tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32574284042424890882024-03-05T00:47:43.381-06:00Our Moving Journey Journal Moving across the U.S. one city at a time. From State College, PA to Dallas, TX to Los Angeles, CA to who knows where next! Tune in to see where we move and what we do in each new city. Have some advice on moving or what I HAVE to do in each city? Leave me a comment! Live.Laugh.LoveAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02310274448887296176noreply@blogger.comBlogger50125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3257428404242489088.post-67628739105605352942015-07-29T20:23:00.001-05:002015-07-30T16:01:59.072-05:00Zion National Park<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="s2">Can you believe the year is already more than half way over? 2015 is just flying by. Right now I’m preparing for another trip next week where I will be meeting my family in Yellowstone National Park. I haven’t seen them in nearly 8 months, so I am very excited to spend an entire week together. Most recently I checked another National Park off my bucket list when the boyfriend and I visited Zion NP for the 4th of July weekend. </span></span></span><br>
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<span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="s4" style="font-size: large; font-weight: bold;">PARKING/SHUTTLE:</span><span class="s2"> </span><span class="s2">During the </span><span class="s2">busy </span><span class="s2">summer months cars are not allowed to drive through the park. Instead</span><span class="s2">,</span><span class="s2"> you will need to pick up the shuttle at the visitor’s center which will </span><span class="s2">then </span><span class="s2">drop you off throughout the </span><span class="s2">park. The entire shuttle ride from the first to the last stop is about 45 minutes. Since you can’t take your car into the park, you will find there are a limited number of spots at the visitor’s center. You will want to get there early to make sure you get a good parking spot. Since we did not stay in Springdale we </span><span class="s5" style="font-style: italic;">had</span><span class="s2"> to drive and risk not finding a parking spot, but if you stay at a hotel in Springdale, you will have access to a second shuttle that picks you up from your hotel and drops you off at the visitor’s center. I would suggest staying in Springdale to avoid the shortage of parking spots. </span><span class="s2">*Entrance to the park is $30 for 7 days. </span></span></span><br>
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<span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="s4" style="font-size: large; font-weight: bold;">FOOD:</span><span class="s2"> We only ate at two different restaurants during our trip to Zion and both were</span><span class="s2"> </span><span class="s2">delicious. We ate at the Zion Brewpub twice since it is literally right outside the gates to the park. If you were any closer, you would be in the park. Everything we ordered to eat or drink we were very happy with. Make sure to try the seasoned fries (delicious). They also have a large selection of locally brewed beers that are a great way to relax after a long hike. We liked sitting outside on the patio and enjoying the beautiful views of the red canyon walls all around us. My favorite restaurant in Springdale hands down was </span><span class="s2">MeMe’s</span><span class="s2"> Café. I had the best chicken salad sandwich of my life here! </span><span class="s2">I would drive the 9</span><span class="s2"> hours back to Zion just for that sandwich, seriously. Make sure you make a stop here during your trip, you won’t be disappointed. </span></span></span><br>
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<span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="s4" style="font-size: large; font-weight: bold;">DAY 1 (Friday):</span><span class="s2"> We left our apartment in Southern California around 8:00AM. When I planned our trip</span><span class="s2">, I figured it would take a little over 6 hours to get there, so we would still have most of the day to explore and hike. I didn’t realize that we would be driving directly through </span><span class="s2">Las </span><span class="s2">Vegas which created long traffic delays. I also forgot that Utah is in a different time zone than California, so we lost an hour during the drive. We didn’t end up getting to our hotel to check in until a little before 5:00PM which really messed up my itinerary. We unpacked at the hotel, relaxed for a few minutes then </span><span class="s2">ate</span><span class="s2"> a quick dinner. After dinner we then drove through the only part of the park that is accessible by car during the summer. From the entrance, the road will split (left is only shuttles, right cars are allowed). I highly recommend making this </span><span class="s2">drive along HWY 9 for some incredible views and amazing colors. We drove the entire highway stopping anywhere we thought would be a good place to explore. There are many designated </span><span class="s2">pull off areas for stopping. One of the coolest places we stopped was at the Checkerboard Mesa which is a huge rock formation that looks like a large checkerboard. Our last stop along the highway was at the beginning of Canyon Overlook Trail. This is a short, easy trail that will lead you to a</span><span class="s2">n incredible</span><span class="s2"> view </span><span class="s2"></span><span class="s2">overlooking the </span><span class="s2">entire </span><span class="s2">canyon. </span><span class="s2">I recommend doing this hike in time to watch the sunset. </span><span class="s2">After this hike we went back to our hotel to get a good night’s rest for our busy next day. </span></span></span><br>
