Okay, I know you all are probably really sick of hearing about my Bulgaria fetish, but honestly, it goes beyond that…I think, maybe, somewhere deep inside, I am a Bulgarian. Zack, Silvia and Sara are three of my favorite people in the world.  I met them in Sozopol this summer, and have been wanting to [...]

I met Alexander at the Starfucks, of course.  He’s such a great guy.  I see him there all the time, and he’s one of those people who just make you smile.  He’s a chef, and one day he let me tape some of his stories and take pictures.  I love hearing him talk about cooking…cooking [...]

(Ashton comes home after a long day of work, ie 3 am, I’m smoking on the porch.  He lets me tape our conversation) Maya:  So what did you do today… Ashton:  I had a meeting with Apple, the stylist from Black Eyed Peas, had a meeting with Shoshanna Bean from Wicked… Maya:  You do cool [...]

The guy next door, Ashton, says  I live in a lucky apartment.  The people who live there go on to have success (Kyle XY, anyone?).  I hope he is right.  Ashton is already successful.  He is a well-known fashion designer.  This is him: He likes to look mean in pictures, but here’s the truth…he is [...]

Janelle is my teacher at the S Factor.  She is beautiful inside and out.  She makes every woman she teaches, no matter their background or fears, feel strong and empowered…when she enters a room, you have to look…she has incredible charisma.  She’s also a complete badass.  When I see her dance, I’m always inspired by [...]