Hello!

Let’s not even talk about my absence. Let’s just be friends;) I love you!

When we were living it up in Hollywood, I would every so often check out the “Daily Deal” site, like Groupon. I ended up buying a haircut at a salon that was down the street from my apartment. Did I use it? No. I also got a spray tan in Marina Del Ray, that I knew I’d be able to swing by sometime while I was in the area. Did I use it? No.

So, if your in the LA area and want a free haircut and/or spray tan- contact me!

There’s definitely been times while even here in Vancouver I bought things off those deal sites and I forget about them. Waste. Of. Money! Might as well just pay full price and go to someone you like!

I’m actually planning a trip across the border to Bellingham to go see my hairdresser soon. She is RAD! I found her through the blogging world. It is where skinnyrunner.com goes when she is in the area.
Here’s the last time she did my ‘do.

Ohh, and while we’re down there, we hit up the one and only Trader Joe’s! Woot Woot.

Going to Bellingham isn’t as exciting as California, but it’s across the border and it still feels like the US…

Here is Mike walking down our beloved Redondo Beach, CA. (definitely gonna live there one day…..)

But, it’s not the exterior that can make one happy (although it freaking helps!) The main this is that we’re happy on the inside……

YUP… ($1.50 at Forever 21! Ya, $1.50… woah, inexpensive)

You know what else is inexpensive? This Green Smoothie!!

All you need is bananas, kale, lemon, apple, and some ginger. mmmm, mmmm. So you buy a bunch of kale a bunch of bananas, a bag of apples, a ginger root and some lemons and there you have breakfast for all week!!

This smoothie totally hit the spot today.

This was my chance to say hi! So hi!

“Camera, come with me so we can take more pictures!!”

Camera says, “Ok sure! Let’s go snap”

xoxoxo

Helllllllooooooooo!!!!

One of my best friends is moving to Australia TOMORROW! YIKES! Diana (far left) met her soul mate in Hawaii almost 2 years ago and now she is off to Perth, Australia (where they are both originally from). Off to a new adventure, so excited for her.

This is from her going away party this weekend. We hit up Section 3 in Yaletown.

Dee played it safe and got a hotel room for the night so no one had to drive. Here’s the view from her balcony…. Ahhh, Vancouver…

Here’s the boy (Sean) she is going to be with!!!

Dee came to visit me in LA when I was there and this is one of her shots of the freeway. Cool shot!

Another one of her shots from Venice.

Ahhhh, traveling. I found this online today and I was in heaven.. This voiceover artist put a studio in her camper and travels to hot places like Florida and just works from her camp spot. MARK MY WORDS- I am sooooooo going to do this one day!!! Talk about freedom.

That is seriously cool! The full story at Jacksonville.com.

In the meantime, we are firing back up a contract with Stormtech to make new product videos for their new fall garments.

I freaking LOVE Stormtech. I love that we get to work with them on a contractual basis. It’s great. Here is there Burnaby showroom, although they have headquarters worldwide.

We have got to travel with Stormtech in the past. Here we are in San Francisco with Kite Surfer, Gail Zaccai.

Ohh, and in LA with stuntman Brad Martin.

Then we were in Santa Monica with UCLA quarterback Ryan McCaan.

My brother Cory has also been featured in a Stormtech video. Here we are in Lethbridge, Alberta. My bro is a competitive distance runner and just last weekend he won 1st place in a 10 miler!!!

While we travelled all these places, I always did bring my microphone with me and recorded in whatever hotel room we were in at the time…

Now I just need a camper, with a studio so I can travel all around and record from various campsite’s around the continent!! Here’s to living life to the fullest and going on adventures!!!!

Sending adventurous energy to take risks and go for what you really want in life. Don’t be afraid to dream big!

Hello! AHHHH! Where have I been?

Yes I can b$t@h and moan that I am soo busy, but that is no excuse to neglect my dearly and beloved blog!

All I can do is laugh it off like these big crazy men at English Bay dt Vancity.

With the spring weather, the beaches and seawall paths are packed. Oh look, you can see my old building to the left there. <3 English Bay.

Puppy’s perspective of Lost Lagoon..

Snow capped mountains in the distance…

These little marsh areas are neat, but we gotta keep an eye on the pup as we stroll through, there are some fierce racoons in nearby!

So instead of playing with racoons, he can just play with his friend rose.

Oh No! The pups are thirsty. Think fast- let’s flip over the frisbee! Now they are both hydrated.

Yes, I miss LA, but seriously, this is the view from my apartment last night. So gorgeous.

Went to Whole Foods yesterday. First time in my life, I bought organic, “everything-free” deodorant and shampoo/conditioner. You hear soooo much about how many chemicals and toxins are in our supply’s, I want to take a few steps to get some organic, good products. I partly went by price point, partly really quick grabs cause I was in a hurry- but I went with JASON Tea Tree Deodorant and ALBA shampoo and conditioner. I will let you know what I think!

I just worked out and the deodorant seemed good. Still smell fresh and non-offensive!

I hope you are kicking so much butt in all you are doing! Some family coming in today- I’ll keep ya posted on our fun and games;)

Hello!

