Latest Read

As you know, I love to read. Lately, I've swapped my TV time for my Kindle. Recently, I finished The Hunger Games trilogy and now I'm reading The Paris Wife by Paula McLain.

Any book recommendations?

Book Signing with Lisa See!

Hi Everyone!

I hope you all had a great long weekend! One of the things I did was attend a book signing with Lisa See. If you ever have the chance to meet her, you definitely should. Not only is she sweet and thoughtful, but a great speaker as well. Here is a copy of the book she signed for me pictured below.

Hiatus is Over!

So Gossip Girl and One Tree Hill have returned from a hiatus….and so have I! It’s been a crazy time, but I’m back now. Here’s what I’ve been up to if you missed me!

I got to take a few days away from work and physical therapy appointments to go to Cape Cod, MA for Brianne’s Wedding! (I was the Maid of Honor and I got to help design my dress!)

I saw an excellent production of Othello at the Powerhouse Theatre in Santa Monica, CA.

My local Border’s closed (sad face). However, I did stock up on some summer reading at 70% off. I need a break from library books. (Side-note: One book I didn’t get, but will be a must-read this summer is the new Sweet Valley High! I owe it to the 11 yr old me to see what happened to Jessica and Elizabeth!)

...And finally catching up on the fourth season of Mad Men!




Photo Credits (top to bottom): Wedding Day photo-L's List, Othello photo-powerhousetheatre.com, Sweet Valley Confidential photo-sweetvalleytenyearslater.com

Malibu

It's a little late for a weekend wrap-up, but better late than never!It was a little too chilly this weekend to lay out at the beach, but G. and I went anyways to walk around. We thought this pelican was hysterical! Later, we stopped by Duke's for Mai Tais and appetizers.

I also relaxed with a glass of lemonade and finished The Choice by Nicholas Sparks. A few tears were shed! I also FINALLY got to see Funny Face. (I've been trying to see every Audrey Hepburn movie).

I'm sure some of you watched the MTV Movie Awards Sunday night along with The Hills season finale, which I saw last night. So sad to see LC gone, but hopefully she'll make a cameo. What do you think about Kristin joining the cast?

I hope everyone is having a good week so far! XOXO.

P.S. Here's a pic of the pizza from Friday night. It was soooo good! (Olives, portabella mushrooms, crimini and white mushrooms, asparagus, and artichoke.)
Pics: Lemonade- Sur la Table

Jet Lagged

I have lots to write about my trip to Boston. But I'm still exhausted from the crazy weekend and getting back to work. So tonight I ordered an artichoke pizza, slapped on a Biore strip, and cuddled up to finally watch the LOST season finale (OMG!).

I'm going to bed early to read Something Borrowed by Emily Giffin. I got really into it on the plane and I can't put it down!

Pic: EmilyGiffin.com

Goodreads...

So I signed up for Goodreads a few days ago. I recommend this for other bookworms out there. You can keep track of what books you've read in the past and your favorite quotes and keep a "to read" list (no more lists and post-its!). You also have the ability to review books you've read and receive recommendations from other members. Don't know anyone who would like to start a book club? Join one on Goodreads! I have a link to my "to read" list on this page. If you sign up, look me up! I always love recommendations from fabulous ladies like you.

Spring Fever

Ahhhhhh....spring fever. Butterflies in the stomach, love is in the air, and everything is looking up. (Now if it weren't for those pesky seasonal allergies...)

I received my first postcard from postcrossing today! It arrived from Australia where it is currently autumn, but the postcard definitely screams "spring!"

Reading

Right now I'm reading One Fifth Avenue by Candace Bushnell. It's everything you would expect-smart and funny. I'm trying to finish it soon so I don't have to pay any fines to the library.

I like to imagine I'm the girl on the lower-left corner. :)

Yesterday, I found a Border's Express that was closing. I try not to buy too many books, but I went a little crazy at the sale. I figure it's almost time to spend weekends at the beach in SoCal so why not start stocking up on summer reading now? Luckily, I found a plethora of books I've been meaning to read...this is what I ended up purchasing:

Checkin' the mail.....

So....I have been loving getting my mail lately! Every day I have a new surprise. Today, I received a gift from Brianne. Isn't this so cute?! And how thoughtful....

Speaking of mail...I'm going to make sure the good stuff keeps coming! First, I'm going to sign up at Postcrossing. According to their site:

[t]he goal of this project is to allow people to receive postcards from all over the world, for free. Well, almost free! The main idea is that: if you send a postcard, you will receive at least one back from a random Postcrosser from somewhere in the world.-Postcrossing

Bri already received one from a girl in Iceland! I'll let you know if it works out for me.

Second, (thanks to a post by Jessica) I just purchased a one year subscription to Glamour for $1.50! They are having a promotion to celebrate their 70th anniversary (they are charging the same as they did back in 1939). Tell your friends!

Another Superbowl Come and Gone...

My team wasn't in the Superbowl this year; but, I know that many are feeling either the nauseous disappointment or the pulsating euphoria that I know too well. I was very disappointed by the commercials although I did enjoy "Power of the Crunch"-one of the finalists of the Doritos contest-and I relate way too much to the careerbuilder ad haha. Did anyone catch The Office afterward? I'm going to watch it later.

Well, tomorrow is Monday and if you think there's nothing to look forward to:

Watch. All new episodes of Gossip Girl. One Tree Hill. The Bachelor. The City....the choices!!!!!! OR...

Read. He's Just Not That Into You or Confessions of a Shopaholic and get caught up before the movies open on 2/6 and 2/13!

Take the night to relax, unwind, and gear up for the weekend ahead.