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Tia Blanco

11.12.13

1. What is your typical day like?
My typical day usually depends on how the waves are. If the waves are good obviously I spend the majority of my time surfing. However, if the waves are bad I like to work ahead in school, paint, hang out with friends, and go on hikes.

2. What do you do for cross training?
For cross training I tumble, run and train at Forged in Fitness. I also like to take my dogs on runs.

3. What is a weakness in your surfing that you are working on?
My weakness is definitely surfing small waves. I'm always trying to motivate myself to go practice in horrible waves!

4. How do you motivate yourself to surf when the waves are bad?
I motivate myself by realizing that the majority of contest are not in good ways. Therefore, in order to do well I know I have to practice in all conditions.

5. Did you see Maya Gabeira's wipeout? Can you see yourself surfing big waves in the future?
Yes I did see the wipeout! It was crazy and I was scared for her. However, I completely respect her decisions and think she is a very inspiring, dedicated, and talented surfer!
I like to push my limits when it comes to big waves. However, I definitely know my limit. HA HA

6. What’s your most prized possession?
My most prized possessions are my surfboard and iPhone. I don't go anywhere without either of them.

7. Favorite drink?
I love veggie juice! I usually make it myself. My mom bought a Vita Mix and I use it everyday. I’m a vegan so I have to stay on top of my nutrition.

8. What can’t you live without?
I can't live without my family.

9. Fantasy purchase?
I want my own boat so I can travel around the world by sea!

10. What’s next on your “to do” list?
I really want to try skydiving =)

11. Biggest regret?
There is nothing I regret that much in my life to remember. I think every experience you go through you learn a lesson, and those lessons are what shape you as a person.

12. Cause that you’re most interested/involved in?
I recently participated in the Second Harvest Food Drive. I got the chance to help feed hundreds of underprivileged Orange County families. It was an incredible day and I left feeling very good about myself. I also try and send my old boards, wetsuits and surf gear to the Philippines (mom is Philippino) where we have contacts that distribute the stuff to underprivileged kids. It feels great to be able to put my old gear to a really worthy use.

13. Your dream day in Orange County?
Everyday in Orange County is a dream day.

14. Favorite place for breakfast?
Mothers Market has a really good, healthy breakfast!

15. What was the best day of your life?
The best day in my life in my surfing career was when I surfed Teahupoo in Tahiti with Raimana.

16. Last concert that you went to?
For Halloween I went to a dress up concert and saw Tyga. It was a blast.

17. Favorite vacation spot?
Tahiti!

18. If you had to live somewhere else, where would that be?
I think I would live in Hawaii again it's kind of like a second home. I love it there and wouldn't have a problem living in paradise!

19. Favorite restaurants in Orange County?
Daphne's Greek Cafe is a great place for lunch! I absolutely love Greek food and they have the best salads there.

20. Secret most people don’t know about you?
A secret most people don't know about me is that when I was little I used to believe in fairies. I also used to collect them. I had over a hundred fairies. My mom would sometimes call me on the phone and disguise her voice and pretend she was my fairy godmother. And whenever I'd see fireflies I thought they were fairies and I'd try to catch them. I believed in fairies until I was 10 years old.

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Dining

Ladera Ranch Opens New Burger Concept

11.06.13

Kobe beef burgers are the rage at the newest burger concept to arrive in Orange County, BLK Burgrz (pronounced Black Burgers), will be celebrating its opening Friday in Ladera Ranch. Its contemporary American menu specializes in Kobe beef burgers served sizzling tableside, craft cocktails, and an extensive wine list. There’s a humidor for cigars to be enjoyed on the patio, and a dozen TVs inside and out so you can’t miss a sporting event.

The menu features burgers and sliders made with Kobe beef, and Kobe beef blends with mild or spicy sausage, lamb, topped with a peppercorn crust, or deep-fried. Add your choice of blue cheese; cheddar; Swiss; bacon; jalapeno; smoked Gouda and other fillings. For those who prefer alternatives to beef, BLK Burgrz offers turkey, chicken, ahi, salmon, veggie and quinoa burgers as well.

There will also be small plates ranging from a choice of flat breads; BLK Spudz (hand-breaded potatoes with garlic, bacon and jalapeno); garlic and sea salt edamame; veggie lettuce wraps (a brown rice veggie blend with teriyaki); BLK Platter, with an assortment of gourmet cheeses and meats from Spain and France; and Gator Bites (grilled alligator); among other selections.

Also choose from a dozen salads, including rainbow kale with fresh mango, pumpkin seeds and a lemon honey dressing; tri-color quinoa with Romaine lettuce, diced green apples, roasted pumpkin seeds, dried cranberries and ginger vinaigrette; and other entrées include blackened ahi served with pineapple and a brown rice veggie blend; Cadiz strips (Mary’s Free Range Chicken breast sautéed with garlic and served over a bed of hand-cut fries); scallop pesto risotto (fresh scallops sautéed in a white wine garlic reduction and served over pesto risotto); and Kabobs with a choice of chicken, tri-tip or vegetables. The sides include garlic mash potatoes, grilled asparagus, bacon green beans, quinoa, and a brown rice veggie blend.

BLK Burgrz proudly and exclusively serves freshly baked bread from Pandor Bakery.

Those with a sweet tooth can indulge in BLK Burgrz shakes, chocolate bread pudding, key lime pie, and the signature BLK Burgrz Donut Sundae, a confection of Pandor Bakery donuts, Ben & Jerry’s vanilla ice cream, hot fudge and whipped cream and strawberries.

Open from 11 a.m. to midnight daily.

BLK Burgrz is in Mercantile East shopping center at 27742 Antonio Parkway, Suite 7 (off Windmill), in Ladera Ranch. 949.429.6666.

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