BDAYPUJA.

This year for my birthday, David and I ventured out to Joshua Tree (or rather 29 Palms which is connected to Joshua Tree) to stay at the 29 Palms Inn. Found this place online and wasn't really sure what to expect but it was SO beautiful and the perfect birthday getaway. (Or any time for that matter. I can't wait to go back!) And we got to take Lydia (yay, dogs allowed!)! We only stayed for one night but it was a great trip! We just hung out and roamed around the grounds exploring. Had dinner at their cute little restaurant. And enjoyed our little sun patio.

Perfection...

We were told that this is the only inn in the desert that resides on a natural oasis (The Oasis of Mara).

Our cottage was called "Hyacinth" and it's the left side of that middle one. It was super cute!

Staying cool and having a drink in our cottage. 

Birthday breakfast.

I look a little awkward but still a rad photo thanks to the beauty surrounding me. 

Back home!

Then the next night I went to Mas Malo in downtown for dinner with some friends (and a couple cousins) and then  to karaoke afterwards in Little Tokyo. I had so much fun and am so grateful to everyone who came. Seriously one of the best birthdays!

Also, thank you to everyone else for all the birthday wishes and to the people that placed BDAYPUJA orders!!!

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Introducing prince puja...

I would like to formally introduce you all to my newest incarnation, prince puja. Another facet of the multi-dimensional being that I am, he is somewhat of a caricature. prince puja is another vehicle for me to explore this ever changing, endlessly adventurous thing we call life. Reaching for new levels of creativity, liberation, and freedom, I look forward to the ride that the prince will take me on. And as I learn through him, or rather myself (not to confuse you), I hope to share things with all of you (that's to everyone, if anyone, who is reading) that will inspire you to be as free as we are meant to be.

All jewelry + turban = puja.

Top + pants = from India.

Shoes = from the Alley in DTLA.

Spats (over shoes) = Posso

Photography = David Jordan

"Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness that most frightens us. We ask ourselves, Who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented, fabulous? Actually, who are you not to be? You are a child of God. Your playing small does not serve the world. There is nothing enlightened about shrinking so that other people won't feel insecure around you. We are all meant to shine, as children do. We were born to make manifest the glory of God that is within us. It's not just in some of us; it's in everyone. And as we let our own light shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same. As we are liberated from our own fear, our presence automatically liberates others."

-Marianne Williamson

xo,

prince puja.