independence day: half moon bay.

I'm playing a bit of catch up.

for the fourth of July the hunk a lunk and I headed up to nor cal to visit Melissa and her hubby.

great friends, great weather, and no sun burn!

 

{thank you photogrid}

after a 7 hour car ride we arrived at

half moon bay. which was such a cute little beach community. I wish I had taken pictures of the houses, they looked like little doll houses. they were adorable!

everyone on the beach were roasting hot dogs and having a grand ole time.

 

 

making a decision

last week i went on a new job interview.

I don't hate my job now, but I had a itchling for change,(a Gemini curse)

 and wanted sick/vacation hours.

 

the tiny office im at now  (900 sq ft) with pink patient charts for 4000 patients slewed around can be a little overwhelming.

so I went.

 

it was in a tall sky scraper on the 12th floor near south coast plaza. the windows had such a view.

this office had its own floor, there wasn't a paper out of spot.

when you walked in you can see into the glass conference room with a big white marble table.

it was beautiful.

I met with the women there for the interview. which I didn't think went well but then...

 

Monday, I got the call. they were offering me the job.

only $2.00 less than I am making now. and would mean driving 18 miles more than I do now...

it would also mean needing a whole new wardrobe and wearing heels..

I turned it down.

 

Im not sure what I was looking for, and why I didn't consider the distance thing before hand.

I just need to kick that Gemini butt and focus and enjoy the things I do, and do have.  

 

I had a quick meeting with my office manager now, and she said they are going to start "personal" days. (after 5 years, they better!) and informed me on some changes that are coming to the office in the next year. no one else knows of them except the doctor, the office manager and myself, I feel a little honored that I am the 3rd to know.

we shall see whats up.

 

 

thank jesus its Friday. I have a busy one this weekend.

roach truck rally, celebrating a friends birthday, bbq in big bear tomorrow, church, movies, softball game, plus mothers day! I need a weekend from the weekend.

 

 



Photo dump: San Diego

just a few pictures from my San Diego get away last weekend.

the view from shelter island, where we stayed.

friendship bell that was given to us from japan. from the side it looked like a penis

then we went to old town. it had many old houses from the early 1800s turned into museums, shops and resturants. tourist rule for americans, be ready for pictures, because those out of country people will come up to you when your mouth is full and put a camera in your face and take a pic. i hope i end up on some magazine with enchilada sauce on my chin!

we had lunch and walked about. then headed back to get ready for the night.

we took the trolley, which is like the metro link, or bart for those of you who do not go. i highly suggest it, if you don't want to drive

the gaslamp, on top of the marriot. free AMAZING view of the game!

the hunk-a-lunk and i.

we found this bar with a band who sang guns and roses, quiet riot, ac dc etc.

i was in heaven!

this is what you get after a night at the gaslamps.

and loud obnoxious hick ups the ENTIRE way back on the trolley.

i definately got a few weird looks.

we found some new friends.

this girl was my favorite.

at the:

 

one of the best weekends ever!

thank you for looking through my photo poop.

Happy Weekend!



Friendsgiving!

This past weekend my dear dear friend from northern California came to visit

the first time in the 10 years I've been away! lets just say it was waaay over due.

 

So of course i brought her to Friendsgiving!

a bunch of friends, eating and drinking. it was so much fun!

plus i love dressing! Indians and pilgrim. (just one)

 Melissa. you have heard about her here

 a first for both of us.

a trip down rodeo dr. then sunset strip.

 

Loved her time here!

I can not believe thanksgiving is here tomorrow!

I'm in charge of the mashed potatoes, its my first ever for thanksgiving.

30 plus people...easy breezy.

<3

Apple Picking!

Last Sunday my hunk a lunk and i were invited on a last minute apple picking trip.

as in the night before at like nine o'clock.

im so glad he can be spur of the moment and spend the whole next day with my friends and i.

we spent most of the day in Oak Tree Village in Oakglenn. The second we drove down the street pass this place i was instantly in love. i was caught saying, "i want to live here." its the closest this so.cal country lovin' girl could get to real country out here. If i could, i would have never left! 

