Wednesday, February 19, 2014

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.




Thursday, February 6, 2014

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

Wednesday, February 5, 2014

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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