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Yay! Fall has arrived. It’s one of my favorite times of the year (or at least in the top four), with the weather changing ever-so-slightly and Halloween right around the corner. I know people accuse Los Angelenos of not having weather changes but we do. We just can’t help it that every season is just a variation of “perfect.” That’s why our rent is so damn expensive, so get out of our faces already! But seriously, I really am looking forward to spending Halloween in my new apartment complex filled with kids. This year, I’m keeping the costume simple and authentic–that’s right, the Wicked Witch of the West. And none of that “sexy witch ” crap either. We’re talking big, black skirt, pointy hat and green face make-up. I’m already genetically predisposed to being able to successfully pull off the look (have you seen my chin and nose?) and LOVE face paint above all else.

More on Lisa’s ghoulish plans for October after the jump…

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If I seem a bit listless guys, it’s because I’m still recovering from a ridiculous injury that I accidentally inflicted upon myself on Friday. I was hastily grabbing a cup of hot water from my microwave to make myself some hot tea, when I spilled it on my right boob. Yeah, it was about as sexy as it sounds. Needless to say, I’m sporting a coaster-sized red spot on my cleavage area at the moment. However, the body is a resilient machine and I can’t believe how much better it already looks today, but that still isn’t going to keep me from harping on my injury and showing off my wound to any and everyone who will listen.

More on Lisa’s boob woes after the jump…

It’s been a a strange two weeks, guys. First off, I’m in my new apartment, which I LOVE, and even though unpacking has been a lot of work, it always reminds me of Christmas. This is because my youngest sister used to like to steal some of my things weeks before, wrap them up and then give them to me as gifts on Christmas Day. I’m now feeling more settled and have to apologize for missing last week’s letter, and for having this one be so late. I’m a wreck! Not really. I’m just disorganized.

And before I forget, I want to remind you all that one of my favorite shows, “It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia” is premiering tonight on FX at at 10PM. Here’s a full, brand-new episode on YouTube for you to check out.

In any case, the awards season is totally getting geared up. I know the VMAs aren’t exactly the most prestigious awards in the entertainment industry, but they have been getting lots of buzz, mostly in part thanks to a lackluster performance by Britney Spears. People have been going bonkers, either trashing her or defending her and I have been loving every minute. Crazy is good for business.

Lisa gets excited about the Emmys after the jump…

A lot has happened since my last letter to you guys. I returned from a trip to Texas, immediately packed up my apartment and moved everything into my new place and handed over my keys to the first apartment in which I’d ever lived by myself. Yes, we’re talking milestones here, people. However, rather than deal with the process of unpacking and getting used to my new place, I’ve opted to engage in a very Hollywood activity instead–namely housesitting for a successful producer friend of mine and my boyfriend’s. Oh yes, we’re talking a well-stocked refrigerator, cable television with all the bells and whistles, as well as a pool. All the comforts of home and then some. So, I didn’t even both unpacking my desktop at my new place and decided instead to play house for the next week and a half and delay the inevitable–unpacking.

For more on Lisa’s adventures in house sitting, follow the jump…

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Howdy readers! That was just my attempt at conveying to you the fact that I recently returned back from a trip to Texas. My good friend, Randy, was able to coordinate a speaking engagement for me for last Friday at which I discussed advertising and marketing strategies in blogging for the Central Texas Ad League. Needless to say, it was the perfect way for us to combine business with pleasure, as my flight out there was paid for by the organization. Thanks Randy and thank-you, Central Texas Ad League!

Up until this trip, my only experience with Texas had been driving through it on my move from Savannah, Georgia to Los Angeles. Needless to say, all I remembered was that Texas was hot and seemed endless. I was looking forward to the opportunity to check it off the list as a state I can now say that I’ve visited. My first interaction came when I was in the Dallas-Fort Worth airport shuttle to my connecting flight. I was initially confused when a man asked me, “Did that hurt?” Accustomed to strangers in Los Angeles commenting on my boyfriend’s nearly full-body tattoos, I was surprised to realize that he was actually referring to my tiny nose piercing, which against the backdrop of my hipster neighborhood is all but completely invisible. Oh Texans. You’re adorable.