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<span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="s4" style="font-size: large; font-weight: bold;">DAY 2 (Saturday):</span><span class="s2"> If you have ever seen a picture of Zion NP, it is most likely of The Narrows which is </span><span class="s2">a </span><span class="s2">hike through the water in between the canyon walls. If you have a limited amount of time in Zion, this is the hike you want to do! Make sure you get here early since it is so popular, it gets very crowded. The hike starts on a paved trail that will eventually dead end. Where the trail dead ends is where the real fun begins. Hop into the river and start hiking! Make sure you have the proper gear </span><span class="s2">before doing</span><span class="s2"> this hike. You </span><span class="s2">will be</span><span class="s2"> hiking in the water the entire time so you will want to make sure you have the correct shoes. I recommend renting water shoes outside the park at one of the local shops. I decided to buy cheap water shoes at home and really regretted it. The bottom of the river is covered with rocks that would dig into my feet with every step I took. While you are renting your shoes, you can also rent a walking stick. I was unsure if I needed the stick, but I am really glad we ended up getting them. The rocks are very slippery so the walking stick will help you balance yourself. If you decide to bring your camera, </span><span class="s2">phone, </span><span class="s2">or </span><span class="s2">other important belongings, make</span><span class="s2"> sure you bring or buy large Ziploc baggies to keep your stuff dry. Even with the walking sticks there is a good chance you will fall and get wet. </span><span class="s2">If you have all the correct gear this hike will be one of the most incredible things you’ll ever do in your life. Every few steps I would look up and truly take in where I was and what I was doing. </span><span class="s2">I think at one point I ever started crying. The further you go, the more beautiful it gets and the less people you will see. Hike as far as you want then turn back when you are ready. We hiked until the water was as high as our chest since we brought backpacks that we didn’t want to get wet. By the time we got back </span><span class="s2">to the shuttle </span><span class="s2">the entire hike was 10 miles. </span><span class="s2">We had planned to do other hikes after The Narrows but we were beat. I wouldn’t plan to do anything too strenuous after this hike. We ate an early dinner, went back to our hotel, and went to sleep.</span></span></span><br>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">It was pretty busy</span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">This weekend is the 4th of July, and my boyfriend and I are going away! I can't wait to share our amazing trip with all of you when I get back. For now, here's what I was up to in late May and June. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I absolutely love living in California, and right now I am probably the happiest I've ever been. Still, the hardest part about not living at home is being away from my Mom. She really is my best friend and my rock. Every year since I left Pennsylvania my Mom has made a trip to see me over Memorial Day weekend. We had another great holiday weekend spending quality time together in California! We went back to the Crystal Cathedral, got new shoes from the Asics headquarters, picked fresh lemons, enjoyed wine by the fireplace, dipped our feet in the pool, ate a vegan dinner, went to the beach and relaxed, had beignets and watched the fireworks in Downtown Disney, and ate fresh food at the farmers market. I loved being able to share my favorite things about my life here in California with her. We had an amazing time, and I was super sad to see her leave. Until next time Mom <3.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">One of my favorite things to do in Orange County is to grab some delicious food and enjoy a walk along the beach to watch the sunset. The weekend after my Mom left, my boyfriend and I were both really craving a fresh lobster roll. I found a place located across the street from the ocean in Laguna Beach called Slapfish that we just had to try. It was a perfect meal followed by a perfect walk along the beach to watch the sunset over the ocean. Heisler Park is a great place in Laguna that has trails along the beach and also includes some lookout points that would be great for photos. The following weekend we had the same idea and went to a great little Italian restaurant called Cucina Alessa across the street from the ocean in Newport Beach. Dinner, drinks, and the ambiance were great. After dinner we walked across the street and sat on our blanket to watch the sunset. California truly has the most incredible sunsets. I will never get tired of sitting in the sand and watching the sun disappear into the ocean. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Every year in early June you can experience the OC Night Market held at the OC fair grounds. Admission was $5 per person and parking was $7. Once inside there were booths with many different types of Asian food. We first walked around to see all of our options before we decided what to order. We started with a lobster roll and garlic crab fries. Next we got some sushi and salmon poke. Along with a beer, we got a chocolate waffle and Korean dumplings. For our last round of food we ordered an uniq-ice cream cone and a cronut filled with Oreo ice cream. All of the food was delicious, but I felt it was overpriced. The lines were also ridiculously long especially as it started to get dark. I'm glad we experienced the OC Night Market at least once, but I probably wouldn't go back again next year. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Last weekend we decided to go on a strenuous hike in Laguna Coast Wilderness Park. We parked in the lot by gate #7 off of Laguna Canyon Road. There was plenty of parking available on a Saturday, just make sure you leave by 5PM or you may get locked in. Parking was $3 for the day. We started by taking Big Bend Trail which was pretty difficult. It was uphill the entire way. It also happened to be in the 90's the day we went, so it was hard to breath. Luckily when we got to the top, we could feel the ocean breeze which cooled us down. We then took Boomer Ridge to Boat Road. Both were fairly difficult but manageable. The trail isn't anything special. There were no trees or interesting things to look at, but the view of the coast at the end is amazing! You can see all of Laguna and Newport even on a hazy day. This would be a great place to watch the sunset, so I will definitely be back for that. By the time we got back to the car we had hiked about 8 miles. This was a great hike, but definitely not for beginners. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I hope you all have a fabulous holiday weekend, I know I will! