a memorable summer.

Summer is officially over, it came and had a impact on me that changed my perspective on things. I had the best Birthday week, I got let go from my job, the Lakers won the Championship and my best friend Andrei left to Berkley. Enough to create a top 10.

10. Emma Watson – I just got the biggest crush on this girl after the most recent Harry Potter flick. She just seems like a really dope chick to be around and be cool with. I honestly think it’s a combination of the accent and the confident she gives out during interviews that make go ape shit, hopefully this crush is not a summer fling. (And no I didn’t take this picture myself.)

9. UP! – I was so moved by this film, I have to say this is probably my favorite Pixar movie (well when Toy Story 3 comes out that will probably change.) From the movie short to the cinematic score, this movie had it all. At the moment sits at number one for the year, even after Inglorious!!.

8. Lakers – Last year hurt like hell when The Lakers couldn’t come through against The Celtics. Now that it’s all said and done, I’m happy it went that way, not only did they win this year but the motivation and hunger made them realized what it takes to make them win several more. 2010 I’m calling it.

7. Old Friends – Man I was really cool with a lot of people in High School, it ended and everyone went they’re separate ways, very understandable but they were a few that I (through my own faults) lost contact with. This summer brought a lot of these people back and it rekindled those friendships that I love. Hanging out with Zak and white awkardness. Watching Lost with Hayk. Making Mike better at Basketball. Shooting pictures with Rodji and Ronnie. Adventures with Demi, playing some poker with Alex. Hanging with Mr. Coop. Playing Monopoly with Eric. All these are memories that come to my head when I think about this people. I’m sorry for the brief pause on our friendships, but best believe I appreciate it everyday. Thanks Guys.

6. Michael Jackson – To this day I cannot believe Michael is gone. When I first heard the news, I made sure to check every website and blog to prove me wrong. When the Times confirmed the news, it still didn’t hit. I went to lunch turned on the radio and… bam it me. Every radio station was playing Michael’s music. This is the first iconic person of my generation, that had a tremendous impact, to past away. I hate to say this but Michael had to die, he had to die in order to silence all the people who just wouldn’t let go of his offstage issues. Rest in Peace.

5. Kanye & Dinner

June 26 that’s my birthday, I had a great birthday week leading up to my actual Birthday. Two nights before my birthday I reserved a table for me and my girlfriend at Cliff’s Edge. Day of before we go to dinner we decide to stop by BAPE for some gifts. Before we step in I say to Arpi as a joke “What if Kanye’s inside?”. We go inside and guess who’s there… no one in particular. After BAPE we’re on our way to dinner. I get there two minutes before my reservation and I’m told that there’s been a last minute change. I would have to wait for my table, I was okay with that as long as the wait wasn’t so bad. 20 minutes later I was getting really irritated, Finally so and so (manager) let’s me know my table is ready, as I get closing to my table I look at the direction of my original requested seating… it’s only 14 feet away from. As soon as I look to the table I realized the 20 min delay… Kanye. Kanye took my seat, I let Arpi know and she freaks out more than I do. I couldn’t stop looking at my food, I felt if I looked somewhere else I would immediately just look at Ye’s direction. The one thing I did look at though was Amber… wow. The cherry on top was when they brought out red velvet cake, for my bday and Kanye clapped for my birthday wishes, sure enough Kanye ordered some red velvet and was fed by Amber. Swagger at a hundred thousand trillion!

4. Fired – I will still buy Apple Inc. products, but wow this company in retail has changed for the worse. Now that everything is said and done, I’m glad it happen or else I would of been there like king douche.

3. Kyle Bayles – I met Kyle in High School, Ms. Mitchell’s wonderful English class, I didn’t really talk to him or hang out with till this summer. Great guy, awesome person to be around with. One of my favorite things to do was just go to his amazing house and enjoy some great Hamburgers, the thing that did it for me was his generosity. After he learned that I was let go from Apple, he helped me out by giving me a great summer gig. Because of that gig, I’m close to being on my feet and better than I originally was. I’m truly grateful and will never forget that act of kindness. Thank you Kyle here’s a few views for you.

2. Andrei Leaves for School – Andrei is more than a best friend, he’s like a brother to me. After losing a few people in the past year it made me appreciate Andrei even more for being there through it all. When I heard he got accepted to Berkley, I’ll admit I was hoping something else would come up so he wouldn’t go. But days leading up to him leaving, I realized how happy and excited he was, it made me forget my selfish self and support him 100%. I’m so proud of Dre, he’ll be alright by himself, I guess my biggest fear was me being alone without a go to friend. A few weeks later and I understand now that type of friendship doesn’t require any certain distance or time. I miss ya buddy.

1. RNO Clothing – This is something that I’ve been working the last couple of months, can’t tell you much, but what I can tell you is that this brand is for Los Angeles, I hope you like them the following weeks will have a few changes (upgrade) and I hope all of you are along for the ride.

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