tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-67277333409616831202024-03-04T23:37:31.696-08:00Life in LA LA LandShortyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06882633442961215605noreply@blogger.comBlogger29125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6727733340961683120.post-77265559228520505262012-09-06T11:45:00.001-07:002013-05-24T10:52:57.929-07:00TurboTax Commerical with Tori Spelling and Deam McDermott 2012This post is extremely random as I haven't blogged in about a year and a half... <br />
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Nevertheless, I wanted to share our TurboTax commerical publicly. This commercial was shot in December of 2011 and aired on the Oxygen network during Tori & Dean: Home Sweet Hollywood from mid January through March of 2012. Please excuse the poor quality of the video - it's from my phone as we didn't receive a copy from the producers. <br />
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<iframe src="https://www.facebook.com/video/embed?video_id=2990510087767" width="800" height="480" frameborder="0"></iframe>Shortyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06882633442961215605noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6727733340961683120.post-89623768533811591272011-04-20T10:03:00.001-07:002011-04-20T10:15:00.673-07:00Strange LA III: Doggie Shades<div align="center"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Yesterday afternoon I had the pleasure of attending a TV taping at the CBS studios near The Grove in LA and I'll be blogging about this adventure later in the week. Anywho, as we were waiting in line this cute little PT Cruiser pulled up to the curb and the big fluffy dog caught everyone's attention. The crowd's reaction is what made me do a double take and upon doing so I saw that the dog was wearing sunglasses! Me being super stealthy I rushed over to take a quick pic. </span></div><br /><br /><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaFQMCjHJxzLEJ20WXqMk_vOFyj4zONZkGy97cxGkprisKqKz1_Pg-FcTiyVM63d2qOZ86OrAsS57gk_Kkl0mX05ePfS__BB-_2UDNP3yQgokVpPOH6k0vmkXZ3nzkWJ7r8r58S_wTacli/s1600/doggie.jpg"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5597712633167371506" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 239px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaFQMCjHJxzLEJ20WXqMk_vOFyj4zONZkGy97cxGkprisKqKz1_Pg-FcTiyVM63d2qOZ86OrAsS57gk_Kkl0mX05ePfS__BB-_2UDNP3yQgokVpPOH6k0vmkXZ3nzkWJ7r8r58S_wTacli/s400/doggie.jpg" border="0" /></span></a><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"> </span></div><br /><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">The best part was that the dog was super comfortable with these shades and didn't seem to be bothered by them at all, but he certainly digging all the attention! Looking good fido! </span></div>Shortyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06882633442961215605noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6727733340961683120.post-1221539810510680292011-04-14T09:53:00.000-07:002011-04-14T11:00:10.308-07:00InStyle Parties & New Barware<div align="center"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Hello Lovelies, I wanted to share with you my favorite books. As a lover of entertaining, this gem has become my go-to guide for all things hosting. </span></div><br /><p align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5U6OboUNPFrrhcYtY3ATLhkuF-WCtqz20YwWczMErDx3sCpzv_x_DQma89cipZRfkRVStUFIx9VAE4rxFstIW3o5CxFNzY2OTXaZvGv24uytbkh07Km7SG2-9w05UAray1_mvSWS4ucvb/s1600/51y48C3A6tL__SS500_.jpg"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5595493275914195778" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5U6OboUNPFrrhcYtY3ATLhkuF-WCtqz20YwWczMErDx3sCpzv_x_DQma89cipZRfkRVStUFIx9VAE4rxFstIW3o5CxFNzY2OTXaZvGv24uytbkh07Km7SG2-9w05UAray1_mvSWS4ucvb/s400/51y48C3A6tL__SS500_.jpg" border="0" /></span></a><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"></span></p><br /><p align="center"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"></span><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Chapters on parties are divided into dinner parties (spring dinner, early autumn supper, and Mediterranean dinner); holiday parties (Thanksgiving dinner, holiday cocktail party, New Year Eve's supper and Halloween cocktail buffet); occasions and theme parties (Super Bowl party, Oscar party, game night, afternoon spa party, baby shower and birthday dinner party); and summer parties (backyard luau, backyard barbecue and Tuscan dinner).</span></p><br /><p align="center"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">There is also an extensive resource list for invitations; barware; hors d'oeuvres; pantry items such as spices; cheese; fresh and prepared meats; seafood; specialty foods; desserts; tabletop; decor; theme elements; etc.). </span><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">There is a menu, a suggestion for setting the scene (from the invitation to room decor to music), a countdown (what to do three weeks, two weeks, one week, two days, day before, morning of, etc.), wine pairing suggestions, recipes and a section on how to make it all "even easier" (such as buying rather than making dessert, paring down the centerpiece, etc.). </span></p><br /><p align="center"><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;"></span><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">The chapter on how to properly stock a bar was extremely helpful. With a trusty resource like this I didn't have any trouble getting buy-in from my husband to purchase some much needed essentials. :) The beautiful photography is worth the purchase price alone. This book would make an excellent choice for a birthday or bridal shower gift. Hopefully you'll enjoy this book as much as I do!</span></p><br /><p align="center"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Moving onto my new barware. Last week during a quick trip to Marshalls for some candles we came across the most exquisite Kate Spade crystal barware......wait for it.......wait for it......on clearance! Each piece still had the original tags and were $125 each and were reduced several times until I was lucky enough to scoop them up for $23 each. Cha-ching, helllllo savings! The design is called Banyan Stripe and it has been discontinued, but you can still find it online at full price. </span></p><br /><p align="center"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">I've been on the hunt for an ice bucket for some time now, but just wasn't finding anything that fit the bill. Needless to say I was thrilled when we came across these beauties and the pitcher is a lovely addition as well! So glad I held out until I found "the one". hahah</span></p><br /><p align="center"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidfp4LWRGYPlLSWk2-iuFQJ9vVeowlkaAQNXEq1oktVnq2xs3rF-O8zFMnqJ4RLEdRRKkXCYxzVBq6EfTbBIZ2aSynGCd6X3c20ETBKVBKrju5MYXCJY0xyjUCN7eUENNPSO4Df-VCGRyw/s1600/banyan.jpg"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5595490385507291106" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 248px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidfp4LWRGYPlLSWk2-iuFQJ9vVeowlkaAQNXEq1oktVnq2xs3rF-O8zFMnqJ4RLEdRRKkXCYxzVBq6EfTbBIZ2aSynGCd6X3c20ETBKVBKrju5MYXCJY0xyjUCN7eUENNPSO4Df-VCGRyw/s400/banyan.jpg" border="0" /></span></a></p><br /><p align="center"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Last Friday my brother and sister in law met us at our place before heading out to dinner. I was thrilled to be using the new goods so soon. I jumped at the chance to whip us up some yummy concoctions from InStyle parties - the Touchdown (tequila, OJ, Lime juice and triple sec). So delicious! Both of our guests are tequila lovers so this was the perfect beginning to our night out at </span><a href="http://www.tequilajacks.com/"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><span style="color:#cc33cc;">Tequila Jack's</span></span></a> <span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">in Long Beach. </span></p><br /><p align="center"><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;">I'm very much looking forward to putting these bad boys to good use in the upcoming months. Who wants to come over for a cocktail party? </span></p><br /><p align="center"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Till next time!<br>xoxo Shortious Maximus </span></p><br /><p></p><br /><p></p><br /><p align="center"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">****P.S. funny story about my nickname****<br></span><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">A couple weeks ago when I had the pleasure of meeting my brother's roommates girlfriend and we were all sitting down talking getting to know each other. A while later I got up for something and as I started to walk across the room in my heels (which make me just shy of 6' tall) and the hubby called out "Hey Shorty, can please grab me a beer while your up?" I didn't think anything of it until I heard the girlfriend ask all confused "Did he just call her Shorty?!?!" She is only about 5' tall, so it was pretty funny!! </span></p>Shortyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06882633442961215605noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6727733340961683120.post-53908611308246959072011-04-07T15:00:00.000-07:002011-04-07T15:41:57.299-07:00I Knew There Was A Reason<div align="center"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">That I've never set foot inside of Dodgers Stadium aka Chavez Ravine. Have you heard the </span><a href="http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/lanow/2011/04/beaten-giants-fan-has-brain-damage-faces-long-recovery-doctors-say.html"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;color:#cc33cc;">news </span></a><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">about how a SF Giants fan was savagely beaten after the season opener last week? Yep, that's right, once again LA sports fans have proven to the world their idiocy. Now this poor man is fighting for his life in a medically induced coma and may suffer brain damage. Why does this continue to happen in LA? Anyone recall watching the riots break out on TV after the Laker's won their 16th Championship last Spring? I for one do, and it was absolutely nerve wrecking watching those scoundrel's attack random people outside of the Staples Center. Thanks so much for giving reinforcing one of many Los Angeles stereotypes! </span></div><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;"></span><br /><p></p><br /><p align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3JnKQu6aOpaOEnRi93aN485bTyKiqr5SNrbtvnA3JeyI64AY5LCUJnhfJGAZdbZWMaBjULyBsRpQQvfMT2U2Uj2fSGaTrlRnkVBLLh6ubj_FYJFdHPPo9p6VAL0LaItcR8TicojhyEox9/s1600/dodgerssuk.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5592967412983833458" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 170px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 161px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3JnKQu6aOpaOEnRi93aN485bTyKiqr5SNrbtvnA3JeyI64AY5LCUJnhfJGAZdbZWMaBjULyBsRpQQvfMT2U2Uj2fSGaTrlRnkVBLLh6ubj_FYJFdHPPo9p6VAL0LaItcR8TicojhyEox9/s400/dodgerssuk.jpg" border="0" /></a> <span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/04/07/bill-bratton-on-dodger-st_n_846138.html"><span style="color:#cc33cc;">The city has hired</span> </a>former LAPD Chief Bill Bratton and his new security consulting company to review security at the stadium and provide recommendations. They get an A for effort, but that doesn't do anything for me as far as enticing me to visit stadium is concerned. </span></p><br /><p align="center"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">I'll stick with the Anaheim Angeles in a nice little bubble we like to refer to as the OC. Yes, I'm an Angeles fan and this has nothing to do with my disgust for LA sports fans. OC fans know how to have a good time, respect rivalries and enjoy a game. We go to at least a handful every season. </span></p><br /><p align="center"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;">Lisa & I (summer 2010) </span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAl1TJQHS0M7TVsnCHI0uzVLJUn0ZCJ7uvBJjq8IxGFErohAdv2ZD2uAPQhZ_RiQphluZYq6RQ0aYPhQWHoa8QiONVfZiuTt_5nf0Zi_6aJRZ4-y6VUuW-FAw7BcTd5X5PYgBsLcAjolZY/s1600/angels.bmp"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5592969628679338194" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAl1TJQHS0M7TVsnCHI0uzVLJUn0ZCJ7uvBJjq8IxGFErohAdv2ZD2uAPQhZ_RiQphluZYq6RQ0aYPhQWHoa8QiONVfZiuTt_5nf0Zi_6aJRZ4-y6VUuW-FAw7BcTd5X5PYgBsLcAjolZY/s400/angels.bmp" border="0" /></span></a> <a href="http://onceuponabrunette.blogspot.com/"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;color:#cc33cc;">Shannon</span></a><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><span style="font-size:85%;"> and I (summer 2009)</span> </span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3v5MIWkT6SR3KVF2YFmyyPliIODBOaWUzmYAwNWMzvyDp5RKh16mYZ2qF-ZLFOLoyeWSjzTgCv4mg1eLSDvRSqtNeU7RpmJqK0UpmPcZMwUP9CsTVkveelCiEUfHHSYiCHB9jToZXizug/s1600/angels4.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5592970585908392258" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3v5MIWkT6SR3KVF2YFmyyPliIODBOaWUzmYAwNWMzvyDp5RKh16mYZ2qF-ZLFOLoyeWSjzTgCv4mg1eLSDvRSqtNeU7RpmJqK0UpmPcZMwUP9CsTVkveelCiEUfHHSYiCHB9jToZXizug/s400/angels4.jpg" border="0" /></a><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"> I realize that this post doesn't offer any solutions or the like. Perhaps my goal in sharing these thoughts was to prove that my inclimation to stay away from Chavez Ravine proved correct. Anyways, I needed to get that off my chest. Le Sigh.</span></p><br /><p align="center"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">I'll be back soon with happier thoughts. Thanks for listening. </span><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><br>**Shorty Out** </span></p>Shortyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06882633442961215605noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6727733340961683120.post-39852140823799798112011-03-22T13:54:00.000-07:002011-03-22T16:11:20.142-07:00A Little Bit of This....A Little Bit of That<div align="center"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Hello blogosphere! Lots going on around here lately and I wanted to give everyone a quick update and share some things that are making me happy lately. </span></div><p align="center"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><strong>My husband</strong> seriously rocks my world - handsome, funny, smart and a child of God – I am so blessed. Last weekend we went to a Roaring 20’s party and he was hamming it up all over the place. The photographers couldn’t get enough of him and rightfully so in my opinion. </span></p><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><p align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiR4hceBeBL2BVzlGrfZUGuRVelIhEdex6dYWvJxUkqUtXhkPFAjRxlLQ3HtQLuaFD_8Rqk9B1TBwZ4JxkNmZbWs6uygQz5o3diSdxpXGXtPD-WdWd-Buef95Xwf1QLf88CvhpZRjuZHbY0/s1600/IMAG0627.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5587013884462996338" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 239px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiR4hceBeBL2BVzlGrfZUGuRVelIhEdex6dYWvJxUkqUtXhkPFAjRxlLQ3HtQLuaFD_8Rqk9B1TBwZ4JxkNmZbWs6uygQz5o3diSdxpXGXtPD-WdWd-Buef95Xwf1QLf88CvhpZRjuZHbY0/s400/IMAG0627.jpg" border="0" /></a> <strong>Taking a day off during the week to go snowboarding.</strong> Last Wednesday we took a little impromptu trip to Big Bear for some fun in the snow. I’m so thankful that I have ample PTO at work and can take a mental health day with no qualms. </p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimRBGe7RKJ9b1R4gBnGpSajDpv-y61vd6Gr4ummi3x6Qjs_OQcSa0RHo0XppD4CZV-tXf3bc4m-cK8GhSlF8Q9QiM0PrhQqKzQrlgMgQkv5Txw3Pap6Ic9sdz3pOx0DsBhfaZUgFFK7NI_/s1600/LGsnow.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5587012859703993122" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 239px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimRBGe7RKJ9b1R4gBnGpSajDpv-y61vd6Gr4ummi3x6Qjs_OQcSa0RHo0XppD4CZV-tXf3bc4m-cK8GhSlF8Q9QiM0PrhQqKzQrlgMgQkv5Txw3Pap6Ic9sdz3pOx0DsBhfaZUgFFK7NI_/s400/LGsnow.jpg" border="0" /> <p align="center"></a><strong>Making new friends.</strong> The hubs and I have always been social butterflies and we really enjoy meeting new people. Weekend before last we met up with a couple that we met in Mammoth. Tamir and Francesca are world travelers and we had some much fun hanging with them at their loft in downtown LA’s art district.<br /><br /><strong>Getting out of our bubble.</strong> After hanging with Tamir and Francesca we headed over to West Hollywood to celebrate a friend’s birthday. We hadn’t seen this group of friends for some time and it was really refreshing to change up the scene. The late night dance party was the highlight of my night. </p><p align="center"><strong>Spending time with family.</strong> We celebrated my brother Rory’s birthday last weekend and had so much fun hanging out with him and his fiancée. After church on Sunday we got to chill with our niece Mikayla for a few hours. We put her in the bumbo seat for the first time and it was a blast watching her take in the new experience. </p><p align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitsliEoxm0Xm-uP2K9Vq4k6KRlKUNPgHpaEAfDMFZJR-aqlk26aMczvlV6aEZdA-9fQVcwJcyPsuiATGiVLNyFCigwzlaCV6yI8OeAjwtK2sAaC71fZiIHS85tX-qxyuA6si7FQf7TKgm2/s1600/MMG.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5587012185958275026" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 248px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 398px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitsliEoxm0Xm-uP2K9Vq4k6KRlKUNPgHpaEAfDMFZJR-aqlk26aMczvlV6aEZdA-9fQVcwJcyPsuiATGiVLNyFCigwzlaCV6yI8OeAjwtK2sAaC71fZiIHS85tX-qxyuA6si7FQf7TKgm2/s400/MMG.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><strong>Funny Friends.</strong> Our stylist/friend Renee is so stinkin’ funny! We recently paid her a visit and Mike was inquiring whether or not she offers barber services. She was adamantly opposed and later posted these pictures on FB.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpBG57X37nwthTErvuTaqB3RoRTgHQu8yip9vz4FrOvLo1NZ1MUPYDzbQfhylzjUaGSyaZQV2Rtbbh6bV7x40Myl9wDQalwGzeD68I5utpJDy-f0m8Fm0b4k7iTndeXA-shqAu7KLLsCth/s1600/no_staches.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5587011860620575314" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpBG57X37nwthTErvuTaqB3RoRTgHQu8yip9vz4FrOvLo1NZ1MUPYDzbQfhylzjUaGSyaZQV2Rtbbh6bV7x40Myl9wDQalwGzeD68I5utpJDy-f0m8Fm0b4k7iTndeXA-shqAu7KLLsCth/s400/no_staches.jpg" border="0" /></a> <strong>Ladies Lunch.