I seem to be getting back into some form of routine, which is nice. I went to the gym this morning and then made a super duper jam packed green smoothie…

She contained GINGER, PARSLEY, CILANTRO, LEMON AND ORANGE JUICE, TONS of SPINACH, STRAWBERRIES AND 2 BANANAS!

That shake gives you super powers lol!

This is my view from my desk.. As much as I want to run and play and frolic in the woods….

This is more realistically my reality… SOUND BOOTH. Good times though.. I’ve been voicing like crazy. It is soo nice to be back in my awesome booth. Love it..

In between sessions, I started to soak some nuts, so I can make some almond milk…

Also, today I ran out to Planet Organic (like a mini-local Whole Foods) and I bought some Ezekiel Sprouted bread. It’s in the frozen section and it’s about $5.50 a loaf, but to me, it is worth it. No sugar added, it’s flourless. It’s just all sprouted grain goodness.

My creative cap came on and I toasted 2 pieces and added some smushed up avocado with garlic and red peppers, then tomato and romaine…

It was actually sooo good… I want more! lol

At the gym today I did 40 minutes on the eliptical.. no strength training today… ALL GOOD though.. Cause life is goooood.

I have been super happy lately.. no real reason.. maybe because spring is slowing coming out to play?

xo

Hello!

The 1st quarter of the year was spent hanging out on Sunset Blvd…

..at the Rainbow Bar and Grill with friends….We sat at table #3 (I used to work there… lol)

Drinking flaming margarita’s at El Compadre…

Cruising Santa Monica Pier…

Checking out yachts at Redondo Beach..

BUT Alas, the 1st quarter is over… moving into the 2nd… and this is where I hung out today…

I was doing a walk/run combo for 40 minutes.

I also made this beautiful salad. Last minute, I added tumeric (that orangy powder) It is an immaculate cancer preventer and all around amazing thing to add to your diet. (didn’t really change the flavour of the salad either. It was still really good.

I was sitting on my couch, eating the salad in my own little glory, then I noticed these little raisin packs on my coffee table, I added a pack to the salad as well.. NICE!

1st quarter, 2nd quarter, whatever quarter, no matter what I always work hard and have my goals in mind. Some quarters I push harder than others, but I never loose sight! Last quarter I took some invaluable voice acting lessons, and also made some discoveries that have changed the way I look at my life, career, etc. I am ready for QUARTER 2! BRING IT ON!! Hope you have big plans for your amazing 2nd quarter of 2012. Let’s make it rock! Because……WE ROCK!!

Ahh, hello from CANADA! Our LA extravaganza is over…for now…

Here is the paradise we left.. This was about 10 steps from our apartment!

These great pictures are courtesy of Dee when she was visiting…. Ahhh, just look at the view

The final days in our crammed studio-beach apartment…(Note:Mike rolling his eyes…. lol)

But alas, it was time to go home… never know where the next adventure will lead..

On our way out of town, I saw this truck transporting a billion grapefruits.. “Hey! Throw one over heeeeerrreee!

I think this was in Sacramento. Time to run Painter, so he doesn’t go mad with all the driving…

Pretty sun peaking through the clouds..

This here below is Seattle, almost 24 hours after the Sacramento sun!

As soon as Mike and I crossed the border… we headed for Tim Hortons! (Famous Canadian coffee. It’s “roll up the rim” season, but we both failed to produce wins upon our rollings of the rims….

Ok, here’s another NON-WIN…. I was in this crazy Japanese store in LA where everything was $1.50. I found these hair elastics… “Sweet!”, I thought..

Until, I opened the package up, grabbed an elastic to put my hair up… What the?? These are just strings of elastic… Did the machine break down to make it a complete circular elastic band? What am I missing here???

That’s $1.50 out the window. Oh, I bought a 1.50 hair brush for Painter…. Garbage too! lol

Painter is happy to be home. Sitting on his ledge on the sofa, looking out at our view. We all forgot how beautiful it is! There’s no place like home…

Hope all is well in your world! I know I haven’t been posting as regularly as often. But I feel much more settled now that I’m home. I can get into a rhythm/pattern again of being a blogging machine! xoxo

Lots of love and sunshine from my heart to yours <3

Hello!

We went into Hollywood yesterday. These were my dates, Tia and Diana!

First stop was Cafe Gratitude on Larchmont. Such an amazing place. It’s all Raw/Vegan.

This Green Juice was called “I am Gorgeous”.

This is the “I’m Extraordinary” (Vegan BLT)

This is the “I am Local” (Arugula Salad)

This is the “I am Hearty” (raw pizza)

I LOVED the Plates! I really want to buy one They are $24 bucks to buy.  Should I?

A nice lady sitting across from us took our picture..

Cool, artistic stained glass sliding gate just off Melrose…

Shopping on Melrose.

After shopping on Melrose, we went to Hollywood Blvd..

Took a walk through some of the shops..

The famous Roosevelt Hotel.

Grauman’s Theater…

I had to check out Marilyn’s block at the Grauman’s Chinese Theater.(Her hands and feet got a bit cut off…oops..)

Here it is in full bloom…

Here’s when she actually did it in 1953.

Dee at Cary Grant’s square..

