Last week, I attended Rising Tide Summit 2019 at The Plaza at Cabrillo Marina in San Pedro. I was invited as a guest of Lonely Whale, an organization that collaborates with partners working to save our ocean.* Prior to meeting folks from Lonely Whale, I didn't really know a lot about ocean issues other than …
My friend Viv invited me to an event a few months ago. I can't remember exactly how she said it but this is how it sounded in my head: Viv: Hey Pilar, you like ice cream. There's an event for this organization at Coolhaus, blah blah blah blah blah. I'm sure she said great things …
When my friend/psychologist/financial advisor, Diane, invited me to the 2017 Women's Leadership Conference at Mount Saint Mary's, I was super excited. I'm usually hesitant of attending 'women' events; more often than not, they don't address issues and topics that I care about as a woman of color or one who has worked with women in …
I am now a fan of freestyle wrestling. I had the opportunity to watch the World Cup Men's Freestyle Wrestling this past weekend. Prior to Saturday, the only things I knew about freestyle wrestling were 1) it was at the ancient Olympic Games, 2) the International Olympic Committee almost removed it from the program, and …
As what usually happens when one is sick at home, in their pajamas, and having a pity party of one, I looked to Facebook for some entertainment and/or virtual company. I noticed that a number of my friends (for the record: also 'real life' friends) were posting about art and Los Angeles and some gathering. …
Last Friday, I was lucky enough to attend Asian American Journalists Association - LA's Trivia Bowl XVIII. The event was a fundraiser for student scholarships and professional programs. The event was held at an ABC7 studio in Glendale and hosted by David Ono. My random thoughts and takeaways: The metal part that fastens the eraser …
The Venice Beach community was just giddy to meet its new neighbors. The much-talked about new Google LA office opened their door the other day to a number of community members to get a first-hand look at the space and what Google does (aka, Google’s awesomeness). Googlers (the employees) translated tech to... well, you know, …
Photos courtesy of Aileen Martinez.
Thanks to Your Neighborhood Studio and dance instructor extraordinaire Josh Ventura. I actually have an official birthday dance routine. BOYS versus GIRLS The Pilar Birthday Dancers
Ain't no party like a putt putt party, 'cause a Pilar Putt Putt Party don't stop! Once again, I had amazing birthday celebration, thanks to old and new friends. This year's birthday theme was golf-- because I love golf. Until I messed up my back two months ago (I did not stretch and seriously pulled …
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