Long Time, No Post...

Hey guys!

Please note: I have not forgotten about my loyal Platinum Pen readers. I love this blog and I have invested SO much of my time and energy into this, and I still plan to keep it running. Things will just be a little slow for now, as I think the content of the blog will change to some degree. I need to figure things out, but this is DEFINITELY still going to be around.

For now, until I update further, please visit http://marcmalkin.eonline.com to see some of my reporting!!!

XOXOXO

Fall And Magic

Fall has always been the season where anything good that's happened in my life has happened. It's like total utter magic, and I don't know why or what, but it just is. And it's been that way ever since I was born. It's just the greatest season. And it reminds me of so many things. I think this is the point at which I start missing school at Oregon and all that. But whatever, I'm at an incredibly exciting point in my life right now. Things are so incredibly amazing. I think they will only get better from here--provided I keep networking and just keep working it like maj. I'm meeting SO many people and experiencing so many things that most people will never experience in their lives. I don't want to jinx it.

But anyway, all I wanna do is curl up to some overcast weather and some chill hed kandi house songs. Gawd, I love fall. I've been a regular at The 'Bucks all week, buying out the supply of syrup for those Pumpkin Spice Lattes. ahhh what can I say?

Seriously, so many weird things have been happening lately. weird, good, unexpected?

Hey Everyone!!!!

AHHH just tried to write a post, but no luck. Anyway, I just wanted to apologize for not updating this thing lately. I feel like such an unloyal blogger. I just landed a reporting position at E! Online. So my life has been increasingly busy.

I love you all though, and I plan to do a major update soon!!!

XOXOXOXO

Did You Survive??

Good morning, everyone!

This 3-day weekend was far more than I ever could have imagined. It was SO much fun! On Friday I went to OC, and then for the rest of the weekend I pretty much covered all of LA--hitting up everything from the hotspot gay clubs on Santa Monica Blvd., to the hostpot regular clubs in Hollywood/West Hollywood, to random bars in Studio City, to parties in the West Hollywood Hills. and the list goes on. I feel so full from eating and drinking all through the weekend.

last night, my roommates and I hosted the official Chingy Comeback Movement party. It was badazzz.

Now I'm just tired and in recovery mode. Not hungover at all or anything like that. More just like in hunger-hangover mood. Ate soooo much. But wow, so much fun!

I will post more later. For now, I'm just trying to focus on staying awake and doing my job.

XOXO

My Full-Moon-ish AOL Experience

Okay, weeeeeirddddd...Tonight I signed on to an AOL screen name that I NEVER use. And two instant messages popped up over the course of the evening, consisting of very bizarre content. And I know that it's nobody just plain fucking with me because barely anyone even knows I have the screen name I was using. See exhibit A & exhibit B:

EXHIBIT A:

FitchUofA [10:05 P.M.]: hi

MagGirlDF [10:05 P.M.]: hello...who is this?

FitchUofA [10:05 P.M.]: you emailed me i guess on craigslist

MagGirlDF [10:06 P.M.]: ...?

FitchUofA [10:06 P.M.]: i thought it was fake

FitchUofA [10:07 P.M.]: you responded to my craigslist ad?

MagGirlDF [10:07 P.M.]: i am really, really confused

MagGirlDF [10:07 P.M.]: elaborate... please?

FitchUofA [10:07 P.M.]: maybe not?

MagGirlDF [10:08 P.M.]: what did your ad say and it must have been a long time ago because i
rarely use this screen name. also, what do u mean u thought it was fake?

MagGirlDF [10:09 P.M.]: is this some kind of joke?

MagGirlDF [10:09 P.M.]: cuz i have no idea what you are talking about

FitchUofA [10:09 P.M.]: hm it must have been... im trying to figure it out tooooo

FitchUofA [10:09 P.M.]: no...

FitchUofA [10:10 P.M.]: are u single?

MagGirlDF [10:10 P.M.]: who are you?

FitchUofA [10:10 P.M.]: a legit guy

FitchUofA [10:10 P.M.]: and you?

MagGirlDF [10:11 P.M.]: i am NOT looking for some random hook-up with some random person who IMs me on AOL claiming I responded to their SEX ad on craigslist

MagGirlDF [10:11 P.M.]: you are creepy go away

FitchUofA [10:11 P.M.]: ew u are weird

MagGirlDF [10:11 P.M.]: *i* am weird?

MagGirlDF [10:11 P.M.]: you dont even know who i am and you're asking me if i'm single?

FitchUofA [10:11 P.M.]: well YOU EMAILED ME

FitchUofA [10:11 P.M.]: idiot

MagGirlDF [10:12 P.M.]: NO I DIDNT!

MagGirlDF [10:12 P.M.]: I HAVE NO IDEA WHO YOU ARE SO WILL YOU PLEASE DO ME A FAVOR AND INFORM ME?

FitchUofA [10:12 P.M.]: i put 2 ads on CL in my entire life... one about 2 weeks ago, and 1 about a year ago

MagGirlDF [10:12 P.M.]: AND WHAT DID THEY SAY?

