Wednesday, April 22, 2009

Solymar Airbrush Tan

Yes, the rumors are true...I have started a small side business:  Solymar Airbrush tanning. 

About 6 months ago I was attending a formal event in LA. As I put on my gorgeous black dress, I looked down at my legs and thought to myself, "Boy I am so white." It was the middle of winter here in Ventura and I had not been traveling due to a job I took teaching kids to surf at Cate High School. Long story short, I decided to go get a spray tan. I searched online for a place to do this and found a salon in Camarillo. It took me a total of 45 mintues to drive out there, get sprayed and come home. I looked amazing! I was totally blown away at how great, healthy and bronzy my skin looked. The best party about this was that I didn't just ruin my skin laying in the sun all day or a tanning bed. 

A few months went by and I decided to go again to get sprayed for another event. This time I took a girlfriend with me because she wanted to try it. Once again, I was blown away by how amazing it looked and received several compliments from people about my skin.  As the tan wore off, I began to do some research about this so called "airbrush tanning."  So many questions raced through my head. "Was it safe? Does it ever make you orange? Will it streak?" and the biggest question of all time, "How come no one does mobile spray tanning in Ventura?"  After obsessing for a few months and endless hours of research, I decided to take a class in L.A.  Before I knew it I was  trained, certified and ready to spray. I was in love with the idea of a "healthy tan." No more sunburns (except I do travel a lot to foreign hot countries), peeling, tanning beds etc.  Let's face it (girls who are reading this) everyone loves to have a healthy looking tan. Right?????

So check out my final piece at www.solymartan.com   This is my first website that I have ever created and it is a fun work in progress. I have been booked everyday since I was certified. It is amazing!  

David Pu'u Blog

I just wanted to personally thank David Pu'u for all his hard work, generosity and loyalty. I so appreciate you helping me throughout the years!!!!  The blog you wrote on me was so sweet and brought tears to my eyes. Boy, we have done a lot of random and beautiful images throughout the year huh?

Check out David's blog that is updated regularly at http://www.davidpuu.com/blog/


Saturday, March 21, 2009

Filmore Skate Park Grand Opening

It was a super exciting day in Filmore today with the opening of their first skate park. I was totally blown away at how many people from old to young were at the event skating the bowls, watching and supporting fellow skaters. Pros such as Sean Edwards, Michael Early, and Jeff Tatum were demonstrating their skills for the crowd. One of my new favorite old school skaters, Brad Edwards, was dominating on his longboard skateboard. It completely made me want to learn how to ride skateboards. So skilled, smooth and stylish. To top it off, legendary skater, Tony Alva, was there not only skating but singing in his band G.F.P.




Brad Edwards taking a break.
The bigger bowl

Cutting the official ribbon





Friday, March 20, 2009

Filmore Skate Park Grand Opening


If you happen to be in or around Filmore this weekend please come on by!

The City of Filmore CA will be celebrating the Grand Opening of the recently completed Filmore Skate Partk on March 21 from 11-4PM. The schedule of events include the official ibbon cutting, introduction of professional riders, pro rider demonstrations,  swag raffles, live bands, In and Out truck and a special showing of "Lords of Dogtown," at the Towne Theater.

Appearances by Tony Alva, Per Welinder, Jeff Tatum, Brad Edwards, Mike York, Sean Murphy, Michael Early, Skate Lab, Sk8 Mafia, Mary Osborne and NHSSA Filmore Sk8 Team.

Perfoming life at the event is Tony Alva'a band GFT along with Ellavation.





Thursday, March 12, 2009

GO211.com Q&A is up

My Question and Answers page is up and running on Go211.com. 

Click here and start asking anything you want...well not anything  ;)



Thursday, March 5, 2009

Blipback.com

Looking for a new way to communicate on your website. Check out Blipback.com for a fun, interactive social network widget. I have recently teamed up with Blipback to help do some video commentating. Let me hear your thoughts!

http://ojingolabs.com/blipbackforglam/


Hope to see you all soon!

Mary

USA TODAY Feature

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Thanks Charlie for your help!