Monthly Archives: May 2011

At least give me time to change your mind.

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Hello friends! Wednesday, we’re almost to the end of the week. And, since it’s 11 here, that means it’s 2 for most of you, which is much closer to the end of the day. Hooray! Here in California we are soaking in the rays of the sun that will disappear come June. Yep, that’s right. Months to not look forward to in SoCal? June, November, December, and January. And February sometimes. But our complaints are minuscule – we don’t like those months because that’s when it rains. And, for the month of June, it’ll be cloudy here. Hopefully the weather will hold off until my birthday, but right now it looks like it’ll at least hold off through Jeff”s.

We’re rolling towards the end of the middle of the week, so I figured I’d give you something entertaining to keep you awake this afternoon.

1. Pictures from the Icelandic volcano

2. New Death Cab album. Listen up, folks!

3. How to plant salsa in your backyard. You can thank me later.

4. Omelette you finish…but…

5. Because we all need a little help, sometimes.

What Internet sites are you browsing, lately, friends?

 

Boy turns to girl and says I love you so

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Hello, chicks. This week is off to a running start, if I do say so myself. Last night I got home, read a little of our book club book, and then went running with Jeff. We did intervals, the third week of this program (four week program) I found to help me run a mile straight. It is a 20 minute interval, where you run for 3 minutes, walk for 2, and repeat it four times. Next weeks intervals are 4 minute run, followed by 1 minute walks. We ended up running about a mile and a half (with the walking in there, too) which was good, and I managed to keep myself paced so I actually could run all of those 3 minute intervals. I plan on trying it again tonight before I make blueberry scones with M, and B.

After the run we headed to Ralph’s, and I became one of those people I always used to hate and simultaneously envy: someone who goes to the grocery store AFTER THEIR RUN before they head home, in gym clothes, sneakers, an iPod strewn around their neck, nothing on them except a credit card and the Ralph’s keychain rewards card. That was Jeff and I, though, and I walked around Ralph’s trying to find the ingredients I needed to make a quiche for my co-worker/yoga partner/Glee confidant’s birthday. We found what we needed, and headed home for dinner and quiche making.

Tonight, it’s on to berry scones with M and B, followed by book club tomorrow. Thursday is for yoga, and Friday brings a three day weekend. And what could be better?

 

71 and Sunny.

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This, my friends, is why I love living in Los Angeles. Despite the fact that today it is pretty cloudy and I am still waiting for the afternoon sun to kick in, I am looking forward to a perfect week. During this perfect week I plan to dive into my running again, make a recipe for the Garlic, My Soul blog, finish my book club book and attend a meeting in which we will speak minimally about the book, and more about boys, friends, and Glee (some things never change.)

This weekend was quite relaxing, including an entire afternoon lounging in Malibu.

“So what are you doing?” My dad asked.

“I’m at a winery in Malibu, drinking wine and hanging out,” I told him.

“Of course you are,” he said.

Mary, thanks for making another birthday event awesome! I love your May birthday, what a great excuse to drink wine! Here are some choice photographs.

Mary and her red velvet cupcakes!

 

A group shot of everyone who came (minus Megan and Ryan!)

 

Present time!

Jeff and Rebecca hiding away.

Jeff obviously goofing off...

I have no idea what is happening in this photograph, but I love it anyways.

 

Jen so excited about her wine. Note the men at the birthday party behind her...

Check out more photos from the day here!

And make you cry love, cry out loving…

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…dance drunken to your hearts beat…

[name that tune]

******Here we go, gliding into another fabulous weekend. Last night, I attempted to communicate with my BFF Lauren, but failed due to forgetfulness and laundry. She is headed to Paul Simon, from what I gather. Who I love more than anything. Luckily, Jeff set our boom box in the bedroom to play music from our iPhones (because he has mad skills like that) so I settled in after folding laundry for an evening of Paul singing to me. Delightful.

Last night Jeff also realized the depth of my Paul love, which apparently had gone silent for the past 4 and a half years. Well, anyways, now he knows, and knows I will love him forever and always, and anyone who disagrees with me on that point can skedaddle out of my purview.

Things are looking up, this weekend, which includes: making red velvet cupcakes tonight with Rebecca, a wine-induced picnic at Malibu’s Saddlerock tomorrow, birthday fun included, a housewarming party that will continue the fun tomorrow night, and a Sunday of relaxing, and maybe a date hike in Malibu. Packed with fun (and sun, finally, finally has returned to LA!) I literally cannot wait for a busy-yet-relaxed weekend in LA.

Here’s a photo from last year’s wine adventure…

 

That's some water...towards the end of our adventure...

Don't get all crazy, there were like 20 of us. Or...14. So, not unreasonable, we swear!

The lady-friends.

Isn't my bf handsome?

Here’s to another year of fun, and an excellent afternoon to celebrate…

Getting.it.together.

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Hello folks! This week is about cleaning up my act, getting back in the swing of life, and unpacking my suitcase for long enough that I actually put it away and have to pull it back out. Some random things to tell you:

1. Last night Jeff and I made mozzarella sticks from scratch. Pictures to come, obviously.

2. There are a lot of birthdays coming up: Mary’s, Katie’s, Brittany’s, Liz’s, Jeff’s…you get the idea. Looks like I have some gifts to find.

3. My dad is graduating this weekend, which is why I went home last weekend in the first place! It was nice to celebrate with him and the rest of my family when I was home, and I am ever so proud of him.

4. When I was home, I went through a lot of my old stuff in an effort to help my parents downsize. Things I got rid of? Middle school notes, high school notes, books from classes, and random bottles of sand…

5. I saw a friend this past weekend I haven’t seen since 1999. We had a lovely breakfast in Chicago and chatted all the live long day (or for two hours, I’m not sure which.) Mary, as always, it was delightful to see you.

6. Also discovered? My CD collection, which means I have new jams on my computer, including but not limited to: TLC (Fanmail), Sheryl Crow (C’mon, C’mon), Linkin Park (Hybrid Theory), and Barenaked Ladies (Stunt.)

Looks like I have some listening to do.

As the week comes down off this Wednesday high, I have the following things to look forward to: laundry to clean, recipes to make, cakes to bake, parties to attend, children to coach. Here’s to the week being half-way done.