More on why everything’s bigger in Texas after the jump…

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So guys, I’m actually off for a trip to Texas this afternoon. I’m going to be speaking at a speaker series for the Central Texas Advertising League about blogging and advertising. How did I stumble upon such a fun and random speaking engagement? Well, my former roommate and high school buddy just happens to be acting secretary and we thought it would be a clever way to get me out to Texas for a visit. Unfortunately, he’s just informed me that his two rescued kittens seem to have given both his puppy, himself and a bunch of friends ringworm. So yes, despite the fact that I am facing Threat Level Ringworm on my trip to Texas, I am not daunted. Such is the dedication exhibited by a professional gossip blogger.

More on Lisa’s planned adventures in Texas after the jump…

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So, here I am, getting ready to move into a new apartment and doing a good job at not freaking out at the prospect of having to pack up all my crap for the fifth time, since I first decided to move out here to Los Angeles. I’ve been a bit of a nomad for the past…well, ten years, really. I finally just gave up and started realizing that I can’t keep not putting holes in walls and painting, simply because I know that I might end up moving a year later because life’s more fun with color and picture frames on the wall. If I hold my breath for some stability, I’ll pass out before I can even think the word, “mortgage.”

And, of course, with moving comes the test of true love, or friendship. Unfortunately, I’m just now realizing that my big, rugby-playing boyfriend isn’t going to be available to help me move my big furniture because of a scheduling conflict. Luckily, I also make it a point to consort with buff gays and women like me, who aren’t afraid of a nightstand or potted plant here or there.

More on Lisa’s adventure in moving after the jump…

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Can I be honest with you guys? I went to bed last night with wet hair and woke up looking like a mix between Teen Wolf and Encino Man. And thank God, that I don’t have to video chat or interact with anyone in person for some time, so you guys get to imagine my glamorous locks swirling around my head as I write this. It will remain our little secret.

So, what are my current obsessions of the moment? I’ve become a huge fan of “Shaq’s Big Challenge” on ABC. I don’t know if you’ve had a chance to check it out, either on TV or on ABC’s website, but it has become one of my favorite shows of the moment. The gist of the show is that Shaquille O’Neal has taken an interest in battling childhood obesity by tackling Florida first. The show has selected six morbidly obese children, who are instructed, along with the children’s parents, how to foster healthy habits. They’re given a trainer, work-out facilities and encouragement from Shaq.

More on Lisa’s love for “Shaq’s Big Challenge” after the jump…

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Once again, I’m here with some more nonsensical ramblings about what I’m up to these days. Well, there’s a lot of craziness going on at the moment, what with Lindsay Lohan’s current shenanigans, but I’m kind of not in the mood to chat about that in-depth, really. It’s just depressing, more than anything else. Britney’s taking dips in the ocean in her underwear and Lindsay seems to be well on her way to losing her ever-loving mind, so I’d rather take this opportunity to talk about fun stuff. Basically, this is going to be a sort of Lisa’s Favorite Things, sort of letter from the editor, much like Oprah’s Favorite Things, only nobody gets to win anything awesome. Sorry. I’m not quite Oprah status yet.

Lisa tells us her favorite things at the moment after the jump…

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Hey kiddos. So, as you may or may not know, Posh Spice’s NBC special pretty much tanked. And I totally watched it and have to agree that it was slightly more entertaining than watching paint dry. Which was sad for me, since I actually was hoping that the the show would be filled with some campy, self-deprecating goodness that I could enjoy, much the way one enjoys a perfectly toasted pop tart–with a tall glass of milk and a smile. Alas, it seems that Posh wasn’t quite as interesting as I had hoped. She did a lot of prancing around in high heels with wide eyes, pretending to be a lot less self-aware than she actually is.

Upon interviewing her assistant-to-be, she opens the door wearing a one-piece bathing suit with a built-in push-up bra, high-heels and large, dark sunglasses and quickly escorts the nervous interviewee out to the pool, where they conduct her job interview as Posh stretches out on a chaise. The problem with the show lies in Victoria’s inability to decide if she’s going to be the down-to-earth mum and wife who’s just so surprised at her good fortune, or if she’s a vampy metropolitan figure quick to offer fashion tips that sound more like backhanded advice.

More on Lisa’s take on the recent British invasion after the jump…