Viva la Race LA!

While most of you are guzzling margaritas and belting out bad versions of La Bamba on Cinco De Mayo, Heath and I are going to participate in a race that will take us on a wild goose chase around Los Angeles.

I'm a HUGE fan of Amazing Race, the TV show where twelve teams of two race around the world performing all kinds of crazy challenges for a chance to win a million bucks. Well, Race LA is a little different. First, there are eighteen teams of two. Second, you race around Los Angeles only. Third, you win nothing.

Nada. Zilch. Zero.

Still, we decided to give up our 2nd favorite "holiday" (first is Leap Day) and participate. Here are some of the rules:

1. Travel books, city guides, computers, and GPS devices are NOT PERMITTED.
2. Cell phones MUST be turned off throughout the entire race.
3. We can only have ONE map. Luckily, a Thomas Guide is considered a map and is permitted.
4. We may stop and use a pay phone for research (please friends...stay near a computer that day!).
5. Each team needs their own car. Although only one driver per team is required.

Here's a pic of our first "clue" that came in the mail today. Basically it's just a sheet containing directions to the starting location. Like the letter said, "Don't worry, the clues do get more difficult."All said, I'm really looking forward to it. I have a feeling we'll get into a few...er...discussions that day. I can hear it now, "I said turn right, not left!" Should be quite interesting...

I'll let you know how it goes. Or better yet, we'll meet you for margaritas when it's over.

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"Hilariously Disturbing"

That's how my friend Brian described these pictures. These are pictures of fast food items: Advertisements vs. Reality.

According to fellow blogster extraordinaire, The West Virgina Surf Report states that, "Each item was purchased, taken home, and photographed immediately. Nothing was tampered with, run over by a car, or anything of the sort. It is an accurate representation in every case. Shiny, neon-orange, liquefied pump-cheese, and all."

Let's play a game, shall we? You'll win. Promise.

Can you guess which is the Taco Bell Nachos Bell Grande advertisement and which is the real deal?

How about McDonald's Fish Filet sandwich?

Or Burger King's Whopper?

My favorite is Wendy's Southwest Chicken Salad. What's up with the blog of beans?

You can see more fast food pics here. Another ground-breaking story they did was People in Newspaper Ads Who Look Like They're Farting.

Yes, it's a slow blog day here at PuraVidaForever.

Have a great weekend!

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superfluous...

Despite not watching American Idol this season I feel like I'm completely caught up with all the hubbub... With full recognition going out to the cheesy tabloid sites I find myself clicking to.





Note to self...must stop clicking!

My obsession at the moment is Sanjaya Malakar and his never ending hair-dont's. I hear he has "terrible stage presence" and he "sings like a girl" but this vocally challenged Leif Garrett wannabe just might make it to the top, mostly because of his versatile coiffures.

Which Sanjaya hairstyle do you like best? I think I prefer the Pineapple Princess up-do myself.

You can read an interesting LAist article about Sanjaya here.

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Photos of the Week - Downtown

Artsy Fartsy...

Last night me, Heath, Jude and Monica went to the Downtown Art Walk. It was my first time going and I was just blown away at how fun and cool it was! It's a free, self guided walking tour that takes you to all the numerous galleries in Downtown Los Angeles. These galleries open their door to us the second Thursday of every month. Basically what you do is print out the map, and walk from gallery to gallery, with pit stops inbetween to participating restaurants and bars. It's really fun, and did I mention, free? Yes, I'm talking to you people! I said, FREE!

Here's Heath in his art stance.I really like this couple. I want to be them when I grow up!
What I loved about hopping from one gallery to another was that I got to peek at so many different styles. We saw functional art...

mixed media...

Installation pieces...
Even performance art.

Also, Monica got to show us this amazing space where she's going to have her birthday party. It's at M.J. Higgins Gallery. They have a fabulous area downstairs that's the perfect spot for a party. It looks like a speakeasy. Can't wait for that one! The Art Walk is a great way to see downtown Los Angeles, see some fine local art, maybe even buy something. Some pieces were surprisingly affordable. I recommend it highly and if anyone is interested in going next month, let me know! We'd love to see you down there!

You can see more pics of our night here.