Sitting here in lovely Park City... Sun shining, light mountain breeze... In my element, minus the sinus allergies. Yuck. But won't let that hold me back. So thankful to be here relaxing.
Just thinking about what is jazzing me up these days. One again, very random- my obsessions these days:
The most amazing carmalized brussel sprouts from Ciao Bella in Minneapolis.
Just as amazing baked Brie from Purple in Seattle.
Trying unique ways to holistically control sinus allergies- warm, wet compressions on my sinuses, neti pot, steam.... This on top of Allegra D recommended by the doc. Help!
Trying colors other than red or pink shades on my toes- sporting some sort of OPI salmon-peach version right now. Pretty!
Peach and nectarine season- yummy! Love my fruit.
The film "The Bling Ring"- cant way to see it! Especially since Gavin Rossdale is in it! Wow.
Stupid, but fun movies to watch on Lifetime as Summer begins... Jodi Arias story... Anna Nicole Smith story... Ha! Yes they will be DVR'd.
My new Urban Decay "Baked" eye shadow palette recommended by girlfriend Rachel- I can't decide what color to use each day- oh decisions....
We will stick with that for today. Fun obsessions. Keeping it light on a Saturday. Cheers.
Saturday, June 22, 2013
Sunday, June 9, 2013
What You Can Do When You Don't Leave The House
Day 2 of staying home to get healthy... I am definitely not very good at it.
Good news:
Sleep, couch time, meds
Bad news:
I'm a Type A personality who cannot sit still and I am going insane (kinda)
Trying to relax... But getting stuff done too.
What else can a girl do at home besides watch TV, read, sleep and day dream!?
Well, here it is:
Send cards
Order gifts on the Internet
Do a home facial (interestingly enough, also serves as a medical treatment with the steam to help me breath better)
Wash sheets (again, medical treatment to rid of bed mites & germs)
Make plans for the summer
File nails
Send emails
Wash dishes
Take a hot shower (again with the medical focus)
Organize pot & pans (ok, I'm grasping here...)
What else is a girl to do? House is clean. Laundry is done. All closets are organized. Did I mention that in addition to Type A, I am also a bit obsessive compulsive.... For a very organized woman, being lazy is very difficult.
Oh - and I cannot exercise while sick. Drat.
Ok, enough. Back to cheesy Sunday TV.
Good news:
Sleep, couch time, meds
Bad news:
I'm a Type A personality who cannot sit still and I am going insane (kinda)
Trying to relax... But getting stuff done too.
What else can a girl do at home besides watch TV, read, sleep and day dream!?
Well, here it is:
Send cards
Order gifts on the Internet
Do a home facial (interestingly enough, also serves as a medical treatment with the steam to help me breath better)
Wash sheets (again, medical treatment to rid of bed mites & germs)
Make plans for the summer
File nails
Send emails
Wash dishes
Take a hot shower (again with the medical focus)
Organize pot & pans (ok, I'm grasping here...)
What else is a girl to do? House is clean. Laundry is done. All closets are organized. Did I mention that in addition to Type A, I am also a bit obsessive compulsive.... For a very organized woman, being lazy is very difficult.
Oh - and I cannot exercise while sick. Drat.
Ok, enough. Back to cheesy Sunday TV.
Saturday, June 8, 2013
Sitting Home Sick
I'm not a bad sick person... But I'm not a good sick person either. I know rest is best, but it's hard. Even when I don't feel well. Ugh. I have had a cold/cough/bronchial virus/ear infection for over 10 days now. On day 5 of antibiotics. Yuck. Just want to get better. In the meantime...
Had fun in Minnesota seeing Grandma, the folks and many friends. Work meetings in MN are always good for that. Dinners out, drinks, exercise with friends.... Much accomplished this past May trip. Thanks MN peeps!
Last weekend I was invited to go sailing with my friend Jen. Fun! Even better when you just get to enjoy and not have to do any work. :) Makes me fall in love with San Francisco even more! Thanks Jen!
Was supposed to head to Reno this weekend for fun and grad party with Vanessa & Rudy, but this darn illness set me back. Bummer. I guess I will have to wait for my trip to NYC with Vanessa in September! Yeah!
Had fun in Minnesota seeing Grandma, the folks and many friends. Work meetings in MN are always good for that. Dinners out, drinks, exercise with friends.... Much accomplished this past May trip. Thanks MN peeps!
Last weekend I was invited to go sailing with my friend Jen. Fun! Even better when you just get to enjoy and not have to do any work. :) Makes me fall in love with San Francisco even more! Thanks Jen!
Was supposed to head to Reno this weekend for fun and grad party with Vanessa & Rudy, but this darn illness set me back. Bummer. I guess I will have to wait for my trip to NYC with Vanessa in September! Yeah!
