Beach City Real Estate

Today I took a fun bike ride through Los Angeles' Beach Cities: Malibu, Santa Monica, Venice and Marina Del Rey.  It was a great day and hundreds of locals were out enjoying their day as well.  Right now the market in Los Angeles is on fire! If you are thinking about Buying or Selling a home to be closer to the beach lifestyle, now is the time to do it!  Summer is a great time to transition.  If you are even considering living near the beach, whether it be your permanent residence or a vacation home or condo, I would encourage you to take a peak at the housing inventory. You might just find your perfect home  - close to the beach, great shopping, world famous restaurants and fantastic entertainment!

Cheers!
Cortney a.k.a. Cort

Twitter: @CortneyBailey

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FLY!

"You were born with potential
You were born with goodness and trust
You were born with ideals and dreams
You were born with greatness
You were born with wings
You are not meant for crawling, so don't
You have wings
Learn to use them and fly!"

- Rumi, was a 13th Century Sufi Mystic.

Final Good-Bye to the King of Pop

This past weekend I attended Michael Jackson: The Immortal World Tour by Cirque du Soleil. The “King of Pop” was honored through his personal music, eccentric dancers, colorful multi-media screens and over-the-top acrobatic performers. Although the show is presented by Cirque du Soleil it is not the traditional company performance. The show is a tribute to Jackson’s life with routines that reflect Cirque du Soleil.

From the candid mime that keeps the show anchored to the wildly creative costumes and ultra-talented performers to Jackson’s amazingly famous tunes everyone in the audience truly has the opportunity to connect one last time to Jackson’s legacy. Mirroring Jackson’s “heart” for the world, children and less fortunate much of the show was dedicated to demonstrating his passion for such by literally incorporating the common thread of a “heart” throughout the scenes.

Captivating the audience and basically stealing the show was a one-legged dancer! You could feel the energy of the audience rise every time he took to the stage and twirled on his crutches, break danced and balanced on his one leg. He definitely embodies the can-do attitude while embracing his God given talent to preform – just like Jackson!

The show is currently on a world tour and if you can get tickets to Michael Jackson: The Immortal World Tour by Cirque du Soleil I would highly recommend doing so. You will get to rock out to his melodies while being touched one final time by the King of Pop’s last honored tribute.

I love the Jackson Five tunes … What is your favorite Michael Jackson song? Tell me on Twitter @CortneyBailey

Cheers!
Cortney a.k.a. Cort

Domestic Divas, Schedule Your Dirty Work!

If you are a "Domestic Diva" and need to put your home on a cleaning schedule this one just might be of great help! I know it was for me. I came across the below list on Pinterest via the blog “Organizing Made Fun” and had to share it. Personally, I will never find organizing fun but necessary! No matter if you are the one who accomplishes your own "Cinderella Chores", as one of my friends refers to cleaning her house, or if you are one of the lucky people who hires someone to do the dirty work for you this schedule can be followed exactly as you see it or you can adjust it to fit your life ... it's all about making it convenient for your lifestyle and needs!

Monday:

Vacuum house thoroughly - vacuum each room, occasionally do vents and curtains and window crevices. (Total time: 25 – 30 minutes depending on house size).

Tuesday:

Dust house (Total time: 15 minutes depending on knick knack amount.) Occasionally wipe down nice furniture with polish.

Note: this is one reason I do not own lots of knick knacks!!!

Wednesday:

Clean back bathroom including toilet, counters, mirror, tub shower and clean floors. (Total time: 15-20 minutes).

Thursday:
Clean front bathroom including toilet, counters, mirror, tub shower and clean floors. (Total time: 15-20 minutes).


Friday:
Clean kitchen – mop floor and clean counter tops with bleach product. (Total time: 15 – 20 minutes)


Weekends:
Other small projects or NOTHING!!!!

Share your Domestic Diva tips with me on Twitter @CortneyBailey

Cheers!
Cortney a.k.a. Cort

All You Need Is LOVE!

All you need is LOVE - or at least a great seat, which is what you will get at the Mirage Resort and Casino in Los Vegas! "With The Beatles LOVE, Cirque du Soleil, celebrates the musical legacy of The Beatles, through their timeless, original recordings," this according to the official web-site.

I personally did fall in "LOVE" with every minute of the preformance. In fact when it was over I wanted to stay for the next show! I've seen several Cirque du Soleil shows, and while they are all fasinating in their own way, every scene in LOVE took my breath away. From the legendary music, to the colors and props to the mega talented cast your mind will be racing to take every moment in - which is why a second show would be ideal!

Don't worry about seating either. Just like every great scene in the show, every seat in the house is perfect! Since the audotorium is round not one guest of the show has a bad view.

Personally, I rate The Beatles LOVE by Cirque du Soleil the best show by the company! Not only would I see it again and again I would highly recommend you adding it to your "to do" list when visiting Vegas or when planning your next trip!

Let me know your favorite Cirque du Soleil show on Twitter @CortneyBailey

Cheers!
Cortney a.ka. Cort

Segway All The Way!

Are you looking for a fun activity to do outdoors that does not involve huffing and puffing? I would recommend you take a Segway tour! This is a leisurely outing that can be done alone, with friends or family. I took the Segway LA tour in Santa Monica, California but many major cities offer this exciting excursion. After you arrive at the Segway tour location of your choice you should receive a training session which lasts about twenty minutes. Once you are comfortable on the Segway you are off on your two-hour journey. Segway LA allows you to stay with your tour guide or go out on your own to explore the boardwalks of Santa Monica and Venice Beach. I started out with the tour group and then ventured out on my own with my friend and we had a blast! If you are nervous about riding on a Segway please don’t be! Trust me, after the first five minutes on the two-wheeled vehicle you will feel like a pro. Don’t forget to wear comfortable shoes and clothing and if you are riding in the winter, like I did, make sure you wear a coat!

Let me know what fun outings you enjoy during your free time on Twitter @CortneyBailey

Cheers!
Cortney a.k.a. Cort

Walk Your Puppy Heart Out!

I'm not going to spoil this video, however I have to say this is one of the BEST workouts I've ever had - what a hoot! I will give you a hint: there is a dog and a treadmill involved.

Tell me what is your favorite way to workout with your pet on Twitter @CortneyBailey

Cheers!
Cortney a.k.a. Cort

FOXY - BOO!

HAPPY HALLOWEEN! What is everyone dressing up as? ME? I'm a Fox, my friend is the Raccoon and her dog is the Skunk!

Let me know what you love to do to celebrate Halloween via Twitter: @CortneyBailey

Cheers!

Cortney a.k.a Cort

For those of you who have asked...

Below is my TV hosting demo reel for those of you who have asked me to post it! You can also view my web-site at www.CortneyBailey.com

Cheers!

Cortney a.k.a. Cort