Our washing machine has been out since December, and even though we've had some awesome friends inviting us over to do laundry at their places, this last batch had built up so much I thought I would have a brain aneurysm and decided that me and AJ needed to go do it immediately, last night.
He had a fantasy baseball draft (I swear, the sports never end) so he sorted and got all the laundry ready, and I went to the laundromat ahead of him. I had seen one right down the block which believe me was nothing fancy and was the only thing next to a sleezy liquor store, but I don't mind, and the machines all looked great so whatever.
I hadn't been in a laundromat since I lived in New York, and even longer really because I had a laundry room in my building in the last year. It was very nostalgic and really calming. There's something really nice about being forced to just sort of disconnect in an unusual place. And for the record I had my phone and all, but it felt like a relief to sit on the counter and just watch my loads.
AJ came with Anana in time for us to put clothes in the dryer and then fold them all. He drove back and I walked Anana back home. And that was our very productive Monday night.
Tuesday, March 28, 2017
Monday, March 27, 2017
Spring Training 2017
We finally said goodbye to AJ's bigass truck. I'll miss that thing, but it really was veryyyyy impractical on our end. Our friends loved having access to that truck for moving purposes and AJ driving all the golfers out with the clubs in the back, but otherwise we went off-roading twice and that was the extent of us really using it. So it's sold, and this weekend we went out to Arizona to pick up a new car that AJ bought, accompanied by some friends.
Before that, I had drinks after work on Friday with coworkers for one of their's last day... moving to Europe! Oh, the jealousy.
We're four little peas in a pod and it's so sad to watch us start dispersing!
On Saturday morning, AJ's mom came over to pick up Anana and drop us all off at the airport. We had an easy breezy 10am flight to Phoenix. We landed and went straight to the dealership where AJ picked up his Mazda CX-5 (I think? I confuse them) but man am I stoked I got him on the Mazda train. So sick of American cars. His truck (a Dodge) had the check engine light come on maybe 6-7 times in the time that I've known him alone (good thing for the extended warranty on that one!) ughhhhh why do they suck so much. Anyway, no more of that!
Our plan was to go straight to the Dodgers Spring Training game, because it was the closest, but it was completely sold out. We tailgated a little and tried to go to the lawn but no success. So we tried to get tickets to the Angels, but they were playing the Diamondbacks and also sold out. So then we went to Scottsdale to try to see the Giants but it was an insane mess (no real parking!) and we were over it by that point. I hate to be "this" person, but I went to Spring Training back in 2009 or 2010 and it was NOT LIKE THIS. Tickets are now insanely expensive and the place is overrun by people. It's such a "thing" now that it's become such a headache!
Anyway we got lunch in downtown Scottsdale and then picked up drinks and checked in at the hotel. We took a nap, and then watched March Madness and then went and hung out by the sweet pool along the lake.
In the evening we decided to try TopGolf, and it was insanely busy and quoted us a 3 hour wait, so we put in our name and went to the nearby Talking Stick casino for blackjack, and I ended up $5 yahoo! Then we went to TopGolf.
This whole concept is weird to me as something with mass appeal, because golf is a very specific and very acquired skill, and who wants to go just "try" to hit a golf ball freaking far to make the targets?? I say this from my point of view because I can't recall ever having swung a golf club in my life, but the three I was with are avid golfers, so I tagged along. I later discovered this video was taken - and ignore my golf swing lololol but I think I once made it to the green target?
On Sunday we had much better luck with our lives. First we went and got brunch down near the Arizona State campus and then got lawn seats to the Angels/Royals games at the Angels' Tempe stadium.
And then we had to leave to come home. The drive was pretty long but we had Arcade Fire and then some standup comedy to listen to (including a new Daniel Tosh) and made it home around 10:30pm pretty exhausted. I'm just excited AJ can now park in the driveway and we don't have to play musical cars every time I come home and/or want to leave!
Khaleesi was happy to have us back, and I got to go to bed with the little kitty!
Before that, I had drinks after work on Friday with coworkers for one of their's last day... moving to Europe! Oh, the jealousy.
We're four little peas in a pod and it's so sad to watch us start dispersing!
On Saturday morning, AJ's mom came over to pick up Anana and drop us all off at the airport. We had an easy breezy 10am flight to Phoenix. We landed and went straight to the dealership where AJ picked up his Mazda CX-5 (I think? I confuse them) but man am I stoked I got him on the Mazda train. So sick of American cars. His truck (a Dodge) had the check engine light come on maybe 6-7 times in the time that I've known him alone (good thing for the extended warranty on that one!) ughhhhh why do they suck so much. Anyway, no more of that!
