New York, New York

 Concrete Jungle. Empire State. Big Apple. City that Never Sleeps. 

Call it what you may, I simply adore it.

Fortunately for me, I have a very generous brother who always lets me come visit whenever I want. I decided to come out this time because Britney had never been, and she HAD to see this place that I am so in love with.  

(although I think if she could have seen it during the fall she would have had the FULL experience!) 

We did SO much.

We were GO GO GO the entire time, and I'm pretty sure we are still exhausted from our 5.5 day adventure. Ammon & Carlo made us laugh, took us to beautiful places and delicious restaurants. We wandered, shopped, and experienced new things at every turn. (some unpleasant & shocking, some amazing....ALL one of a kind!) 

We had dinner and went out with Carlo's brother Rodrigo & his friend from Brazil, Alexander. It was probably the funnest night of the entire trip for me, I loved getting to know Rodrigo better & running around the city all night long.

But to be honest, every night was amazing!

It was a great way to kick off my "summer on the couch", especially because I'm so tired I probably won't mind being on the couch for at least the first week ;)

I heart you NYC. 'Til next time!

                                     

                                                                   

We took some video documentary of our trip, super random for the most part, but with the occasional great comment!

    

 

 

 

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How is it that I got home from work at 4:30pm and haven't moved off the couch? I had all of these grand plans of going to the gym, cleaning the house, and making a delicious quinioa dinner. Yet, here I am, exhausted.

Here's the thing...mornings aren't really my style.

However, sitting here on the couch apparently is my style. (afraid to even consider what this means for my future)

So, as I muster up the energy to complete my checklist and try to forget waking up at the disgusting hour of 4am to go to work, I find myself being sucked into a new obsession.

Pinterest.

If you know it, you can relate.

Anyway, I'm also currently obsessed with The Submarines: 1940 Remix. And have you noticed I have been blogging a lot about clothing/shopping. I'm going to attempt to post a few times without mentioning those items...just to prove to myself that I can! Yeah!


Also, yesterday at the nail salon the chick giving my pedicure told me I have "meaty calves" ummm what???? That was a first.

Have you seen Bridesmaids? Chris & I went on our traditional mid-week date last week & he let me pick the movie. I totally loved it. Kristin Wig is one of my favorite comedians of all time.

Next week I am heading out to the big apple to spend some lovely time with Ammon, Carlo, and Britney! I am pretty excited about it. Brit has been through so much this year and I think it will be so good for us both to go have a little fun. We may be a little ambitious on our checklist of "must do's" but, can you blame us? Brit has never been. And Ammon is already texting me phrases like "it's going to be everything. trust" lol! I hope B is prepared to witness the spazticness that is Ammon.

Should I be embarrassed that I really want to pay someone to come give me a blow out every other day? Obviously finances restrict such a wish, but I can't deny that I would jump at it if given the chance. I mean seriously, having fab hair ALL the time? Best. Thing. Ever.

Chris is still not committing to seeing Harry Potter with me when it comes out this summer. I can't understand WHY! I still have a few months to work on it tho, I have a feeling he will cave.

Is it better to receive crappy flowers every month or two, or amazing crazy beautiful flowers once a year? I'm still trying to decide.

I'm still sad I lost the Tiffany's necklace Chris gave me for my last birthday. I just keep hoping I will magically find it. I feel sad because it was beautiful and perfect, but also because it was from him. He picked it special for me. And it's gone. :(


Okay, time to get up. These abs aren't going to work themselves!

Railroad Revival Tour

Wonderful music, lots of crazy people, and one great night out with my man.

The tour featured Old Crow Medicine Show, Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros , 

and Mumford & Sons.

I definitely recommend you download

"Home" by Edward Sharpe

if you haven't done so already.

RAGNAR RELAY 2011

This past weekend I ran the SoCal Ragnar Relay with 11 fabulous friends. Our team was a combo of LA girls & OC girls---of all ages. Our team name/theme was "Feel the Burn" and boy did we feel it! It was 202 miles from Huntington Beach to Coronado Island (San Diego) for almost 48hrs straight! With basically no sleep we had to rely on our sense of humor & spaztic sides to keep us from collapsing or giving up. 

We totally took the spaztic to another level....

