I am loving LA. Clients are pouring in like water into a submarine that just got hit by a torpedo. I am going to have to hire people so that I can keep up with the amount of work getting thrown my way. Scary because all I have is a home office at this point. Today, I’m going to meet up with an owner of a popular restaurant in Beverly Hill for lunch that I met yesterday to discuss doing some work for him.… read more “Business is Good”
Smoking During Pregnancy
What are the potential problems that arise from smoking during pregnancy?
- Ectopic pregnancy: Fetus implants itself in the wrong spot, resulting in miscarriage
- Smoking causes 115,000 miscarriages and 5,600 stillbirths each year
- Increased risk of placental abruption: this condition is where the placenta separates from the wall of the uterus and the baby suffocates from lack of oxygen
- Increased risk of premature babies
- Increased risk of apnea and infant sudden death syndrome
- Increased risk of genetic defects, like cleft lip and retardation
- Increased vaginal bleeding
- Smokers fetuses receive less oxygen and nutrients, resulting in smaller & sicker children
Scary stuff, eh?
Jesus Quote
Saw a funny quote on Jesus online:
“They say Jesus was a carpenter? I’m not buying it. I see those crosses everywhere. I mean if Jesus wasn’t a marketer I don’t know what he was. “
Lemonade Restaurant in Venice, CA
Levi was kind enough to treat me to lunch at a restaurant named “Lemonade” in Venice, CA today. Below is a quick video of their food selection- it’s excellent for both vegetarians and for meat eaters!
Rooftop in Venice
Video of Jeremy and I enjoying our apartment’s roof in Venice.
Joel in Venice, CA
Below is a video of where I live in Venice. I’m just a few yards from the beach & Venice boardwalk!
First Night Out in LA
LA got it’s first taste of the Gross invasion tonight. Levi, Jeremy and I went out on Abbott Kinney Road to Other Room and Townhouse. Good times watching the boys play. At one of Levis friends house eating good cheese & meat on crackers with wine now.
Los Angeles!
Pushed through the night to LA. Made it in 22 hours (a couple of food/gas/nap breaks). I am really happy to be here; Jeremy and Is place is nice… And the location is 30 yards from Venice beach. I will upload a video tour soon. I need to sleep first though. 22 hours of driving tired me out.… read more “Los Angeles!”
Hamburg Farms
Shortly after gassing up and getting food in Hamburg Farms at 1am, I realized I was getting dangerously tired. I stopped and slept at a rest stop to nap in my car till 330 am. Now I am happy to be back on the road. ETA: 730 am.
Willows, CA
Taking a rest stop in Willows, CA right now. Food options are McD’s, Diarrhea Bell, and Dennys. I chose McDonalds; haven’t eaten at on in several years. Food is the same as when I stopped; greasy & ok tasting. Planning on finding a dark spot to park my car and nap for an hour before hitting the road again.… read more “Willows, CA”