To the left: the boys and their girls. There were so many things for the kids to do. Pony rides, train rides, petty zoo, pig races, bounce houses, huge slides. it had a great "family" atmosphere, but still plenty of things for people without kids to enjoy too! To the right: the view. priceless.

in the apple grove

just an instagram favorite. found this barn in the grove and what do you know? perfect photo op!

It was so much fun just relaxing in Gods perfection, with good people whom i love to death, and the innocence and curiosity of little people. i should have become an elementary school teacher, they are so much fun!

Hands down, the most perfect day!

picture dump

fall is my most favorite season of the year.

Halloween, apple cider, snuggling, cool crisp air, festivals

the list can go on and on.

it hasn't been cool here in the so cal at all up until the past week.

and I'm exaggerating with cool, i mean 75. but I'll take what i can get.

pumpkin patch 4 year tradition.

Flo (the progressive girl)

batman and robin

my hunk a lunk and i were pretty cute robbers don't ya think?

the Allstate insurance guy.

(check out my boots? I'm surprised i didn't break an ankle or face)

Not to mention Thanksgiving is around the corner. I have so much to be thankful for this year.

its spewing all over the place.



I am alive

school has overcome my life.

this is some of what ive been doing when its not.

Marys Gangster theme 30th birthday party! so much fuN!

(sorry for the facebook picture steal)

Angel Game date night.

perfected the curling wand. love it!

hanging out my nieceypoo. love this kid.

celebrating my sisters sweet sixteen in the park,

this is what happens with its 104 and we have to be outside for hours on end.

im ready for fall to be here.

i am fully stocked on new scarves...and they are calling my name!



birthday weekend!

howdy 24! nice to meet you!

the weekend started off on friday night, with some line dancing.

my life birthday wouldn't be complete with out a little toosh push, or slappin' leather

all dawled up.

we got a little silly

so much fun!

second night,

main st. Huntington beach.

me and hunk-a-lunk

monday, the actual day kinda sucked

it took me 25 extra minutes to get to work, due to traffic and trains so i was late, i am the only one in the morning with a key. no bueno. patients were waiting and cranky.

i got chewed out by a cranky lady for something i couldn't help.

and it was none stop.

i may have cried.

so my lovely co-workers surprised me with not one but two chai lattes!

yum!

awesome card! the inside read

(please disregard samantha)

if you don't know already...i am in love with corn! i ask for a side of it at dennys...

happy tuesday!

don't forget to let the sunshine in, and face it with a grin!



nobody likes you when you're twenty three

as my birthday festivities are speeding ahead

i cant help but think about the past year.

so much has changed.

when i was turning 23, where i thought i would be now, and where i actually am now.

then, i thought i would be living the married life.

a different job, with this one best friend.

but things change,

i was saying this year was terrible and am so ready for it to be over.

but then a real friend reminded me of the some of the great things that had happened in the past year also.

its a learning process. its life.

**

i grew closer to some great friends. who have been there for me through the waves, and the laughs.

i stayed with my same job, while with every job there usually are some dislikes, but now i feel i have taken big steps and have moved up so i feel more valuable.

i met this little bundle of joy, my nieceypoo oaklynn

i now have this, and its not a high maintenance job, which is a lesson in itself.

i am so grateful for my parents, who with open arms accepted me and poopers back in their home.

and most importantly,

i found myself again, who had been tucked away for a while.

{yes, i was mulan for Halloween}

Howdy, 24...

whats in the cards this year?

last weekends wandering

it was a busy one, but soOoOo much fun!

i don't think Ive laughed so hard so much in a long time.

Bff Jamie's graduation.

she was a speaker and rocked it!

we stopped to smell the flowers.

(and someone behind us got a head rub)

...that really happened

mimosas..at the beach..from a thermus.

word.

girly burning time!

(as in sun burn, duh)

I can not wait until next weekend!

 road trip up to northern california to see one of my oldest dearest friends i mentioned here get married! 

i better bring plenty of tissues.

whats your plans for memorial day weekend?

the night i got a fake tattoo..

and the peach believed me for 2.3 seconds. EPIC WIN!

was one of the best nights i've had in a very long time.

i'll just say it

sexsay laday! who that be?

oh ya..thats me.

waahhbaaam