For now, rest, relaxation, and TV. That is what is planned for the next 2 days. Will be hard, but ready to give it a shot... Thanks for the help, Comcast & Netflix.
Sunday, May 19, 2013
Cabo Craziness
I posted pictures yesterday- now for some of the highlights.
First, I know it's simple, but the airport has been totally revamped over the last year. Very nice. The old one was quite crappy.
Weather was 100% perfect the entire time we were there. 80 degrees and sunny with a slight breezy.
The night we arrived, we went out to dinner downtown at Hacienda Los Coyotes, Yum! Highly recommend it. Rachel said the Mango Margarita was delish and my sangria was tasty. We also had great food. Will go back!
Our first full day was spent at the pool followed by Italian buffet night. Pool rocked with cool new friends from Atlanta, lots of frothy cocktails and of course the pool itself. Super fun day. While the food at dinner was not super, the event itself was entertaining. There was a white trash wedding with lots of drama. Fun to observe but not be part of...
Tuesday we had a luxurious spa experience followed by more pool time and hanging out with room service at night. Lets not talk about the 4 desserts we ordered... Relaxed after superb massages, we kept it loose with a dance party in our PJs. Oh, the fun...
Midweek we went to Medano Beach to parasail and swim in the ocean. Loved it! Can never parasail enough! So tranquil. That night, Retro BBQ Night with a 70's, 80's & 90's dance show. It was classic. So much fun to watch! The dancers made us giggle.
Thursday was more pool time, another spa excursion and a trip into town for shopping & drinks at Cabo Wabo. No Sammy Hagar this time, but still fun nonetheless. Every trip to Cabo must have a pop into Cabo Wabo.
Last full day, time at the sky pool and a sunset boat cruise at the marina. Great way to end the fabulous week!
Pueblo Sunset Beach resort is wonderful- pretty, clean and lots to do. Cabo itself continues to expand with fun things in town and at the marina. And last, but certainly not least, my company of Shannon and Rachel made it perfect. Girls trip at its best!
Oh how I love Cabo San Lucas!
First, I know it's simple, but the airport has been totally revamped over the last year. Very nice. The old one was quite crappy.
Weather was 100% perfect the entire time we were there. 80 degrees and sunny with a slight breezy.
The night we arrived, we went out to dinner downtown at Hacienda Los Coyotes, Yum! Highly recommend it. Rachel said the Mango Margarita was delish and my sangria was tasty. We also had great food. Will go back!
Our first full day was spent at the pool followed by Italian buffet night. Pool rocked with cool new friends from Atlanta, lots of frothy cocktails and of course the pool itself. Super fun day. While the food at dinner was not super, the event itself was entertaining. There was a white trash wedding with lots of drama. Fun to observe but not be part of...
Tuesday we had a luxurious spa experience followed by more pool time and hanging out with room service at night. Lets not talk about the 4 desserts we ordered... Relaxed after superb massages, we kept it loose with a dance party in our PJs. Oh, the fun...
Midweek we went to Medano Beach to parasail and swim in the ocean. Loved it! Can never parasail enough! So tranquil. That night, Retro BBQ Night with a 70's, 80's & 90's dance show. It was classic. So much fun to watch! The dancers made us giggle.
Thursday was more pool time, another spa excursion and a trip into town for shopping & drinks at Cabo Wabo. No Sammy Hagar this time, but still fun nonetheless. Every trip to Cabo must have a pop into Cabo Wabo.
Last full day, time at the sky pool and a sunset boat cruise at the marina. Great way to end the fabulous week!
Pueblo Sunset Beach resort is wonderful- pretty, clean and lots to do. Cabo itself continues to expand with fun things in town and at the marina. And last, but certainly not least, my company of Shannon and Rachel made it perfect. Girls trip at its best!
Oh how I love Cabo San Lucas!
Saturday, May 18, 2013
Cabo San Lucas
Time to post some fabulous Cabo San Lucas pictures...
Arrival!
Me at the pool with my Miami Vice (one of many!)
Our Villa
Dinner Night #1
On Our Way to Parasailing!
Me & Medano Beach!
Cabo Wabo Baby!
Final Night Sunset Boat Cruise- Vogue!!!
Sunday, May 12, 2013
Orlando- Fun, Humidity & All
Last post was arriving in Orlando. Since then, I spent several days in Florida, came back home to California and then off to Mexico for vacation in Cabo San Lucas. But for now, let's focus on Orlando.
Sunday, birthday day, was a "me" day before the week of meetings began. Room service breakfast, gym, Epcot Center and ending with drinks with co-workers. I have not been to Epcot for several years- this time it was the International Garden & Flower festival. So pretty!
It was the standard hot & humid weather. Shorts, t-shirt, tennis shoes & pony tail to ward off the crazy heat and sweat. I walked and rode for about 5 hours. Yes, the sweat found it's way regardless of my attempts to keep it at bay. Oh well.
