meet up

Being out here in LA can get kind of lonely sometimes. While I have made friends with my roommates, I wish I had my friends back home here with me to hang out with. Even every once in a while to go eat with me or go see a movie. Well, cute the Bumble app. I actually have used the app and I did meet a few girls. Meeting friends is like dating, maybe even harder because you are trying to form a real bond. It can be awkward at first but it’s great because you both are trying to form a genuine connection.

I recently was invited to a Bumble BFF meet up and let me tell you it did not disappoint! (Except for the fact that they only paid for half of the valet parking even though they said they would pay for the whole thing, but I’ll let it slide I guess…) BESIDES THAT.. the brunch tasted amazing, it was a four-course brunch complete with chia pudding and fruit, four types of toast/spread combos from avo toast to a ricotta and berry spread, even one topped with Salmon, then eggs and potatoes and fresh cookies and strawberry shortcake to end it!

So I am used to going to meetups with bloggers, but this one was totally different. I was able to meet ladies who recently moved it LA, who struggle to make friends with co-workers, and just want someone to invite to happy hour! (These were real conversations we had.) We spoke about how its harder to make friends out of college because you don’t have that same factors in common like going to school or meeting in the cafe. It is hard to make friends with coworkers because people usually separate work from fun and one person has to reach out first. I would say be that person! Reach out and talk about more than the weather or a big project. Really ask about their weekend, what music they like, if they have any pets! Find that commonality and grow from it!

I met a lot of new girls and I will be redownloading the app now that I will not have roommates anymore here in LA. I will definitely be reaching out to new girls and I honestly want to try Bumble Bizz now! I haven’t tried it out, but I heard good things at this meet up so I am very excited to try it out.

Have you tried Bumble Bizz or Bumble BFF? What did you think?

And did I mention the event was hosted by Tanya Rad? For those of you that do not know this super funny, genuine lady, Tanya co-hosts a podcast called ‘Scrubbing In’ and also the co-host on Ryan Seacrest’s morning show “On Air with Ryan’ so it was really exciting to get to network with her! Go listen to her podcast and tune in if you’re in the LA area! You know I will be!

Top : Rebecca Taylor (similar) // Skirt : Forever 21 // Belt : Lulus // Shoes : Charlotte Russe

I recently went to my psychiatrist, yes I have a psychiatrist, and I told him how I moved to Los Angeles. He proceeded to call it ‘La La Land’ which I have of course heard before. I didn’t think much of it except for it was kind of a funny referral and that I should rewatch that movie.

While I had been in Texas I was scheduling meet-ups with other bloggers, found a few conventions to go to, and local events and then it hit me… this is the real reason LA is called La La Land. Yes because of the nickname, LA, but also because to me LA is where you can really live the American dream! It is so hard to be an actor/singer/producer/editor/fashion mogul but at least you have the chance to here! You have to work for it and you may not make it… but that tiny bit of hope that you may is worth it.

I met these awesome influencers in my first LA meet up! It was so fun and I didn’t know what to expect, but I learned so much from just one meeting!

So one of the opportunities that I have found here is photographer meetups! Okay, let me describe this to you! I “modeled” which means photographers and models meet up somewhere in the city and walk around and shoot. I knew no one but that was the fun part! Once one photographer takes your picture, 10 more come! It was a crazy experience and they are all on different photography levels, but here are a few of the pictures that they tagged me in! Totally worth going to if you’re in LA, such a great experience!