</strong> I have a very close relationship with two women whom I work with. I first met them about five years ago when we worked for a different company and they have been mentoring and supporting me ever since. I’d like to think that they see me as a younger version of themselves. We don’t all work in the same department but enjoy getting out of the office and treating ourselves to a fancy lunch. Sadly our last lunch was a farewell as Trang is moving on to greener pastures but I will be seeing her again, I’m sure. </p><p align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiveP9-EDB4ebVnhNkJ_2jARh5NQsrJ7aMLPz2t4JVc2TNSZkFHIaA1cxtcyrsH-tbOowpXRkJ-azit3Ue1X53OPstKUy7nw1N9iTYmpW6ozxIojyg-ZdpuKm_M4l1BHEDMwwWs4-l_eeio/s1600/ladieslunch.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5587012527860402402" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiveP9-EDB4ebVnhNkJ_2jARh5NQsrJ7aMLPz2t4JVc2TNSZkFHIaA1cxtcyrsH-tbOowpXRkJ-azit3Ue1X53OPstKUy7nw1N9iTYmpW6ozxIojyg-ZdpuKm_M4l1BHEDMwwWs4-l_eeio/s400/ladieslunch.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><strong>The Real Estate game.</strong> Mike’s cards are finally finished! I love passing out these bad boys. If you or anyone you know is looking to buy or sell in the SoCal area let me know and I'll hook you up with the best agent around! ;)</p><p align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjS86Shi6lCzQac7ASIUSQKl0HlBcq-4dWFkcjr4t1crYeDaV-Lxjoa7houMX_3vENYeFAluRAa1CJWlJqQDndP2NC44f8FJot8rZc74mYpZ8rL8WELZX2ORU8Zzq6dbR6Vz1A1R2kSGyWS/s1600/Mikey.bmp"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5587012063087883362" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 232px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjS86Shi6lCzQac7ASIUSQKl0HlBcq-4dWFkcjr4t1crYeDaV-Lxjoa7houMX_3vENYeFAluRAa1CJWlJqQDndP2NC44f8FJot8rZc74mYpZ8rL8WELZX2ORU8Zzq6dbR6Vz1A1R2kSGyWS/s400/Mikey.bmp" border="0" /></a><br /><strong>New hairstyles.</strong> Anyone who knows me well knows that I'm not really into styling my hair. I found an online tutorial for this hairdo a couple weeks ago and have worn it twice since. These little mini buns are super easy (even for a hairstyling challenged person like me) and great for day old hair.<br />Yodlee hee hoo! </p><p align="center"></span><span style="font-size:0;"></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdmQCQhuohvjwPTGfsWgI9HH7TOMvl1axxA9csA_roGV3HxzUPXgDggnCIUfyDWYE4FCfWriji1-4T_bk7xt8-v6mgoH2BiAYTu-SApK6LCYhgIRLkvoYUdYQiSUKBJFZCntZGDkaQbhwV/s1600/buns.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5587012641138067426" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 239px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdmQCQhuohvjwPTGfsWgI9HH7TOMvl1axxA9csA_roGV3HxzUPXgDggnCIUfyDWYE4FCfWriji1-4T_bk7xt8-v6mgoH2BiAYTu-SApK6LCYhgIRLkvoYUdYQiSUKBJFZCntZGDkaQbhwV/s400/buns.jpg" border="0" /></a><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"> One more thing before I go. I've been stressing about our tax situation this year because we don't have school to write off. I thought we'd have to pay a ton because we don't own a home or have a kid. I'm so relived though now that the numbers have been crunched. We're actually getting a teeny tiny refund. Praise the Lord!! </span></p>Shortyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06882633442961215605noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6727733340961683120.post-68016670848947603062011-03-14T10:17:00.000-07:002011-03-15T10:41:39.158-07:00A Mammoth of a Vacation<div align="center"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Our trip in one word - EPIC - and I'm being completely serious. This trip has become easier over the years and like a cozy old sweater it begs for us to come back and get wrapped up in the awesomeness of Mammoth.<br /><br />There was a total of 8 of us on the trip - Hubs and I plus the <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">inlaws</span>, J-Bone + Tracy, and David and his buddy Dennis. We left Orange County on Sunday morning and made our way to the 15 and eventually the 395 straight up to Mammoth. The drive can be done straight through in about 4.5 hours but we like to take our time and not be rushed. We have two mandatory stops on the way up and back which are Bravo Burger in <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">Adelanto</span> and Erick <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">Schat's</span> <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">Bakkery</span> in Bishop. These are both a must!<br /><br />We rolled into town at about 5pm on Sunday. After getting settled we headed out to the grocery store to get our food for the week. Later on that evening we went to a local ski shop to get me some new snowboard pants.<br /><br />Hubs was in charge of booking our lodging this year and he did a great job! The condo association that we stay at (</span><a href="http://www.yelp.com/biz/horizons-4-condominiums-mammoth-lakes"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;color:#cc33cc;">Horizons 4</span></a><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">) ranks their condos from A-C. Normally we stay at the C rated places (think 70s cabin) to save some <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">cashola</span> but this year we sprung for an A rated townhouse and I'm so glad we did. Our place was 2 bedrooms + 2 bathrooms and a loft with a King bed and four singles. We scored the master and I was definitely a happy camper! </span></div><p align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjd3ottv_a7W5CHE7y6drQS3R7OdkKjpBP4dpyxTH6uCHf4mUaU09m3ddYLDw5y_TXZm7WFzOfTXrFMtxA4_5lyGUfxrRybHAQQesjpIPAHuVJD36IN4tXL7Zbsswg7ryUCaMN7xKNZynRW/s1600/P1010312.JPG"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5583990234127544898" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjd3ottv_a7W5CHE7y6drQS3R7OdkKjpBP4dpyxTH6uCHf4mUaU09m3ddYLDw5y_TXZm7WFzOfTXrFMtxA4_5lyGUfxrRybHAQQesjpIPAHuVJD36IN4tXL7Zbsswg7ryUCaMN7xKNZynRW/s400/P1010312.JPG" border="0" /></span></a><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5583990465763271330" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQM4sxYAlOBu1ohaWvHiI_Jfj5mRmP_4BZpvTuhJ51E7YaIq6J6iXmEmIdheFXrLpdojzBYZXcaz_7_TvFEYv4wbiwaHaAArOcdjXp4iVb48TA05y3pczSyh6RCllju-fr7WCtf6zav1KL/s400/P1010309.JPG" border="0" /> </span><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Monday morning we were up bright and early for our day on the mountain. After scarfing down some breakfast we headed to Eagle Lodge to get our first session in of the trip. We boarded all morning on the Eagle lodge side of the mountain and made our way to the main lodge to get some refreshments aka tall can of Coors Light.<br /><br /></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilxouFwfJvYYnzQ_fZctYR5Z3euUlmcdHFu2IFas_CaJXqNRv5__oHJtUbE0qM1snqC-AefYqOP_FqVTek90jltWwxgolE2RJgD7-r9R7wGwW7VJEHBE9_oxSSUlXWhQWhg6Pi0L8RHI_W/s1600/IMAG0545.jpg"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5583992356909909682" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 239px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilxouFwfJvYYnzQ_fZctYR5Z3euUlmcdHFu2IFas_CaJXqNRv5__oHJtUbE0qM1snqC-AefYqOP_FqVTek90jltWwxgolE2RJgD7-r9R7wGwW7VJEHBE9_oxSSUlXWhQWhg6Pi0L8RHI_W/s400/IMAG0545.jpg" border="0" /></span></a><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><br /></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5KkopFdHg9yqDRoEAJC8_vGp6fgvy0xAMoA5yazlaItUg5j4MfRXOi8g13f5RybJBupUsSNX-U-VaB3Kz-uc3NAD8oEX7XRW2IqsFV0d8schGTHVDmPIt433WPYiQiZyibdwwY8OYDntb/s1600/IMAG0546.jpg"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5583995410396517954" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 239px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5KkopFdHg9yqDRoEAJC8_vGp6fgvy0xAMoA5yazlaItUg5j4MfRXOi8g13f5RybJBupUsSNX-U-VaB3Kz-uc3NAD8oEX7XRW2IqsFV0d8schGTHVDmPIt433WPYiQiZyibdwwY8OYDntb/s400/IMAG0546.jpg" border="0" /></span></a><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5584011903312008018" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 226px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoc6M_1_AKfuSDrCMPOWADkhayrW2d2ucsicNyxfTgarALqZHQ3mfSeNuCUs6gkjX5pc_FhpGdJnQ7tcSm664jiNYIT7gCXs6nhdZ7bBv00oOntU9m2-zlzJZSMiuZ3zvhhTPvVxBZSruJ/s400/gondoobie.jpg" border="0" /><br /></span><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">We hung out for a bit then made our way back to Eagle lodge for lunch. Whenever we go snowboarding we bring along our travel BBQ, it's seriously the best. We all had turkey burgers for lunch - healthy, delicious and cheap! We swigged down some m<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">args</span> and then headed back up for a few more hours of shredding the mountain.<br /></span><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;"></span></p><p align="center"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;">Find the Margarita bottle! </span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnM05AAJg9wAcUUOCYJuxRf3foaQbpl_QzupJDKku170KmJf9gNiDtf7A5yHHnK5yA7i3-STuvlNgUBGG1diptkBYy31n-6XHaHj3EiGExVDsp2LRQK0Ti_1If_yHQyqlp6T0xN_g-dKvi/s1600/IMAG0552.jpg"></p></a><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5583996664498787794" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 239px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnM05AAJg9wAcUUOCYJuxRf3foaQbpl_QzupJDKku170KmJf9gNiDtf7A5yHHnK5yA7i3-STuvlNgUBGG1diptkBYy31n-6XHaHj3EiGExVDsp2LRQK0Ti_1If_yHQyqlp6T0xN_g-dKvi/s400/IMAG0552.jpg" border="0" /> <p align="center"></span><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">That evening we must have hit the sheets at about 8pm! Snowboarding is no joke and we were beat!<br /></p></span><p align="center"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Tuesday morning before we left I set up the crock pot for Chicken Tortilla soup and it was a hit! David and Dennis met up with us on Tuesday morning and we started our morning just like Monday with a little shredding on the Eagle/Canyon lodge side of the mountain. </span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVuQF0HFg6MVqwuIqUW5sp5WZqL0RGrAvdYtbd_y6AmJe_nFfvY4qkiOzQhc8NuF3shXKIBPRpOa9rongJIgGtZWAqLekrjDyrTSpXGj3WWRu8843VOAu0vZZMMTpg6jIEtafPL-v8Qzet/s1600/IMAG0558.jpg"></p></a><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5583991521870355122" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 239px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVuQF0HFg6MVqwuIqUW5sp5WZqL0RGrAvdYtbd_y6AmJe_nFfvY4qkiOzQhc8NuF3shXKIBPRpOa9rongJIgGtZWAqLekrjDyrTSpXGj3WWRu8843VOAu0vZZMMTpg6jIEtafPL-v8Qzet/s400/IMAG0558.jpg" border="0" /> <p align="center"></span><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">After our little break we decided it was time to hit the top of the mountain. I've been up to the top every time we've been to Mammoth but its always a little intimidating. More pictures to come on this little adventure.<br /><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">View from inside of the gondola </span></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNmrWQJJnUg-UIaA50bgOBIm6s4Wb2UmBN9vk0XiIYEc38H0xlKZje4UoT_Mjkn565aEbeIR4tPRV1qlWIcOpSrfxc_paxOWoZffQ2dWmqa-q2VqEGdEJTFkvIaenIlQsTF_MngXH4TpsB/s1600/IMAG0562.jpg"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"></p><p align="center"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5583998312060900290" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 239px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNmrWQJJnUg-UIaA50bgOBIm6s4Wb2UmBN9vk0XiIYEc38H0xlKZje4UoT_Mjkn565aEbeIR4tPRV1qlWIcOpSrfxc_paxOWoZffQ2dWmqa-q2VqEGdEJTFkvIaenIlQsTF_MngXH4TpsB/s400/IMAG0562.jpg" border="0" /></span></a><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><br /></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjq5PEqtqazCA2B7I3z58MHhc4TQIM4bTMshWYBD6XDngQwhhGx-flP9MT0_peDkcW4T2h30IPj2JFuGAePRUqs2bBeGoVrxHxdRUv_dO_Y5ZHLVV_2cgnQm78kzP3yUg27NoeUIO4RuhrI/s1600/IMAG0561.jpg"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5584010989255615106" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 239px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjq5PEqtqazCA2B7I3z58MHhc4TQIM4bTMshWYBD6XDngQwhhGx-flP9MT0_peDkcW4T2h30IPj2JFuGAePRUqs2bBeGoVrxHxdRUv_dO_Y5ZHLVV_2cgnQm78kzP3yUg27NoeUIO4RuhrI/s400/IMAG0561.jpg" border="0" /></span></a><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><br /></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkOxV3Z_uRbxAsdT3XwcgLmyMt0MT3LMJ2XTHHOIebIqrKPPuDxG5ULs-TFrccy4xo6DvcWjXhI8nl18tBc6DdJQ1hKVm67cWb56bauMOeFVqYf1OWNl5oEsAVWo_zwABS-eCSQH8RWEfc/s1600/IMAG0560.jpg"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5584011449155899858" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 239px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkOxV3Z_uRbxAsdT3XwcgLmyMt0MT3LMJ2XTHHOIebIqrKPPuDxG5ULs-TFrccy4xo6DvcWjXhI8nl18tBc6DdJQ1hKVm67cWb56bauMOeFVqYf1OWNl5oEsAVWo_zwABS-eCSQH8RWEfc/s400/IMAG0560.jpg" border="0" /></span></a><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;"> Adorable kiddos from Mammoth Elementary!<br /></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRnL6X2iRiyFUN4G7hmMBHCsy0PN4c522sJmY_jjLRzY6D5F4RR4rBvoPsN7qiutzfRdg1SMDC9MZfcAxf9kpC3gQI_x3PG-eGa6Kj_bOq4Gw_f2bX7Guu-KZvsJyIvToqeAVIQiYXkpNV/s1600/IMAG0565.jpg"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5584013578851024146" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 239px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRnL6X2iRiyFUN4G7hmMBHCsy0PN4c522sJmY_jjLRzY6D5F4RR4rBvoPsN7qiutzfRdg1SMDC9MZfcAxf9kpC3gQI_x3PG-eGa6Kj_bOq4Gw_f2bX7Guu-KZvsJyIvToqeAVIQiYXkpNV/s400/IMAG0565.jpg" border="0" /></span></a><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><br />Tuesday night when we got back to our place we hit up the jacuzzi to soothe our sore muscles. Later on that night we enjoyed some Apples to Apples action.<br /></span><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"></span></p><p align="center"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">We bought the 3 of 4 day passes from Costco and ended up saving a ton of money. Can you believe that the daily rate is $92 for adults!?!? Expensive but totally worth it in my opinion. With our passes we paid about $60 per day. </span></p><p align="center"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Wednesday was our day off from snowboarding and when we woke up it was snowing! It snowed about 4-5 inches on Wednesday. </span></p><p align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiG6na85tL_jpAGyF6RM2z1gwBoti_ZthDeqrau_bOgjQwFDVSbXlhvdC4fP6wZ_7Ovmo-nK_0S_WbE2VJg8wDzd86h4S2bXwx3teQv6k85jXl4E98sYLGUxxrMpM1RsZ6W-3dEJ-IJz3RV/s1600/P1010324.JPG"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5584003022293429346" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiG6na85tL_jpAGyF6RM2z1gwBoti_ZthDeqrau_bOgjQwFDVSbXlhvdC4fP6wZ_7Ovmo-nK_0S_WbE2VJg8wDzd86h4S2bXwx3teQv6k85jXl4E98sYLGUxxrMpM1RsZ6W-3dEJ-IJz3RV/s400/P1010324.JPG" border="0" /></span></a></p><p align="center"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;">Hubs & Jeremy putting chains on our whip<br /></span></p><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5584003271972253138" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBhqrAnB4NASLmA07t1yX6VynLpHBlY0quzv4zsqcAE5O55rs7VYwFsUCPgGVo557hGoDWj7J3v8_S1IkhCOjF4xpNWvY_2uJ6O09VLcmkDlnt2PsoI-cz0f4YMpSw-DI6rXqLml1UicYx/s400/P1010322.JPG" border="0" /> <p align="center"></span></span><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">We had a lazy morning and decided to go out for breakfast. After looking around on Yelp we headed to </span><a href="http://www.yelp.com/biz/the-stove-mammoth-lakes"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><span style="color:#cc33cc;">The Stove</span> </span></a><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">for breakfast and my oh my was it ever delicious! </span><br /><br /></p><p align="center"><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Group shot (David & Dennis were busy shredding the <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">gnar</span>)<br /></p></span></span><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5584002415959566050" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPm0wFuBtdU7_8sQwt7vd2xCoIcqd2qHSWro1e7NgsGfncg_e8tlFiHkh0zTIZfvHIX1cbtFjWzv5G9jAchzo8DAf4icG9BNganhKDMNcRCtPWX5hJlbE16AMJkf4O0qtTQ8ChfVToJMl_/s400/P1010331.JPG" border="0" /> <p align="center"></span></span><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;">Very nice Mikey!! </span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfKWJRAwonB6jhNijHnruSMczgp0XzFPYP2xVFz-Rbk-3nFNu4vCjglBTBe46xqV9N5lqerbrmDKWoyrlssEbzTlseEJaPHq2HPwg-uDdXTfYurPgCnO5EZFSzf2b0H4D1cK700R1Ns5se/s1600/P1010335.JPG"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5584015156292179554" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfKWJRAwonB6jhNijHnruSMczgp0XzFPYP2xVFz-Rbk-3nFNu4vCjglBTBe46xqV9N5lqerbrmDKWoyrlssEbzTlseEJaPHq2HPwg-uDdXTfYurPgCnO5EZFSzf2b0H4D1cK700R1Ns5se/s400/P1010335.JPG" border="0" /></span></a><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><br />After breakfast we drove over to main lodge to check out the gift shop at the main lodge. Sadly nothing was calling my name but I did get a cute hot pink Mammoth sticker for my board. Later that afternoon we hit up the jacuzzi and sauna for some more relaxation.<br /><br />Thursday was our last day on the mountain and it was a little bittersweet. It snowed about 6 inches Thursday and it was so much fun snowboarding in almost a full foot of powder! I've boarded in the past in fresh pow but never this much, and let me tell you it was glorious. I was definitely testing my limits this day. I even got up the courage to do some tree runs!