Day 346 cont. - Palm Springs

The Brit and I went to Palm Springs a little bit over a month ago. It was hot, not miserably so, and very relaxing. Here are some pictures from our trip:

              First, we actually went to a duck pond in Orange County with Legal Eagle and her beau.

So many hungry ducks.

                                            Our view from where we stayed in Palm Springs.

                                                         Palm trees in Palm Springs.

          A giant Marilyn Monroe statue that is there for the next year. It's traveling around the country.

"C'mon. Everyone wants to know what she's wearing under the dress." - Me about all the squares awkwardly avoiding looking up her dress.

                                                         Me standing under Marilyn.

                              Another view. I need to take that stupid date/time stamp off my pictures.

                                           A rabbit I was obsessed with getting a picture of.

                                                             Another rabbit picture.

                                                             The mooooooooon.

We mostly spent our time grilling and swimming. Oh, and playing a celebrity guessing game where we gave clues to guess who we were. It was fun and addictive. That's all folks!

Day 346 - How Was I Supposed To Know?

Conversation after watching 'Man on a Ledge' starring Sam Worthington:

The Brit: I kind of look like Sam Worthington in the reflection of the TV.

Me: Oh, well I don't really know what he looks like. What's he been in?

The Brit: (gives me a look).

Me: What?

The Brit: He hasn't been in anything you've seen.

Day 345 - Or An Eco-Conscious Kid?

"They had a vegetarian, I guess."                                                                                        ^Me telling Legal Eagle about a couple who did a "baby reveal party" by dying a cake either blue or pink so that when it was cut everyone would see if they were having a boy or girl. Their cake ended up green.

Day 344 - Perfect Random Date

The Brit rented a car while his mom was in town. More on that later.

However, he had the car longer than she was here because it was the same price for a weekly rental as it was for five days. So, he had filled the car up and had more gas than he needed to return it with. All this added up to us driving all the way out to Malibu yesterday night.

It was so much fun! We drove all along the coast and saw (we think) where Brad Pitt and Jennifer Aniston got married.

We also saw Baywatch!


^Yup, saw that!

Actually, it's Zuma Beach. I didn't know we were going up there, but was so excited to see it. He never really watched the show (crazy!) so he didn't know much about the settings. We totally passed the office area where the lifeguards would hang out in between patrolling the crazy beach.

Then we drove up a little further to some curve area where I guess a lot of car commercials are shot.

But, the best part was we were looking for some little place to eat and ended up at Neptune's Net.



It was the perfect seafood shack we were looking for. I had yummy fish tacos and he had crab cakes. He thought my fish tacos were the best he's ever had. They were pretty great because the tortilla was nice and warm...and the tacos had pineapple in them. Yum! But, I think the setting and little trip made them even better.


^My fish tacos! Well, not mine, but the same ones I ordered.

We had to eat outside under heat lamps which was perfect for the setting. The place doesn't stay open really late, and we actually made it there 15 minutes before closing!

It was such a great time except for some annoying little boy who apparently did a cartwheel in front of the Brit and then yelled, "Cartwheel, bro!" Actually, now that I think about that it sounds like it was funny, but the Brit swears it was annoying. Oh well.

Day 343 - Date Night

I am going to see The Hunger Games on Friday!!

I am so freaking excited after reading the first book. I am taking the Brit on a date to the movie which was supposed to be a surprise but then he figured it out and I confirmed it.

But before that, we are going to get burgers at Stout! (Which is still a surprise.)

I have wanted to go forever because their happy hour menu has all the fancy burgers for just $5 each. And sides are discounted, too!

I'm very much looking forward to this because most of our time lately hanging out has been basketball watching with his friends ... which has been fun, but it's time for a change.

But until then, I have to clean, work and go to the dentist. Yuck.

Day 342 - The Cable Problem

I pay way too much for my cable. So now, I am considering the unimaginable...I may get rid of it.

Currently, I am weighing both sides.

I am obsessed with TV so I will miss having it on all the time.

Plus, 'Real Housewives' and other Bravo shows don't seem to be readily available online.

However, I could save lots of money and likely have more time for more important things.

I could watch other shows online like the rest of the world.

My work involves TV, but I really don't need to be watching it...I suppose.

Plus, maybe no TV will encourage me to get things moving on other projects and work.

So much to think about.

Day 341 - Freaking Daylight Savings!

I love daylight savings time!!!

Sure, I totally hated it yesterday when I lost an hour of my day.

But, today, at just past 6:00pm, it is still light outside! And it's only going to continue getting better. I love this!!!!

Day 340 - Yeah, It's Been Long

Hello!

I've been up to lots ... I guess.

Oldest sister recently came for a visit which is pretty much why I'm blogging because I have pictures. Woo hoo!

We did lots of fun things.

We went to the beach:


We ate at a Jewish deli:


We saw Maria Menounos taping 'Extra':


We ate the most colorful lunch ever:


We snacked on macaroons:


We also did random, fun stuff:




Well, that's some of the highlights. Oh, and we hung out with Denzel Washington. Yeah, so true.

Later gator!!

Day 339 - She Seemed Pretty Legit

Today I paid my rent to a five-year-old.

I went to my landlord's door when a child answered. I asked if her mom was home. She went to tell her I was waiting.

After that, the little girl came back to the door to let me know she told her mom.

Little Girl: I told my mom. She'll be at the door in a minute.

Me: Okay.

(Younger little girl stares at me)

LG: She's about three/three-and-a-half that's why she acts like that.

Me: Oh.

LG: How are you?

Me: Good, how are you girls?

LG: Good.

(Little yappy dog escapes from home)

LG: Oh no!

Me: Oh.

(Yapster runs around a little near me)

LG: Oh my, I'm so sorry for that. Come here (dog's name).

Me: It's ok. (Act awkward as dog starts barking)

LG: Mmm...I can take that if it's for my mom. (Looking at my rent envelope). I'll give it to my mom.

Me: Ok, thank you. Bye!


Now, a 27-year-old should know better than to trust a child with a rent check, but, in all honesty, she seemed to be smarter than both her parents. Kid really had it together...especially when I think about how freaking dumb her parents are.

I wish she were my landlord.

Day 338 - What I Want

A list of things I really, really want to eat right now:

A donut
A cupcake
A slice of NY-style pizza
A cheeseburger
Doritos or some equally addictive chip

OK, now that I've got that off my chest, I am going to go work on dinner.