Since my family resides in San Diego, it can get lonely in LA. I’m lucky because I’ve made friends with many of the playmates -- two of my best friends are Kelly Monaco and Jennifer Rovero. I’ve never had a bad experience with any of the girls and we all kind of stick together. We’ll usually go to a nightclub or hang out at the Mansion, but I realize that when we’re at the Mansion, we get a lot more respect versus being at a regular LA nightclub. Hugh Hefner’s generosity and kindness never ceases to amaze me. He opens up his private residence to thousands of guests every year. I think that is pretty generous!

I’ve had a lot of memorable experiences while being a Playmate, but one that stands out in my mind is a photo shoot that I did for a Special Edition called Girlfriends with my best friend Kelly Monaco. That was by far my favorite shoot ever because we had so much fun that day. Looking at those pictures brings back so many good memories. Our expressions are so genuine and full of life. I had a twinkle in my eye -- working with Kelly brought out the best in me.