Experiencing the Oman House

So I occasionally I tweet about, Toby. He's the fourth person/spirit that resides at my parents home. Toby never had a name until my sister experienced him in her early 20's. Quickly after her encounter with the nameless spirit, she dubbed 'him' Toby; after the entity from the "Paranormal Activity" franchise (how original). For years my sister would laugh and mock me as a frightened fool (maybe I am) as I frequently feel as though I was being watched, heared voices and one evening a full figured apparition at the foot of my bed. . The unexplained noises, feeling as if I'm someones prey, dark apparitions, voices, bed nudges and other occurring events drove me at one point to refuse to stay in the house alone. Since my childhood I've experienced numerous unexplainable encounters with 'spirits'; not just at my home but at others homes and establishments. If having a sixth sense is possible, I think I have it...

That brings me to my experience with the Oman house. I was first introduced to David Oman, owner of the Oman house, last Fall 2013. After attending the red carpet release of his film, "House at the End of the Drive", based on true events and the Sharon Tate murders; I was invited to his home for a tour and after party. 

The Oman house is secluded in the hills of Los Angeles, CA and overlooks the skyline of downtown LA. It's tucked up in a narrow canyon and with several stories built into a hillside; a beautiful home. Notable is this home is located in the center of the desolate dead-end street notorious for one of Hollywood's most shocking murders; the Sharon Tate murders. As I carefully navigated my way through narrow dark canyons up to Cielo Drive, my mind pondered the fateful evening the Manson family assembled and drove with a murderous-mission through constricting roads leading to what seems as a cursed, Cielo Drive.  

Upon arrival I was greeted by the hospitable and robust, David Oman. In celebration of the premiere of his film "House at the End of Drive", David hosted an invite-only tour and after party of his home. Journalists, artists, paranormal investigators, friends and family of David filled the multi-level home for an evening of socializing and maybe some paranormal activity. I had assumed with all the energy surrounding the after party, my "sixth sense" wouldn't hone in on anything out of the ordinary; I was wrong!  

I didn't feel an immediate sense of eerie upon entry of the home as I have at other places; such as Bridgeport Inn, Queen Mary or Glen Tavern Inn. However just three flights down I felt as though I entered a vortex! The presence of an unknown energy was strong in the lower level of the home; particularly an almost-hidden room which hosts a water heater, a couple of brooms and exposes a creepy mound of the foundation. This area of the home isn't much of a room, but more of a terrifying confinement that I would not want to visit again; or at least not alone! Though I entered this torturous tomb-like area with a few people, the energy in this part of the home was dark. In fact that entire lower third level was unsettling. Though I didn't experience any flying objects, unfamiliar voices or witness dreary apparitions, the energy of an unknown presence weighed heavy.

The Oman house has received much publicity since my visit last fall; featured on "Paranormal Witness", "My Ghost Story" and most recently "Ghost Adventures".  David was awarded "Best Writer" at this years Hollywood Shockfest, for his film "House at the End of the Drive".  I keep in contact with David and follow the activity he and others have been experiencing at his home.

Bloody February

Six days in and and twenty two more to go; it's February folks!

Here are the highlights of this bloody month:

• Halloween's Club 2nd Annual Spook Show - Saturday the 8th, a day of deadly Halloween frights will be had in La Mirada. Zombies are encouraged to attend so of course I'll be there! All spirits point to "YES" that I'll be cosplaying one of my zombie mash-ups (weather permitted) and be ghoulish with my buddies and other Halloween enthusiast.  

• The dead return! - Zombies and survivors from "The Walking Dead" return with episode 9, "After",  for the midseason premire, Sunday the 9th. This is a much anticipated moment for us zombie fanatics. While I personally am over the soap opera of the prison, I am eager to learn what's been causing everyone to fall ill and turn! Viewing parties will commence this weekend at local pubs and amongst friends in living rooms.  Cosmic Comics in Las Vegas are hosts to weekly screenings at an apocalypse themed bar, The End. And of course The Walker Stalkers will entertain us with episode reviews, exclusive interviews and upcoming The Walker Con! I'll be home watching from the comfort of my couch and preparing for the dead to rise; if any one cares to know.

• "The LEGO Movie" - Don't call me a blockhead! I had building blocks growing up and they just did not compare to LEGOs. I'm looking forward to seeing this film and praying that it brings more nostalgic moments than "Wreck-It Ralph"; what a tease! Hopefully the film will get the same reaction out of me as did the LEGO CUUSOO announcement of the upcoming ECTO1 release in honor of the "Ghostbusters" 30th anniversary!

• Valentines Day: With a smidge more than a week left until the day of roses, chocolates, teddy bears and singing grams; there is still hope cupid catches me a Valentine, right? I'm sure if I crawl down into some coal mining shaft someone will be crazy enough to kill for my heart...("My Bloody Valentine" reference for those of you that didn't catch it.) I'll likely pay a visit to the original film on the fateful day and love myself with a bowl of popcorn, Sour Patch Kids, some fruity bubbly and cuddles with my four-legged companion, Charger!

