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It’s no longer January 1st.  So how long do we need to say Happy New Year to people?  I hear it everywhere I go, and it’s written in every email I receive.  I mean it’s nice and all, but I’m kinda over it. 

2012 is upon us. Most of the time, life passes by us so quickly we hardly take the opportunity to think about what we want from the coming year. And if we don’t know what we want, how will we ever attain it?

Creating a Vision Board is a fun way to create a visual presentation of the things you want to have, be, or do in the future using a collage of images, pictures and affirmations. Once you’re done, not only will you have a hope-fueled game plan, you’ll also have a great visual tool for making sure you stay on track!

All are welcome (yes, girls and guys!) so make sure to invite friends! Just bring along a sense of inspiration and we’ll provide everything else including supplies, drinks and things to nibble on!! (Note: if you have extra magazines or personal photos you want to use – feel free to bring them along!!)

2012 Vision Board Workshop

Saturday, January 21st 5 pm – 9 pm $40 (materials included!)

at Hands on Third 8377 W. 3rd St at Orlando Ave.  East of La Cienega Blvd.  There is street parking or valet on W. 3rd St.

Testimonials:

Thanks to Loren and her Vision Board Workshop, in the past year I’ve run a marathon and got engaged. This Yenta knows what she’s doing!!

- Rachael K., Santa Monica, CA

Putting together my Vision Board last year was both fun and therapeutic. Most of my wishes came through plus I had great conversations while making it and even made some new friends. In all, a fun night that could make your wishes for the New Year really happen. A great way to start off the year!

- Emma B., Los Angeles, CA

I took the Yenta Vision Board Workshop, and I can’t believe that it worked!  I was a skeptic, but after her class, I’m ready to sign up again for more adventure. I put photos of New York and Australia on my Vision Board guess where I went?! The class was so fun with lots of great people, and laughs.

- Gary P. West Hollywood, CA

Well, what are you waiting for??? Sign up now!

xo - Loren

Ever since I moved to my new place a few months ago, I’ve been trying to figure out what “type” of neighborhood I live in. Here are just a few examples of the quirky happenings in my neighborhood.


10. The “best” store on the block closest to me is 7-Eleven®.
9. The only restaurants near me are Ethiopian or Chinese.
8. Recently, a man wearing a turban came up and hugged me. (Is this a plus or a minus, the jury is still out on this one.)
7. There is a Jewish donation center.
6. The majority of people hanging at the local Starbucks are a cross between crazy, homeless, and just people sleeping at tables.
5. The guy next door to me plays show tunes all night. At full blast. (You’d think The Yenta would appreciate this, but no.)
4. 5 out of 8 people in my building work from home.
3.  Kim Kardashian bought her wedding cake from a store on my block.
2.  Every few nights there are helicopters roaming around and around in the air.
1.  There are lots of trees. (See, I’m not a total pessimist.)


In a word, my neighborhood is weird.  I guess in my case when they say, “There’s no place like home,” they literally mean there is literally no place (at least that I know of!) like my new neighborhood.

Carmageddon was a perfect metaphor for summer 2011: a lot of hype, not a lot of action. We had a total of four hot days, Sunset Junction was cancelled and even the Hollywood Bowl lacked its usual summer fervor. Which is why even though fall is usually a season we meet with dread because we’re overwhelmed by summer nostalgia, this year, we’re should welcome fall with open arms. Why you ask? Because this fall is going to be fabulous.

Top 5 Reasons Why This Fall Will Be Fabulous:

5. Boardwalk Empire is back on HBO.
4. Blazers, plaid and polka dots are back in style.
3. The iPhone 5 is coming in October (okay, this is kind of a rumor… fingers crossed).
2. 307 restaurants are participating in DineLA (October 2-7 and 9-14) (that’s right, discounted, multi-course lunch and dinner specials at LA’s best restaurants, all for $44 and under).
1. After a quiet summer, the Yenta Report is back in high gear. Get ready.

5) Get a cake and celebrate something!  Find out what’s new in your friends lives: a promotion, a new place to live, paying off their debts – Whatever!  It’s just fun and thoughtful.  And please, who doesn’t like cake?!


4) Try a new cocktail.  Just Google “Summertime Cocktails” and you’ll find a ton of recipes.  Like beer?  Try something local or artisanal – just different from your regular “go-to” choice.  Don’t drink?  Make different flavored iced teas or lemonade.


3) Invite someone out of your usual crowd. Maybe it’s someone you work with or a casual acquaintance.  You just might make someone’s day with the invite!


2) Ask your guests to bring their ipods/MP3 players and take turns playing everyone’s music.  You’ll find out who has similar tastes or who a secretly likes show tunes!!


1) Have a tasting contest! Pick a dish like: potato salad, brownies or funky jello molds and have everyone prepare and bring their favorite recipe.  Don’t forget to make ballots, vote and have a prize!


Are you listening?  Mix it up, do something different and have fun!