* Loved the Nemo ride!
* Tasty food in Japan while watching the shows
* Ellen's Energy show got me out of the heat for 30 mins
* Carter Oosterhouse presenting at the Garden Show was some good eye candy
* Always love the agriculture ride/tour
* Loved watching the kiddos screaming for joy with the characters
I am good on Epcot for several more years. Fun day.
Really glad to gave this free birthday fun time before 4 days of long, early meetings for work (which were good too BTW). Never had to spend much time outside after Sunday- hair stayed in tact. No Gilda Radner this time :)
Home from Orlando. Next up Cabo. More on that fabulous trip to come!
Thanks for the hospitality, Central Florida.
Sunday, birthday day, was a "me" day before the week of meetings began. Room service breakfast, gym, Epcot Center and ending with drinks with co-workers. I have not been to Epcot for several years- this time it was the International Garden & Flower festival. So pretty!
It was the standard hot & humid weather. Shorts, t-shirt, tennis shoes & pony tail to ward off the crazy heat and sweat. I walked and rode for about 5 hours. Yes, the sweat found it's way regardless of my attempts to keep it at bay. Oh well.
* Loved the Nemo ride!
* Tasty food in Japan while watching the shows
* Ellen's Energy show got me out of the heat for 30 mins
* Carter Oosterhouse presenting at the Garden Show was some good eye candy
* Always love the agriculture ride/tour
* Loved watching the kiddos screaming for joy with the characters
I am good on Epcot for several more years. Fun day.
Really glad to gave this free birthday fun time before 4 days of long, early meetings for work (which were good too BTW). Never had to spend much time outside after Sunday- hair stayed in tact. No Gilda Radner this time :)
Home from Orlando. Next up Cabo. More on that fabulous trip to come!
Thanks for the hospitality, Central Florida.
Saturday, April 27, 2013
Since last time, some time in the Bay... Some time in Park City... Some time in LA.... Now some time for more fun!
6 days in Orlando for work followed by 7 days in Cabo San Lucas for vacation. Yes, Florida is for work, but I am finding some time for fun before it starts. Since tomorrow is my birthday, and anyone who knows me knows it's an important day to me, I'm planning some Disney fun before the work begins.
Theme park fun, a few cocktails and then onto work. Because I work with some really cool peeps, the meeting should be fun too. And... Maybe some musical entertainment one night???
And counting down the days to Cabo with Shannon and Rachel. Can't wait! Full on relaxation is required.
More... With my new Henri Bendel obsession, Mom did well with birthday gifts from her, Dad, Jarrod & Grandma. Jewelry, travel gear, etc. love it all! Fun to open before my flight to Orlando. I have the best family ever.
And still more... I still LOVE Virgin airlines. Right now, because I paid $69 to sit in an exit row, I am eating a free protein plate lunch and watching a free movie. This is how to fly in style. Makes. 6 hour flight fly right by...
I am sure there will be some I share from Orlando soon. I hope...
Bring on the humidity!
6 days in Orlando for work followed by 7 days in Cabo San Lucas for vacation. Yes, Florida is for work, but I am finding some time for fun before it starts. Since tomorrow is my birthday, and anyone who knows me knows it's an important day to me, I'm planning some Disney fun before the work begins.
Theme park fun, a few cocktails and then onto work. Because I work with some really cool peeps, the meeting should be fun too. And... Maybe some musical entertainment one night???
And counting down the days to Cabo with Shannon and Rachel. Can't wait! Full on relaxation is required.
More... With my new Henri Bendel obsession, Mom did well with birthday gifts from her, Dad, Jarrod & Grandma. Jewelry, travel gear, etc. love it all! Fun to open before my flight to Orlando. I have the best family ever.
And still more... I still LOVE Virgin airlines. Right now, because I paid $69 to sit in an exit row, I am eating a free protein plate lunch and watching a free movie. This is how to fly in style. Makes. 6 hour flight fly right by...
I am sure there will be some I share from Orlando soon. I hope...
Bring on the humidity!
Sunday, April 7, 2013
Wine County Favorites
Oh how I love my wine county days... Yesterday was no exception. I made plans to hit my 2 favorite wineries, which luckily happen to be closest to my home- Artesa and Domaine Carneros. Both are a stones throw from the Carneros Inn which has some awesome restaurants too. Did not indulge this trip, but will later!
My neighbor Jennifer and I made a day of it. First up.... Artesa. It was super busy, but as a member, we had the private room (yes, I am aware that sounds snobby, but when it comes to wine, I don't care). Lots of yummy Pinots (my weakness) and more. Then off to The Lodge at Sonoma for lunch at Carneros Bistro. Think creamy asparagus soup with fresh Dungeness crab. Jennifer enjoyed some swordfish tacos that she said were to die for. Yum!