<br /></span><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><br /></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8Gv9jDLG3YSHa0oMrNzBSQGD_7tq4lE0uzb1_PgzxUIi2kSseofNb_BhqlWPKINc2fQesImcq8PSzTr-rbO27CuCgjdlE_3AJg-B48KADypaagte6wBwobhoCrT-JR8faNdY4122X0jX-/s1600/P1010338.JPG"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5584006489490959122" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8Gv9jDLG3YSHa0oMrNzBSQGD_7tq4lE0uzb1_PgzxUIi2kSseofNb_BhqlWPKINc2fQesImcq8PSzTr-rbO27CuCgjdlE_3AJg-B48KADypaagte6wBwobhoCrT-JR8faNdY4122X0jX-/s400/P1010338.JPG" border="0" /></span></a><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"> </span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyJp7y0OpzglffS8dsWD77OJVRxBS2RAi_j8ej9SYm9cllIz7ZNux8qobLPdtCYjiKZ8n3_nOr6x_KbosuZXFrcEAUmKk5apSWjGfznPqmK3TxWhsV5jhNhfgg5ySWgIKxYJKb6lPX4aSV/s1600/P1010339.JPG"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5584012999703298722" style="DISPLAY: block; 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MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJQ4EpIYQQLFxVKVL06uNj08wkaBvl_QibxJJxH7XpIprgTyd_WsvC-YFcQRtG32cYjPBkYcHWevut_Mr5HuG4yD2VhH33KnqtdhGhfSl2L9VW2eZSBuMs93SxEg1n2x0NFmLGrd8RkN0S/s400/P1010357.JPG" border="0" /></span></a><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><br /></span><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;">Love my face in this picture....I'm so in my happy place :)<br /></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqLg3TY39zMFEoGQMQbFbH6OS2NrGMgJdJc5blExViZ1MqBklsT2RbhJSrr1bDXcjkR56FNjnYm4lsq_LPUXUJB5C90o_1wILlxftXG0wku9CaKIm1sJjzFTHp8rxNrv8mya0FwtpuUu0o/s1600/P1010368.JPG"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5584007894029529890" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqLg3TY39zMFEoGQMQbFbH6OS2NrGMgJdJc5blExViZ1MqBklsT2RbhJSrr1bDXcjkR56FNjnYm4lsq_LPUXUJB5C90o_1wILlxftXG0wku9CaKIm1sJjzFTHp8rxNrv8mya0FwtpuUu0o/s400/P1010368.JPG" border="0" /></span></a><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><br />Thursday evening we enjoyed the jacuzzi once again and then headed out to dinner at Burgers. I normally don't order the goods like patty melts, etc but I felt like after three days of snowboarding I deserved it! Tracy kept joking the whole time about how she eats so much that she is "eating for two." Thanks for making me feel better about getting my grub on! <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_7">haha</span></span></p><p align="center"><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Very tired but happy! </span></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDiBd_Qj8swI-a-ZMsExp_nbNQ8j8wJWI3Fx55d2uziuLGLXy5reMVGxGnmHCJ3_id8kWSWrkAq6bXIlSU9ZWc-X0LTe3hG3gLimR1cgeu4XbOdG9H-1_mqikQ1_oDYAQfwt2pUkZ9ibRj/s1600/P1010376.JPG"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5584016755359846946" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDiBd_Qj8swI-a-ZMsExp_nbNQ8j8wJWI3Fx55d2uziuLGLXy5reMVGxGnmHCJ3_id8kWSWrkAq6bXIlSU9ZWc-X0LTe3hG3gLimR1cgeu4XbOdG9H-1_mqikQ1_oDYAQfwt2pUkZ9ibRj/s400/P1010376.JPG" border="0" /></span></a><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"> We rounded out our trip with some yummy margaritas Gomez's. We were all so exhausted we couldn't drink more than a couple of <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_8">margs</span>. Thanks David for the drinks and the good time! </span></p><p align="center"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">We headed out of town on Friday morning at about 10am and eventually got home at about 4pm. Thanks to everyone for making this such a smooth and enjoyable trip! Can't wait to go back! </span></p>Shortyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06882633442961215605noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6727733340961683120.post-54365316160008781472011-03-11T11:11:00.000-08:002011-03-11T11:36:33.429-08:00Mammoth Vacation Sneak Peak<div align="center"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Happy Friday friends! Man, what a week this has been! My schedule this week at work has been totally overloaded with meetings, so much so that I feel like I haven't had anytime to actually get any work done. <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Whaaaaaa</span>!!! I'm so thankful that we have an awesome weekend planned. I can't wait to relax, play and not think about work!<br /></span></div><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"></span></div><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Still not quite ready to unleash the vacation recap on you just yet. I'm waiting on a couple of pictures are essential to the recap post. Enjoy this little sneak peak for now.<br /></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"></span></div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifyjGFIlQjLa5MGRZc8J_GcEFul35ntyvKi_hEO-tUFRlqTHcUJp3E8KPUEccRdk1Lw-rtD9AVQDxIrzIaoJg0Lf7d1JrGFboUkf7CXA3JRprFuSP2Yt8NgC455_ohXcLQZab2-xj1XodO/s1600/Mammoth2.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5582908005847662450" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifyjGFIlQjLa5MGRZc8J_GcEFul35ntyvKi_hEO-tUFRlqTHcUJp3E8KPUEccRdk1Lw-rtD9AVQDxIrzIaoJg0Lf7d1JrGFboUkf7CXA3JRprFuSP2Yt8NgC455_ohXcLQZab2-xj1XodO/s400/Mammoth2.JPG" border="0" /> <p align="center"></a><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Happy Weekend!<br /><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">xoxox</span> </span></p>Shortyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06882633442961215605noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6727733340961683120.post-11872132264713713912011-03-09T09:32:00.000-08:002011-03-09T10:06:40.759-08:00Oceanfront Dining - Claire's at the Museum<div align="center"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">I'm just about ready to post my vacation recap but am waiting on a couple of pictures from friends.....hopefully this will keep you entertained in the meantime!<br /><br />A few weeks ago the in-laws came over for a visit. There were no specific plans for the day other than having lunch somewhere fun and making a stop at one of our fav places to shop - Nordstrom Rack. We didn't really have any ideas for lunch but once Saturday rolled around and it was gorgeous, I knew just where to go! </span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;"><br />Whenever friends and family visit from out of town my first choice for dining is <a href="http://www.lbma.org/cafe.html"><span style="color:#cc33cc;">Claire's at the Museum</span></a>. This cute little cafe is part of the Long Beach Museum of Art and sits on a bluff overlooking the Long Beach harbor. I love nothing more than sitting at the cafe enjoying good company and spectacular views. </span></div><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgY9ajl0fnatLmI_6qe2Ix6ZqhaG_arJBgNFFciOO5YfUNiiMD6ntEkYvGyG5muBZgO4KzIFq0F80X0kO6-HaVZa2oor7x_mAg3NjzTDtbwEnN6teJytItPK_TcKs_6kUrvbEa7Qk7D85G6/s1600/P1010280.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5582136737382505906" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgY9ajl0fnatLmI_6qe2Ix6ZqhaG_arJBgNFFciOO5YfUNiiMD6ntEkYvGyG5muBZgO4KzIFq0F80X0kO6-HaVZa2oor7x_mAg3NjzTDtbwEnN6teJytItPK_TcKs_6kUrvbEa7Qk7D85G6/s400/P1010280.JPG" border="0" /></a> </p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSyNDxWh6hECErHwiIjcu2kTGdoc6zV2KpYBAtTFAIb1ST1TFyeS51eUqc131jfqPXSSWclP4BZrIbSRhzebspcWM-STxWRjAxcfC2QPpBuWZUzmcqy-wB2FkhOfg9ZNtu5Y6EkXlIfe07/s1600/P1010279.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5582136611900659474" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSyNDxWh6hECErHwiIjcu2kTGdoc6zV2KpYBAtTFAIb1ST1TFyeS51eUqc131jfqPXSSWclP4BZrIbSRhzebspcWM-STxWRjAxcfC2QPpBuWZUzmcqy-wB2FkhOfg9ZNtu5Y6EkXlIfe07/s400/P1010279.JPG" border="0" /></a></p><div align="center"></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"></span></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">My seared ahi salad and the hubs California turkey sandwich</span></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEildCs_AYN3bAAafiWs0bHAPgJDP76ocb60VeMkSIUEhdh3xCPgbhutjrVvBheNoN2GLw1nEtcDoLwBE81uYcTftBHuVtDXft6fbq-1_oYSC6k82RJNPIWU4FUWwcmyx30kSYkiomO0_y0E/s1600/P1010284.JPG"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5582136492777886658" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEildCs_AYN3bAAafiWs0bHAPgJDP76ocb60VeMkSIUEhdh3xCPgbhutjrVvBheNoN2GLw1nEtcDoLwBE81uYcTftBHuVtDXft6fbq-1_oYSC6k82RJNPIWU4FUWwcmyx30kSYkiomO0_y0E/s400/P1010284.JPG" border="0" /></span></a><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"> </span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><span style="font-size:85%;">View to the West - Port of Los Angeles and Rancho Palos Verdes<br /></span></div></span><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgm4AKFbQ532a_sqzcrJrTvFPNm8wi9L-xhJYKE8Hk5XLAatmC05qtyfsqDjncrAEhXXiFv5TEwyWLOQ75a-hbm40YGoL_PmZtSP2fcWP9_nRcprfbk6pMdegnzdFbfNFeYRu4H3Vi3gJ1k/s1600/P1010286.JPG"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5582136378318862722" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgm4AKFbQ532a_sqzcrJrTvFPNm8wi9L-xhJYKE8Hk5XLAatmC05qtyfsqDjncrAEhXXiFv5TEwyWLOQ75a-hbm40YGoL_PmZtSP2fcWP9_nRcprfbk6pMdegnzdFbfNFeYRu4H3Vi3gJ1k/s400/P1010286.JPG" border="0" /></span></a><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><span style="font-size:85%;"></span></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><span style="font-size:85%;">View to the South - Catalina </span></div></span><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVNPSfquxD5UyGKqaZys5qHSDZqkGKVMxqviNlhn5XRiWHlEtERIhosFBd5TBOCLEJd6bvmMbAyhXC43e7_mjpdjnxOWABAR30zqlMLSdnxBtYnGqb7lg1xsNepawUI7fOYTSgMPr_KYBs/s1600/P1010287.JPG"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5582136274710407090" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVNPSfquxD5UyGKqaZys5qHSDZqkGKVMxqviNlhn5XRiWHlEtERIhosFBd5TBOCLEJd6bvmMbAyhXC43e7_mjpdjnxOWABAR30zqlMLSdnxBtYnGqb7lg1xsNepawUI7fOYTSgMPr_KYBs/s400/P1010287.JPG" border="0" /></span></a><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><span style="font-size:85%;"></span></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><span style="font-size:85%;">View to the East - sailboat race</span></div></span><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3YCGE15F2VDGlXUWTZBMjEajxGh3wCQfE07roYFOxQ057QItS7bAu62AENrGs5rNTu4gZitTsXf0nuWn_YAFupSbWuMdmmwMeBB1EBw96twjyD30BptDU5rAXvNFokELottwj0sAgMAaM/s1600/P1010291.JPG"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5582136170083565858" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3YCGE15F2VDGlXUWTZBMjEajxGh3wCQfE07roYFOxQ057QItS7bAu62AENrGs5rNTu4gZitTsXf0nuWn_YAFupSbWuMdmmwMeBB1EBw96twjyD30BptDU5rAXvNFokELottwj0sAgMAaM/s400/P1010291.JPG" border="0" /></span></a></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">We had a wonderful time at the cafe. I'm pretty sure we were there for a couple of hours enjoying the sights and the warm sunshine. There was a wedding taking place at the museum that day so that was fun to watch as well.</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;"></span> </div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><br>A couple of tips for dining at Claire's: reservations are recommended and plan to arrive early as there is isn't much parking available. Also, don't let a cool day stop you from heading to the cafe - they provide blankets to keep you nice and cozy.<br></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"></div></span><div align="center"></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center"><br>Who wants to go to brunch?</div></span>Shortyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06882633442961215605noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6727733340961683120.post-83152159414962518652011-02-25T13:04:00.000-08:002011-02-25T17:12:29.994-08:00Time for some R&R<div align="center"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">As I mentioned in my last post we're heading out to Mammoth on Sunday for a week of snowboarding. All we have on the list of things to do is laundry and a costco trip to load up on the necessities. Mammoth has been blessed with over 28 feet of snow this season so far! Unbelievable! </span></div><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;"><div align="center"><br />The trip I took this week to Silicon Valley went really well. I had a great time and took in an abundance of new info. Networking was a huge part of this trip as well and I really enjoyed the group dinners and meeting new friends from across the country. Staying at the Four Seasons wasn't too bad either! </div><div align="center"></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;"><br />Whenever I'm away for work or pleasure I enjoy documenting my trips with cell phone pics to share with my husband. In this case it was a fun way to connect the faces and names of people from work I'm always talking about. Here is my week in pictures.<br /><br /></span></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;"></span></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;"></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;"></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:85%;"></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;">One of my bosses aka drinking buddy</span></div><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8NY3mB9MMFMFuccHytCEnsy4KexMJAcWVudmWQOwiCwnb-ZXVyjmixlT0WqJuxRQnAEOGXodhL_vDfn0bwwCDKM863fPCcz4NX30HOuqT2AOJVJFIwDdtfGqbAsRZzOfutPxdm42SrVa0/s1600/IMAG0508.jpg"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5577765671050999522" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 239px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8NY3mB9MMFMFuccHytCEnsy4KexMJAcWVudmWQOwiCwnb-ZXVyjmixlT0WqJuxRQnAEOGXodhL_vDfn0bwwCDKM863fPCcz4NX30HOuqT2AOJVJFIwDdtfGqbAsRZzOfutPxdm42SrVa0/s400/IMAG0508.jpg" border="0" /></span></a><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">Yummy spumoni (Italian version of neapolitan ice cream + fruit and nuts) @ Il Fornai<br /></span></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZpZ5FSkQbssipbtZhzuVKiwKYgeyTy8j3GTo2VaOpypoYKx0rbUykF_SaijvPOkozwS-MUg2spjXZGI_oD5ZRF759mW309frEt5hKkCpQTrHjU2koSwDbkNK1ciasLf6nwg1o5oQgcJ1N/s1600/IMAG0528.jpg"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5577765535383557282" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 239px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZpZ5FSkQbssipbtZhzuVKiwKYgeyTy8j3GTo2VaOpypoYKx0rbUykF_SaijvPOkozwS-MUg2spjXZGI_oD5ZRF759mW309frEt5hKkCpQTrHjU2koSwDbkNK1ciasLf6nwg1o5oQgcJ1N/s400/IMAG0528.jpg" border="0" /></span></a><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;"> Training room Tuesday & Wednesday<br /></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKaL68Ww6emPTAy18bQaQ4xuV6cuLJin5u4t9bifmpKULRc4SBhFlEoS5LHJ4vrrwgv9Tlaw7QO_vYBmuqow-enZynN8F9jvjY5Ey3gwmeO5hK49GzSb8uXopvhLEU_lh424jsoJzUMBBI/s1600/IMAG0520.jpg"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5577765361388384642" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 239px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKaL68Ww6emPTAy18bQaQ4xuV6cuLJin5u4t9bifmpKULRc4SBhFlEoS5LHJ4vrrwgv9Tlaw7QO_vYBmuqow-enZynN8F9jvjY5Ey3gwmeO5hK49GzSb8uXopvhLEU_lh424jsoJzUMBBI/s400/IMAG0520.jpg" border="0" /></span></a><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;"> Thursday's training room<br /></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcUV72CgPBM9eLIGaaVJQLtwiVvYolsJKdOesn_Yxyj_1apQymq08LIMJpI9kCgBnKKm6JCIgdlTQufQYIcKeQ9bpxqZSGk9tLjv-7LCZs2sGtv8wwrxR3isY15Kgc2b18UoMfZ3NeJVYg/s1600/IMAG0540.jpg"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5577765269887462994" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 239px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcUV72CgPBM9eLIGaaVJQLtwiVvYolsJKdOesn_Yxyj_1apQymq08LIMJpI9kCgBnKKm6JCIgdlTQufQYIcKeQ9bpxqZSGk9tLjv-7LCZs2sGtv8wwrxR3isY15Kgc2b18UoMfZ3NeJVYg/s400/IMAG0540.jpg" border="0" /></span></a><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"> <span style="font-size:85%;">Tuesday - Thursday outfits for your viewing pleasure :)<br /></span></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiD31pZFEsWQ6GEiq5sME5ZwiP1Um-Np8luLGpHWHpSO38IMYO5SAu3zXzKYdpomv8L3hdtXYnUL_qIAJApAgh7VPAR1VdgjRnkcce3UHflSDl-XrPD8ctlnYJ9FfCOjg4C4XXKVCzppZCH/s1600/IMAG0516.jpg"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5577765156039541922" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 239px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiD31pZFEsWQ6GEiq5sME5ZwiP1Um-Np8luLGpHWHpSO38IMYO5SAu3zXzKYdpomv8L3hdtXYnUL_qIAJApAgh7VPAR1VdgjRnkcce3UHflSDl-XrPD8ctlnYJ9FfCOjg4C4XXKVCzppZCH/s400/IMAG0516.jpg" border="0" /></span></a><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><br /></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5BVfCIt83yu1qaJY12Bv-G6n9NrJtijXUIJZuaSeasWUqAkT9t76rM4pWXmdUe22uGtGtgBuMP6e3eFml-SNef7jSBK02rPfHTBxupw-b9VwqvWeCUuqSc5J-CbCCbdtHfatN8wIypzqe/s1600/IMAG0518.jpg"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5577765076178279922" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 239px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5BVfCIt83yu1qaJY12Bv-G6n9NrJtijXUIJZuaSeasWUqAkT9t76rM4pWXmdUe22uGtGtgBuMP6e3eFml-SNef7jSBK02rPfHTBxupw-b9VwqvWeCUuqSc5J-CbCCbdtHfatN8wIypzqe/s400/IMAG0518.jpg" border="0" /></span></a><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><br /></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEho63vwEJuzrEAxGDIrx0eeflBhZMPDGMOn7SmpKy9JH0NNIyS-432PoP7-dO0n3R7SqGHXMZMQoaoz4Gc0nvQNK2_MqtDtlH7kjFFUGCFiLcMMUuNiayl3GwAvpQJ4NEV-G-2TVEtRe6yg/s1600/IMAG0535.jpg"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5577764953371904258" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 239px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEho63vwEJuzrEAxGDIrx0eeflBhZMPDGMOn7SmpKy9JH0NNIyS-432PoP7-dO0n3R7SqGHXMZMQoaoz4Gc0nvQNK2_MqtDtlH7kjFFUGCFiLcMMUuNiayl3GwAvpQJ4NEV-G-2TVEtRe6yg/s400/IMAG0535.jpg" border="0" /></span></a><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><span style="font-size:85%;"> Neat art on the parking garage @ San Jose airport</span><br /></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6b6-6IZBWB7dAZa1tz_rw-gjywzLahF5gRHRpYMswAGpFot6F_lk87O7yHnHNz8OliEAbP2ehlWhZVcuwyU1jrG8XP_IU0YOe_vQk3Wfvb_MwWcTioqjQmv5MzDtfJHuwSLjKH4bTSgid/s1600/IMAG0542.jpg"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5577765805970721650" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 239px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6b6-6IZBWB7dAZa1tz_rw-gjywzLahF5gRHRpYMswAGpFot6F_lk87O7yHnHNz8OliEAbP2ehlWhZVcuwyU1jrG8XP_IU0YOe_vQk3Wfvb_MwWcTioqjQmv5MzDtfJHuwSLjKH4bTSgid/s400/IMAG0542.jpg" border="0" /></span></a><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">I hope everyone has a great weekend! Be back soon with a recap of our trip! </span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">I'll leave you with a couple of fun quotes I heard this week for the first time. </span></div><p align="center"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">"Fortes fortuna adiuvat" aka Fortune favors the bold</span></p><p align="center"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">It's not who you know....it's about who knows you! </p><div align="center">xoxo<br />Shorty</span></div>Shortyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06882633442961215605noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6727733340961683120.post-63789743330289969362011-02-23T11:45:00.000-08:002011-02-23T10:40:11.250-08:002011 Travel Plans...So Far<div align="center"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">This week I am in Silicon Valley for some work training. Strategic Account Management Training to be exact, in case you were wondering. I don't travel as much as I used to with this job so I really appreciate the time I'm able to spend visiting with colleagues that I don't get to see very often. I'm super excited to get home from this trip though, so we can head out to Mammoth Lakes for some good times in the