Predator!

There's nothing quite like a treasure hunt. I used to dig through the records at thrift stores in hopes of finding some hit albums or campy artwork. It's been a while since I've done so, as I am trying to downsize.

I refound this gem while doing some spring cleaning. The band: Predator. The album: Easy Prey.


There some creepy lurker on the front in a super shredded shirt and a stocking over his head. Awesome! The bleach-blonde, bikini clad babe? Classic 80s. Also note the guy in the lineup.


Now, I can't say I agree with the outcome of this event. I would have hoped that maybe he was carrying her away into the sunset, but she looks a bit limp. And the knife? Was it really necessary?

I'd say the best part about this record is that it's local. That's totally the Hermosa Pier. Thanks to the people at Metal Blade records for producing something so cheesy.


I'm pretty sure that Predator is not still renting P.O. Box 843 in Hermosa 24 years after this album. But I can dream can't I? I have to give this record a listen (and find all the parts to my record player). Maybe I'll find the best song ever.

Big thanks to Carrie for making the pictures happen!

Luxury Shred Sticks

Why wouldn't I want a Louis Vuitton skateboard in a carrying case?

Maybe a $9300 Chanel surfboard?

Or even a pretty pink Chanel longboard?

I can't fight genetics. I secretly love luxury logo goods and I am going to blame it on being part Filipino. This also explains my love for lumpia and karoke.

Rich and Single

CNN Money recently posted a story online about the top places to live if you are rich and single. Hermosa Beach, CA is apparently the number one spot.



Here's what they had to say:

"1. Hermosa Beach, CA
Hermosa Beach, CA
Population: 19,414
Single: 47.2%
Median family income: $137,941
Beach babes ride the waves and bask in the sun nearly all year long in this Los Angeles paradise. You'll find sun-kissed singles roller-blading along the Strand bike path or surfing. Beach volleyball is Hermosa Beach's unofficial sport, so claim an open court, round up some nearby beachgoers and start a coed game. When you've had your fill of sun and sand, stop by one of the many bars near the Pier Plaza for an ice cold beer. "

I call bullshit! Where are the single people making $137k? I think they unfortunately added in the income of the super rich people who own mega-mansions on the Strand when they were doing their median income calculation. (It does say family income, too.) All the people that I know either make about the same amount as we do or less. They also make no mention of the fact that many of the people making this money are a-holes. Or maybe they're, like, 50 years old, living at the beach and they just can't let go.

Maja, will you be my friend?

I love the Sounds. Maja is possibly one of the coolest females on this planet.

I read on Myspace that the Sounds were playing a small show in LA. But of course I read it late in the game on Monday and it was already sold out (apparently in a number of minutes). Boo. But then they announced that there were more tickets being released today. Yay!

It wasn't without an ordeal, what with having to frantically find someone to let me borrow a certain type of credit card (lame), and then anxiously hope that they wouldn't sell out again by, like 10:01. (PS - I hate ticketmaster, but that's a whole other story.) But I think that's what makes this story so shred-worthy. So guess who is going to the Sounds? Me, suckas!

PS - Many thanks to Dace!
PPS - Wallynuts will be getting a phone call soon...

On the lookout

Statement sunglasses that say, "I'm ready to shred"

Candy colored Wayfarers.

Oakley Frogskins.

Crazy eyes! Alexandra Cassaniti

Betsey Johnson

Inspiration...

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