FitchUofA [10:13 P.M.]: nothing about what you are explaining

FitchUofA [10:13 P.M.]: i am jewish, looking for a caring girl

MagGirlDF [10:13 P.M.]: ok please tell me what they are and i will let you know

FitchUofA [10:13 P.M.]: is that so hard

MagGirlDF [10:13 P.M.]: okay i definitely did not respond to ANY relationship ads

FitchUofA [10:13 P.M.]: weird

FitchUofA [10:13 P.M.]: well, have a good one, sorry to weird ya out

MagGirlDF [10:14 P.M.]: it's all good. good luck finding your caring jewish girl

FitchUofA [10:14 P.M.]: lol


EXHIBIT B:

Lbt4 3 [10:15 P.M.]: ???

MagGirlDF [10:15 P.M.]: ?

Lbt4 3 [10:15 P.M.]: hi

Lbt4 3 [10:16 P.M.]: i feel like DANCING!!!!!!!!!!!

MagGirlDF [10:16 P.M.]: who ARE you and why are you so strange? why is everyone so strange on AOL

Lbt4 3 [10:16 P.M.]: who da man!

Lbt4 3 [10:46 P.M.]: so whats up

MagGirlDF [10:46 P.M.]: who are you and why are you IMing me?

MagGirlDF [10:48 P.M.]: okay well if you aren't going to tell me, then there really is no point in this, is there?

Lbt4 3 [10:48 P.M.]: yes, there is damn it!

Lbt4 3 [10:58 P.M.]: ???

MagGirlDF [10:59 P.M.]: can i help u with something?

Lbt4 3 [10:59 P.M.]: wha are you up to

Lbt4 3 [11:01 P.M.]: i love you

Lbt4 3 [11:04 P.M.]: :'-(

La La La

Good Monday morning,

I am tired--to say the least. I was having the most amazing 3-hour sleep last night, when unfortunately I had to wake up for work. [sigh]

Oh well. What a weekend. I think my roommates and I learned a thing or two about one another...ha ha. 

I hope everyone has a good day. There will be more to come later.

Peace out yallz

The Platinum Pen Has Relocated! Some Very Exciting Updates in My World

It's official, everyone! This past week, I moved from my lovely apartment off of Sunset Blvd. to an even lovelier residence in the coveted Hollywood Hills. Not only is the area beautiful, safe, and luxurious, but I am now living in a home, as opposed to an apartment or condo, which is the type of living arrangement I endured for the past two years. I have encountered a number of changes over the course of the last 2 years, but each change has only pointed me in a better and much happier direction. The only negative thing about my new place is the lack of air conditioning. Yikes! Thank goodness this isn't one of the hotter summers, unlike the previous two years. But really, things are going well.

I've been so busy lately with the move, my blog, and of course work. Work is still going marvelously. I love my job, and I have just recently been given the o-k to add a few more hours onto my schedule if needed. I have also just started helping with E!'s Soup Blog, in addition to my normal everyday work with Eonline. On top of that, I will now be freelancing for the LA lifestyle website, LA2DAY. I am writing for the Fashion section, and I think some exciting opportuniries are to come from this. I will post links to my stories once they are posted on the site.

At this very moment, I am pretty happy with things. I still feel miserable when my tan is not up to par (such as right now, for example) or when I've missed several consecutive days at the gym (like this week. blah), but all-in-all, I am in a very carefree mode. I have no expectations regarding people and things. I'm just living life. And I think that's what it's all about. I have some fun-filled weekends up ahead that I'm really looking forward to. And I have a lot of other things in the works.

Thank you to all of you loyal readers. You guys are what keep me going! And to all of my friends, you must come see the new pad. It's fabulous. Once everything is arranged, you can expect a housewarming very soon!

I hope everyone is doing nicely. Don't be a stranger :-)

XOXO

Most Adorable 16-Year-Old on the Planet

Not trying to brag or anything, but I have the cutest cousin in the world!!! Isn't she absolutely precious? My fav cousin EVER, Mollie Krentzman came over from Boston to visit me for the week. We had so much fun! We seriously did everything, went everywhere in LA. Couldn't get any better. I just had to post a few pics. She looks like a miniature Audrina Patridge to me. Come on! Is Mollz not the cutest thang you ever did see?

p.s. she wants to follow in older cousin's footsteps, and is in the process of creating a blog of her own, called Eclectica. It will be up and running shortly. In the meantime, you can check my cuzz out on facebook by typing Mollie Krentzman in the search field. Just tell her you found out about her through The Platinum Pen ;-)

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO MEEEEE!!!!

Note to world: I turned "the big 2-5" yesterday! Yup, pretty darn exciting, eh?? Anyway, I couldn't have spent the special day doing anything better, nor with anyone better. And not to mention, the delight of having an amaaaazing cake (see above), courtesy of Carvel Incorporated and my dear, dear friends Sheryl Thompson and Diane Shook.

