Pho Siam? PHO SHO I AM!!

If someone asks "Are you going to PHO-SIAM?!" the correct response is...
"PHO SHO I AM!"


No Noodles here....well except YOU! When you leave!!




I was stressed out and knotted up like a MUG! and Terri took me here one night at 10:30PM!!! Okaaay!!
For a "What the Heck Just Happened To Me, Am I In Heaven?"
$25 Massage!! This place is like a lovely oasis in the middle of Nowheresville!!
Gotta love L.A.

I love things that appear expensive but are REALLY dirt cheap. I also love wrestlers disguised as 90 pound 4 ft tall Thai ladies who pulverize my muscle fibers as though she's tenderizing meat for dinner.

If you want to get pummeled into pulp and show no mercy to your stress knots, this is the place to be. If you've tried your hand at yoga poses and you can barely manage to touch your toes, let the ladies of Pho Siam contort your body lovingly like a pretzel. If you haven't seen your chiropractor in centuries, no worries because these girls of questionable citizenship status will pull, prod, rub, karate chop, walk on you, knead, buff, wrap, steam, braise, or sous vide your semi-naked body! and have you sayin' Ahhhhhhh Authentic Thai! Bangkok in my Backyard!! ....Ohm Just Sayin'...

Now the difference between the Thai massage and a regular massage is that thai incorporates the whole body. Not only did she use her hands, but she used her arms, feet, elbows and knees. She balanced her weight on my body using the ropes that hung from the wooden ceiling beams... AND WALKED ON ME!! 2 words...wonderful toes! ok...2 more...VERY COOL!

When you enter your dimly lit, serene private room you'll don some cool MC Hammer-esque "one size fits all of America" scrub like pants. You'll be wrapped in towels for modesty sake and instructed to lie face-down on a comfy futon type mat--THEN IT IS ON, LIKE HOT BUTTERED POPCORN! Someone named Lucky, Jun, or Jai (my faves) come in and all they want to do is seek and destroy your muscles into submission.
BLISS on a BUDGET!!

Call me when you go! Nothing has ever "hurt so good!"

A few tips for new visitors:

WOW! Rates are "CASH ONLY" (ATM in lobby):
$25 for 1/2 hour $40 for hour $60 for 90 minutes!! Yes I said 90 MINUTES! STEAL! Open 9am-1030 pm!! Had a really bad day?.....Go before bed! You'll sleep like a Newborn!
Best to have an appt to get person you want and no waiting.(but not necessary)
*if your a Newb ask for Medium pressure!*

www.phosiam.com

ACCOMPLICE: "Do your LIFE a FAVOR!"

Pssst..Yeah YOU... come closer....Listen, reader, and listen good...you gotta Do ACCOMPLICE: Hollywood.

It's fun. It's interactive. It's exciting. It's mysterious. It's LA. It's a brilliant way to have people explore Hollywood, be engaged in an active story and be the star players in their own unique game. It's YOUR CHANCE to get out of your bubble and into a different skin!!! You get to be spies, heroes, suckers, and saviors all in a day!!! Imagine that!!

We weren't sure what to think about this, but would "Doogie" (aka NPH) steer us wrong? If you are looking for a fun way to spend the afternoon with friends or go on a cool/unique/UN-forgettable date, then the Accomplice is for you!! TRUST ME!

ACCOMPLICE forces you and your friends together in a combined mission to "Save Nikki" (who the heck is Nikki? sigh- Just SAVE HER ALREADY!!!---okay go to ...www.nikkidesmond.com
You work creatively to solve hints and clues to get you going on your task, AND along the way you meet interesting people AND eat and drink at different, cool "i didn't know that was here" restaurants AND have RIDICULOUS fun!!

Whats-more...
The weirdness and energy of Hollywood Blvd literally became part of the SHOW as you scramble around trying to solve the mystery. There are some brilliant improvisational actors thrown in the show, a great walk around old Hollywood that will bring you to some excellent locations, and several moments of genuine surprise!! Best of all, there are several moments where you will began to see scenes unfolding around you that aren't even in the show. Every passing person becomes a character in a film noir...that's wild.

I couldn't recommend this more, but it is a tough sell to some friends at $65 a ticket, who don't have that spontaneous/adventurous/wild/lets-do-something-other-than-a-movie side. Tell them to relax and let loose...and DO THEIR LIFE A FAVOR!!!

tips and pointers: Best to go at the 430p or 5pm show and re-visit one of the spots with your "crew" and hang some more. 2) wear comfy kicks! 3) Act a Fool! It's your SHOW! 4)take a camera!! 5) don't read too many reviews some Dummies include Spoilers! Geesh! why i oughta ....6) DO NOT BE ONE MINUTE LATE! 7) BUY YOUR TICKET NOW before you forget this AMAZING IDEA!!! *** $15 off all tickets! Use discount code 'BLACKJACK' when purchasing. Offer won't last! *** (or just get a gift certificate if you're undecided on a specific date and time!!)

www.accomplicetheshow.com

It's Time to PRETEND!!

WHAT AN AMAZING CITY!!! Pretend City is a place where Imagination and Education come to Play! Your kiddos are going to love everything about Pretend City.
Pretend City Children's Museum is an interconnected city designed for children ranging from infant to eight years old and their families. The city is comprised of a grocery store, farm, doctor's offices,bank, library, ATM Machines, art studio, amphitheater, beach, marina, construction site, cafe and much much more. Children will learn through role-play based on real world exhibits as they dress up as a police officer, deliver the mail, create art or put out a fire. They also pretend they go to work and punch time cards and get paid!! It is FABULOUS!
What I love about the museum is that all of the exhibits are connected and every exhibit is hands on. Pretend City is a unique museum and I have seen nothing quite like it. Your kids are going to love it! I can't rave about this place enough! I can guarantee that your kiddos will have an incredible time at Pretend City. For additional information head over there! I hope you can all go out and enjoy this amazing place with your family. WARNING: ADULTS cannot get in to play unless accompanied by a child!! This is a MUST DO! (and a huge benefit to living in the Los Angeles area!)

Pretend City
29 Hubble
Irvine, CA 92618 (45 minutes from LA)
Admission
Infant to 12 months $2
Child $10
Adult $10
Military and Family Members $8
Hours
Monday 10am -1pm
Tue-Sun 10am -5pm