Sunday Time Away.

Saturday night I went with friends to The Love Boat.

This place had to have been the most fun I've ever had eating sushi.

Seriously, it was a birthday extravaganza!

Meaning that we celebrated my birthday,

alongside five other tables celebrating birthdays.

(I also think this is the only place left that does not check ID to confirm a legitimate birthday.)

The lights dim, 

a funny hat is thrown on your head, 

and all the guys working behind the sushi counter dive down 

and pop up wearing glow in the dark costume pieces and silly wigs.

The place is very lively and the music is wonderful!

The following day I went to Torrey Pines to spend a lovely Sunday

with more friends : D

Looks a little something like this!

 So we walked down the beach first,

then up to the stairs (one of the trail heads). 

It was just a beautiful day, and I even saw a lone seal splashing in the water.

I also found a really cheap Lobster Dinner. $$$

We stopped a few times to take pictures with the ocean sparkling.

The view from the top was divine!

CA beaches have cute lifeguard stations in the distance.
(& strange men in the foreground...)

Two days off!

Hello all! 

In an unusual turn of event I have had two consecutive days off in the past two weeks.

How did I celebrate the occasion?

 

Well, after doing all of my homework and then some on Sunday, I set out for an adventure Monday morning!

Okay there was a slight delay in beginning my big day out. Enterprise was super busy and it was a very rainy morning. However, when it was around the time I got my rental wheels it had cleared up to a beautifully sunny afternoon.

I stopped at Sprouts and got a day’s worth of yummies, popped in a good driving soundtrack, and ventured onwards to La Jolla. 

(For all you Florida folk that is LA Hoy-uh. Not LA Jolla like it’s typed. Hehe

La Jolla looks like this:

and this:

Because it has beautiful...squirrels:

With lots of:

And lots more:

Yay!

 

So the Seals were having a sleepy morning, except a few crazy pups chasing a sea gull around.

It did start to rain briefly and while that storm rolled in I waited out the weather in the Contemporary Art Museum. 

Nice exhibit and great view of the beach still. I wandered around the shops to take in more sights as it drizzled down on me and took in delicious aromas from each street corner.

Next I headed into the San Diego area- specifically the gas lamp district.

Here I saw more shops, but with a historic/ vintage theme to the overall area.

I drove onwards towards Balboa Park, and before I knew it dinner time was rapidly approaching.

I met a coworker at Passage to India.

Where we dined on pure yummyness : D

After dinner we made plans for another outing later in the week: Foot Massage**

** A note on foot massage. We went last night to the place that she frequents for a foot rub. I mean, it costs $20 and it’s an hour of pure bliss! It’s not just a foot rub. They massage your scalp, face, neck, arms, hands, feet, legs, your back, and then they do some Thai style stretching. Seriously, it was amazing! (I told her later that it also might be the most fond memory I’ll walk away from California with) :b  

A few of my favorite things

Animal Edition

The day's adventure begins with Saige

and Paige!

We arrived at the zoo to be greeted with hungry hippos.

Silly monkeys struck a pose!

The biggest coy fish ever enjoyed their cool stream,

While this cool koala slept in his dream.

Some piggy things looked dirty and gritty,

while Mr. Camel stuck his tongue out- see how spitty!?!?

A shaky foot massage if you please,

A rattler down below whose bite causes un-ease.

A cute mousey made of brass & holding a nut.

The zoo keepers made the Elephants a fancy hut!

Gentle giants flapped their ears,

Scary creatures showed their rears.

Antelope family? I think so...

Zebra from bubble gum- that was long ago ; b

Pretty flowers in the park, a botanical garden.

These flamingos squack but it sounds like they're fartin'...

Striped legs!

Giraffes- I want one. Maybe if I go to the zoo keeper and begs!

So pretty! Their tall necks reach the top!

The panda's party has crashed- straight up belly flop!!!

haha. Okay, th-th-th-that's all folks!

I had a lovely day at the SD Zoo with my friend Paige : D

Hope you enjoy my souvenir post!

A funny number.

Well, I just signed on to post another post on the blog,

when I saw this: 62 posts.

I have posted 62 times,

and the reason I wanted to post this post is because,

I graduate in 62 days!

Sixty-two days : D

That's it! 

Time flies and I know it is going to pass by so quickly

from now until then.

Today was also when I got to register for the ticket

lottery to the commencement ceremony on May 1st.

Also, another fun fact about work today

internship...same thing

CAKE DAY! 

hehe. If you clicked the Cake above...

well, that is a good band. 

But the wrong cake!

I meant the kind with icing.

To celebrate all the birthdays this month.

It's a monthly lunch-time cake extravaganza : b

Okay, so I just had a tiny piece.

But I sat next to a friend from work at a meeting.

& I'm about to skype with my best friend-

so I guess it is just a swell day!

Bonaroo Brain.

Here's the buzz.

Bonaroo.

It's my ultimate motivation. 

Four days in June- camping, concerts, hooping, the works.

Pre-sale tickets on Black Friday sold out in a record 2 hours.

The last chance tickets open up for sale this Saturday at noon Eastern.

That's 9 a.m. my time, mind you.

It's what I dream about.

It's what I think about.

It's what I daydream about.

It is the big light at the end of the tunnel.

It is a highlight of my summer.

It is going to be a blast with Aleyse & Kristen.

The line-up went live online today & I already see pure musical magic:

• Arcade Fire
• The Black Keys
• Florence + The Machine
• Bassnectar
• Girl Talk
• Beirut
• Cold War Kids
• Man Man
• Beats Antique
• and so many more!!!

So as I sit here and send good vibes out

hoping that the law of attraction fulfills my ticket purchase

I am buzzing.

SUNday.

The coolest Little Hawaiian totem. a.k.a. Car Protector.

 This past Sunday I got picked up bright and early to go with my new friends to the Rancho Bernardo Farmer's Market!

First, I went to their home.

The most beautiful house in the world. 

I finally know what I want my house to look like when I grow up :b

What a view!

Hoops for sale!

 The cars got all packed up for their booth.

I said goodbye to new puppydog friends too.

This is Alex!

 When we arrived I got to help them set up, and then it was time to play.

Chris and Vu workin' the booth!

 I was there all day! It's a farmer's market that runs from 10-4 and I was thrilled. 

I got to explore each booth and buy the most delicious snow cone ever!

The Shortcake: $2 gets you a strawberry, birthday cake, and mochi pieces on top!

It was a sunny and splendid day!

Be Mine?

 Yesterday I went to a really fun Valentine's Day card-making event!

 I felt really inspired and kept coming up with ideas!

 Different designs,

 sayings,

and people came to mind. 

It was fun to get into the "holiday spirit" and also

get in touch with my inner Crafting Ph.D.

What are you doing on Valentine's Day?

Fun plans?

(I'll be taking my first exam of the semester.)