Three Peas In a Pod

Have you ever felt the effects of empty nest syndrome? Hmmmm...I think I feel the effects of it right now since my best friend, Judy, is leaving the California nest to spread her wings to venture out into the big city, of Manhattan, New York! Although, I will miss her IMMENSELY, I am extremely proud of her.

BUT of course, Lillian and I couldn't let Judy leave without bidding Judy a proper California farewell. And what does a "proper California farewell" consist of exactly, you ask?

Well, for one thing: Food, of course! And lots and lots of it!

First we went to Vanilla Bake Shop in Santa Monica. The cupcakes were scrumpcilicious (scrumptious + delicious), and I loved their decor. But their employees SUCK! They were so freaking rude!

Mini cupcakes from Vanilla Bake Shop before we devoured themAfter we devoured them

After dessert at Vanilla Bake Shop we pressed on to dinner at La Terza. Mmmmm...the pastas were so good.
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Then after dessert at Vanilla Bake Shop, and after dinner at La Terza, on to dessert (again) at MILK.

How do us Californians stay in such great shape? We walk...We take pictures...We shop...We even go to synagogues (not really).

And while us, Californians are out and about doing this, we manage to find great little interesting things! Just look at these little "hairy, one-eyed monsters" I found! Haahahahaha...Ahhh...What a great find, huh? You gotta love them hairy, little, one-eyed monsters! Ooooo...and look at this little purple scooter! I want one!!!

Lastly, there was a surprise finale for Judy. The three of us went to The Grand Spa in Koreatown, Los Angeles, California. It was Judy's and my first time at a Korean spa. It was quite an experience. We got to sit and relax in a steam room and in the sauna; we got to get a body exfoliating scrub, and we got to sit in a hot room and sweat out all our toxins. But the kicker is that we did all of this butt-freakin-naked!

No, you don't get to see a picture of us butt-freakin-naked! Get your mind out of the gutter. ;)

It was a great time of bonding and fun. Farewell to Judy, California style!

Love is a Splendid Thing!

Congratulations Annie and Ron! You love birds did it; you tied the knot on 8-8-08!

Annie looked absolutely stunning.

Ron looked dashingly handsome.

The bridesmaids looked beautiful.

It was a "perfect" wedding for the "perfect couple." May Annie and Ron live a life of "happily ever after."

It's Complicated

Dear Kern...

Dear Kern...

I shall have fond memories of you always. You shall always hold a special place in my heart. You gave me a chance to realize my dreams. You allowed to me make mistakes, laugh at those mistakes and ultimately, learn from those mistakes.

Dear Kern...

It was you that taught me to be independent, and it was you that taught me how to live on my own. It was you that thaught me that hard work pays off, but it was also you that taught me that team work is priceless.

Dear Kern...

You opened my heart and let me feel passion for my work. You opened my heart and you gave me good friends. You opened my heart and gave me an experience of a lifetime.

Dear Kern...

I shall have fond memories of you always.

Dear Kern...

I shall never forget you.

R & R

Do you guys have a friend that you can talk to for nine straight hours and only take a break to go to the bathroom? Do you guys have a friend that you can talk to about anything and everything? Do you guys have a friend that you can laugh so hard with that you feel like your stomache is about to burst? Well, I do!

I had the best time hanging out with one of my best friends in the whole world, Taryn, this Saturday. We met for a late lunch/early dinner at 4:00 p.m. The minute we met up we just started to spill our guts out to eachother about what was going on in our lives. We talked about family, friends, relationships, love, career, the past, the present and the future. We talked for nine and a half hours straight! We closed the restaurant at 1:30 a.m.! I really did have a blast.

(Me and my friend of 19 years, Taryn, in April, 2007)


Then.........On Sunday I had brunch with some girlfriends from work and got some much needed rest and relaxation at Burke Williams. I got a fifty minute massage. I had knots the size of Canada in my shoulders! OUCH!

I must say, I do enjoy girl time, and I must say, R&R rocks!

Happy August, Everyone!