snow. </span></div><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><br /></div></span><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Speaking of travelling, the hubs and I are notorious for our local weekend getaways (Vegas, Big Bear, San Diego, Palm Springs, etc). This year we are planning a couple of larger trips but will definitely be squeezing in the weekend trips as well! Here is what we have planned for 2011...so far. </span></div><br /><br /><br /><p align="center"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><strong>March <img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5576200874467414706" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 264px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgu9QfUqM2fz9hI5RTUG_t_SDlo0_Qx3wzHI_zNhSzf47_F6r4mNFIl8-BZTxtJc_CfQcX9R70v5GlrFRjWKPcpIy54ozVpqiQ89eyTgAxsfG4hrZidLn9hbRetz6QhQ2HLP2eBMdvDTVnK/s400/Mammoth-Mountain-Ski-Trail-Map_mediumthumb_pdf.png" border="0" /></strong> </span><a href="http://mappery.com/maps/Mammoth-Mountain-Ski-Trail-Map.mediumthumb.pdf.png"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;color:#cc33cc;">via</span></a><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><span style="color:#cc33cc;"> </span><br />First up is our some what annual Mammoth trip. I've gone two or three times but haven't always been able to attend due to work commitments. This year I'm going though, and lets just say I'm pumped!! I cannot wait to shred this mountain again! </span><br /></p><br /><br /><p align="center"><strong><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">May </span></strong><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHl99yMlKFTWsqiWZBipxgAnf8S84-ntX_ELzq_aWGJ7arPrQRbSb2dNZQUabpPSZSUIhvk9PtTfqGVMjcHOFwqjoDUzPeluIJHpC2lS_wO8mEgjUq1gXxcXp68vieCQFm_7VBAqq6o4v5/s1600/Venetian-Las-Vegas.jpg"><strong><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5576203057464909794" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 298px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHl99yMlKFTWsqiWZBipxgAnf8S84-ntX_ELzq_aWGJ7arPrQRbSb2dNZQUabpPSZSUIhvk9PtTfqGVMjcHOFwqjoDUzPeluIJHpC2lS_wO8mEgjUq1gXxcXp68vieCQFm_7VBAqq6o4v5/s400/Venetian-Las-Vegas.jpg" border="0" /></span></strong></a><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;color:#cc33cc;"> </span><a href="http://www.lasvegashotel.com/photo/lasvegas/Venetian-Las-Vegas.jpg"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;color:#cc33cc;">via</span></a><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><span style="color:#cc33cc;"><br /></span>In early May we are meeting up with my bestie and her husband from Michigan. They've never been to Vegas and I'm really looking forward to showing them around town. I really want to give them a proper introduction to Vegas, so we are staying at the Venetian. This is mostly because it smells fabulous and because my fav Vegas restaurant is there - Grand Lux Cafe!<br /></span></p><p align="center"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><br /></span><strong><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">June <img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5576201546514424546" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 150px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5-j7xSZWdk6Ad0onGMJkt9mBmuDD6OnC4XRYoGLIRlrQ_Yqf18IvpSO_24FBnfT3lStFU6i378gCFqX9XqtOzi9QbiIbwyKWwjv9TnmknMaoiJQeDqFb4xAxG08RP-E7ukiyzD1rmuK3c/s400/Palm-Desert%25255CJW-Marriott-Desert-Springs-Page-Banner-Style-2.jpg" border="0" /></span></strong><a href="http://www.perfectescapes.com/Images/Luxury-Hotel/Palm-Desert%5CJW-Marriott-Desert-Springs-Page-Banner-Style-2.jpg"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><span style="color:#cc33cc;">via</span> </span></a><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Ladies weekend away in Palm Desert! We are staying at the always fabulous JW Marriott. Very much looking forward to spending some quality time with my ladies! On my wish list for this trip - a trip to the spa for a massage and hitting up the outlet mall on the way home for some shopping!<br /></span></p><br /><br /><p align="center"><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;">My mom is hosting our family reunion again this year in Southeastern Ohio in mid June. I was able to attend in June of 2009 and I really enjoyed meeting my extended family. I'm hoping that we will be able to attend this year as well! All of my closer relatives live in the area as well so it would be great to see them again as well. </span></p><br /><br /><p align="center"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><strong>July </strong></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjZvwJ_7hXRIQ2hkQcF8vxFWY0tZEkGHi3hVRFmgh0_p-QFQ-YiiqK2ZiMImqD_STdwkdzux7MHofjD9ZoqgICs_KidIvB7Gbg_AX8H9AsVoTo5BWDakOIjrcgUZJDbi8cED07empvyVcQ/s1600/08_Lodge_Aerial_small_J.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5576211982135240850" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 325px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjZvwJ_7hXRIQ2hkQcF8vxFWY0tZEkGHi3hVRFmgh0_p-QFQ-YiiqK2ZiMImqD_STdwkdzux7MHofjD9ZoqgICs_KidIvB7Gbg_AX8H9AsVoTo5BWDakOIjrcgUZJDbi8cED07empvyVcQ/s400/08_Lodge_Aerial_small_J.jpg" border="0" /></a><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;color:#cc33cc;"> </span><a href="http://images.pegs.com/imageRepo/1/0/29/725/130/08_Lodge_Aerial_small_J.jpg"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;color:#cc33cc;">via </span></a><br /><span style="color:#cc33cc;"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;color:#000000;">Some good friends of ours are getting married in late July in Kalispell, Montana at the above resort. Isn't it beautiful? Neither of us have visited Montana and we've heard lots of great things about the region. Fingers crossed that this trip becomes a reality. We've talked about road tripping it up to Montana and enjoying some time in Glacier National Park and well as Yellowstone. Ideally this would be about a week long trip. </span></span></p><br /><p align="center"><span style="color:#cc33cc;"><span style="color:#000000;"></span><br /></span><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><strong>November</strong></span><a href="http://myupperwest.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/ing-nyc-marathon.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5576211304688569330" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 252px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhw6ObXPv-iEgfYgCHesm3GhhFFpiuXpXroxSw8wnxQkEqmHz1D-j4l1lfa2tcUXqFKBG_S5kSNnV_Wmubqjag_72tuyvBuvNQDmgTpADPcyUg0QikE9hqEV56ZoN_oB0G0XmVIGc3UIdI0/s400/ing-nyc-marathon.jpg" border="0" /></a><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><a href="http://myupperwest.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/ing-nyc-marathon.jpg"><span style="color:#cc33cc;"> via<br /></span></a>The hubs and his man BFF are hoping to run the NYC marathon this fall. Registration is done on a lottery basis and they aren't sure if they'll be able to enter the race but I would also like to see this trip become a reality. The last time I was there I was just a young pup and I think it would be so much fun to attend as a cheerleader for my boys and to enjoy the city as an adult.<br /></span></p>Shortyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06882633442961215605noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6727733340961683120.post-3642322882847959142011-02-21T12:11:00.000-08:002011-02-21T12:40:05.874-08:00Weekend Love<div align="center"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Last weekend was just what the doctor ordered - lots of relaxing and family time. Friday night we had plans to check out At Last Cafe (featured on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives) but had to skip out on our reservations due to the weather. It was pouring buckets! The cafe is located in a residential area which is notorious for it's lack of parking. We circled the restaurant for over 15 minutes and then decided it just wasn't worth hiking 6+ blocks in the downpour. We then headed to our fav local sushi spot. While we were enjoying our dinner we looked up to see a patio umbrella being blown down the strip mall parking lot like a tumble weed! Us Californian's are total wimps when it comes to weather!! </span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"></span></div><div align="center"><br /><br /></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Saturday morning we were up nice and early and dropped off one of our cars at the body shop. I may or may not have caused an accident that caused said car to visit the shop. :(</span></div><div align="center"><br /><br /></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Later in the afternoon we headed to Anaheim because husband, brother in law and cousin are in the market for gun permits. Kerilynn, my sister in law, and I were not feeling spending the afternoon in a gun shop so we opted for a ladies lunch instead. I love spending time with Kerilynn and my almost 4 month old niece Mikayla. We visited Mimi's for a late lunch and then hung out at Target for a bit. That evening we had everyone come back to our house for dinner/movie/margaritas and a good time was had by all. Night at the Roxbury is still great!! </span></div><div align="center"><br /><br /></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Sunday morning we went to church and heard one of our pastors give a prophecy update on Egypt. Interesting stuff people. I'm not here to preach but I will say if you haven't yet given your life to God and invited Jesus into your heart, now is the time! If you are interested in learning more about Christianity, please don't hesitate to contact me. After church we did a little Mammoth vacation planning and hung out with the baby. </span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><br /> </div></span><div align="center"></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">How cute is my mother in law? :)</span></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhD0r17yNhw_97jfwGwvJ5aaIA9Ya7lr_pyDKcsNubb3GnQnQ_mQLDSQ9IHF2wWdEAPtCjiEqDR8MjK-mEA-hk4bEneSMNhsq6Kwwx7B9_h3nnmTMXrNtZV2a3ny5afYD-xtLQuHVcj9AyR/s1600/IMAG0501.jpg"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5576244334915058370" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 239px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhD0r17yNhw_97jfwGwvJ5aaIA9Ya7lr_pyDKcsNubb3GnQnQ_mQLDSQ9IHF2wWdEAPtCjiEqDR8MjK-mEA-hk4bEneSMNhsq6Kwwx7B9_h3nnmTMXrNtZV2a3ny5afYD-xtLQuHVcj9AyR/s400/IMAG0501.jpg" border="0" /></span> <p align="center"></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyYnN1O-zD2ZJIX48kt6YMChwtxCqHR7Yn4h-KEBBKuCOITKSlxWT79GEIY1C23NYhK9DF7mdVYzsj6X2J41e1LgQp6aQX2DWLc6x1NyPw_y9z7OJ8h_nx4bh6xQG9f4UUKX5uGzrAgCn1/s1600/mg1.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5576244024062660866" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 239px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyYnN1O-zD2ZJIX48kt6YMChwtxCqHR7Yn4h-KEBBKuCOITKSlxWT79GEIY1C23NYhK9DF7mdVYzsj6X2J41e1LgQp6aQX2DWLc6x1NyPw_y9z7OJ8h_nx4bh6xQG9f4UUKX5uGzrAgCn1/s400/mg1.jpg" border="0" /></a> <span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Kerilynn + Mikayla<br /></span><br /></p><div align="center"><div align="center"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">In the afternoon we visited with our friends Aaron and Lisa which was awesome as usual. When we were at their place we were all joking about how it feels weird if we don't see them at least once a week! Later that evening we enjoyed a show at the Irvine Improv.<br />Great comedy + good friends = can't ask for anything better! </span></div></div>Shortyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06882633442961215605noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6727733340961683120.post-80429762773759144902011-02-17T11:00:00.000-08:002011-02-17T11:24:42.849-08:00Sights and Sounds of Downtown<div align="center"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Just before I exit the train every week day I set my ipod to shuffle, and then set off in the direction of my office. Every morning as I walk to work I get the pleasure of enjoying some really beautiful artwork and sculptures. </span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><br /></div></span><div align="center"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"></div></span><div align="center"><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;"></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">As I make my way to the office and prepare myself for the day I listen to upbeat, fast tempo music. Some of my morning favorites include the Black Eyed Peas, Hall & Oats, Daft Punk, the Doobie Brothers, Moby, NeedtoBreathe, and the Gorillaz.<br />Random, I know! </span></div><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"></div></span><div align="center"><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;"></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:78%;"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Standard Downtown - </span><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Caption reads "A Climate for Health and Wealth" </span></span></div><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;"><span style="font-size:78%;"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5574715323630479954" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 192px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6f_io0rpoOhowexhE6OeaiBYecqwSLkes9t2QdwZyZNa-WNYRewC1LRIyIR1_h5Ue8vq_0Mb-DWHJ33EJRwEIgE-iZpeBVP-dN8hMD6t4W8ru1SKKdgEeZVtc7LYKCEFMUHfBcnTdyrgP/s400/IMAG0312-1.jpg" border="0" /></span> <p align="center"></span></span><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Do you listen to music before work? </span><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdpo309GYAOZp27SYIidfoOuB23O0lLrVsIZvuxHaGmbeONUAcNRqgLa3zbzarV5JMsT50qZ0IC-uiIn7dImoWAC9nu6MPIBHmYlMYbWOiSfyU2znuggPsXOrrvCriB7tmHgbTWrL2kI2p/s1600/P1010182.JPG"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5574446083836211266" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdpo309GYAOZp27SYIidfoOuB23O0lLrVsIZvuxHaGmbeONUAcNRqgLa3zbzarV5JMsT50qZ0IC-uiIn7dImoWAC9nu6MPIBHmYlMYbWOiSfyU2znuggPsXOrrvCriB7tmHgbTWrL2kI2p/s400/P1010182.JPG" border="0" /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjS_hkf-3JU5dTMf66q90CzPGGEynN_vUeqAQUwWicpHDzgSqMnD73Uw1ztzVwMtMNcA9Z8upDgIUMbyWLCeYMay2oEUjl6zaFjxF66bltftUHqE2Jn-l6uX7w4FNO1puZ3o-NYvHmmvE5X/s1600/P1010184.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5574725700664113858" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjS_hkf-3JU5dTMf66q90CzPGGEynN_vUeqAQUwWicpHDzgSqMnD73Uw1ztzVwMtMNcA9Z8upDgIUMbyWLCeYMay2oEUjl6zaFjxF66bltftUHqE2Jn-l6uX7w4FNO1puZ3o-NYvHmmvE5X/s400/P1010184.JPG" border="0" /></a></span></a><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Once I get to the office I usually listen to "Morning Meets Eclectic" on KCRW public radio.<br /><span style="font-size:85%;"><br /><span style="font-size:78%;">This reminds me of a racetrack</span><br /></span></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1VZauihGzbIU_meHReJ9Vr_pgckmZ5ASzZFABwLYgaY-P21hzhwcb19GQUp5-UC9GLLiFHp5b_IL2gPKXuik8mCT9pAIt11qJh-VRDVmmJTHJFO7VdgMGXZ0jqeCjTB8RWmPciwREr1mV/s1600/P1010186.JPG"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5574445829047124994" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1VZauihGzbIU_meHReJ9Vr_pgckmZ5ASzZFABwLYgaY-P21hzhwcb19GQUp5-UC9GLLiFHp5b_IL2gPKXuik8mCT9pAIt11qJh-VRDVmmJTHJFO7VdgMGXZ0jqeCjTB8RWmPciwREr1mV/s400/P1010186.JPG" border="0" /></span></a><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;"><span style="font-size:78%;">Waterfall view as I take a ride on an escalator</span><br /></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcZP0jAiuqOAllTvN4GGpLlGg3NfZhKf-m6FLh2PZXPts2cqcpNVUYI8VoC3eN5KAdqriBh6E4bowkwaB9lWo1KKKzKaTTuYlVaPEci84FyT1uU0ItLt8pqlkc46d3FPzbfMulN73cXwmm/s1600/P1010188.JPG"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5574445714401934450" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcZP0jAiuqOAllTvN4GGpLlGg3NfZhKf-m6FLh2PZXPts2cqcpNVUYI8VoC3eN5KAdqriBh6E4bowkwaB9lWo1KKKzKaTTuYlVaPEci84FyT1uU0ItLt8pqlkc46d3FPzbfMulN73cXwmm/s400/P1010188.JPG" border="0" /></span></a><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"> <span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-size:78%;">That's the central library in the background - reads<br /></span>"Books Are Liberal And Free They Give To All Who Ask<br />They Emancipate All Who Serve Them Faithfully"<br /></span></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-Fpf7IgXzBRMSJ5r4oPUar_dCQ68P8CpLUUnbte9ogQc1DtGx3n_dyDj-9cI0yXIsPqHZUnwH3cSqvo8-D7EVxrjBQSNfgs0hPrnOb8C8-99vyiQvM0_vsLJ4m3aYGecNBfiOK0IpDkpo/s1600/P1010190.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5574445547130851442" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-Fpf7IgXzBRMSJ5r4oPUar_dCQ68P8CpLUUnbte9ogQc1DtGx3n_dyDj-9cI0yXIsPqHZUnwH3cSqvo8-D7EVxrjBQSNfgs0hPrnOb8C8-99vyiQvM0_vsLJ4m3aYGecNBfiOK0IpDkpo/s400/P1010190.JPG" border="0" /></a></p><div align="center"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:78%;">This lady has a smokin' hot bod which can be inspiring<br />or depressing depending on my mood </span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-TgkhRP3IC5nqHv07BxPa4KaNb9PAFdMg8HnGCtOKRSlkvXJe2P0y8XIMMgTYFQG2y4OJWT0k7Qi57U3qpmP35OuDMH5t7EfKHPOlYBMGjaMPXt1dyyp7FPAYEhj0EtZmob7EUT2RR8aV/s1600/P1010191.JPG"><span style="font-size:78%;"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5574445368980561538" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-TgkhRP3IC5nqHv07BxPa4KaNb9PAFdMg8HnGCtOKRSlkvXJe2P0y8XIMMgTYFQG2y4OJWT0k7Qi57U3qpmP35OuDMH5t7EfKHPOlYBMGjaMPXt1dyyp7FPAYEhj0EtZmob7EUT2RR8aV/s400/P1010191.JPG" border="0" /></span></a><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:78%;"> </span><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:78%;">Little crabs to keep her safe<br /></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7LmmFZqcJKJ3xUWL7gkqEvAkunGyzv-jVSMp6tLod1iG1BeS9ssoe3tYJm3DG_dPfXNdTaipqRog9giNnxCok6nQqPAHU9JO-8_U5Dd4VERh2mElo3_RSs4E619Y3QMV38eyjqi95C0mn/s1600/P1010193.JPG"><span style="font-size:78%;"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5574445260440817954" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7LmmFZqcJKJ3xUWL7gkqEvAkunGyzv-jVSMp6tLod1iG1BeS9ssoe3tYJm3DG_dPfXNdTaipqRog9giNnxCok6nQqPAHU9JO-8_U5Dd4VERh2mElo3_RSs4E619Y3QMV38eyjqi95C0mn/s400/P1010193.JPG" border="0" /></span></a><span style="color:#000000;">Later in the day I like to listen to KOST or the Fish.<br /></span><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipZZfHve2DDWjvnxQAKJ950jAsvzX2Us-g6r7_QNKHNVuMhsm44Zqsh4tRHq2-rlVAu4N84VO6VWjHc8QDk3u_sgbFxIW8nEI6rFUXCYVt5jC1yxw3PPh30nqdk8zQmfAF2dxrY9er1l4V/s1600/P1010197.