After refueling, we headed to Sonoma Square for Eric K James winery. A very unique, eclectic boutique tasting room. Left there, after wine tasting, with some blood orange olive oil & some pomegranate balsamic vinegar. Wow! Can't wait to try those soon...
Last, but certainly not least, was Domaine Carneros for bubbles! Enter squeal with delight here. Not to mention the lovely sparkling cheese plate to accompany the flight. So delightful. What a way to end the day. Again, in the private tasting room. Do you see a trend here?
Left home at 11am. Home by 6pm. Fabulous wine day. Just enough. I sure do love living here.
Happy "wining" to all!
My neighbor Jennifer and I made a day of it. First up.... Artesa. It was super busy, but as a member, we had the private room (yes, I am aware that sounds snobby, but when it comes to wine, I don't care). Lots of yummy Pinots (my weakness) and more. Then off to The Lodge at Sonoma for lunch at Carneros Bistro. Think creamy asparagus soup with fresh Dungeness crab. Jennifer enjoyed some swordfish tacos that she said were to die for. Yum!
After refueling, we headed to Sonoma Square for Eric K James winery. A very unique, eclectic boutique tasting room. Left there, after wine tasting, with some blood orange olive oil & some pomegranate balsamic vinegar. Wow! Can't wait to try those soon...
Last, but certainly not least, was Domaine Carneros for bubbles! Enter squeal with delight here. Not to mention the lovely sparkling cheese plate to accompany the flight. So delightful. What a way to end the day. Again, in the private tasting room. Do you see a trend here?
Left home at 11am. Home by 6pm. Fabulous wine day. Just enough. I sure do love living here.
Happy "wining" to all!
Saturday, April 6, 2013
Easter Happiness
April Greetings!
The day before Easter, I made a snap decision to cut off several inches of my hair. Very happy with it. Still long enough for a pony tail. All good.
Pretty hair calls for going out for Easter Brunch. Berkeley was on tap this year.
Gather across from Cal State. Healthy, sustainable, non-GMO, local.. Good stuff.
Shared lots.
Kale salad.
Breakfast sandwich on brioche.
Amber wheat pancakes.
Vegan cookies.
Mimosa.
So very yummy. So many good places to eat in Berkeley. No jelly beans. No colored eggs. Just good good & good company. Very pleasant Easter.
Now, April showers are bringing lots of green. So refreshing. Love California. It costs more, but worth it.
I think this also calls for a new spring wardrobe. Hmmm....
More to come.
The day before Easter, I made a snap decision to cut off several inches of my hair. Very happy with it. Still long enough for a pony tail. All good.
Pretty hair calls for going out for Easter Brunch. Berkeley was on tap this year.
Gather across from Cal State. Healthy, sustainable, non-GMO, local.. Good stuff.
Shared lots.
Kale salad.
Breakfast sandwich on brioche.
Amber wheat pancakes.
Vegan cookies.
Mimosa.
So very yummy. So many good places to eat in Berkeley. No jelly beans. No colored eggs. Just good good & good company. Very pleasant Easter.
Now, April showers are bringing lots of green. So refreshing. Love California. It costs more, but worth it.
I think this also calls for a new spring wardrobe. Hmmm....
More to come.
Saturday, March 16, 2013
Long Few Weeks
It's been a very long few weeks... Most of it work related... Because I don't like to blog much about work nor complain, let's skip right past that....
Through the busy craziness, I did have a fun Oscars night (right after my last post) and a few very fun, relaxing-as-possible days in Naples, Florida with Mom & Dad in the beginning of this month.
That's what I prefer. Time with the folks, sleeping, ocean air, cocktails, Dad cooking, beach, boat, good restaurants..... Most of all, just love sitting on the lanai overlooking the lake. Ahhhh....
Aside from that, enjoying DVR.... Trying to relax. Cuddling my kitty. Enjoying the warming Bay Area weather. Scheduling time with friends. Trying to breath.
Looking forward to a hike tomorrow and dinner with friends. Waiting for things to calm down just a tad....
Happy Weekend,
Through the busy craziness, I did have a fun Oscars night (right after my last post) and a few very fun, relaxing-as-possible days in Naples, Florida with Mom & Dad in the beginning of this month.
That's what I prefer. Time with the folks, sleeping, ocean air, cocktails, Dad cooking, beach, boat, good restaurants..... Most of all, just love sitting on the lanai overlooking the lake. Ahhhh....
Aside from that, enjoying DVR.... Trying to relax. Cuddling my kitty. Enjoying the warming Bay Area weather. Scheduling time with friends. Trying to breath.
Looking forward to a hike tomorrow and dinner with friends. Waiting for things to calm down just a tad....
Happy Weekend,
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