Leotards were a staple, as well as our trusty side-kick THE BOOM BOX blasting authentic 80's aerobic mixed tapes (Jamie's actual ones from when she taught aerobics in the 80's.. lol). We were a HIT at each exchange! We had group aerobics as we waited for our runners and dance circles! It was a NONSTOP PARTY!!!

My feet were sore but I have ALWAYS wanted to run this race so I decided to pop some pills and tough it out. (my poor liver!) I ran farther than I had in almost 2 years and really pushed myself physically. I am so happy I did too! Although it was very challenging and painful, it was one of the best experiences of my life. I know a BIG part of that has to do with the fact that my team was amazing :) It was also refreshing to have 12 females have a fun, drama-free weekend. I'm so lucky to know such awesome ladies.

 

For just a small moment after the race, I was a little emotional. It had taken me over a year to get to this point where I could run like this. And in just a couple of months I will have to start that journey all over again.

It's a hard fact to swallow.

The surgery effects my life in every way.I realized at that moment that this was my last "Hoorah!" for a long time. I was sad the race was already over, but extremely grateful I had the chance to do it.

Sigh.

On a side note, if you're not my friend on facebook you should be, so you can check out the video I took of Jamie rockin' it out in the parking lot after one of the exchanges. Classic moment!!

...... News other than RAGNAR....
CHRIS...
Chris is working his tooshie off (and if you know him, you know he doesn't have much of one to begin with!) & being the amazing attorney that we all know and love.
He recently spent all of his birthday money at one store, and on non business CLOTHING!!!! Is anyone else as shocked as me? Seriously. THIS IS BREAKING NEWS! When we walked out of the store he said "You've ruined me..." Psh! As if!
He is also pretty decent at Words with Friends, doing the dishes once in a blue moon, and carrying me when I'm too lazy to move from the couch to the bed after I've fallen asleep.
Have I mentioned that he showers for 45 minutes?! Its not only killing half of the life that lives in the sea, it's kind of ridiculous. Just sayin' ;)
Basically he is just as swell as always! I'm a pretty lucky gal.

After thought.....
Spring is totally in the air here and I couldn't resist purchasing these two lovely items, because they make me completely happy! A hot pink maxi skirt? Um, YES PLEASE! And, what is that? I'm sorry, are you seriously offering handpainted picnic plate baskets with...wait, a little NETTING option to keep your food bug-free? I'll take 4 please! Oh Anthropologie, how you know my heart so well!

Feliz Cumpleanos Guapo

This past weekend Chris turned 29! 

He is devilishly handsome, witty, smart, and pretty awesome. 

We had a great time, the weekend was full: Laker game, lots of yummy restaurants, beach, more beach, movies, and family time! My brother Josh was in town for work earlier in the week & extended his trip-- It was so fun having him here. He & I have never had hang out time just the two of us...ever! So, it was obviously a blast :)
The Spikers came down from LA to celebrate Chris' bday, & we had such a great time & laughed the entire night long.
Happy Birthday babe! 

Pix of all the fun 

 **Yet again, I didn't take very many photos. I really am in a slump! I think it's because I have this new fancy camera & don't really know how to use it (to it's full potential) so I never bring it. Tsk! Tsk! I just need to find someone to teach me...I miss taking lots of photos. Anyone know a good photographer who would be willing to teach me??

We are excited for Spring & the fabulous weather it brings. Hopefully Chris won't have to work too hard & will be able to enjoy it!

Is it October Yet?

Everything is better in October. 

Lately, all I can think of is that lovely month where the cool breeze & vibrant colors fill me up with a fuzzy feeling....

Plus, come October, I should be healed from my SECOND (*%&$*#&$*!!) foot surgery! Taking place at a beach community near you this June 2011! Feel free to kill me now...

Barf.

On a happier note, guess who is turning 29 in just two days? Isn't he just the cutest? I heart him mucho. He is terribly handsome with his early onset stages of salt & pepper hair, green eyes, and his (freakishly) perfect nose. 

Happy Birthday Babe!

Anyway, I think it goes without saying that I'm borderline depressed about the upcoming surgery & the limits it's going to put on my life AGAIN. I know there is a positive side to this, somewhere...

Until I find it, I'll continue to daydream about October.

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