Aug 27, 2008
Author: Susy H. | Filed under: Travel on the Cheap

Flying High in the Sky
Becky!!! WE CAN GO TO LONDON FOR $698 roundtrip leaving from LA!!!!
My gal pal Becky and I are planning a trip to get away, preferably next summer. But being that I get a kick out of bargain shopping we will settle for anything as long as the price is right.
Our goal is to see the world, meet new people, shop, visit museums, and taste all the wonderful yummies the world has to offer…
Actually, Becky and I are the only single people left in our bunch… Therefore we have a lot of time on our hands…
(Case in point, the inception of this website.)
Moving along. Since the pound (haha) is much stronger than the dollar our first option was Asia. Thailand to be exact, known for their favorable exchange rates, cheap massages and delicious food! Yum!
But after quick look at British Airways and the sexy price of $349 each way or $698 roundtrip for flight dates between 10/23/08- 12/17/08 to LONDON! This might be too good of a deal for us to pass up! Did I mention flying out of JFK $241 each way?
We can land in London and backpack to Paris.
Becky, you down?

Guess Vintage Sale
For a list of more sales including this one, Oliver People, Free People, Von Dutch, and more sample sales…
Thanks for the image Dan!
Aug 27, 2008
Author: Susy H. | Filed under: Advice, Car Care, How To & Helpful Hints

Over the past year I have been in more car accidents than I would like to remember.
(Clearing the cobwebs from my head).
Ok, it is 7. I have been in 7 accidents since 2007. (Including an altercation with a runaway shopping cart). =(
Dayam…
So here is a list that I have compiled after numerous… Oh, I should have written that down, huh?…
Heaven forbid you get into an accident, but if you do…
This is what I, my insurance company, and my attorney have found useful.
- Try to gather your thoughts and remain calm (I’m usually a shaking like a leaf after an accident).
- Make sure you are not bleeding or in pain. Don’t forget to check in on any other party.
- If it is safe, get out of your vehicle and take pictures (camera phone if handy) of the accident scene. It will be beneficial to you (if you are not at fault) to take pictures of your car, the other person’s car, and the surrounding areas. Note, try to get pictures of the lanes/ and or lines on the road.
- Draw a diagram including the number of lanes, number of cars around you, and the location of the other vehicle. (You want to do this just in case you have to relocate to a “safer” area to exchange info and just in case the police do not show).
- Take pictures and draw a diagram because the police might not show up to take a police report. When I called they said they won’t come out unless: 1. Someone is hurt. 2. Damage to city property. 3. Someone is under the influence of drugs or alcohol. (To sum it up in LA they won’t come unless you are dead or drunk). (Sounds fishy to me since I get parking tickets for going 1 minute over the allotted time, but that’s another blog).
- If you smell alcohol on the other party. Call the police and let them know, so they can come and make a police report.
- Don’t talk to the other person about whose fault the accident is… Vice versa you don’t want to get out of the car and exclaim it was your fault… Just as you shouldn’t ask the other party, what happened? The simple truth is your best alibi. Your insurance company along with your attorneys will be better able to figure out who is at fault.
- Exchange information. Ask for their cell phone number. (I usually ask for it and then call right away to see if they are lying to me). Since liars lie, I find that it is in my best interest to make sure to be extra thorough. Ask for supplemental phone numbers, take more pictures, and take pictures of their VIN# (usually located at the driver’s side dash with a really long barcode).
- Copy down his/ her drivers license number, address (ask if it’s current), expiration date and date of birth.
- Copy their registration (once again ask if the address is current).
- Copy down their insurance. Dear God, please don’t forget to write down the insurance company, policy number, name of insured (including address), VIN #, make, model, color of car, and expiration of policy date.
- If you live in Los Angeles, I highly suggest you add uninsured motorist coverage to your plan. Everyone I spoke to including I, has gotten hit by an uninsured motorist.
- If you are going to retain a personal injury attorney do so immediately, if you are going to handle the accident yourself call and report the accident to your insurance company.
*Please drive safely and please don’t drink and drive.