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5574727437632527458" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipZZfHve2DDWjvnxQAKJ950jAsvzX2Us-g6r7_QNKHNVuMhsm44Zqsh4tRHq2-rlVAu4N84VO6VWjHc8QDk3u_sgbFxIW8nEI6rFUXCYVt5jC1yxw3PPh30nqdk8zQmfAF2dxrY9er1l4V/s400/P1010197.JPG" border="0" /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCCLir08SPIsvscfSNh2khLuga4OPPZVBYcCCuaxcvJf-C-90UZz10nRgmbHGFb34ey-hnEgSRoMOkydlBEqxFx1XFe3O6dZ78rae9kfDk9haH-dA7oyVBKNThwSkWq16ZjtVYs0YSySBa/s1600/P1010195.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5574728303089887090" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCCLir08SPIsvscfSNh2khLuga4OPPZVBYcCCuaxcvJf-C-90UZz10nRgmbHGFb34ey-hnEgSRoMOkydlBEqxFx1XFe3O6dZ78rae9kfDk9haH-dA7oyVBKNThwSkWq16ZjtVYs0YSySBa/s400/P1010195.JPG" border="0" /></a> </a><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Music helps me get in the zone and focus on what needs to be done.<br /></span><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7a0i30On3pfDus7-m5niwE-H66lxW062ydCPNsmV8TR5wk1bjKvQZsH-6GgR-5JTUcf7nrStar5b5X1lG5CrVn9PYxXAc6gBNXNPYql8Fm8cJv4comn6oC4g-PzymA4bGPXdVrNP8A1W7/s1600/P1010260.JPG"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5574444788844089026" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7a0i30On3pfDus7-m5niwE-H66lxW062ydCPNsmV8TR5wk1bjKvQZsH-6GgR-5JTUcf7nrStar5b5X1lG5CrVn9PYxXAc6gBNXNPYql8Fm8cJv4comn6oC4g-PzymA4bGPXdVrNP8A1W7/s400/P1010260.JPG" border="0" /></span></a><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"> <span style="font-size:78%;">Zoomed in aerial view </span></span><br /><span style="font-size:78%;"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5574444584617617506" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh32TlM_Ce2aM1kqRsUXROXrvP-NYPkAt4v14afTWAhMGFSWn802oOkv4gMOJ9Ye66k9kYedA6ykrt94gZDqrYsaQs87iPLm9MNHq4c2BJMC1SZrf7VczqrCNNlE2k5TzQopRi21ZmYtjZ6/s400/P1010200.JPG" border="0" /> </span><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Not zoomed in (view from my cubicle). This sculpture is huuge! </span><br /></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6_J6wOF_R-o07hMVaWKy18QohC3Aqd_NJ1WYK26yn29K-7Xs0B5yIgE1MnJSbSobS0bXFy8LK44TUsr3CXr-WD2DBjWvHTGRwVuvUF4wZxo7Zs-_cZOaX3UKfRoVStOirIGzOp0npRDdk/s1600/P1010201.JPG"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:78%;"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5574444396850911618" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6_J6wOF_R-o07hMVaWKy18QohC3Aqd_NJ1WYK26yn29K-7Xs0B5yIgE1MnJSbSobS0bXFy8LK44TUsr3CXr-WD2DBjWvHTGRwVuvUF4wZxo7Zs-_cZOaX3UKfRoVStOirIGzOp0npRDdk/s400/P1010201.JPG" border="0" /></span></a><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"> </span><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">If I've had a stressful day and need to unwind on the way home I usually listen to Michael Buble or 94.7 the WAVE.<br /></span></div>Shortyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06882633442961215605noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6727733340961683120.post-37752536684220902422011-02-14T09:20:00.000-08:002011-02-14T09:51:54.965-08:00Pre Valentine's Day Dinner (Recipe)<div align="center"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Hello World, Monday, and Valentine's Day! </span></div><br /><p align="center"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Standard Downtown </span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQVlArQHmGWi1bjNwvbd0eixJqwhyphenhyphenOgNTc4FR15o0McTgSRl-fB0Fzi4drwL8I01b8hRJShQ_OHGJNbb-5AIr5c1w8oDbDpt8IUCC-W6MAjy5kPGSaXAZswE0BS0lqJaNr2PCPR-Y_1Rnl/s1600/love+me.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5573596797294285138" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 239px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQVlArQHmGWi1bjNwvbd0eixJqwhyphenhyphenOgNTc4FR15o0McTgSRl-fB0Fzi4drwL8I01b8hRJShQ_OHGJNbb-5AIr5c1w8oDbDpt8IUCC-W6MAjy5kPGSaXAZswE0BS0lqJaNr2PCPR-Y_1Rnl/s400/love+me.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Valentine's isn't my favorite holiday but its infectious. I'm sure even the V day haters out there are feeling the buzz of excitement in the air....or maybe its the anticipation of the sugar rush we'll all be feeling later.</span> </p><p align="center"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">The hubs and I celebrated our love by hanging out at home yesterday afternoon and cooking a delicious dinner. We're on a tilapia kick lately and tried out a new recipe last night. We had tilapia over organic jasmine rice from TJs and also enjoyed it with another WW recipe - asparagus with balsamic butter. For dessert we had angel food cake with berries and cool whip along with a couple glasses of pinot grigio while we watched Inception. </span></p><p align="center"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">If you haven't checked out <a href="http://www.skinnytaste.com/"><span style="color:#cc33cc;">skinnytaste.com</span></a> yet you should today!<br /></span><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Gina has done a fantastic job of modifying recipes to be WW friendly. </span></p><p></p><p align="center"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><a href="http://www.skinnytaste.com/2010/04/broiled-tilapia-with-thai-coconut-curry.html"><span style="color:#cc33cc;">Broiled Tilapia with Thai Coconut Curry Sauce</span></a><span style="color:#cc33cc;"> </span></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgV7cuSxJifjsTakg_xM4SQBhO2Jn8Og0bcuxFlT5bvVMEVpLFrjE7fMDxV7IM4b56zh-M7u-_MROpWIrQMoAcSJgKydRHy97SC8hX0jZfGl5Z2YAytUzTd_kdjqWmIsUgltx39L9H-bLHL/s1600/tilapia-coconut-curry.jpg"><span style="color:#cc33cc;"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5573599810591003298" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 276px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgV7cuSxJifjsTakg_xM4SQBhO2Jn8Og0bcuxFlT5bvVMEVpLFrjE7fMDxV7IM4b56zh-M7u-_MROpWIrQMoAcSJgKydRHy97SC8hX0jZfGl5Z2YAytUzTd_kdjqWmIsUgltx39L9H-bLHL/s400/tilapia-coconut-curry.jpg" border="0" /></span></a><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><span style="font-size:78%;">*We couldn't locate the red curry paste at the regular grocery store so we cheated a bit and used a red curry sauce, it turned out just fine though. Additionally, we skipped the fish sauce</span>. </span></p><p align="center"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"> Servings: 6 • Serving Size: 1 piece fish plus sauce • Old Points: 5 pts • Points+: 6 ptsCalories: 225.2 • Fat: 6.9 g • Protein: 35.5 g • Carb: 5.6 g • Fiber: 1.1 g </span></p><p align="center"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">1 tsp dark sesame oil, divided<br />1 tbsp minced peeled fresh ginger<br />4 garlic cloves, minced<br />1 cup finely chopped red bell pepper<br />1 cup chopped scallions<br />1 tsp curry powder<br />2 tsp red curry paste<br />1/2 tsp ground cumin<br />4 tsp low-sodium soy sauce<br />1 tbsp brown sugar<br />2 tsp Asian fish sauce<br />1 (14-ounce) can light coconut milk<br />1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro<br />6 (6-ounce) tilapia fillets<br />salt<br />Cooking spray preheat broiler. Heat 1/2 teaspoon oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add ginger and garlic; cook 1 minute. Add pepper and scallions; cook 1 minute. Stir in curry powder, curry paste, and cumin; cook 1 minute. Add soy sauce, sugar, Asian fish sauce, and coconut milk; bring to a simmer (do not boil). Remove from heat; stir in cilantro or basil if using.Brush fish with 1/2 teaspoon oil; sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon salt. Place fish on a baking sheet coated with cooking spray. Broil 7 minutes or until fish flakes easily when tested with a fork. Serve fish with sauce, rice, and lime wedges.<br /></p></span>Shortyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06882633442961215605noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6727733340961683120.post-18486973611237052372011-02-09T08:26:00.001-08:002011-02-09T09:00:55.496-08:00What I Wore Wednesday<div align="center"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Happy Hump Day everyone! We're only one day away from my favorite day of the week - Friday Eve! Wooo hooo! </span></div><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">As usual I'm linking up with Lindsay at <a href="http://thepleatedpoppy.com/2011/02/what-i-wore-wednesday-guest-blogger-gussy/"><span style="color:#cc33cc;">The Pleated Poppy</span></a></span></div><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><strong>Wednesday </strong></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhw_NIeamMqpUm4dAM8P_HouSxEo0L6qx2oKlPhpyYE4L6yKtDKPwMk2cJbolBM7GC7D0GKpgp7F-o2_BewTkJ0gb8a1rA6cTx9qW5a6uuFBtTPw-FpOTSmU3OxsoyJrJbVuOnn9OF4I5Yq/s1600/IMAG0447.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5571728284744291458" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 191px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhw_NIeamMqpUm4dAM8P_HouSxEo0L6qx2oKlPhpyYE4L6yKtDKPwMk2cJbolBM7GC7D0GKpgp7F-o2_BewTkJ0gb8a1rA6cTx9qW5a6uuFBtTPw-FpOTSmU3OxsoyJrJbVuOnn9OF4I5Yq/s320/IMAG0447.jpg" border="0" /></a> <span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Sweater - Express<br />Slacks -<br />Pumps - Tahari<br />Watch - MJ<br />Necklace - Tiffany<br /></span></div><br /><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><strong>Thursday </strong></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrwy2ClLPIWbIlWCxSH_HMLVgitSJjYvMOLx_dakLPUNVKf-C3AOQPVRg6Av8NabZnJaHmD7-za4K4h2vzCJGib3-KKiYGJENZD1U-05LM5pq4bdxGfKNVB6pSeSb_UhVI1I7yAgV8VnDG/s1600/IMAG0454.jpg"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><strong><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5571727763154625074" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 191px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrwy2ClLPIWbIlWCxSH_HMLVgitSJjYvMOLx_dakLPUNVKf-C3AOQPVRg6Av8NabZnJaHmD7-za4K4h2vzCJGib3-KKiYGJENZD1U-05LM5pq4bdxGfKNVB6pSeSb_UhVI1I7yAgV8VnDG/s320/IMAG0454.jpg" border="0" /></strong></span></a><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">This is my morning/commute look for your viewing pleasure<br />Wool coat - Tommy Hilfiger via Burlington Coat Factory<br />Bloomie - <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/sewsoozy"><span style="color:#cc33cc;">Sew Soozy</span></a> aka Kris from <a href="http://cakesbykristin.blogspot.com/"><span style="color:#cc33cc;">Simplify</span></a><br />*I got a shoutout from a group of men this morning re: the bloomie in the form of </span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;">"Heyyyyy beautiful flower!!" </span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Tote - Diane von Furstenbrrg via Marshall's<br />Shoes - Puma </span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjFeKB06EhDjMMPS9spD-ZCF8lMztSnq4rIddE1npsdkGt2saRXhJlQ8LdYXgKRZECIrXMyttKsDnGg0Bikx6d1taoiG8nWnu0xgzzA1TvHwxxmmaDc5GOJKSxC9WobO5Y2zNaiNZekt33/s1600/IMAG0457.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5571729909267618354" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 191px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjFeKB06EhDjMMPS9spD-ZCF8lMztSnq4rIddE1npsdkGt2saRXhJlQ8LdYXgKRZECIrXMyttKsDnGg0Bikx6d1taoiG8nWnu0xgzzA1TvHwxxmmaDc5GOJKSxC9WobO5Y2zNaiNZekt33/s320/IMAG0457.jpg" border="0" /></a><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"> Blouse - Apt 9 Kohl's<br />Grannie sweater - Frenchi<br />Slacks - Daisy Fuentes Kohl's<br />Watch - MJ<br />Flats - BCBG</span></div><br /><p align="center"><strong><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Friday<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNyEIqVZmBF3HVWmPLpswqLE2Y8rCbwg6SFyHnIMZJ7kZdryCwaM42FzRFVOof0e28C4hE_grwxlE5FL3z8tilPU67lH6pWTYMeJm7tT801Al2OEutcz9i-Ai5BAsM8bFgP28V6Rp7CSXv/s1600/P1010208.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5571730780390907970" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNyEIqVZmBF3HVWmPLpswqLE2Y8rCbwg6SFyHnIMZJ7kZdryCwaM42FzRFVOof0e28C4hE_grwxlE5FL3z8tilPU67lH6pWTYMeJm7tT801Al2OEutcz9i-Ai5BAsM8bFgP28V6Rp7CSXv/s320/P1010208.JPG" border="0" /></a> </span><br /></strong><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHX0ILAKTKmRUBBGdExXZLvJZRUwZsecrOQWni1YjjmhPgSO864ZCDAiXZddQdh8LrrkEitLjXDV8LrQRyZyf_pIh0emSECIBXivg-VhpnLbKLhigQsR-3i5HDK9nPQ-9OG6-itt6K4NFp/s1600/P1010222.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5571727231632399170" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHX0ILAKTKmRUBBGdExXZLvJZRUwZsecrOQWni1YjjmhPgSO864ZCDAiXZddQdh8LrrkEitLjXDV8LrQRyZyf_pIh0emSECIBXivg-VhpnLbKLhigQsR-3i5HDK9nPQ-9OG6-itt6K4NFp/s320/P1010222.JPG" border="0" /></a><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"> Blazer - Semantics<br />Top - no namer from Ross<br />Dark denim jeggings - Old Navy<br />Boots - Steve Madden<br />*Sooo happy this outfit turned out like I had imagined!<br /></span></p><p align="center"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><strong>Tuesday </strong></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwIQyCXeTzSHplaZhqnYCGYaCl79eaawCFN7BjO_sVBrxU1xwfVlijie8nbY1K_XZyncFJ6WdvFZZdToXSY0b6cUUGXsGYnxHecaKzsb4S8TJAdIgcDuzfE1rJ5ykJPSpniezQcoM5rX9x/s1600/IMAG0469.jpg"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><strong><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5571727131184969378" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 191px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwIQyCXeTzSHplaZhqnYCGYaCl79eaawCFN7BjO_sVBrxU1xwfVlijie8nbY1K_XZyncFJ6WdvFZZdToXSY0b6cUUGXsGYnxHecaKzsb4S8TJAdIgcDuzfE1rJ5ykJPSpniezQcoM5rX9x/s320/IMAG0469.jpg" border="0" /></strong></span></a><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Cashmere sweater - BR<br />Slacks - Halogen<br />Necklace - Tiffany<br />Pumps - Tahari<br /></span></p>Shortyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06882633442961215605noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6727733340961683120.post-60994417130836988372011-02-08T10:24:00.000-08:002011-02-08T11:09:57.391-08:00Weekend Love + Hollywood Hike<div align="center"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Soooo, the weekend is officially over, but I don't want it to be!! After a long week at work I always struggle with going out on Friday nights. This past Friday was no exception. I rushed home from work though and we headed to Anaheim to celebrate my brother in law Matt's birthday. We went out to eat with his friends and a couple of our cousins at Oggi's Pizza. Hubs and I tried a couple of their "heart healthy" meals - the tilapia and wheat pasta. They were both delicious and I highly recommend them!<br /><br />Saturday was a day reserved just for me and the hubby, well almost. We haven't spent much one on one time lately other than weeknights, so we wanted to do something fun alone. Mid morning we headed back up to the Hollywood sign for some more hiking action. It was much warmer than when we went last month so we explored some additional trails and got in a great workout!<br /><br /></span></div><p align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4TsjCXVedjQM_H767Z_BHdcJVVTQLPtUuVDsWV5p1jNN-ciq4DmTEcssSZ46nf-MY1xdXVKUsyxa9rYhkXj6VdEBWLI3gG3OZjaLm-jlFEiKidEHonvmLv0w6uE-IkEl2t1hRwsFkq1ke/s1600/IMAG0025.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5571388436547497586" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 191px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4TsjCXVedjQM_H767Z_BHdcJVVTQLPtUuVDsWV5p1jNN-ciq4DmTEcssSZ46nf-MY1xdXVKUsyxa9rYhkXj6VdEBWLI3gG3OZjaLm-jlFEiKidEHonvmLv0w6uE-IkEl2t1hRwsFkq1ke/s320/IMAG0025.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhygz9L11D8N-F8kUC769WwEaByhjb1n88KzxMVTr1VWOkWXMffdnzFDCGQhGvDy32SLWzSoLVSkSaFo7taQKYHzOPlA1axb5ZWGmkWdK8ZA0ymqRww6hL0q_XkZs9rSrfNTJBaqg2YdFmq/s1600/IMAG0005.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5571388857016996514" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 191px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhygz9L11D8N-F8kUC769WwEaByhjb1n88KzxMVTr1VWOkWXMffdnzFDCGQhGvDy32SLWzSoLVSkSaFo7taQKYHzOPlA1axb5ZWGmkWdK8ZA0ymqRww6hL0q_XkZs9rSrfNTJBaqg2YdFmq/s320/IMAG0005.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUqyZVvAqGXUEJYo9-xBoyy6xpHNcmCJWFKWV4A3SxlOJxKHXoL4_u0tivljfgz_plWVzSk1IEO0tZmVm8vCanTuPXpUPy9_JCjdUkyk2M77xhdxkDMZnosn-p97ztAzkbFoWOIPvBCRNR/s1600/IMAG0009.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5571388337315607282" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 191px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUqyZVvAqGXUEJYo9-xBoyy6xpHNcmCJWFKWV4A3SxlOJxKHXoL4_u0tivljfgz_plWVzSk1IEO0tZmVm8vCanTuPXpUPy9_JCjdUkyk2M77xhdxkDMZnosn-p97ztAzkbFoWOIPvBCRNR/s320/IMAG0009.jpg" border="0" /></a><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">After the hike we went to church with our cousin Jenn and her daughter Ashley. This church outing wasn't planned but it was most enjoyable. After church we grabbed some Yoshinoya before heading to Disneyland. We've never eaten there before and I don't think we'll be back. It wasn't horrible or anything, just not quite my cup of tea. </span></p><p align="center"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Our main reason for going to Disneyland was to see The World of Color. We've been pass holders for about 6 months but wanted to wait until the crowds subsided before attempting to see the show. We weren't able to get fastpass tickets but a cast member informed us we could seek out standby seating a few minutes before the show started. Awesome. We hit up Soarin' Over California before heading to the show area. As we were hanging out a gentlemen offered us his "dining tickets" because he wasn't going to use them. Apparently these tickets are given out at the nicer restaurants throughout the park for the shows later in the evening. These tickets gave us the best seats ever!! Front and center baby!</span></p><p align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDM5LMjSkIdy2OPW7wxEq4O6lxcG3SbPXIlY1ePWBGjkeBzhFf7XXrrZkjHC-gmuys-KK1UJbLvd5quZ0yZoeT-E47vlGTMF4B3ZfA2Jpf0c6Ys1vvKo6fXn71Q8InV3lIZb0i0xSwgJ0J/s1600/IMAG0035.