Our plan was to go straight to the Dodgers Spring Training game, because it was the closest, but it was completely sold out. We tailgated a little and tried to go to the lawn but no success. So we tried to get tickets to the Angels, but they were playing the Diamondbacks and also sold out. So then we went to Scottsdale to try to see the Giants but it was an insane mess (no real parking!) and we were over it by that point. I hate to be "this" person, but I went to Spring Training back in 2009 or 2010 and it was NOT LIKE THIS. Tickets are now insanely expensive and the place is overrun by people. It's such a "thing" now that it's become such a headache!
Anyway we got lunch in downtown Scottsdale and then picked up drinks and checked in at the hotel. We took a nap, and then watched March Madness and then went and hung out by the sweet pool along the lake.
In the evening we decided to try TopGolf, and it was insanely busy and quoted us a 3 hour wait, so we put in our name and went to the nearby Talking Stick casino for blackjack, and I ended up $5 yahoo! Then we went to TopGolf.
This whole concept is weird to me as something with mass appeal, because golf is a very specific and very acquired skill, and who wants to go just "try" to hit a golf ball freaking far to make the targets?? I say this from my point of view because I can't recall ever having swung a golf club in my life, but the three I was with are avid golfers, so I tagged along. I later discovered this video was taken - and ignore my golf swing lololol but I think I once made it to the green target?
On Sunday we had much better luck with our lives. First we went and got brunch down near the Arizona State campus and then got lawn seats to the Angels/Royals games at the Angels' Tempe stadium.
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| My favorite Angel! Cameron Maybin #9! |
And then we had to leave to come home. The drive was pretty long but we had Arcade Fire and then some standup comedy to listen to (including a new Daniel Tosh) and made it home around 10:30pm pretty exhausted. I'm just excited AJ can now park in the driveway and we don't have to play musical cars every time I come home and/or want to leave!
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| Pictures that did zero justice to the beautiful desert sunset |
Khaleesi was happy to have us back, and I got to go to bed with the little kitty!
Monday, March 20, 2017
World Baseball Classic
Last weekend when we were in SD celebrating mine and Rafael's birthdays, AJ found out that quarterfinals (technically) of the World Baseball Classic were being held at Petco Park in San Diego. If you also have no idea what this is, don't worry! It's only been around since 2006 and it's essentially a baseball Olympics, and it was created because baseball was removed from the Olympics (although it's going to be back in Tokyo 2020 so they may get rid of this again anyway), so AJ bought tickets for us to come back down this past weekend and see USA take on the Dominican Republic.
IT WAS SO MUCH FUN!!!!! Petco Park was sold out (which trust me doesn't happen often) and DR is the best team (and won it undefeated last year, I think) and the vibe was great, everyone was so into it, and it was fun seeing all the American with all their different MLB teams rooting together for the USA. AND I came away with a new love: ADAM JONES!!!! That insane catch over the wall (if you saw it) I watched live in front of my eyes and was stokedddd. And in the end, USA (the UNDERDOG!) won 6-3!!! They're now facing in Japan in Los Angeles this week. It was a great game and really fun! Afterwards, there was a laser show, and then we all took the trolley back to Pam's place but hit up a whiskey bar.
In the morning we all went and brunch together and then came back to digest and watch some March Madness before AJ and I headed home. Good news for me was that my birthday present arrived! I had wanted to make this happen months ago, but it was too expensive to buy all those letters, so AJ bought them for me for my bday!
And of course, kute kitty was annoyed she didn't have the house to herself anymore.
Is this DST still messing with anyone else? I'm still having problems mobilizing and sleeping well since the time change. MAKE IT STOP! JUST KEEP SUMMER HOURS!
IT WAS SO MUCH FUN!!!!! Petco Park was sold out (which trust me doesn't happen often) and DR is the best team (and won it undefeated last year, I think) and the vibe was great, everyone was so into it, and it was fun seeing all the American with all their different MLB teams rooting together for the USA. AND I came away with a new love: ADAM JONES!!!! That insane catch over the wall (if you saw it) I watched live in front of my eyes and was stokedddd. And in the end, USA (the UNDERDOG!) won 6-3!!! They're now facing in Japan in Los Angeles this week. It was a great game and really fun! Afterwards, there was a laser show, and then we all took the trolley back to Pam's place but hit up a whiskey bar.
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| Drunkiesssss |
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| This guy was as AMERICAN AS THEY COME!! The front was a US flag as well and don't forget to take in those COWBOY BOOTS! |
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| Post-game laser show |
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| Whiskey flight |
In the morning we all went and brunch together and then came back to digest and watch some March Madness before AJ and I headed home. Good news for me was that my birthday present arrived! I had wanted to make this happen months ago, but it was too expensive to buy all those letters, so AJ bought them for me for my bday!
And of course, kute kitty was annoyed she didn't have the house to herself anymore.
Is this DST still messing with anyone else? I'm still having problems mobilizing and sleeping well since the time change. MAKE IT STOP! JUST KEEP SUMMER HOURS!
Thursday, March 16, 2017
Welcome to 31!
