Day 2 in LA Done

The days go fast here guys. Up and at ’em early, then to the Connected Car Expo straight to the car hacking talk, obvs.

Blog tag = auto security

It was a half-hour panel I’m pleased to report I kept up with. A lot of because it wasn’t very technical, to be clear.

Then to the 2016 Ford Explorer pre-reveal, which I can’t show you, because of the embargo.

It looks good though, and my article and photo gallery will be live on Autonet tomorrow if you’re interested.

Haha, look how my head is lined up over that guy.

Included this in the photo gallery for the paper, because I am a professional.

Spent all afternoon writing. Here’s what LA looks like for me.

These press trips are gruelling. Not complaining, I understand how fortunate I am, and that it looks glamourous from the outside, but it’s mostly a lot of time by myself at a hotel desk.

Made it to dinner almost on time, and then snuck away from the festivities as usual, and now I’m back at the above desk typing this to you.

But all my writing is now done though, so tomorrow all I have to do is take photos of about 8 new cars and batch upload them to the paper.

Plus document my favourites for here, which is good since come on: I’m at an auto show, there should be more photos of cars here no?

Night TTYT

 

 

In LA for the Week, for the Auto Show

Took forever to get here.

Plane was 3.5 hours late leaving, it’s a 5 hour flight, so today may be the longest I ever sat still for. It’s not for me.

This’ll be my 3rd time attending the show in 4 years.

Non-car nerds: this is THE car show of North America. If you’re an automaker, and have something special to debut, you do it here.

Last year I was also here with Ford, here’s the show tag.

And last year is when I invented the attack, “The USB to Ego Attack”, here.

Because our plane was so late, we missed Ford’s big Mustang GT reveal, but made it in time for dinner.

Then to a party in The Hills (where they filmed the TV show? Yes Keri). Cool neighbourhood.

Lincoln took over an entire house to introduce its new Lincoln Black Label line. Basically, it’s the highest end Lincoln possible, very chic, will tell you more in a dedicated post.

The guys.

And that’s it for now.

It’s 11pm here, which is really 2am, and I got up at 4am to keep the dream alive, have deadlines tomorrow that take priority, TTY after that.

 

 

Less Than 6 Weeks Left of 2014

Didn’t this year feel faster than any other year, by a lot?

Last two days was a lot of Life Admin, not a lot of writing, except the admin supports the writing, and is SO boring, but check check all done.

Lined up the next couple columns (next week has been on my to-do list forever: Talking to Designers), and got a neat new project off the ground yesterday, think you’ll like, I really do; coming in a couple weeks.

Oh and this week’s car is a 2014 Honda Civic, forgot to post that. Manual too!

Always liked the Civic, you can’t go wrong buying this car.

If you can, get the Si.

Went downtown TWICE this week, think that’s a total of 6 times since July 25th.

Still don’t miss it. Actually, I recently parked on the street outside my old place, rolled down the windows and sat in it for a bit.

Felt so grateful to have my house. Took me 1.5 years to escape the city.

While downtown, went on my bi-yearly hoodie buying trip.

Bought both.

Then took myself to dinner at what I remembered as my favourite meatballs, but wasn’t the same, that’ll be the last time.

Went to a beautiful wedding.

I wore all black obviously.

This happened!

Fondue from scratch.

Note the 2 shadows yup, I fed 3 people at the same time. Okay, mostly I just cut up bread and melted cheese, but it involved both heat, and a recipe, so counts.

Got this house project off and running.

That’s a quilt I made years ago, right now it’s being stipled with fluorescent thread. Then it’ll become the cushion for that – best seat in the house – if you can figure out how to get up there, you can hang.

New headers.

The moment I kicked the carpet open was a big one, meant I didn’t have to clean anymore.

I’ll leave you with me on the train.

I walk and public transport more often than I document. A well-rounded auto journalist.

This weekend I have to get my nails done and house in order, leaving for the LA Auto Show early Monday morning, for the week. Maybe attend a party and probably sleep in on Sunday.

Have a great weekend xo

 

 

That’s 317 / 365 Days Complete

Just got home, emptied the dishwasher and hit the wall.  Sorry guys, I know, but there’s zero creativity here, see post title.

I think I have to change my blogging schedule, except the writing that pays better has to be done first, even though the reason that job exists is because of this blog, which technically pays better than the other, I don’t know, I just want to drive cars, night TTYT

 

 

 

Hope Your Wednesday Was Productive Too

There’s only 7 of them left this year.

Today was not a lot of writing, but the admin work that supports the writing, so check check & check, thesis’ and interviews set up for the next 2 columns, think I got something off the ground I think you’ll like, and I had to go … downtown.  I know. I’ve returned maybe 6 times? Country girl convert.

Here’s me right now:

The posts are drafted, but don’t have the hour the photos take in me right now, tomorrow, night TTYT