January 31, 2012

It's that time of week again... New episodes of Glee and New Girl! Celebrating with some yum Yogurtland! Happy Happy...

January 30, 2012

Went for a walk behind my house today and saw this sign. Um.....

January 29, 2012

Arts and Crafts day! Well not really. Just a small little project I've been wanting to do and finally had time for. A few months ago I made a cork board out of a cool frame I bought. I've been looking for cool push pins (preferrably brown) but I have not been able to find any. I did find these pastel colored ones that were kind of cool and decided to spray paint them brown myself. So that was my little project. Turning pink, blue and purple pins to brown pins.

Happy Sunday!

January 28, 2012

Went to the LA Times Travel Show today. Collected tons of brochures, entered all of the contests to win free trips and got to see Lisa Ling speak. She has some really great stories. I can't wait to read her book!

January 27, 2012

This is a skylight in Union Station in Los Angeles. This place is really cool. I'm sure I'll be exploring it a little more once I start taking the train to work in March.

Happy FRIDAY!!!!

January 26, 2012

Found this video that Duffy posted of her singing a cover of Etta James' song, Trust In Me. So amazing. I don't think I've ever seen her sing live. LOVE her! Can't wait to see her perform live one day. Maybe in England??!!

Click below to see the video.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tm5reGQOCA4&feature=related

January 25, 2012

Today was a bill paying kind of day. Uggghhhh......

January 24, 2012

Took the Metro and Metrolink (train) home from work today. This was on the walk from work to the Metro. Downtown LA looks pretty "instagram'd"!

January 23, 2012

Even the dirty LA streets look cool using instagram. Yep. Took a picture of the ground. And I like it. Not that I want to hang it up in my house or anything but I like the contrasts and the pop of color.

Happy Monday. :)

January 22, 2012

Sunday Funday!

Finally got a day off work and I'm still driving around in my car! But at least I was spending the day with a good friend and NOT on my way to or from work. Snapped this at a red light. I have a feeling there will be many sky pictures during this project. Currently obsessed. Wish I could get good moon pictures with my iPhone. The moon has been extra awesome lately.

January 21, 2012

I caved. I purchased something I saw on an infomercial!! I bought it through Amazon so I wouldn't get caught up in the automatic monthly re-fills. It's called Wen and it's supposed to take the place of your shampoo, conditioner, deep conditioner and detangler. It's more of a natural product. If Alyssa Milano, Roselyn Sanchez and Drew Barrymore say it's amazing, it must be. Right?? We'll see...

January 20, 2012

My favorite mug for tea! Yes, I use specific mugs for specific beverages. I even have a favorite wine glass. :) This mug was from my first trip to London. How amazing is that little double decker bus on the inside? So cute.

Enjoy the chilly night!
(Tea of choice tonight was TAZO Wild Sweet Orange. Yummmm.)

January 19, 2012

Two things.
1) I have too many books (if that is even possible).
2) There seems to be a theme.

Love my books.

January 18, 2012

This is the yum dinner I made today. Toasted garlic green beans (modified version of one of the recipes in my Emeril cookbook) and garlic shrimp. Delicious!

January 17, 2012

After a draining day at work, I finally made it home. Made it just in time for new episodes of Glee and New Girl! Glee was cute with the proposals and New Girl was hilarious with the Douche Bag Jar. Zooey Deschanel and crew kill me. They are hilarious!

January 16, 2012

A note I left for a co-worker on my computer last night so he wouldn't mess with it. He was trying to prank my team. Good luck with that Corinne!

January 15, 2012

Worked all day. And it's Sunday! Uggghhhh.... It was a long day but I am finally home in my bed with my wine (courtesy of an unfinished bottle from yesterday!), a book and the pitter patter of the rain outside my window. Now I'm a happy girl!

January 14, 2012

Today I made the long treck up to Malibu to a winery for a friend's birthday. The winery was called Malibu Wines. It's outdoors and has tables, adirondack chairs and grassy areas. Perfect for picnics! We brought snacks bought some wine from the winery and enjoyed the live music in the Malibu canyons. Nice way to spend the afternoon!

