I have been meaning to post this now for over a month. I remember in college learning about Briggs- Meyer personality tests and how widely they are used due to their accuracy. This new job I'm heading to actually had me take this test after my second interview to see if my personality would fit in with everyone in the office. It's crazy accurate, you should check it out and see what it says about you!
This week/ weekend James was in for a treat, he got to go on his first vacation to none other than Laguna Beach, CA. In the process I got to spend the weekend visiting with Heather, Jason and James. I am pleased to say I have officially babysat for the first time! It's true, at 24 I have never baby-sat in my life. And just to let you know, yes, James is still alive!! Both Friday and Saturday night mom and dad Thomson went out and celebrated Daniel and Michelle's wedding while James and i played in the room. Let me be the first to say Turkey has more energy than anyone I know. Today I ended up taking a 4 hour nap because the entire weekend exhausted me!! All in all we had a blast, some great sushi at Hapi Sushi, saw LC from Laguna Beach and The Hills, and even made it to a wedding.
As most of you already know I have gotten visitors usually twice a month since I have moved here. This past month my cousin Brad and his girlfriend came out to LA for a week to play and work but mostly play. So one night I decided to join up with both Brad and Julia along with a few of Brad's co-workers and take them out on the town. What did suck was it was the first night none of the clubs had anything good going on. So we dined on Sunset at a great lil Italian joint and then walked up to a pub for the rest of the night. As you can see we did have a casual night of playing darts. However, what you don't see is the video of Brad dancing for all the LA'ns in a lord of the dance style. Just ask me to send the videos it's great! But as always it was so much fun to meet new people along with visiting with family and being able to show them around the town.
Oh yea, just to inform everyone Brad and I dominated the dart boards winning 4 of 4 games..... How about that!
The task this weekend was to find an apartment in one days time. After lots and lots of searching and lots of help from all of you I eventually found a place to call home. Although it was a streneuous day it was a fun day. The morning started off with a breakfast date. We rode beach cruisers down the ocean boardwalk, bay, and through all the PB (Pacific Beach) neighborhoods. It was amazing just to see how many people actually ride beach cruisers. I know I definitely will have to get one, even though I'm literally only a few blocks from the beach, it will be so much more convenient to ride a bike everywhere instead of fighting the insane traffic down here. Anyhow, back to the morning. So get this, I suppose the "conserve gas" philosphy is growing and people are really beginning to ride bikes everywhere that the need for valet bike parking has arose. When we got to the firehouse, the restaurant/ club, we had breakfast at that's exactly what you could do with your beach cruiser! How fabulous!!!
Although someone told me she thinks it's ghetto to ride a beach cruiser, I still want one! I just will have to convert you when you come visit by refusing to drive anywhere and only allow biking it for the weekend!
Some of these pictures are from the rooftop of the studio too.
So James, or as I like to refer to him as Turkey, is on the move- so what's the bet of what sport Turkey is destined for? Basketball, baseball, water skiier like dad, football??? Maybe we can get him into the x-games at an early age!
Apparently I don't know how to post a video, so check it out on Heather's blog.
Well, yes, it's true, I'm on the move again! This time I'm headed to San Diego to work and live! As most of you probably have already heard, I have accepted a position with Meeting Sites Pro in San Diego to be part of their meeting planning team. I have spent my past few Monday's wandering through the city looking for good areas to live, meeting people, and negotiating the move.
All in all I feel I have given Redlands/ Rialto the 7 month chance and it just hasn't lived up to what I want. Both work and personal. I mean I'm a beach girl not a dessert girl. I am sad to leave all the friends I have made here but I'm not doubtful they won't make the hour and half drive to visit me. Espeically if I land the apartment on the beach (ok 2 blocks away but with a potential view.)
So I have to say, I'm jealous of my own life!
On another note, this weekend I went to Frisco for the first time to work(San Francisco) and LOVED it. Friday night I went out with a friend to a blues club and wandered the streets. I definitely saw some talent on the stage. This woman was belting out Denise LaSalle hits like it was nothing. While I was there work was work. After work Sunday me and some co-workers snatched one of the rental cars and went and saw more sights. From the bay bridge, to the golden gate, little italy, china town, sosolita, and everything in between! It's so interesting how the fog hangs around the golden gate... I really want to see the bridge at night or early morning when the lights are on.
If you make it to Frisco you need to go to the Ferry Building and check out the market too! During my lunch break I wandered through the market and got fresh fruit and breads, then there also are all types of flower stands. I think if I lived here I definitely would spend several Saturday's a year just wandering through the market.
At 25 I am on my own on the other side of the country from my family. And you know what, I dig San Diego! Come visit because before you know it I may opt to check out a new state to reside in!!!
