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Where in the world did July disappear to? No, seriously. I blinked and it was over. Maybe that's because the month was filled with so many memorable experiences that it just flew by. July's Fab 5 is all about discoveries, so let's hop to it.

1. Exploring- My mom and I decided to take a trip to San Francisco a few weeks ago. We saw the city from the top of a tour bus like true out-of-towners. We stopped at the Golden Gate Bridge and walked halfway across. I don't think Mom was up for the entire 3 miles to and fro. I was awesome to experience San Fran like that with family.

2. Eating- So while Mom and I were in SF, I was determined to eat really good food. I had a long list of spots I wanted to dine at, but of course my belly wasn't big enough to take them all in. Part of the tourist experience in San Fran meant standing in line for 2 hours to get food at Mama's on Washington Square. Yeah, I can't believe we did it. I ordered the Swedish French Toast with seasonal berries. After waiting so long to eat, you know I was starving...so of course, I finished my plate. It was well worth the wait.

3. Growing- Earlier in the month I had the pleasure of working on a short film sponsored by Levis and AFI. The premise of the project has to do with sustainibility. We shot in various locations around LA including a rooftop garden in Skid Row, a community garden in Silver Lake, and a chicken coop in a South LA. Working on the film made me realize how much I miss getting dirty and cultivating something that helps me stay alive. We all need to get back to that...the basics.

4. Friending- Sometimes we take the people in our lives for granted. You know that they love you and they'll be there when you need them, but you've got to make the time to really nurture those relationships. My favorite things about July were the moments I got to spend with my friends and making new ones too. The people you surround yourself with may not be the famiyl you're born into, but they are the family you create. Cherish them.

5. Rediscovering- I've used so much of my spare time getting to know me again and getting to know my life as it is. At one point, things were very different and know they've changed. And I'm cool with that. Life is not stagnant. It is a journey that takes you on different roads with turns, sharp corners, and sometimes dead ends. When you feel yourself getting lost in the traffic of everyday, get out of your routine and rediscover yourself.

That's all folks! I'm looking forward to whatever the next month holds. Be good to yourselves.