This pic is of a chandelier they have at the tasting area. I love it and I want to make one. It's so great.

January 13, 2012

First Laker game! Was planning on meeting up with friends to go to dinner before they went to the Laker game. Turns out, they got an extra ticket and invited me to go last minute. Since Staples Center is right next to my work, that was an easy decision to make. Alas, my night ended up with a surprise Laker game. Lots of fun and they won! Even better. Oh, and how amazing were my seats?!

TGIF.

January 12, 2012

Even though the daily commute from Orange County to Los Angeles (and back) kind of sucks, I get to see the most beautiful sunrise and sunsets practically every day. My carpool buddy most definitely thinks I'm crazy because I comment almost daily on how amazing the sky looks. Haha. It's the little things that make me happy.

January 11, 2012

People's Choice Awards red carpet outside of work at LA LIVE. If there is nothing going on out there it seems strange.

I heard some of my fave peeps were there and now I'm sad I didn't get to go this year. From Once Upon a Time (Jennifer Morrison and Ginnifer Goodwin) and from Glee (Lea Michele and Cory Monteith). So rude.

January 10, 2012

An email from one of my clients. LOL. I died when I got this. Definitely went into the "keep" folder which I occasionally look at when I need a laugh.

Happy Tuesday!

January 9, 2012

Really?? My co-workers are crazy. Funny. But crazy. This was on my desk when I got back from lunch. Who knew bananas were vegetarian?? Wow. haha.

January 8, 2012

Sunday breakfast! Yum...

January 7, 2012

Finally got to see My Week With Marilyn. Loved it and thought Michelle Williams did a great job. And the boy in it was pretty. Just saying.

I love my little independant theatre. Always plays the best films. I heart it.

January 6, 2012

Today was "Sandwich" Day in the EDR (employee dining room) at work. We LOVE Sandwich day!

January 5, 2012

New Years Resolution (well one of them)- Cook more (real food) and try new recipes.

I purchased this Emeril cookbook on sale at Williams Sonoma this weekend. I haven't even passed the half way mark and I've already found tons of recipes I want to try (as you can see by the tons of post-its). I'm a vegetarian so the idea of this particular book seemed perfect.

Mangia!

January 4, 2012

Received a package on my desk at work when I got back from a meeting. I mean what could make up for a not so fun meeting more than a present on your desk when you return?! Right?!

My friend Stacie had left me a bunch of fun things she got on our trip to Portland. She was a sneaky monkey and bought fun stuff for me during our shopping trips. So thoughtful.

It was my first time traveling with her and I really learned a lot from her. #goodinfluence Haha.

January 3, 2012

One of the main things I wanted to do in Portland was to check out their Record stores. Am so beyond excited with my vinyl purchases! I actually made a wish list prior to going into the stores. Yes, I'm that nerdy.

January 2, 2012

I call this 'Murder House'. Not sure why but the houses in this area of Portland reminded me of the TV show, American Horror Story. So awesomely creepy. :)

January 1, 2012

Portland, you DO Rule!! First visit to Portland, Oregon and I heart it! Such a creative vibe. Great way to spend my New Year mini vacation!

Photo 365- The Inspiration and The Project

The Inspiration-

I was browsing Urban Outfitters this past weekend while on vacation in Portland, Oregon. I came across this awesome photo album:

Awesome, right? I thought it was such a cool idea. A photo a day for the whole year. 365 Days (actually 366 this year but 365 has a better ring to it). I love taking pictures and I love fun things like this. What a creative way to capture the year. I'm so in! However... I didn't buy it. Whomp whomp...

I decided I would still participate in the idea of it without the actual album. I just needed to make a few modifications.

I know myself, and I am not going to lug any of my cameras around all day everyday. That is just not realistic. So, I have decided that the photos will primarily be taken with my phone.

I was lucky to have seen the album on January 1, so I have not missed a day of pictures.

So who else is in? Ready. Go!

To begin, here is a farewell Instagram from December 31, 2011. Happy New Year All!