My day was fantastic! It all began the night prior, as my ever-fabulous family from NY/Boston came all the way to Hollywood to visit their faaavorite relative! My fam booked us a beautiful suite (pics to come later) at the Chamberlain Hotel, a very elegant and chi-chi boutique hotel in the heart of WeHo. The night was fabulous. We dined, we wined, and I am so used to waking up early, that I couldn't even bring myself to sleep in! (HAHA). The following morning (the actual day of my bday) was spent at the rooftop pool of the establishment. My fam and I chilled in the little cabana area and we all ordered a phenomenal breakfast, followed by some delish Mojitos pour moi. ;-) Breakfast consisted of phone calls, laughter--and one of my Aunt Patti's endless stories about nothing (gotta love relatives!--Jewish ones at that!).

Following our fantastic morning delight, we went back to our suite and packed our bags. Then we got in the car, and drove around town, checking out various places. After our errands/driving, a day in Hollywood with special visitors would NOT be complete without a stop at Mashti Malone's, the greatest ice cream shoppe in the entire city.

After enjoying a marvelous helping of exotic ice cream flavors--and toppings du jour--we headed back to my pad and I took my cousin Mollie on a surprise adventure. My darling--albeit white-as-Lindsay-Lohan--cousin was in some major need of a tan. I knew this beforehand, so I took it upon myself to book her a special airbrushing appointment over at Sunset Tan. She was stoked.

She looked fab afterward, and then we rushed home to get ready for our dinner reservations at one of my favorite restaurants in H-wood, Katsuya. Dinner could *not* have been better! The food was awesome as always, and same thing went for the service. Not to mention, it was great to have the opportunity for my out-of-town fam to experience a taste of my Hollywood lifestyle. And they *loved* it!

As if my day could not have been more perfect, to top it off, my dearest friends Sheryl Thompson, Diane Shook and Cyndi Ruth joined me and my lil cuz Mollie Krentzman at my apartment to continue the celebration of the bday festivities. It was so special to have them there. In typical Thompson/Shook fashion, the ladies brought over a plethora of champagne, a Carvel ice cream cake (just like I love), and snacks as well. And poor Sheryl had work this morning at 5am, and still managed to stay at *my* place till midnight (and had to drive to OC afterward). Talk about a friend! And poor Cyndi was coming down with something. She could barely speak. But she still managed to drive all the way over here from Hermosa, and stay for a bit. We had a blast. I love my friends and fam.

Anyway, I just had to post about such a wonderful day/evening/week. Could *not* have been better!!! I am excited about being 25, and looking forward to what this chapter of my life holds in store.

:-)

Welcome to a New Week--Happy June!

Good morning my lovely readers. I hope everyone had a good weekend. I hope nobody minded the postings I made via my Blackberry. I told you, I was computer-less, so I’ve gotta make use of my phone. Anyway, I had a good weekend. Finally got to hang out with my best friend Melissa Taylor. We are both so busy that even though we live super close, we honestly do not get a chance to have any one-on-one time together. This was a great weekend. And as usual, when you put the two of us together, you can’t keep us out of trouble. How much of a rockstar am I that I stayed out with Melissa till 2:30am this morning, and *still* managed to make it to work perfectly on time at 6am today? I suppose I should not be declaring that information loud and clear, but quite frankly, as long as I am at work, looking professional and in tip-top job performance shape, then what do I have to be ashamed of?

Anyway, just another example of how psycho and disrespectful men are (esp LA men—no offense to you good LA guys out there). Melissa and I were hanging out and we decided to stop at a restaurant (I will not give a specific name, but it’s a casual spot in the ‘Wood) in which she is friends with the owner. So we arrive and he invites us to sit with he and his friends. We’re all chillin, having a great time. Laughing, drinking, joking, yadda yadda yadda. Then, the place is closing and the owner/friend knows I have work at 6am, so he suggestsMelissa come and chill at his place for a while and that he’ll drive her home, while I go on my way and head to bed. I clearly know 110% that Melissa does *not* have any intentions of hooking up with this guy or cuddling or anything of a sort, and that she’d much rather chill with me anyway cuz that’s what the plan was in the first place. So she and I tell her friend that I’m going to come along. At first it seemed chill. We kicked it at his place for a little while, until it became quite apparent that this guy wanted me to hit the road so he could have a little bonding sesh with my girl. It got to the point where he started to be very blunt and rude, causing things to be uncomfortable at the least. Mind you, this guy and I had gotten along all night and everything was fine. But he was totally hooked on this potential idea of hooking up with Melissa when it was clearly NOT going to happen. So she feels awkward at this point because there’s so much pressure from him for her to stay and from me for her to go. Eventually, she makes the right decision and she lets me take her home, despite the awkward goodbye to her friend. You guys should have seen this crap. I’ve never experienced anything quite like this. Not to mention this guy is like twice her age or something. It was very odd and awkward. Ahhh…. Oh well. At least she and I had a wonderful weekend with laughs and stories as usual.

It’s nice to have someone (even if it’s just one person) in your life who you can tell literally *anything* to, who won’t judge you, who won’t air your dirty laundry, who genuinely cares. I think it’s hard to find a person who you can be completely open with. I feel like there is a handful of people who I can tell *a lot* of things to, but she’s the only one I can really tell everything to, and vice versa. It’s a comforting feeling.

And to those of you who are as tired as I am, I wish you all the best in making it through the day. You can do it!! :-)