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5571388600781486418" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 191px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDM5LMjSkIdy2OPW7wxEq4O6lxcG3SbPXIlY1ePWBGjkeBzhFf7XXrrZkjHC-gmuys-KK1UJbLvd5quZ0yZoeT-E47vlGTMF4B3ZfA2Jpf0c6Ys1vvKo6fXn71Q8InV3lIZb0i0xSwgJ0J/s320/IMAG0035.jpg" border="0" /></a> <span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Let me tell you, this show did not disappoint. If you've seen the Bellagio fountain show but not this one it can be described as the Bellagio fountains on crack but with fire. Literally. Put daft punk, Disney, pixie dust, Pink Floyd and fire in a martini shaker and this is what you'll get. I wish I would have taken more pics but if you haven't seen this show yet go now!!! </span></p><p align="center"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Sunday we went to watch the Superbowl with our hommies. I had this grand plan of going for a bike ride around the back bay before the game so I wouldn't feel bad about pigging out. Too bad my feet were sore from the hike and walking around Disneyland on Saturday. Good times all around though. Thanks to Jbone for hosting once again! </span></p><p align="center"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">We also watched The Kings Speech this weekend. Great movie...go see it now. You'll thank me later. </span></p><p align="center"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Shorty Out. </span></p><p></p>Shortyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06882633442961215605noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6727733340961683120.post-90875219173773418492011-02-02T10:11:00.000-08:002011-02-02T10:44:25.870-08:00What I Wore Wednesday<div align="center"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">It's Wednesday again, already. You know what that means.....time for some WIWW action. I'll admit this past week my outfits were pretty boring. When I started participating in this blogging phenomenon I was super excited but somehow I've lost my mojo. Still trying to figure out where it went but hopefully it'll come back soonsies! </span></div><p align="center"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Once again, I'm linking up with the ever so fabulous<br /></span><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Lindsay at <a href="http://thepleatedpoppy.com/blog/"><span style="color:#cc33cc;">The Pleated Poppy</span></a>. </span></p><p align="center"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><strong>Wednesday </strong></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJOGgdgkYYtghKKe74BkyIL5eI95AY-twhmJW_pt4lz5pUVs_bQ5k-S0uQIel5etHEhNNZqgDxySL1F4vWvyVQWFViCgXk4Whz92wax31Ll6dB75krRl4rAB1ps4D3bWy1-Iso0r9hXm77/s1600/IMAG0406.jpg"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><strong><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5569157609053567938" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 191px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJOGgdgkYYtghKKe74BkyIL5eI95AY-twhmJW_pt4lz5pUVs_bQ5k-S0uQIel5etHEhNNZqgDxySL1F4vWvyVQWFViCgXk4Whz92wax31Ll6dB75krRl4rAB1ps4D3bWy1-Iso0r9hXm77/s320/IMAG0406.jpg" border="0" /></strong></span></a><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"> Sweater - DKNY Jeans from Costco<br />Tee -No namer from TJ Maxx<br /></span><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Slacks - BR<br /></span><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Watch - MJ<br />Flats - BCBG<br /></span><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><strong><br />Thursday </strong></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwehtFw2sdNr0tlBfsBnTmYolibzA2ueMQ5O-lBnXdplDVNqL4IcRGtUUlJcPmzEvU5aNCUvvCUKVSSLv14YAuf5E2hZmymd_FpLJSgAhjHhHVfIzzldRILU1p6VNhhzsiJ9Qr75ZkMMls/s1600/IMAG0410.jpg"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5569157531190600114" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 191px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwehtFw2sdNr0tlBfsBnTmYolibzA2ueMQ5O-lBnXdplDVNqL4IcRGtUUlJcPmzEvU5aNCUvvCUKVSSLv14YAuf5E2hZmymd_FpLJSgAhjHhHVfIzzldRILU1p6VNhhzsiJ9Qr75ZkMMls/s320/IMAG0410.jpg" border="0" /></span></a><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Blouse - BR<br /></span><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Slacks - Gibson from the Rack<br /></span><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Sweater (affectionately known as the granny sweater) - Frenchi<br />Pumps - Nine West<br />Watch - MJ </span></p><p align="center"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><strong>Friday </strong></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8hMFG6OB5-Qa8oukdSoBbsu9SVrXN8ia8JFMy6hXeCjw5R06JbRtWB-FLOSEZu8vU72_5iF7_kaaUcWFhSqHpiIg8WqPghXmdHM_jFrlfaoRdPEmkBWM1EsSvEUgY9JUHZQ6gwuNflXSO/s1600/IMAG0416.jpg"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5569157452469700450" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 191px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8hMFG6OB5-Qa8oukdSoBbsu9SVrXN8ia8JFMy6hXeCjw5R06JbRtWB-FLOSEZu8vU72_5iF7_kaaUcWFhSqHpiIg8WqPghXmdHM_jFrlfaoRdPEmkBWM1EsSvEUgY9JUHZQ6gwuNflXSO/s320/IMAG0416.jpg" border="0" /></span></a><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"> Tank - Old Navy<br />Jacket - Don't know the brand but shes from the Rack<br />*I struggle with how to wear this jacket. Did I do it right?*<br />Jeans - Lucky<br />Wedges - No namers from Marshalls, I think<br />Watch - MJ<br /><br /><strong>Monday</strong></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyntvCgY3-_g5XDU9eZk6K5xNfdoG__asEa7a73KvorxQeOIzzbd20BL1hIW2Rt5KLinmwUr__mx1Yf2eUoKXntAAc2EyzuSAzbZ8xA_4EYuUJnXbsRv81tGPa0JiV2Lqxnm9bR8uc5rnS/s1600/IMAG0427.jpg"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5569157365661305586" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 191px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyntvCgY3-_g5XDU9eZk6K5xNfdoG__asEa7a73KvorxQeOIzzbd20BL1hIW2Rt5KLinmwUr__mx1Yf2eUoKXntAAc2EyzuSAzbZ8xA_4EYuUJnXbsRv81tGPa0JiV2Lqxnm9bR8uc5rnS/s320/IMAG0427.jpg" border="0" /></span></a><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"> Sweater - French Connection<br />Slacks - Apt 9 from Kohl's<br />Pumps - Tahari<br />Watch - MJ<br /><br /><strong>Tuesday </strong></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6ly2thtfxt5SDzg5aNorCnWVvL9piAXYsucDmiX6TwOus39DrPLg0vrS0r2pZ5rCy4Diikj0ZHKF7seusA26D60FNKcEVm7uBt_cG0EphZY56ivf1w_gu95m39hIO8i6jLMGUPwCsuZe6/s1600/IMAG0437.jpg"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5569157294476808386" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 191px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6ly2thtfxt5SDzg5aNorCnWVvL9piAXYsucDmiX6TwOus39DrPLg0vrS0r2pZ5rCy4Diikj0ZHKF7seusA26D60FNKcEVm7uBt_cG0EphZY56ivf1w_gu95m39hIO8i6jLMGUPwCsuZe6/s320/IMAG0437.jpg" border="0" /></span></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCuDi3BimidxBQgeyu_AjsfI-tL_EFI7wmbcG1M0mCtFS59q0nPruoeTcxL1asvZvHNXLVgFEhVQpa-cJdmkziQSry6qiHNDLLFGTF563uDXFGEjIqMrX_KhgUYlGN9ulKw4a1ERf_PKwi/s1600/IMAG0438.jpg"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5569160732467665570" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 191px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCuDi3BimidxBQgeyu_AjsfI-tL_EFI7wmbcG1M0mCtFS59q0nPruoeTcxL1asvZvHNXLVgFEhVQpa-cJdmkziQSry6qiHNDLLFGTF563uDXFGEjIqMrX_KhgUYlGN9ulKw4a1ERf_PKwi/s320/IMAG0438.jpg" border="0" /></span></a></p><div align="center"><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Sweater - LC from Kohl's<br />Top - Elle from Kohl's<br />Slacks - BR<br />Flats - BCBG<br />Watch - MJ<br /></span><div></div><br /></div>Shortyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06882633442961215605noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6727733340961683120.post-76589377755094908882011-02-01T10:49:00.000-08:002011-02-01T15:09:03.998-08:00Fun LA: Filming in Downtown Recently<div align="center"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">I've been working in downtown Los Angeles since April of last year and in that time have seen some really interesting things, to say the least. Among the most exciting is stumbling upon film sets. They literally pop up out of nowhere and they're in alleys, streets, and even moving cars, like I experienced last week!</span></div><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><br /><div align="center"></span><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">I try to keep my cool and not gawk too much but it's hard not to stare. I always try to be nonchalant and act like its no big deal, while I'm secretly snapping pics. Celebs are kinda my thing and I'm hoping I'll see an actor/actress that I recognize soon! Way back in the day I was an extra in a movie so I'm somewhat familiar with film sets. As I walk to and from the train I often wonder if I'll be plucked from obscurity and asked to be an extra or star in a new flick! Hey, one can dream, right?<br /><br /></span><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Lately I've been carrying my phone in my pocket in case I come across something cool. This has really paid off and I've got the pictures to prove it!</span> </div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">The police escorts peaked my curiosity for this car scene.<br /></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTXzmf7oC6_en3f0cc7zuhG1-dm1s68Qd_0uDKRrtIFXduFEpBznXb-bYRrAMuZnjySrg6y8QLWx8TGjlih_d55ILbZ_CEDCNnocdZ4rzHfI95bYzy9Cbb4FgadPqixhTL6vLz4T2_Am4s/s1600/IMAG0407.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5568795586227273746" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 191px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTXzmf7oC6_en3f0cc7zuhG1-dm1s68Qd_0uDKRrtIFXduFEpBznXb-bYRrAMuZnjySrg6y8QLWx8TGjlih_d55ILbZ_CEDCNnocdZ4rzHfI95bYzy9Cbb4FgadPqixhTL6vLz4T2_Am4s/s320/IMAG0407.jpg" border="0" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7j853_K04L0Kszz8zyHtNTELkxNQzWcM51EBNHIkXoES1rn_n0C02U1d1EqVv9bIqH4Ve02TpVrSYj4quID1pmCfn7148VS5VwKHbCY0Am7_KOeTPQe1HM9S4mslMYjN2P6nZqRMJqCva/s1600/IMAG0408.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5568810139501602370" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 191px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7j853_K04L0Kszz8zyHtNTELkxNQzWcM51EBNHIkXoES1rn_n0C02U1d1EqVv9bIqH4Ve02TpVrSYj4quID1pmCfn7148VS5VwKHbCY0Am7_KOeTPQe1HM9S4mslMYjN2P6nZqRMJqCva/s320/IMAG0408.jpg" border="0" /></a> <span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">I came across this set last night - an undercover police car + black van. </span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">I'm really hoping this is a scene from my favorite tv show right now - SouthLAnd. </span><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">(Tuesday nights on TNT, if you were wondering)</span> </div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitHkxqQpvVWb0cyCLXOHq_YSM11E9UKMJ-cNFyLxvN854QvytATiPMCBrX1NN51xWgEnV8wVgiFa_8USirDRVsGIKQ7A21gIewKAuEZWGppQ7sNUMVJ6Mm_MQlKCVx9GmR-Jiia_c0JxgX/s1600/IMAG0428.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5568795786892753634" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 191px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitHkxqQpvVWb0cyCLXOHq_YSM11E9UKMJ-cNFyLxvN854QvytATiPMCBrX1NN51xWgEnV8wVgiFa_8USirDRVsGIKQ7A21gIewKAuEZWGppQ7sNUMVJ6Mm_MQlKCVx9GmR-Jiia_c0JxgX/s320/IMAG0428.jpg" border="0" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBdPFUndIanhLniSGNziR6zQfEynT_qIm6DlCPTgFKWzEIumYmvUn6SIkFDfRjUEaEv-Oy4RXotrXHWRooRpJZk-_QQNTQE5B9o-I01nAPEOOAAu-BkT41gLukSjDBbeIGQdsZkb9zRo75/s1600/IMAG0429.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5568810996655623410" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 191px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBdPFUndIanhLniSGNziR6zQfEynT_qIm6DlCPTgFKWzEIumYmvUn6SIkFDfRjUEaEv-Oy4RXotrXHWRooRpJZk-_QQNTQE5B9o-I01nAPEOOAAu-BkT41gLukSjDBbeIGQdsZkb9zRo75/s320/IMAG0429.jpg" border="0" /> <p align="center"></a><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">White box & cargo vans are indicative of film sets.</span><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">All of this was needed for the undercover police car scene! </span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJ4iMdyd4vJBXIgmoroFj7hlTBNj7we9VsCyTz5M7Z7Dde5z_gt4eTwricZYBkvn7BvkcvkfE1C9xfjaJmeC5bnDjwoPjV-1ENlLw4sj2LvIToWL-zug0F_HDY2LMSWxWjbyymo7jGIzfS/s1600/IMAG0430.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5568795980481359282" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 191px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJ4iMdyd4vJBXIgmoroFj7hlTBNj7we9VsCyTz5M7Z7Dde5z_gt4eTwricZYBkvn7BvkcvkfE1C9xfjaJmeC5bnDjwoPjV-1ENlLw4sj2LvIToWL-zug0F_HDY2LMSWxWjbyymo7jGIzfS/s320/IMAG0430.jpg" border="0" /></a> <span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Random sunset from the train last week on my way home.<br /></span><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Lovin'</span><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"> the palm trees!</span><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhY4lNcb-KY6j1XcVD8yyvKMUDq5P-35nZ13j2PTzWRSCcWStTLlkCnuvF7sCHYedHd4ieH7_gxaY833IX1wnyj7IJcvOPMnSerp_Vvr_SA5HRbkdxOdpE5TellH9Z338uZeE8ZTVlKYItM/s1600/IMAG0393.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5568796071396837698" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 191px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhY4lNcb-KY6j1XcVD8yyvKMUDq5P-35nZ13j2PTzWRSCcWStTLlkCnuvF7sCHYedHd4ieH7_gxaY833IX1wnyj7IJcvOPMnSerp_Vvr_SA5HRbkdxOdpE5TellH9Z338uZeE8ZTVlKYItM/s320/IMAG0393.jpg" border="0" /></a><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"> </span><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">This morning on my way into the office I couldn't help but admire the countless sculptures which adorn business plaza entrances. Contrary to popular belief downtown Los Angeles is quiet beautiful and I would like to share this beauty with my readers. I'm debating a post on the sculptures I pass on my way to work. Is this something you would be interested in seeing? </span></p>Shortyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06882633442961215605noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6727733340961683120.post-11310065605171339902011-01-28T11:29:00.000-08:002011-02-01T12:14:58.400-08:0010 Things That Made Me Happy This Week<div align="center"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">1. Getting back in the water to swim laps. I haven't swam laps in over a year and it felt great. Still sore from Wednesday night's workout but that is a-OK with me! And the protein shake the hubs made for me after my swimming workout. I was about to pass out from exhaustion and it gave me a much needed pick me up! </span></div><p align="center"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">2. My mom was recognized as Volunteer of the Year for her involvement with the Main Street Historical Society in her town of Cambridge, Ohio. According to the article explaining her accomplishments for every $1 invested into Main Street $38 of tourism monies are spent on Main Street. Amazing! Way to go mom! </span></p><div align="center"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">3. Finding a local sprint triathlon in mid April. Thinking about entering as a way to keep my workouts on track. </span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><br /></div></span><div align="center"><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;"></span></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;"></span></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;"></span></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">4. Finishing up a pretty complicated and drawn out project at work. So glad to gave this project off of my plate! </span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"></span></div><p align="center"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">5. Answered prayers!</span></p><p align="center"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">6. Finding out that the rates we booked for our May Vegas trip at the Venetian have been reduced drastically. From $209 to $169....yeah baby!! </span></p><p align="center"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">7. Venti unsweetened Iced Green Tea...'nuff said.</span></p><div align="center"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"></span></div><p align="center"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">8. That my sweet niece Mikayla is being dedicated this weekend. </span></p><div align="left"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbOehe9ZjhVFgh1-9mhjFLn-JL55dODQCmelzf6uQ5NwCeJUHv972IFt13xIZ1gmppowztTD3u2OXsz_xGQy9E3V5OHPeiUYq_mqCNhDYAmvyMXQkBmNxo_qOyOhfFv8R2d4dRKxK_iAp8/s1600/179455_1604458396761_1395150967_31543109_8176623_n.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5567327688467691394" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbOehe9ZjhVFgh1-9mhjFLn-JL55dODQCmelzf6uQ5NwCeJUHv972IFt13xIZ1gmppowztTD3u2OXsz_xGQy9E3V5OHPeiUYq_mqCNhDYAmvyMXQkBmNxo_qOyOhfFv8R2d4dRKxK_iAp8/s320/179455_1604458396761_1395150967_31543109_8176623_n.jpg" border="0" /></div><p align="center"></a><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">9. Receiving notice that I'll be traveling to my company's Silicon Valley office in a few weeks for additional training. I'm excited to meet up with some of my San Francisco colleagues that'll be there, in addition to meeting several others I've only met virtually. </span></p><div align="center"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">10. Daydreaming about the what the future holds. </span></div>Shortyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06882633442961215605noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6727733340961683120.post-4727897777230840792011-01-26T07:00:00.000-08:002011-01-26T15:57:08.280-08:00What I Wore Wednesday<div align="center"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Hello everyone, hope you are having a great week! </span></div><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">I had so much fun doing this last week that I'm back on board for another round! WIWW is helping me to be more creative that I normally am with work outfits. Love this!! </span></div><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">As usual I'm linking up with </span><a href="http://thepleatedpoppy.com/blog/"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;color:#cc33cc;">Lindsay at The Pleated Poppy</span></a><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;color:#cc33cc;"> </span></div><br /><br /><div align="center"><strong><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Wednesday </span></strong><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbGKXw_wW1db2I94eWyKx56-HqvXuYiaLjUDhww2kFUWiFdKuqVgUlUIrgnNFSivyTQ0ZlmCBFb2HVkUCXmP43KpBo42OGjceDRkCpmqBGvMuEBpNbamJYEzoR1dzLJ0PtuExjkuI8cJD_/s1600/IMAG0339.jpg"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5566255499262673378" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 191px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbGKXw_wW1db2I94eWyKx56-HqvXuYiaLjUDhww2kFUWiFdKuqVgUlUIrgnNFSivyTQ0ZlmCBFb2HVkUCXmP43KpBo42OGjceDRkCpmqBGvMuEBpNbamJYEzoR1dzLJ0PtuExjkuI8cJD_/s320/IMAG0339.jpg" border="0" /></span></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwKTExhQM9Gb5m4XNeYp46kMzoz2Krlz7FEkahT97ClcKUU8FdTsMejXIsLno5YSA8MWwNpxG_Yoqs3rak82YiOIkqWcmcZnPVBP6e4a4bB4vuidJxb4VxZBuY66ZC9KNXzuCdfMHk-oFO/s1600/IMAG0340.