Did you know that statistically, 31 is the best year in a woman's life? My coworker told me this (while she is comfortably 27! Psh!) but you know what, I'll take it! (Knock on wood) but things are great, and I know this is a stretch, but I literally feel physically better ever since turning 31. Whether it's in my head or not, I don't even care.
I had a fabulous birthday, and how could I not because I had like 4 days of celebrations. First of all, my friends in Orange County threw me a party, and what's the next best thing after not going to Vegas for the first time in 10 years? Why, Vegas coming to me of course! I couldn't believe how thoughtful and sweet the whole thing was... down to the hosts buying a blackjack table felt top and one of them even dressing up like a Vegas dealer! I had a signature drink that involved ice cream and friends everywhere.
That weekend was San Diego with everyone who normally going to Vegas, and I was surprised with a Harbor Bay Cruise, and then we got pretty wild at Pam's apartment before we went out to my favorite place ever - Bar Basic! The next morning we did brunch and wandered around Liberty Station for my first time ever. Verdict - pretty sweet!
Then, on my actual birthday on Tuesday, AJ and I took the day off of work and went to Glen Ivy Hot Springs for the day where my friend Alyse met us. It. Was. Fabulous! The weather was perfect and warm and lots of drinks and I got my first facial ever. The day flewwwwww by, seriously. I was woken up with texts and had nice messages all day long.
I love my birthday, and I even love the stupid messages and emails I get, even from the dentist's office (and yes that happened!) And my coworker ordered and delivered this huge, unbelievably beautiful bouquet to my house too (she and I love Mariah Carey and listen to it in the office if you couldn't tell from that note). I seriously think it may be the most beautiful bouquet I've ever seen.
And I got some really sweet gifts too. One coworker got me yoga classes (amazing!) and friends got me lots of alcohol, and Raf and Rob got me a Game of Thrones coloring book and the Atlas Obscura for obscure places to visit in the world (and trust me, obscure is right!) and I even got a portable bluetooth karaoke mic!!! Why have I not used that yet??? AJ's mom got me spa gift certificates and his sister got me some fabulous gourmet lavender hot cocoa and some perfume. AJ's gift for me hasn't come in yet (ugh) but as he pointed out, my birthday can be stretched out!
I love my birthday, it's always so sad when it's over, but considering I'm now in the best year of my life, I suppose I should embrace it and get the most out of this lolololol!
I had a fabulous birthday, and how could I not because I had like 4 days of celebrations. First of all, my friends in Orange County threw me a party, and what's the next best thing after not going to Vegas for the first time in 10 years? Why, Vegas coming to me of course! I couldn't believe how thoughtful and sweet the whole thing was... down to the hosts buying a blackjack table felt top and one of them even dressing up like a Vegas dealer! I had a signature drink that involved ice cream and friends everywhere.
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| AJ's sister and I chambonging |
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| Somehow the cat got involved lololol |
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| We said he looked like a MarioKart in the battle where you have the three balloons hahaha |
That weekend was San Diego with everyone who normally going to Vegas, and I was surprised with a Harbor Bay Cruise, and then we got pretty wild at Pam's apartment before we went out to my favorite place ever - Bar Basic! The next morning we did brunch and wandered around Liberty Station for my first time ever. Verdict - pretty sweet!
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| The garnish is supposed to be a ship with sails |
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| Shot ski! |
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| AJ and Debs chambonging |
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| Diego looking for the cat! (Rob always teases him haha) |
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| See the squirrel on the rock right under Doug's nose? They were out in full force and no fear! |
Then, on my actual birthday on Tuesday, AJ and I took the day off of work and went to Glen Ivy Hot Springs for the day where my friend Alyse met us. It. Was. Fabulous! The weather was perfect and warm and lots of drinks and I got my first facial ever. The day flewwwwww by, seriously. I was woken up with texts and had nice messages all day long.
I love my birthday, and I even love the stupid messages and emails I get, even from the dentist's office (and yes that happened!) And my coworker ordered and delivered this huge, unbelievably beautiful bouquet to my house too (she and I love Mariah Carey and listen to it in the office if you couldn't tell from that note). I seriously think it may be the most beautiful bouquet I've ever seen.
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| Love seeing my birthday on screens! |
And I got some really sweet gifts too. One coworker got me yoga classes (amazing!) and friends got me lots of alcohol, and Raf and Rob got me a Game of Thrones coloring book and the Atlas Obscura for obscure places to visit in the world (and trust me, obscure is right!) and I even got a portable bluetooth karaoke mic!!! Why have I not used that yet??? AJ's mom got me spa gift certificates and his sister got me some fabulous gourmet lavender hot cocoa and some perfume. AJ's gift for me hasn't come in yet (ugh) but as he pointed out, my birthday can be stretched out!
I love my birthday, it's always so sad when it's over, but considering I'm now in the best year of my life, I suppose I should embrace it and get the most out of this lolololol!
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