Dee with Darth Vader and a Storm Trooper!

Then we went to the Rainbow and had an awesome time. When we left, we were talking to the paparazzi for a second. They were waiting for Russel Brand who was apparently on his way to a tattoo shop on Sunset.

It’s so weird, but I googled it and here’s the shot they got last night…

Let’s call it “Holly-crazy!” (but fun in medium doses…)

Great day today at the Agape Center, Venice, Santa Monica, etc..

Love and Light!

Nighty Night.

Hello!!

Wanted to give a quick hello from The South Bay in California!

Easy breezy it goes!

And then…We went to Vegas for a couple days to see my mom and her BF Richard!

Lady in tank- feeding all the fish…crazy..

Glitzy Vegas BLVD.

This one is for Mike‘s mom and John;)

Went to The Forum Shops in Cesar’s Palace.

The big Fire and Ice show in Cesar’s Palace…

I can only handle Vegas for a couple days at a time! Momma LOVES it though. We had a really fun time…

Oh! Look at that…Back to our California living.

And now…My friend Dee is in town visiting… Going out for some fun. I’ll be in touch soooooon!

Amanda xoxo

Hello!

It’s been an exciting weekend thus far. One of my main events was attending WonderCon in Anaheim.

The event was held at The Anaheim Convention Center, which is right beside DISNEYLAND!!

Last time I was at this place was for an even called NAMM (It’s a musicians event)

Here’s my crew! Lisa Biggs (girl in middle with pink shirt) is a well known voiceover actress (she’s even voiced on The Simpsons!) She was talking on a panel with other renowned voice artists, teaching people about the world of voice (and mainly animation voice, which is what they do)

We had to pick up our tickets down in the bunks of the building!

The panel was a smashing success. The room was packed, and as always- I learnt a ton listening to the vets tell their stories and tips and tricks.

People were all dressed up, all over the place. The gal on the left wouldn’t let me take her picture until she got out her waitress pen and paper, so she was in character!! lol

Once the  panel was done, a huge slew of people went to the front for autographs.

This is Rob Paulsen. Voice actor on the panel..

Here are a few of the characters he’s voiced over the years!!!

If I wasn’t in VO, I don’t know if I ever would have gone to WonderCon (not really my thing since I don’t watch anime, cartoons, etc) But I’ve fully embraced it and hope one day I am on a panel!!!

In other news this weekend, I ran a 5km in Redondo Beach..

I took my flip cam and filmed it for ya!!

The mileage completely messed me up!! It’s a 5km, but they put up MILE markers??? I thought, DAMN, I am getting SLOW! It was kinda funny though cause I thought I had 2.5km left to run and within a couple minutes I was done. I had fun, but I was so messed up with the distance by the MILE markers, in a 5KM race!!!

How about those crazy shoes I caught a glimpse of? They are “Kangaroo Jumps”. They apparently do something more than just look ridiculous! lol

Ohhh, Kangaroo Jump classes! ha, anyone ever try these things?

Well, we are off to Hollywood this morning. Mike is filming a performance, I am going to help out.

I hope you had a fun-filled St. Patricks Day! Talk to you soooooooooooooon!

xoxo

Hey friends!!

How are you??? I honestly can’t believe it’s mid-March already. Seriously, where does the time go? It’s been almost 3 months since we’ve been in LA and I think we’ve made a few decisions…. Going back home… in a couple weeks:) I LOVE LA, I could easily set up shop and live here, but until we get a few more things sorted, Van city is the place to be!! Mike is so excited to play hockey, go camping and drink Tim’s coffee. Me? I’m excited to start taking Improv classes!!!  That is one huge thing I learnt down here, that all the successful voice actors take improv classes….

Ha, we’ll see how I do, lol….

If you think about your BIGGEST, Wildest DREAM. What does it look like???

I’m thinking about one of my wildest dreams- it is to be UBER successful as a voice actor. To be in the top 20% of my field. I want to voice major campaigns/commercials with PHAT residuals, I want to voice a character like Barbi or My Little Pony in an on-going series, and be the promo voice on something like The Slice Network….etc… SO in order to achieve these goals, I need to work backwards from the goal. What ONE step can I do NOW that will take me step by step to my goal.

TO DO’s for me:

Keep reading out loud everyday, Never take a job forgranted, Continue learning in my field, Work on my signature voice, Work on branding a website, Take improv classes, work hard, learn, learn, learn…..

 What are your to do’s? Write em down and start today!!!

I also need to get involved actively right away… (I’m doing pilates, but I need a softball team, a volleyball team, something cool like that to add to the mix so I can blog about it, haha)

This blog has been an outlet to share such amazing things I got to do,

Like triathlon training…

Hiking 45km in the arctic..

30 day yoga challenge….

Painter…. (not an activity, but kind of… I walk him everyday..lol)

Concert reporting…

Raw food chef certification…

…And all the other craziness I’ve shared on this blog. I’m excited to see what’s next.

What’s next for you???

My awesome cousin Nicole is doing a 30 day hot yoga challenge right now, I am SOO proud of her. I want us all to keep rocking your dreams and goals!

Have a lovely day!!!!!