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5566255408922854466" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 191px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwKTExhQM9Gb5m4XNeYp46kMzoz2Krlz7FEkahT97ClcKUU8FdTsMejXIsLno5YSA8MWwNpxG_Yoqs3rak82YiOIkqWcmcZnPVBP6e4a4bB4vuidJxb4VxZBuY66ZC9KNXzuCdfMHk-oFO/s320/IMAG0340.jpg" border="0" /></a><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Sweater - Mossimo<br />Tank - Vera Wang for Kohl's<br />Wool Capri's - Banana Republic (BR)<br />Flats - BCBG</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Watch - Marc Jacobs </span></div><br /><div align="center"></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><strong>Thursday </strong><br /></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhethHJhydJkkLyB54LtINx1EKT_2zMs8n9H4-ITTW_cx8GxgWvVReJnuMUWR7URHByimFCsrlEzNEs_lbGx6sN10Ri9n4t3PJM-CTNxlVEgM0VZfP8iIypLWduTpoVXD94xmbV6dsdcXvI/s1600/IMAG0358.jpg"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5566255341280048370" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 191px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhethHJhydJkkLyB54LtINx1EKT_2zMs8n9H4-ITTW_cx8GxgWvVReJnuMUWR7URHByimFCsrlEzNEs_lbGx6sN10Ri9n4t3PJM-CTNxlVEgM0VZfP8iIypLWduTpoVXD94xmbV6dsdcXvI/s320/IMAG0358.jpg" border="0" /></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzFC-fBVURajhLucqruiPz2e1Z4LceS2bb-Us_sacvggvTxG9YH8X2JswfT4rZtig5lRwqI_Wam0omM38DezaV_xp_mDJnYzl7rIql2iypRS949moM-RF1BJSXJK8zuP14wzP-L00i51GO/s1600/IMAG0364.jpg"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5566259241240024946" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 191px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzFC-fBVURajhLucqruiPz2e1Z4LceS2bb-Us_sacvggvTxG9YH8X2JswfT4rZtig5lRwqI_Wam0omM38DezaV_xp_mDJnYzl7rIql2iypRS949moM-RF1BJSXJK8zuP14wzP-L00i51GO/s320/IMAG0364.jpg" border="0" /></span></a><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"> </a>Blazer - BR<br />Top - Kenneth Cole<br />Wool slacks - Banana Republic<br />Patent Pumps - Tahari<br />Watch - Marc Jacobs<br /><br /><strong>Friday </strong></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9WGgOhH5Jk5ZJCc0JBVkHZLF_w4An3f0UCn4Aykcm8KvQhv93ZKxy0lgFppeFYWWc3O5oEI9ueb2CDAGV2Kr_SseHEIQh2ESOzC9vxQZPefjp-TLwtc-lkhq2SzvhOv3L39_vZypc7J3n/s1600/IMAG0367.jpg"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5566255178632148082" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 191px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9WGgOhH5Jk5ZJCc0JBVkHZLF_w4An3f0UCn4Aykcm8KvQhv93ZKxy0lgFppeFYWWc3O5oEI9ueb2CDAGV2Kr_SseHEIQh2ESOzC9vxQZPefjp-TLwtc-lkhq2SzvhOv3L39_vZypc7J3n/s320/IMAG0367.jpg" border="0" /></span></a><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"> Sweater - Gap outlet<br />Cami - Express<br />Jeans - Lucky<br />Brown wedges - Madeline something from Ross<br />Watch - Fossil circa 2003<br /></span><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><strong>Saturday</strong> - goofing around @ the in laws with the hubby<br /></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikEtQCgAH4KQ4hxwZTnBAxL41CcPX9IEM6zouAbOfr1Z9BBhqUUyCwjVstEqdHwFITTHeflf00OnTPqtnJcnoKw88Msk6TUTmSOHWHsIBQEWTbKs9J1_w17BUiUVtNDg2rOzxC4xGVJ2Ng/s1600/IMAG0372.jpg"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5566255075705476706" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 191px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikEtQCgAH4KQ4hxwZTnBAxL41CcPX9IEM6zouAbOfr1Z9BBhqUUyCwjVstEqdHwFITTHeflf00OnTPqtnJcnoKw88Msk6TUTmSOHWHsIBQEWTbKs9J1_w17BUiUVtNDg2rOzxC4xGVJ2Ng/s320/IMAG0372.jpg" border="0" /></span></a><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Top - BR<br />Skinny Jeans - Old Navy<br />Brown flats - no namers<br />Sunglasses - Diesel from the Rack<br /><br /><strong>Monday</strong> </span><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHRT3dvu3cP9YFjxJjdaONzZXjPKIRJL5QjVeasSIqJAkbeLGMkmZVMpDQSXBi2KAASuSHBAxJ6HF3I0cNO7OMMpdTLdJIkwc9P45E3xSzY1-FwM6E2kEfNgLmXFnoY6M9cUGVRMBnKC5_/s1600/IMAG0381.jpg"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5566254974775159314" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 191px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHRT3dvu3cP9YFjxJjdaONzZXjPKIRJL5QjVeasSIqJAkbeLGMkmZVMpDQSXBi2KAASuSHBAxJ6HF3I0cNO7OMMpdTLdJIkwc9P45E3xSzY1-FwM6E2kEfNgLmXFnoY6M9cUGVRMBnKC5_/s320/IMAG0381.jpg" border="0" /></span></a><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Ruffle tank - Gibson<br />Slacks - Halogen<br />Blazer - Semantics<br />Patent pumps - Tahari<br /><br /><strong>Tuesday</strong></span><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgli7jt2vRkxibO_zVR3_34radi62LzZgTyK5IZ7EtsXpQUFBLTja2qxZEQGcqDIPzFsfvOmHR6_ZDl7P6pjSLLvHMUD5Z1LC_LoJmrZQLj310ZNE20jMLOFIKAKHsmHk1_KGUYku2H8EAf/s1600/IMAG0397.jpg"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5566254883178514786" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 191px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgli7jt2vRkxibO_zVR3_34radi62LzZgTyK5IZ7EtsXpQUFBLTja2qxZEQGcqDIPzFsfvOmHR6_ZDl7P6pjSLLvHMUD5Z1LC_LoJmrZQLj310ZNE20jMLOFIKAKHsmHk1_KGUYku2H8EAf/s320/IMAG0397.jpg" border="0" /></span></a><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"> Tank - Nine West<br />Cardigan - Talbots<br />Grey wool slacks - BR<br />Flats - BCBG<br />Watch - Marc Jacobs </span></div><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"></span></div><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"></span></div><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"></span><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><div align="center">Close up of watch, as requested</div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhgQfEF9RbiKUlcwA9bpHYxo1Hvh-qDdcZZQm9Hq92CIUkvJA4o1Y8A7rsNhHmo2J1453a1R4CnWjcxEbI7TAUvklq4oCQIFGbqMgfFaC1xLaSFZNN_Lac39NU5MAf8UXL7rKSwr2CousP/s1600/IMAG0401.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5566646535938992258" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 191px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhgQfEF9RbiKUlcwA9bpHYxo1Hvh-qDdcZZQm9Hq92CIUkvJA4o1Y8A7rsNhHmo2J1453a1R4CnWjcxEbI7TAUvklq4oCQIFGbqMgfFaC1xLaSFZNN_Lac39NU5MAf8UXL7rKSwr2CousP/s320/IMAG0401.jpg" border="0" /></a> She was my Christmas gift from the hubby :) </span></div>Shortyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06882633442961215605noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6727733340961683120.post-80553352010447963642011-01-25T09:24:00.000-08:002011-01-26T10:08:22.767-08:00Crockpot Chicken Tortilla Soup and My Husband the Chef<div align="center"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">My husband really spoils me when it comes to all things domestic. Not only does he makes my lunch every morning and also makes dinner 3-4 nights a week. I'm so blessed that my husband is so helpful around the house. </span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Love you babe!! </span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"></span></div><p align="center"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Last week we had one of our favorites for dinner - Chicken Tortilla Soup<br /><br /></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUe9tS51WHvFXvsFxP4Vc2CNTySr1pPfLsQ-exeF1wdwdmScF-zGi1IVzlk2UI7yYKsxuJ3UFhnBtJkpw5Ty8Wkd9nK_Pnb7lUqIM9C9kUAR1l4gZRPYadFVvNdTvSrDFJbRCrwBZi04RE/s1600/IMAG0344.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5566177540044326242" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 191px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUe9tS51WHvFXvsFxP4Vc2CNTySr1pPfLsQ-exeF1wdwdmScF-zGi1IVzlk2UI7yYKsxuJ3UFhnBtJkpw5Ty8Wkd9nK_Pnb7lUqIM9C9kUAR1l4gZRPYadFVvNdTvSrDFJbRCrwBZi04RE/s320/IMAG0344.jpg" border="0" /></a></p><p align="center"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><strong><u><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Crockpot</span> Chicken Tortilla Soup<br /></u></strong>15oz can tomatoes with juice<br />1 4oz can green <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">chili's</span> (we use <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">jalapeno</span>)<br />3 14.5 oz cans chicken broth<br />2 cloves minced garlic<br />1 chopped onion<br />1 can black beans<br />3 chicken breasts<br />3 chopped carrots<br />1 can corn<br />(frozen can be used but add at the end before shredding chicken)<br />1/2 cup chopped cilantro<br />1 TB cumin<br />1 TB chili powder<br />1 tsp salt<br />1/2 tsp pepper<br />1 tsp oregano<br />1 bay leaf<br /><br />Combine all ingredients<br />Cook on low 7 hours<br />When finished shred chicken with two forks and put back in crock pot</span></p><p align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7VD-d2CBEm8fewmERyKsi7rctQv2yvqSaj5K1jrf6ZSeb5r3oKtlShwfMNakcsB_TOsx5reDnBlJgE9y-PQGbrvZocsiU2Emd8ObYP97zGiA3bd4fAvOoaj6Pia4eBx4E6hLYl1kAAxn9/s1600/IMAG0345.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5566179098771131298" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 191px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7VD-d2CBEm8fewmERyKsi7rctQv2yvqSaj5K1jrf6ZSeb5r3oKtlShwfMNakcsB_TOsx5reDnBlJgE9y-PQGbrvZocsiU2Emd8ObYP97zGiA3bd4fAvOoaj6Pia4eBx4E6hLYl1kAAxn9/s320/IMAG0345.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Garnish with your choice of limes, cilantro, sour cream, <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">avocado</span>, tortilla chips, green onion </span></p><p align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj170lBVOjUC945kED0H2a6iRi-lc8Sh0VFTxJ274sJX3UqqjCxGmV7cGYD6O37FpYZucHbPdQNtBJnMK9lORvSmLiyjwo9mWS-exOBmoWP282CuZGZZnsYSDzmACnAf5Ndo6G0Ymmtqbh_/s1600/IMAG0346.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5566179251391234754" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 191px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj170lBVOjUC945kED0H2a6iRi-lc8Sh0VFTxJ274sJX3UqqjCxGmV7cGYD6O37FpYZucHbPdQNtBJnMK9lORvSmLiyjwo9mWS-exOBmoWP282CuZGZZnsYSDzmACnAf5Ndo6G0Ymmtqbh_/s320/IMAG0346.jpg" border="0" /></a><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"> Enjoy!<br /></span><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheM6oYMxB9fFNVN5Qx8JuZC23qoCI3vFaWN5rLhxxnyROvlGJcsjRfn81qapj1Nk2avBDVh5FgPH0IayTL3dNA-ZgHUTbWpup_MARVree2fCwn1TVLf3mjHRMfGn0Zx0iNSyqd1WAquHYg/s1600/IMAG0350.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5566179360337508882" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 191px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheM6oYMxB9fFNVN5Qx8JuZC23qoCI3vFaWN5rLhxxnyROvlGJcsjRfn81qapj1Nk2avBDVh5FgPH0IayTL3dNA-ZgHUTbWpup_MARVree2fCwn1TVLf3mjHRMfGn0Zx0iNSyqd1WAquHYg/s320/IMAG0350.jpg" border="0" /></a> <span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">If you enjoy <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">crockpot</span> cooking you should really give this recipe a try. This recipe is really simple, healthy and delicious!<br /><br />This was my first attempt photographing food for blogging and I think the pictures are decent considering I used my camera phone. Next time I think I'll use the regular camera though. </span></p><p align="center"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">:)<br /></span></p>Shortyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06882633442961215605noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6727733340961683120.post-78039802435363615492011-01-24T07:00:00.000-08:002011-01-24T13:31:28.177-08:00Strange LA II: The Sage Man<div align="center"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">This dude was selling sage on the train a few weeks back. </span></div><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;"></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;"></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;"></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">The headwrap thingymajiggy really caught my attention.<br /></span><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><br /></div></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUclF-ecZ1leleRmdjGg6KUVP8vDXi2_ayJz8EFVG4VZ4DmbLzk_Ff5W4Wf6OBDpiCM7XpaExtijftYyswIodzInTudaqJ99wbxSI-Vpu1dAmM8lF6YEmTJkMo6HRfy4zx0SbGMw_uq_yE/s1600/sla2.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5564391169384509042" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 191px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUclF-ecZ1leleRmdjGg6KUVP8vDXi2_ayJz8EFVG4VZ4DmbLzk_Ff5W4Wf6OBDpiCM7XpaExtijftYyswIodzInTudaqJ99wbxSI-Vpu1dAmM8lF6YEmTJkMo6HRfy4zx0SbGMw_uq_yE/s320/sla2.jpg" border="0" /> <p align="center"></a> <span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Other people were curious too. </span><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><br />Notice the rasta scarf. </span></p><div align="center"><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;"></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;"></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;"></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Nice touch +3 bonus points.<br /><br /></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi816HLWWH5WHWQ43nB-tZRq3uoQOY7LKlIlKmaWrOK-Wss9COaLxD6D3g7bxxZbr9N-Yw-4sBUh-USQ7oPgeLJ2jY_jWfmSQoxzDhWMMpr3FixkmNLXcldfavIlPrWnV6UlT_ANohGGGYU/s1600/la3.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5564391267113160018" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 191px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi816HLWWH5WHWQ43nB-tZRq3uoQOY7LKlIlKmaWrOK-Wss9COaLxD6D3g7bxxZbr9N-Yw-4sBUh-USQ7oPgeLJ2jY_jWfmSQoxzDhWMMpr3FixkmNLXcldfavIlPrWnV6UlT_ANohGGGYU/s320/la3.jpg" border="0" /></a><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><br /></span><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Goodbye Sage Man....until next time!! </span><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9hZ2vW0ax9rFmx-0WDzouXiUchi4084wVBrd54KSIVmGC3SF_xvXPPpOM5-C8Vy0L7sZa_rlNU4pv081UhtV4WmVShWjzuk4ZRSi67v5BrORLtuIkVoGqQoRbJrV2LH7qd9B55rGohloi/s1600/sla1.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5564391352219560354" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 191px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9hZ2vW0ax9rFmx-0WDzouXiUchi4084wVBrd54KSIVmGC3SF_xvXPPpOM5-C8Vy0L7sZa_rlNU4pv081UhtV4WmVShWjzuk4ZRSi67v5BrORLtuIkVoGqQoRbJrV2LH7qd9B55rGohloi/s320/sla1.jpg" border="0" /></a> </div>Shortyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06882633442961215605noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6727733340961683120.post-30385668974698656842011-01-20T13:26:00.000-08:002011-01-20T13:47:36.316-08:00Strange LA I: Doggie Bandannas<div align="center"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Soooo</span>, I guess dogs are wearing <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">bandannas</span> now? </span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;"></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">This might just be a new trend. </span></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Consider yourselves forewarned!<br /><br /></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;"></span><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"></div></span><div align="center"><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;"></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;"></span></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;"></span></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;"></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;"></span></div><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2Okyop4sS__7cvEYMw_CFIMvWwfo1GlQ8DHwxHsVWaBVoMBhSEmcQKH0HkQ6ueEvxxvsgLXE75BV0TgFfJ-iumjpp5dKeJsppfyeoDK0nQne7AZRIZk80KO-cjFbkfZzp_HyYOmMC0a1x/s1600/bandana.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5564385595703149698" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 191px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2Okyop4sS__7cvEYMw_CFIMvWwfo1GlQ8DHwxHsVWaBVoMBhSEmcQKH0HkQ6ueEvxxvsgLXE75BV0TgFfJ-iumjpp5dKeJsppfyeoDK0nQne7AZRIZk80KO-cjFbkfZzp_HyYOmMC0a1x/s320/bandana.jpg" border="0" /></a> </div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">This guy gets +2 bonus points for color coordination. </span></div>Shortyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06882633442961215605noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6727733340961683120.post-17000412018037125222011-01-19T07:00:00.000-08:002011-01-25T15:45:06.044-08:00What I Wore Wednesday<div align="center"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Happy Hump Day! </span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">So, I'm getting in on the What I Wore Wednesday action and linking up with </span></div><div align="center"><a href="http://thepleatedpoppy.com/blog/"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;color:#cc33cc;">Lindsay at The Pleated Poppy</span></a><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;color:#cc33cc;"> </span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">I don't know how long this will last but it has been pretty fun to take pictures of my outfits for the past week. This totally reminds me of when <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Shann</span> and I used to write down our outfits in a notebook in high school so we didn't "outfit repeat" too often! <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">haha</span>. </span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Anyway without further ado: </span></div><br /><div align="center"></div><br /><div align="center"><br /><strong><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Wednesday </span></strong><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgykbCnKkI2GZ3gtfzNsPPqycqbYbmOkb_oR81AF_V30glFivu-XeZDjU8_bsI0z4MRcQBXYqmYr2OxMfbPO1Xuo0atv3CzMTbq12fzXrduhtefwhw4K5-u6A6N6Jmtf73MMr03ZNI5FS7E/s1600/IMAG0271.jpg"><strong></div><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5563314963634778450" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 191px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgykbCnKkI2GZ3gtfzNsPPqycqbYbmOkb_oR81AF_V30glFivu-XeZDjU8_bsI0z4MRcQBXYqmYr2OxMfbPO1Xuo0atv3CzMTbq12fzXrduhtefwhw4K5-u6A6N6Jmtf73MMr03ZNI5FS7E/s320/IMAG0271.jpg" border="0" /></span></strong></a><br /><p align="center"></p><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5563315534728215138" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 191px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbMiN2agW5sO1MWcDQIj3UFUtmnG0T2Sc83gHVmocAGtdVIGt1clHT63M5Z45FKbKz95EsAXpE7mgwU50olVbl7hw3zELNRw_52G1Ei3g6Gd6caZwd9YXrkulvc60X_kKOl1pUQlLLtvP7/s320/IMAG0274.jpg" border="0" /> <p align="center"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Silk leopard top - Alison Taylor <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">Nordstrom</span> Rack<br />(love the detail on this top!)