• 28 days later and it's March! - 2014 isn't a Leap Year so we'll all be leaping into March with what may seem like 'too soon'. March is more promising with lots more shenanigans happening; like MONSTERPALOOZA! I think the end of February/March is when the year really starts to pick up and I'm excited for what's ahead!

Love to everyone!<3

Launching Into 2014 with Loot Crate Reviews

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It was just several weeks ago many of us made a dash to plump Christmas trees and stuffed stockings, eager to open some phat-geek-loot. Alas, most of us didn't end up with a sleek XBox One or stellar PS4. In fact some of us were lucky if we unwrapped another knitted itchy sweater by grandma or stale fruit cake from Uncle Steve. It's likely you're still bummed that the dude in the red suite, Santa, didn't leave you something geeky under the tree; I don't blame ya! Well geeks, don't let this last years Christmas ruin your 2014 spirit. Let Loot Crate deliver the geekssentials with a monthly a subscription box! It's like Christmas every month; or your birthday or whatever you feel like celebrating.  

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This year, I'll be unboxing monthly crates and reviewing them on my  YouTube channel.

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2014 the Year of the Horse and I'm a Trotter!

Happy New Year! Happy 2014! Happy New Beginnings!

While 2013 was a year of mind-clustering: WTFrack!, OMGawd!, Not again!, Did that really just happen!?, Seriously!?, *Sigh*, Are you kidding me!?, Dude!, Ugh! you've got to be joking!, and so on, I or (shall I say WE) surrrrviiivvved! (Much like we will when the zombie apocalypse strikes later this year) In all seriousness despite the whirlwind of unexpected challenges, 2013 was a legendary year! However, I am more optimistic about 2014. Why? Because it's the year of the horse and I'm a Trotter! Neeiiiggghh!

Just slightly past half-a-month in to January, 2014 has been noteworthy. An interview for an advanced position at current employer, a stellar week at CES and Phat Con this weekend (where I'll retire my gruesome, Wanda/Tisha the Waitress), 2014 looks promising!

My twist on "Wanda the Waitress" from the wicked board game "Zombicide". For more check out my album Freakish Creations.    

 

Without further to do, here are 14 events and projects I look forward to trotting and horsing around with through this year:

• Monsterpalooza March 28-30 - A frightful favorite where I debuted Wanda the Waitress and opportunity to socialize with the WetMovie crew.
 
• Hollywood Half Marathon April 5 - This will be my first half marathon post knee surgery and third time participating!  
 
• WonderCon April 18-20 - Stay tuned for my coverage of this event on www.GeekSmash.com.
 
• Cosplay! I'll be retiring Wanda this month and have some wicked zombie mash up ideas in the works. I'm open to entertaining your suggestions; who would you like me to zombie cosplay?
 
• TishTini TV - I'm broadening my YouTube presence with a handful of monthly segments that you may or may not find entertaining.
 
• E3 Expo June 10-12 - With a PS4 coming my way thanks to Crazy_Comic_X, I better master the skills of newage gaming. My old school NES skills will get me no where!
 
• San Diego Comic-Con July 24-27 - Not sure if financing another week at the ol' SDCC is a sound decision but I must survive The Walking Dead Escape while I'm there!
 
• Amusement Days - From Universal to DL, with season passes to both, who's in!? 
   

**Intermission - This break is brought to you by my lunch hour; in which I've devoured delicious chicken posole and adopted a moment of writers block. The amusement will reconvene at the next bullet point.**

 

• Movies - When time and energy permits I love to check out midnight screenings. Also a fan of drive-in theaters; yes they still exist. WestWind Drive-In in Goleta, CA is a movie geeks paradise; located off the beach it's the perfect setting for a summer double feature.  

• The big 3-Oh! October 18 - Good bye 20's and hello 18! I heard 30 is the new 18 so I'll let you know if that stands true on October 18. If the gift giving spirit, check out my wishlist (I'm so vain!)
 
 
• Scares That Care - As a California State Representative it's my goal to volunteer more of my time to "scare away childhood disease". Donate today!

• Geek Smash - No I don't mean smash geeks! If you don't know by now I'm a correspondent and head of social media for one heck of a geeky site. It's time to get serious and geek up our followers and content.

• Eat more vegetables - Beacause inhaling a bag of adorably juicy gummy bears are not what the doctor ordered. Beside I need to set a good example for the four-legged garbage disposal know as Charger.

• Manpanion - Once upon a time in my 20's I had a boyfriend, then I woke up. Not expecting love and maybe Tindering is for fools, but not giving up on the charades of Internet dating!

 

 To kick off this globe trotting year I'll be guest dork this evening on, The Dorkening!

 

Cheers! Best! Slainte!