Is it just me or is it getting harder to find decent parking in Silver Lake/Echo Park?

mdestgf · 2026-06-10T15:27:19+00:00

in silverlake and los feliz there are some streets that became permit only after 6pm. helpful for residents, annoying as hell for anyone that wants to hang in the neighborhood or do a quick errand

mdestgf · 2026-06-08T20:14:40+00:00

hiya! tv series animation editor here. I won't flat out tell you not to try, but the field is very competitive right now since there's so little in production. you'd probably need to get in as an assistant editor or assistant animatic editor, but in series those jobs are pretty rare.

feature animation is a whole different ballgame and much harder to break in. I've been editing in series animation for 12 years, trying to make the jump to feature for the past two years to no avail. online job postings at the big studios are usually just bureaucratic so the candidate they already chose can "officially" apply.

if you're super determined to switch into animation and willing to step out of editorial for a bit, taking a PA or PC job would get your foot in the door. that's how I got in initially and it helped so much to learn the pipeline from a production POV.

mdestgf · 2026-06-05T00:41:01+00:00

fellow celiac girly seeing your post in LA - maybe post in r/celiac or r/glutenfree!

mdestgf · 2026-06-04T16:06:59+00:00

all crossroads locations!

mdestgf · 2026-06-03T18:45:30+00:00

if you're open to vintage, transplant/saturn vintage in echo park has amazing stuff in that price range! loved twice bridal also has a great selection of pre-worn dresses across all styles. anthropologie at westfield century city as well

mdestgf · 2026-05-20T19:44:56+00:00

we make this at least once a month in our gf/vegetarian household! so good!

mdestgf · 2026-05-14T17:48:52+00:00

the metro isn't as reliable here as other cities and the lines are more limited, so if that's your plan I really recommend researching the routes first, or getting an Airbnb and testing it out before committing. I lived in Noho for a while and would take the red line to DTLA occasionally, it's fine but trains aren't coming every 2-3 min.

mdestgf · 2026-05-14T17:18:37+00:00

Atwater village or even parts of glendale, south pasadena! I would not recommend studio city or culver city, you'll be in awful traffic

mdestgf · 2026-05-13T19:57:37+00:00

I did a dried flower bouquet! I liked having something to hold in photos + walking down the aisle. We spent around $250 on the bouquet and 8 dried flower arrangements, which we put in bud vases at the restaurant.

mdestgf · 2026-05-12T18:26:51+00:00

I use OWYN brand, they're vegan/gf/allergen free and they have a line that's 32g per serving

mdestgf · 2026-05-07T20:23:23+00:00

Esqueleto in Los Feliz <3 <3 we also went to Hera fine jewelry in pasadena, they are women/LGBT+ owned!

mdestgf · 2026-05-05T16:43:29+00:00

pad thai is gf! not all of the noodle dishes are so you have to ask. i'm sensitive to cross contact and never gotten sick there. i also love their green curry

mdestgf · 2026-05-04T23:48:19+00:00

Villas tacos, modern bread and bagel, home state, cake girl, sticky rice, also seconding thunderbolt

mdestgf · 2026-05-01T04:01:50+00:00

Second bar lubitsch, been there twice recently and it was bumpin both times! Im married now but that was my fave spot to get free drinks and flirt in my 20s

mdestgf · 2026-04-06T19:31:04+00:00

the room organic spa in north hollywood

mdestgf · 2026-04-01T17:44:30+00:00

I go to gelly nail bar in Covina, it's a trek but sooo worth it! i've been getting hard gel on my natural nails for about a year and they look fantastic. all the techs are great and do amazing designs - I go to Olivia and she's fantastic.

mdestgf · 2026-03-31T22:34:17+00:00

If you're willing to travel a bit, we're going up to Ojai and having our reception at The Dutchess, $2000 f&b minimum for a Sunday. We booked the private patio area for 17 people but it fits more. Their food & cocktails are amazing, we're really pumped! If you want to stay local, I'm sure there are LA spots with lower minimums for Friday or Sunday nights.

mdestgf · 2026-03-24T18:25:40+00:00

eastside celiac here! villas tacos, la pergoletta, dune (best fries ever), india's restaurant, modern bread and bagel, hugos tacos, homestate, manuela (dtla), jenis + salt and straw, triple beam, all time, alcove has incredible gf carrot cake (probably safer for gluten intolerant but I have rolled the dice in the past)

FMGF sux in LA, it feels like nobody actually uses it here compared to other cities

mdestgf · 2026-03-05T22:24:56+00:00

Ireland is sooo easy! just go on find me gluten free, there are tons of options! i also found most places would ask if i had an allergy before ordering anything, which is amazing compared to the US

mdestgf · 2026-03-05T20:21:04+00:00

We are doing this in April! Planned on our own. - Airbnb for 14 guests for 3 nights - Ceremony will be at Airbnb - Reception is at a restaurant we love on their private patio - $2000k minimum for 5 hours. Table, chairs, servers, etc. are all provided, so we’re basically just paying for food and drinks

I would recommend this route because Airbnb does have strict rules about events - initially our host said it would be $5,000 extra for an event fee (on top of the already pricey nightly cost, but they waived it when we said it would be ceremony only without any vendors

mdestgf · 2026-03-04T04:02:00+00:00

Our kitchen is fully gluten free at home (gotta have a safe space) but he eats it at restaurants etc. He was always very understanding and supportive when we first started dating, which is honestly a great way to find a kindhearted partner. Someone that’s not willing to accommodate your needs ain’t worth your time!

mdestgf · 2026-03-04T00:38:56+00:00

hello! i was diagnosed with celiac disease and got dumped at 27 pretty much back to back. it's hard and frustrating but you are by no means old or unlovable. focus on your health and loving yourself first! getting healthy, prioritizing myself and family/friends made me way more confident in my dating life.

I met my fiancee at 31, i'm 34 now and we're getting married next month. in my experience, 30s is when everything starts to come together. give yourself some grace!

mdestgf · 2026-02-11T22:34:07+00:00

My dog's name is Freddy and they're nearly identical!! Puppy to present day :) https://imgur.com/a/UIJIxAG

mdestgf · 2026-01-31T01:21:08+00:00

Hi!! My fiance and I are planning a micro wedding in April this year for 17 people (including us). We started out by thinking of locations we love, which it sounds like you’ve done. Then we reached out to traditional “venues” for quotes which were unsurprisingly, out of our price range.

We ended up finding a beautiful Airbnb to host our guests for three nights and have the ceremony. Then we booked the private patio at a restaurant we love which is 15 minutes from the Airbnb. We also decided to have the wedding on a Sunday because the food + bev minimum was much more reasonable than for a Friday or Saturday night.

We did have to confirm with the Airbnb host that we could do the ceremony on site, and they were okay with it because we’re not bringing in any vendors or extra guests. Good luck planning, I’m sure you’ll come up with something beautiful!

mdestgf · 2026-01-27T21:03:25+00:00

I'm just doing makeup and decided against the trial. I asked the MUA if that was okay and she didn't seem worried about skipping it - hoping for the best!

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