On Monday, John & I went to the Broad River Gem Co. and sluiced for gems in a shared bucket. They were seeded buckets, but the experience was worth it to learn about gems from the owner, talk about Queensryche, learn about gems in the area and panning the creeks, learn what gems look like …
Category Archive: Recaps
May 19 2008
Hey Honey, We’re in NC!
John & I flew to Charlotte on a redeye from LAX on Friday night. Lyse, thank you so much for taking us to the Flyaway!! So helpful and perfect! Our plane arrived late, just as our connector was closing it’s gates. Luckily, Delta recognized this before we did, and booked us on the next flight. …
Apr 22 2008
What a Weekend!
On Thursday morning, John drove me to Burbank Airport to catch an early flight to FL for Brandon & Christina’s wedding. I got there just in time for the rehearsal. Afterwards, there was a dinner at Christina’s place (now the Bach Apt). I left around 11pm to head to Emily’s to get some sleep. Friday: …
Apr 14 2008
Weekend Recap – Photography!
Last week, I applied for an American Express Open for Business credit card because I finally decided it was time to become a Professional Photographer. I want to build up my wedding, event, portrait and headshot business to the point where that replaces my full time income! I hope I can do it! It’s a …
Apr 07 2008
I Found My Sport!
Laser Tag!!! Yes, that’s right… I kick ass at laser tag! I’ve been twice this past month; and, besides the fact that it is amazingly fun, I am pretty damn good at it! I came in 1st place twice last night (of 7 games) and placed in 2nd or 3rd in ever game except 2 …
Mar 31 2008
Weekends Are Too Short!
Another weekend has come and gone. It was a very very busy one at that, fun too! On Friday, right after work, a photographer friend (Chuck) met up with me and we drove to Long Beach to a Studio Open House. It was crazy cool. There were many photogs there, all photographing naked ladies (all …
Mar 24 2008
My Easter Bunny is a Peep
This was such a fun weekend. Sad that it had to end with me coming back to the same old job on Monday. I really hope I find something better soon! I can’t go on crying myself to work on Monday mornings every week! 🙁 Thankfully, this weekend was incredible! On Friday, 3/21, my bosses …
Mar 17 2008
Amboy Crater & Route 66
Today, John & I woke up at 8am, had breakfast at this great little place, the Crossroads Cafe, then drove up to the Amboy Crater. We passed tons of abandoned buildings and wildflowers on the way there too! As we got close to the crater, the most exciting scene appeared before us… the salt flats …
Mar 16 2008
Adventures in Joshua Tree
John & I went to Joshua Tree NP today. We arrived in town last night and checked into the Safari Motor Inn. We woke up at 5:10am to head out before sunset to see if we could see any wildlife. John actually came with me instead of sleeping in the car! He’s such a wonderful …
Mar 13 2008
Creative Insomnia
I really should go to sleep, but I really want to play with Photoshop for a few more hours. It’s 12:21am, and I have to work tomorrow. Bah! In the meantime, I decided that since LA is already done with Winter, I might as well be too! Enjoy my new Spring theme!!! Okay, so quick …
Feb 20 2008
February is Sucking a Bit of My Life Away
It’s been a pretty lousy month… let me recap for you: 1. I got food poisoning 2. John got the flu 3. Aurora & Dagan were diagnosed with Chronic Renal Failure (Kidney Failure). They went in for a 4-Day IV drip each, costing a few thousand dollars. 4. Dagan doesn’t eat much and howl’s most …
Jan 25 2008
New Pix Up!
FL Everglades & Semi-Wildlife, but none of these have captions. Sorry.New Year’s Eve Party 2007/2008A few pix added to the Springbok albumA few new pix added to the Disneyland album. None of these have captions either.Please register and comment! Make me feel like all this work is worth my time, damn it! 🙂
Jan 18 2008
Cramptasticly Annoying
I want to go home! My cramps are terrible, and I am hungry. I wonder if cramping means I’m burning more of my calories off than normal? Should I have more snacks than on a normal day? Hmmm. Anyhow, I am annoyed. Work is tedious and boring, but busy. I feel like crap, and I …
Dec 11 2007
Who Needs Rest?
Recappin’ Time: So, after work on Friday, Dec 7 – John went to dinner with his friend, Julie, and I stayed home working on beaded jewelry. When he came home, we decided to watch “The Ex.” It was fun and funny, cute overall.In the middle of the movie, we got a call from Joe. He …
Dec 05 2007
December December – What Do I Remember?
On Friday, Nov 30th, John, Emma & I met up with Greg & Mike S at Islands for dinner before heading to the Burbank 16 to see No Country for Old Men with Emmett, Patrick, Matt & Yvon. Islands was great… great laughs, great fun! The movie, on the other-hand, was not great for laughs …