My Move To LA

The Laurel Canyon Dog Park is totally awesome. It's not only the biggest dog park I've ever seen, it's the nicest dog park I've ever seen. It has benches, tables, grass, trees, shade and a water fountain for you and the doggies!

Upon releasing Oni from his leash inside the park he gave me the "WTF!" look. Like he couldn't believe I'd let him be free in such a vast doggy wonderland. Then he ran... And ran... And ran.

Up in the Hollywood Hills right of Laurel Canyon Blvd it's only 15 minutes from Koreatown. I read some reviews before going and I think they were all written by prissy Hollywood girls with toy dogs who only complained about how small and crappy the section of the park reserved for small dogs was. If you have a big dog or a small dog that likes to run (like mine) they have a great time. I also read in a magazine and saw on Entourage that it's a good place to meet people if you're single (and perhaps spot a celebrity or two).

I'm not one for shopping but my Dad and sister are in town and my little sister LOVES to spend money.

She's crazy about two things: White shoes and purses. She's really into designer handbags and at Santee Alley we hit the jackpot. At first you see mock purses and it took a little asking around but we eventually found the designer handbags, complete with certificates of authenticity! Although, I can produce a certificate of authenticity if you give me a good printer. If you're shopping for them they're not always on display because apparently it's illegal to sell expensive items at such a discount (or they're just not authentic) and you have to ask for them.

We found a Chanel handbag for $35 and a matching wallet for $10. Again, not my cup of tea but really awesome for my little sister who loves this stuff.

Also at Santee Alley were hundreds of trendy dresses, skirts, jeans, shirts, shoes, jewelery and smoking accessories. Nicole picked up a really nice little dress for $10! Having been shopping with her on many an occasion I know that $10 is a sweet deal for a dress. She also picked up leggings to match the dress for $3.

Even though Dad and I didn't buy anything it was great to see another unique part of the great city that is LA.