Saturday , 23 January 2021
Chance the Rapper… … has become an overnight sensation. I discovered his mixtape, Coloring Book, in the ‘New Music’ section on Apple Music back in June and haven’t looked back sinc ...
Brunch in Oakland is one of my favorite things to do! Why? Well, all of the best brunch spots are these small, hometown, could be a 50s diner type places… Call me a country girl at ...
My girl! Jill Scott! I’m what you call a Jill Super Fan… I know all the tracks of every album since ‘This is Jill Scott’. So when I learned she was coming to town… and at a winery, ...
Yes friends! It’s here! Dave & Buster’s has opened up their new location at Hollywood and Highland! I was invited for a friend’s birthday this past Friday night and was pleasantly surprised at the sexy interior and huge crowd. We got there at about 9 p.m. for dinner to find a DJ, huge... Read more »
Cancun, Mexico! The party town for spring breakers. Home of ‘Girls Gone Wild.’ Or… Cancun, Mexico! Honeymoon central. Where lovers come to love. Or… Cancun, Mexico! Where Mani C.G. went to escape! My first trip to Cancun ruined all stereotypes I had because it is honestly a destination for anyone who enjoys the beach. They’ve got tourism down!... Read more »
I grew up in the theme park state of Florida. So I have a high expectation for the term “theme park.” No, not the oversized county fairs that northerners call Six Flags. Real — come at 8a, leave at 11p, but not without a tan, a stomach ache and a parade — theme parks! So needless to... Read more »
The BET Experience at L.A. LIVE is just that… an Experience! BET hosts hundreds of thousands of people for a jam-packed weekend of concerts, giveaways, outdoor festivals, seminars and more. I call the weekend the “Black Folk Takeover at L.A. Live” considering every venue in the Downtown LA area is raining with the black community. This... Read more »
I have an #Amazing mama who surprised me this year with a Birthday trip to Honolulu, Hawaii. An unforgettable experience in which we embarked on 4 days and 3 nights of beaches, road trips, scuba diving, shopping and tons of eating! We stayed at the New Otani Kaimana Beach Hotel in Honolulu. We were slightly out of the hustle... Read more »
If you’re like me, when you think of the Playboy Jazz Festival, you think Hugh Hefner will be there in his silk red robe with a group of half-naked women where they jam to local jazz artists… No? Just me? Well, although Hugh never showed up, I was not expecting to jam to Cuban music... Read more »
Cold brew. Drip. Ethiopian. Turkish. Latte. Espresso. Grinding. French Press. Who knew a cup of coffee could be so interesting? While CoffeeCon 2014 was definitely a playground for the coffee connoisseur, for the normal, “I just need my caffeine,” type of people (points to self), this was an amazing day of coffee university. We... Read more »
Hello Friends and Welcome Back! 2014 has been an exciting and busy year for me. Full of new adventures. New projects. Major milestones. Amazing trips. And so much more. Naturally, when new things happen, other things have to take a back seat. So, although Livin’ 2 Live may have had to slow down... Read more »
It was the final day of the RV road trip through California and there was a lot of road to cover (literally). The actress, the musician, the architect, the blogger (and for this portion of the story, we add the analyst) had experienced their first night of what we’ll call “real camping.” So after... Read more »
If you’re into solving puzzles, racing against the clock and some good ‘ole friendly competition, CityRace LA is the challenge for you. Think Amazing Race but shorter and easier. CityRace Urban Adventures pins teams of two-four against each other in various neighborhoods around LA. You have to use your problem solving skills to... Read more »