<br />Grey wool slacks - Banana Republic<br />Watch - Marc Jacobs<br />Patent pumps - <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">Tahari</span><br /><br /></span></p><p align="center"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><strong>Thursday</strong> </span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhL5LN-ACLYLGFfRVm8fytvqKDzWmdIxkBWJJXhWB1xea5x82K0g6b1vjTdt5RAUETuzHYbqCHoRZmQeEQetwSHJJqAD0K9GrvbMO9U8ISHLT3H1NN4AX4Kfc6aDSzOr2LZPxaEdpM4B8qJ/s1600/IMAG0275.jpg"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5563316335063197458" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 191px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhL5LN-ACLYLGFfRVm8fytvqKDzWmdIxkBWJJXhWB1xea5x82K0g6b1vjTdt5RAUETuzHYbqCHoRZmQeEQetwSHJJqAD0K9GrvbMO9U8ISHLT3H1NN4AX4Kfc6aDSzOr2LZPxaEdpM4B8qJ/s320/IMAG0275.jpg" border="0" /></span></a> <span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Pink linen sleeveless top - <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">Marshalls</span><br />Blazer - Semantics <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">Nordstrom</span> Rack<br />Black wool slacks - Banana Republic<br />Black patent pumps - <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">Tahari</span> </span></p><br /><p align="center"><strong><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Friday - Casual Friday and <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_7">Laker</span> game after work!</span><br /></strong><strong></strong><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPRLBQkrtyenIumD0bbXFA1e2n9geiVupg40398yUyjLJUMDmPa20BXSfSeFpBfEI-mswzOxILGtyueGWLjC3xDGK1vgH0AJcGN_svsWIb_fizc_mL7lH0ZWfCKVmFBwtyGpBOjIlkcpdQ/s1600/IMAG0279.jpg"><strong><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5563321613178241762" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 191px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPRLBQkrtyenIumD0bbXFA1e2n9geiVupg40398yUyjLJUMDmPa20BXSfSeFpBfEI-mswzOxILGtyueGWLjC3xDGK1vgH0AJcGN_svsWIb_fizc_mL7lH0ZWfCKVmFBwtyGpBOjIlkcpdQ/s320/IMAG0279.jpg" border="0" /></strong></a></p><p align="center"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_8">Lakers</span> tee - Adidas<br />White <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_9">cami</span> - Express<br />Skinny jeans - Old Navy<br />Brown flats with leopard bows - <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_10">Nordstom</span> Rack<br />Watch - Betsey Johnson</span></p><br /><p align="center"><strong><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Saturday - Snowboarding in Big Bear!</span></strong> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwUg_BR5-rFBC19j51L_Efw7bGnCQIk83oliZgGnEmMWP1fAtOU7lBGOX71ONFdPgsy4Ii-SbBNpsvWnJIUAHPPPw7RLmn0yr_YW6Ayt_zzzOPHoCXO9dulX5AH1VSJuG9oSoYQjUnyGUi/s1600/IMAG0303.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5563322200930565970" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 191px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwUg_BR5-rFBC19j51L_Efw7bGnCQIk83oliZgGnEmMWP1fAtOU7lBGOX71ONFdPgsy4Ii-SbBNpsvWnJIUAHPPPw7RLmn0yr_YW6Ayt_zzzOPHoCXO9dulX5AH1VSJuG9oSoYQjUnyGUi/s320/IMAG0303.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWaBdPnPD4iyem6_4LKFgGgatxYqeeSmJk2J2OiYw42WpvCWQaZrVR7q2ox5nqLhCPb83CcAvKQwzg8BoyG5rCxP5xdwxYz9AiMsHaO9_MF_Lp_kP0rN-6Aalex5zzuW-RuBPJhbJpMCpH/s1600/IMAG0300.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5563619897988203346" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 191px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWaBdPnPD4iyem6_4LKFgGgatxYqeeSmJk2J2OiYw42WpvCWQaZrVR7q2ox5nqLhCPb83CcAvKQwzg8BoyG5rCxP5xdwxYz9AiMsHaO9_MF_Lp_kP0rN-6Aalex5zzuW-RuBPJhbJpMCpH/s320/IMAG0300.jpg" border="0" /></a><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"> <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_11">Hoodie</span> and thermal - Roxy<br />Pants and beanie - Burton<br />Goggles - Von Zipper<br />Snowboard - Lib Tech Skate Banana<br />Boots & Bindings - Burton </span></p><br /><p align="center"><strong><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Monday </span></strong><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiciqzIhuKxoS9ub8ftDYyuja3ZREUNgK-k-Mg3etfNpt0yMAOOxh_4BH6VEs69X82nBcHkrztfmVaY2lvy80F91ziqXgwq9laYKzB8Og3L4OsIp7DwJcP2Hk9UVq4qusB4QA9kMck2gpJu/s1600/IMAG0323.jpg"><strong><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5563323773608540050" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 191px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiciqzIhuKxoS9ub8ftDYyuja3ZREUNgK-k-Mg3etfNpt0yMAOOxh_4BH6VEs69X82nBcHkrztfmVaY2lvy80F91ziqXgwq9laYKzB8Og3L4OsIp7DwJcP2Hk9UVq4qusB4QA9kMck2gpJu/s320/IMAG0323.jpg" border="0" /></span></strong></a><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"> Sweater - <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_12">Mossimo</span> Target<br />Black flare leg slacks - Banana Republic<br />Black flats with gold buckle -<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_13">BCBG</span><br />Gold and black <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_14">bracelets</span> - Express<br />Gold charm necklace - F21 </span></p><br /><p align="center"><strong><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Tuesday </span></strong><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGcn_nvLcIGjbgHiue8X0h2yFOYVbUSIhm41o1HUV547J1MpOfbMwXy9at8OUhpC4AQDoL9JsZ_MQPcJQp8YK3qxOQa0i5w925fucXk9q3HY6YcLZOBtdi2vpvbvSvNt0i2-UJwMQvdToZ/s1600/IMAG0333.jpg"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5563616645331173266" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 191px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGcn_nvLcIGjbgHiue8X0h2yFOYVbUSIhm41o1HUV547J1MpOfbMwXy9at8OUhpC4AQDoL9JsZ_MQPcJQp8YK3qxOQa0i5w925fucXk9q3HY6YcLZOBtdi2vpvbvSvNt0i2-UJwMQvdToZ/s320/IMAG0333.jpg" border="0" /></span></a><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Top - <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_15">BCBG</span><br />Pink Sweater - Express<br />Slacks - Apt 9 <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_16">Khols</span><br />Matte black pumps - Nine West<br />Pendant necklace - Tiffany<br />Watch - Marc Jacobs<br /></span></p><p align="center"><br /></p>Shortyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06882633442961215605noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6727733340961683120.post-67792027989767102022011-01-17T11:20:00.000-08:002011-01-17T20:20:58.951-08:00Christmas Party<div align="center"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;color:#000000;">Yes, that's right I am posting about a Christmas party in mid January. In my defense I didn't have a blog way back then! As I was going through my pictures for this post I realized that I've got to improve my photography skills STAT! Taking pictures for memories vs. blogging is a whole new ballgame. This realization has resulted in only a couple pictures that I felt are worthy of sharing. I'm like a fine wine and I get better with age so please hold tight as I work on my skills. K? thanks!<br /><br />This party was thrown together at the last minute and was super casual. Friends of ours usually host this annual party but weren't able to this year, so we to held the party at our place. Our place is a one bedroom condo and we had about 25 people over for the party. It was a little cramped but I don't think anyone cared. Lots of people showed up in Christmas sweaters and pjs! In addition to eating and drinking too much we played the always enjoyable White Elephant gift exchange.</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;color:#000000;"></span></div><br /><p align="center"><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;color:#000000;">Signature drinks were Dirty Shirley, Blue Lady, Mimosas and Mustache Mike's Famous Margarita Jello Shots </span></span><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5562164146787520258" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 262px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSwFYslUxY8OHxNCTlCkYRN33mIO0OolSapqweLUE6fKvEWsgyPLVeVAW5jZ_d7723NqJ42pU-y-sYg-7C2TK7OuRqLS0nROeOMaEIbGzBcq0YF5_b4GcdGqtJPCCtAqJUlE20Wav4OkW8/s320/Bar.jpg" border="0" /> </span></span><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">We had an array of yummy appetizers that I picked up from the downtown Farmers Market.</span><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;"></span></span></p><p align="center"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;color:#000000;">The infamous penguins made an appearance </span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjk6UGHKKwc-_v0F8ga5Orkn2HXJIYEkzalWkT5v-MKN_8xrTjV3BbXZtkc6SYq-OJOEg0TJGqsPlWMPrr6lv_bvYhDFxE3Hjg7qamGDr46j6zGZ5iZ6GK9uFXTcYvjo_VCiZYkuWvFbHuf/s1600/74606_1647010328983_1048671346_31803744_4223922_n.jpg"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><span style="color:#000000;"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5562165476716455986" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 214px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjk6UGHKKwc-_v0F8ga5Orkn2HXJIYEkzalWkT5v-MKN_8xrTjV3BbXZtkc6SYq-OJOEg0TJGqsPlWMPrr6lv_bvYhDFxE3Hjg7qamGDr46j6zGZ5iZ6GK9uFXTcYvjo_VCiZYkuWvFbHuf/s320/74606_1647010328983_1048671346_31803744_4223922_n.jpg" border="0" /></span></span></a></p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjk6UGHKKwc-_v0F8ga5Orkn2HXJIYEkzalWkT5v-MKN_8xrTjV3BbXZtkc6SYq-OJOEg0TJGqsPlWMPrr6lv_bvYhDFxE3Hjg7qamGDr46j6zGZ5iZ6GK9uFXTcYvjo_VCiZYkuWvFbHuf/s1600/74606_1647010328983_1048671346_31803744_4223922_n.jpg"><p></p></a><p align="center"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;color:#000000;">This was my first time hosting so many people for a home cooked meal so I kept it simple with the menu. If you haven't made a spiral cut ham yet I highly recommend that you do soon. Easter is just around the corner folks! Seriously though it was easier than I'd imagined and tasted wonderful to boot! I didn't take any pictures of the food other than the one above but here is what we served. </span></p><p align="center"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><span style="color:#000000;"><strong>Dinner Menu</strong><br />(served buffet style)<br />Spiral Cut Ham with glaze and pineapples<br />Kings Hawaiian Rolls and assorted mustards<br />Green Bean Casserole<br />Scalloped Potatoes<br />Green Salad </span></span></p><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;"><a href="http://www.asortafairytale-jenn.blogspot.com/"><span style="color:#cc33cc;">Jenn</span></a><span style="color:#000000;"> was feeling under the weather that day but by stopped by for a visit before everyone came over.</span></span></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgH9s2kwuCe7dMM0dEszBOqM5E18X0fw7rp8zhTzVgsRgUff_jGekGy6dnyQpVqEqLe8qLtne-2zdMdfAGilJOc4EA2Fxi42foaaeCb9USl0U9xayDXGGjgkDoACOodHJKcZBbdWKiWDn8H/s1600/P1000877.JPG"><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><span style="color:#000000;"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5562163086440822274" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgH9s2kwuCe7dMM0dEszBOqM5E18X0fw7rp8zhTzVgsRgUff_jGekGy6dnyQpVqEqLe8qLtne-2zdMdfAGilJOc4EA2Fxi42foaaeCb9USl0U9xayDXGGjgkDoACOodHJKcZBbdWKiWDn8H/s320/P1000877.JPG" border="0" /> </span></span></span></a><p align="center"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;color:#000000;">Hubs and I in our "ugly" Christmas sweaters before another party the previous weekend. </span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgK0OyH9Z5ngDhK31wbcfU2e92SRYNK3Cq-B2KedaC84MIBvTdY4FH2wA9oQKlpbCi2meesKYBRwt2_Eo5viy_ST-9B4ajcCqhCiba4X6Zli9mwOCX7ggw_Gxb-LLS1SvCmTWRgZKm9wlGJ/s1600/P1000822.JPG"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;color:#000000;"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5562166572670742866" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgK0OyH9Z5ngDhK31wbcfU2e92SRYNK3Cq-B2KedaC84MIBvTdY4FH2wA9oQKlpbCi2meesKYBRwt2_Eo5viy_ST-9B4ajcCqhCiba4X6Zli9mwOCX7ggw_Gxb-LLS1SvCmTWRgZKm9wlGJ/s320/P1000822.JPG" border="0" /></span></a><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;color:#000000;"><br /><br /></span></p>Shortyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06882633442961215605noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6727733340961683120.post-92141649615995210812011-01-14T12:39:00.000-08:002011-01-14T13:28:25.018-08:00Hollywood Sign Hike<div align="center"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Last weekend the hubs spent 15+ hours studying for the real estate exam. Since we knew we'd be holed up at home for most of the weekend we wanted to break it up by doing something fun and <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">different</span> on Saturday morning....a hike to the Hollywood sign! Upon researching the various trails in the area we decided on the trail that goes up behind the Griffith Observatory. Since admission to the observatory is free we walked through it a bit before heading out for the hike. It was a pretty cloudy day but I managed to get a couple of decent pictures. </span><br /></div><div align="center"><br /></div><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;"></span><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5562145961788508434" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhje_fYgo4CS4dnHDdtU7c8orqv6yiFM_3b-D-QiVmHsLWhleoK3cvaC2iFl1JC6qD_d_ZE_RV-Xz2vLOzU8KExKrZPVDZpZ-y93tHNO3ZTMmziPvpra6Fsi633G1yW01qEhHaHdjzzTEs0/s320/P1010021.JPG" border="0" /><br /><p align="center"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><span style="font-size:85%;">View of the sign from the front of the observatory</span> </span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJIaTfkk8FyTJJBCdl1C18FMFxMCe4BsZgjiSnjYKO3bxPrCGi1LzXfHNSYcRTVT8VHeoQWPthL1cVA1vnlpE9CYPdujestTB2vBjqbuFpJvbmLKxXvJpfe9Ge6aB-Co3Gs4jQx13ZUyA7/s1600/P1010023.JPG"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5562150737681478978" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJIaTfkk8FyTJJBCdl1C18FMFxMCe4BsZgjiSnjYKO3bxPrCGi1LzXfHNSYcRTVT8VHeoQWPthL1cVA1vnlpE9CYPdujestTB2vBjqbuFpJvbmLKxXvJpfe9Ge6aB-Co3Gs4jQx13ZUyA7/s320/P1010023.JPG" border="0" /></span></p><p align="center"></a><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;">Views during the hike </span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4FdBBLVRPSFRLoP5KtRtUOBeqcSM7Nz-hfcY5jPg-fKbq28-AUtTKDFilH0N5s6uiJb8m_-yzYuVuDIsVTMiIITEIZOw-K0Ix9dkhNPBsjvxgkJwzjbdE689AJ8m4HRPu7Q7EWquR9RPe/s1600/IMAG0133.jpg"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5562147436659284242" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 191px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4FdBBLVRPSFRLoP5KtRtUOBeqcSM7Nz-hfcY5jPg-fKbq28-AUtTKDFilH0N5s6uiJb8m_-yzYuVuDIsVTMiIITEIZOw-K0Ix9dkhNPBsjvxgkJwzjbdE689AJ8m4HRPu7Q7EWquR9RPe/s320/IMAG0133.jpg" border="0" /></span></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQxXq5hrFB3bT7C5JxoB35GCLZ-AFIwI13SI9yuz9CcCPHnlGAgjCSF1VQcEGRJFz5FzuSTtrgssf6r8s2GSd2s3xu4acbJ2nfostqriKXq7IvWd1orEBXv44pHKSxzi92vcoszxmTMyT5/s1600/IMAG0130.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5562149183883946274" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 191px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQxXq5hrFB3bT7C5JxoB35GCLZ-AFIwI13SI9yuz9CcCPHnlGAgjCSF1VQcEGRJFz5FzuSTtrgssf6r8s2GSd2s3xu4acbJ2nfostqriKXq7IvWd1orEBXv44pHKSxzi92vcoszxmTMyT5/s320/IMAG0130.jpg" border="0" /></a><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;">When we reached the "summit" there was a nice spot to relax and enjoy the view.<br /></span><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:78%;">The <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">hommie</span> who is sitting on the fence with the hat on is blocking the sign :(<br /></span></span><span style="font-size:78%;"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5562148084341568402" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiktcIism8BtfBZZfsEQ4RvvZQ4mbUT9I46vW5P2JeTz_ydF-lC5GjC9YopdSFT72W-LxLVD1tbcRFMJ4cLYUZ88G42CKP3_i7sp9uhYm6zl0nKR1UA4nRJVeElrvtnct3VbPJnAtsISMTA/s320/P1010040.JPG" border="0" /></span> </span><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;">Mt. Hollywood elevation 1619 feet</span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtHitQR1s5R2xX0ucq2v15cUAvVtGX5k07TWRhB_44xAibTXx5xZ1FKw9pl_uiMR9L7SFaOAxhY0eyOMhNj_D3SmC6GJWHxj6PgzJWfM9Q1k1gO3INsphGioKKV58Jf73Axk0WaQ0REntk/s1600/P1010043.JPG"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5562152579465057506" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtHitQR1s5R2xX0ucq2v15cUAvVtGX5k07TWRhB_44xAibTXx5xZ1FKw9pl_uiMR9L7SFaOAxhY0eyOMhNj_D3SmC6GJWHxj6PgzJWfM9Q1k1gO3INsphGioKKV58Jf73Axk0WaQ0REntk/s320/P1010043.JPG" border="0" /></span></a> <span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;">At the top the views of downtown were incredible even for an overcast day.<br /></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEif6U0tMd68W-J6y_sxL29QhYNfa7RBx6OxJccZgE69RtgMt8uEiKnLTbses9vShTAD0skCk3rFPWfdzzd_IVRGE_NYi6mnuxr9_FIRAK6uq5dnJfzck9__qnS8gtjM_SmVt1UC4BPodZf6/s1600/IMAG0131.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5562148814627739362" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 191px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEif6U0tMd68W-J6y_sxL29QhYNfa7RBx6OxJccZgE69RtgMt8uEiKnLTbses9vShTAD0skCk3rFPWfdzzd_IVRGE_NYi6mnuxr9_FIRAK6uq5dnJfzck9__qnS8gtjM_SmVt1UC4BPodZf6/s320/IMAG0131.jpg" border="0" /></a><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">This was a really fun and not too <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">strenuous</span> hike but it definitely got our hearts pumping and we will be back very soon! It took about an hour and a half round trip and I <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">recommend</span> it to everyone! It was so great to see so many people out <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">workin</span>' on their fitness during the hike. Peeps of all ages, shapes and sizes were out and it was super motivating. I think I've caught the hiking bug! The best part its only 30 minutes from my house </span><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><span style="font-size:78%;">(on a Saturday morning with no traffic).<br /></span><br />Yesterday we got the news that hubs passed his exam!! Words cannot express how proud I am of him and his dedication to studying for this test. He is now in the process of "broker shopping" and will be up and running very soon. Hubs has worked in real estate for the last ten years as an escrow officer and has a bachelors in communications. With these attributes and continued blessing from God we are crossing our fingers that he'll become the next Donald Trump!</span> </p><br /><p align="center"></p>Shortyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06882633442961215605noreply@blogger.com5