate's peanut butter, only to later blame it on mice. Whatever you do, odds are you'll feel a whole lot better once you get it off your chest. Isn't that what confession's all about?

People Who Don't Deserve to Be Famous

Started by Elijay
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Updated 10/06/2009
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Pop Culture

So the other day I was watching "Access Hollywood" (or was it "Extra"? They're just so different!) and Spencer and Heidi were on and I thought, why are they even on TV, and for that matter why are they even famous? And that got me thinking, there are a ton of people out there who don't deserve to be followed around by the paparazzi or blogged about by the likes of Perez Hilton. Yet they continue to be dubbed "celebrities." So I want to know, who do you think should be stripped of their celebr...

Where To Get Hitched in Los Angeles

By Elijay
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Updated 09/18/2009
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Entertainment; Travel & Events

If your fairytale wedding doesn't involve getting married in a sterile hotel, then you're in luck! Los Angeles has some interesting and beautiful locations where you can tie the knot. So whether you're a baseball enthusiast or a science geek, there's something here for you and your sweetheart.

Will You Go to Duct Tape Prom With Me?

By Elijay
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Updated 09/17/2009
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DIY & Crafts; Entertainment

Odds are you've heard of Duct Tape Prom, but in case you haven't here's the deal. Duck brand Duct Tape holds a scholarship contest every year to see who can make the best prom outfit outta duct tape-- the winners gets $3,000 for college, and in these times, every penny counts. And just think of all the money you can save by buying your prom attire at Office Depot instead of Bloomingdale's.

Flickr's Funniest Pups

By Elijay
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Updated 09/15/2009
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Family & Pets; Humor

You just got laid off, dumped, and told by your mom that you were an accident-- and all on the same day. Bet there's nothing that could possibly make laugh, right? WRONG! A picture of an oddly placed puppy can provide hours of mirth. So go ahead and laugh it off.

Best. Website. EVER.

Started by Elijay
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Updated 09/02/2009
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(3)

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Geek; Pop Culture

Everyone has websites that they check compulsively, be them news sites, sports sites, or ummmm "other" sites. So I wanna know what sites can you absolutely not live without? And remember, let's keep this clean people.

Your Fave Apple Commercial

Started by Elijay
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Updated 08/28/2009
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Geek; Entertainment

Apple has set itself up as the arbiter of cool. Not only are the products awesome, the design sleek, and the image hip, but they always manage to pick awesome music for their commercials. So without further ado here are my fave Apple commercials. What are yours??? (If you don't know the name of the songs, feel free to just post the commercial.)

Let's Talk Money Making Schemes

Started by Elijay
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Updated 08/18/2009
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Jobs & Education; Pop Culture

Everyone dreams of being filthy, stinking rich one day-- unless you're a nun or some kind of Buddhist monk. So assuming you haven't taken a vow of poverty, how would you make your millions?

Top Chef's Best and Worst Contestants

By Elijay
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Updated 08/15/2009
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Eat & Drink; Pop Culture

I love Top Chef. And now that Season 5 is over, I have a Tom Colicchio-shaped whole in my heart. While some seasons are definitely better than others, there are always people you root for, and there are always people who you can't wait to see voted off. Read on to see who's the best and who's the worst-- otherwise, please pack your knives and go.

Where To Shop Green In Los Angeles

By Elijay
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Updated 08/15/2009
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Shopping

It's not easy being green, and it's not terribly cheap either. But the environment needs your help, so if you've got the money, it's a good idea to buy environmentally friendly products that keep mama earth in mind. Here's where you can start:

The Millionaire Matchmaker Guide to Love and Los Angeles

By Elijay
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Updated 07/17/2009
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Entertainment; Dating & Relationships

Ever since this reality show debuted on Bravo I've been a little obsessed. If you haven't seen it, here's the lowdown: Patti Stanger is a third-generation matchmaker, who runs a matchmaking service in Los Angeles. But here's the catch: She only works with millionaires. How many lonely millionaires are out there? Quite a bit apparently. And since most of these millionaire bachelors are either socially inept, total douchebags, or both, Patti has her work cut out for her, which makes the show p...

What's Your Ideal Dog?

Started by Elijay
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Updated 07/08/2009
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Family & Pets; Misc.

Whenever I tell people I never had pets as a child they are shocked, shocked I tell you. No dogs, cats, hamsters, turtles, snakes, no nothing. So naturally, I am trying to make up for years of fuzzy neglect and often think about getting myself a dog. But since I'm strapped for cash and think it's mean to keep a dog in a not so large apartment, I'm holding out on my pooch purchase. But that doesn't stop me from constantly thinking about what type of dog I would get. If you had miles of backyar...

Let's Talk Tattoos

Started by Elijay
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Updated 07/08/2009
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Geek; Pop Culture

I think tattoos are pretty cool, but needles make me so squirmy I could probably never get one (just even thinking about them makes my feet all twitchy). But that doesn't stop me from thinking about what kind of tattoo I'd get. If I ever get my hands on some horse tranquilizers, I have some potential tattoos in mind-- do you have any potential tattoos in mind?