The Blacklist- For Screenplays

http://www.blcklst.com/

I noticed when I post my screenplays, this is one of the best sites to get many views. I tried other pitching websites but no luck. I am so grateful to post my screenplays here to get noticed and to my projects to go through.

OKC 2014

I went to OKC last June to see my nephew graduate from OU. University of Oklahoma! We stayed for 5 days. It was so much fun! One of my favorite places was Golden Corral. Why? Their fried chicken is well known!

We also traveled to Downtown OKC for good eats. Picasso Cafe was good. I tried their pulled pork soup. Their margherita pizza worth it! The Red Cup is also a place to check out. Some of people out in front looked at me strangely since I have dreadlocks. Anyway, vegan chocolate cake was good. Their chai tea latte as well.

Botanical Gardens in Downtown is a must see. Driving is fairly easy like TX. They do have an outlet with brands like Aeropostale and Zumiez. Starbucks was there too!

For those looking for something healthy, they do have vegan places and Sprouts there to shop for healthy stuff!

I will be going back to OKC and might even get a place there too!

Hearst Castle Trip 2014

It's been a long time since I visited this place! It was the late 80's when I went with fam. Lots of changes now. Bus drivers are very scary when driving along narrow paths going up the hill. It was raining when we went. Did not get a chance to go to the garden area.

San Simeon is a great place to visit. Cambria is near by for those who want bed and breakfast. I was able to video Bill and Dave's Random Ramblings on YouTube:

Bill and Dave's Random Ramblings

It's worth it to see my collection of these videos. This scene shows a beach scene near San Simeon. The drive took about 4 hours which is normal coming from LA. I needed this break and to see something wonderful.

We took that Grand Ballroom Tour. We saw the house decorated with trees and holiday stuff. Worth the trip. I will also had places I went to on another entry.

Gourmet Grilled Cheese Shoppe

This is must go to place to have a wonderful simple meal. I been here twice and it is worth it! I ordered "The Heywood" and another day I had "The Peking Pig". This place is called Heywood. It's in the Silverlake area of Los Angeles.

The meal comes with tomato soup and side salad. Not cheap but worth it! Don't forget to try their smores dessert on the way out! Worth it! No restroom but you can go next door to that cupcake place next door. They have meter parking and if you are lucky, you can park in the residential area.

They make their sandwiches with love and it is so hearty! For vegans, they can substitute their cheeses for vegan based cheeses. I think it is soy but not sure. Worth it!

New Skills Bucket: "Coffee Roasting"

Last year, I experimented with making my own coffee. I bought cheap green coffee beans and looked online on how to roast beans. I had to look at a couple of sources on how to roast and grind them. I had a few people at home try it. It was a success!

I decided to use my Stanley Thermos I got from Wal Mart and decided to bring coffee to my yoga class. I start handing out free coffee with styrofoam cups and all. No cream or sugar. The result? They love it!

This past holiday, I gave out my fresh roasted coffee for my yoga instructors and some of the people I know. Some took forever to try my coffee beans and still no response. Others were quick and responsive.

The good news is I am learning more about coffee and how doing something like this brings people together to give positive feedback. There was trial and error during this process of creating that coffee experience that gets people talking.

I will open my own upscale cafe in my future office to employees and customers who are willing to buy my coffee. There will be no to go cups. They have to sit down and experience the moment of a conversation and savoring each cup of my coffee.

There is another type of coffee I am ready to try out. I will get supplies for it.