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I know I've been MIA for a few weeks, so of course I have lots to catch up on. I have an exciting trip coming up next week for the holiday weekend that I can't wait to share with all of you. For now, here's what I was up to in April & early May.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">In early April we made a day trip down to San Juan Capistrano to visit the historic 230 year old mission. I was fascinated by the beautiful flower gardens, koi ponds, and the remainders of the original church from 1775. The mission is a place of historical, cultural, and religious significance which you can learn about from one of the audio tours (free with admission). Once inside the mission, it feels like you are transported back to the early 1800's. They did a great job of preserving the grounds. We spent the afternoon walking around the gardens and learning about the history of California and the church. Of course we stopped to take lots of pictures. Admission is $9/per adult and worth it for an afternoon inside the walls of the Mission at San Juan Capistrano. </span><br>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Every year in early April if you make a trip to Carlsbad outside of San Diego, you can see hundreds and hundreds of wildflowers come to life. Admission is $12/per adult. This allows you to walk around the large flower fields, enjoy the flower gardens and maze, look through local vender booths, and shop in the garden store. They also offer wagon rides, but I didn't see the point when I could walk and save the money. I honestly just wanted to take pictures in the fields which I found were roped off so you cannot run through them like I had imagined (I wanted my Sound of the Music moment). It was still a fun experience, but I probably wouldn't go back again next year. </span><br>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">After our trip to the Carlsbad Flower Fields, we drove back home and made a stop at the Anaheim Packing District for dinner. Inside you will find a foodies paradise! It's like a mall but filled with trendy food, drinks, and dessert. There is also live music played on a stage, so California! Our first stop was at Popbar which is a super trendy ice cream place right now. It was, well.... overrated. Not my favorite but something you have try once. After dessert (we're adults we can do what we want!) we then got dinner and beer from The Iron Press. We grabbed some waffle sandwiches (they taste as good as they sound), waffle fries with jalapeño syrup, and washed it down with a few locally brewed beers. I really fell in love with the whole vibe of the Packing District. If you are ever looking for a delicious trendy meal, this is your place! </span><br>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">As you probably know by now, I have a California bucket list which helps me decide what to do on the weekends. One of the hikes on the top of that list was Heart Rock in Crestline, CA. This is a very easy beginners hike (only about 1 mile) with a great pay off in the end. Of course the day we decided to go it ended up raining, but I didn't mind. We had the trail all to ourselves, and the rain made the waterfall which is normally dry, flow with water. If you follow the painted hearts along the trail, you will end up at Heart Rock, and if you are really lucky you will get to see the waterfall. This is a great place to take Instagram worthy photos and enjoy being outside in nature. </span><br>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">When my Dad and family were out in California last August we made a trip to Joshua Tree National Park, and I fell in love with this park. I wanted to take my boyfriend here since I knew he would love it too. The thing I love most about Joshua Tree NP (which I've blogged about before) is you can really do your own thing. Yes there are many trails, but you can pull over anywhere, get out, and explore. I love creating my own trail which will definitely involve a lot of awesome rock climbing. This is one of my favorite National Parks, and we will definitely be back the after summer heat is over.</span><br>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">After our incredible anniversary trip to Yosemite National Park we needed a good weekend doing absolutely nothing but relax on the couch. The following weekend we were well rested and ready to get back to hiking, this time in the Anza Borrego Desert State Park. Anza Borrego is about a 2 hour drive south from our apartment in the inland San Diego area. This state park in the desert is very similar to Joshua Tree National Park which I've blogged about before. I did research ahead of time to find out what hot spots I wanted to check out and found out that many locations require a 4 wheel drive vehicle to get to. That knocked some items off my list since I have a little Mazda and would most likely get stuck in the sand. I mostly wanted to go to this park because in early March the desert becomes filled with beautiful wild flowers, and I was hoping I would be able to catch them before they died off from the heat. Of course we were about 5 days too late, but we still had a great time exploring some very unique places in Anza Borrego. </span><br>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Our first stop was to hike Slot Canyon. Even just getting here was an adventure. The hike begins off of Borrego Mountain Wash Rd which was very difficult to find. You will see a tiny sign on the side of the road and no other markings. We drove past the entrance a few times before we figured we might as well give the sand road a try. Once you turn onto Borrego Mountain you find yourself on a bumpy sand road that is no wider than one car which you have to share with cars coming the other way. I was extremely nervous taking my little car on this road especially because all the other cars were large trucks or SUVs. Luckily she made it to the parking area with no problems. When you finally park there won't be any markings for the start of the hike. You basically just climb down into the canyon anywhere that looks safe. As soon as you climb down you will feel like you are on a completely different planet. The canyon is only about 2 feet wide and even smaller in some areas. I felt like I was in a maze. This hike is only about a mile from start back to the car and shaded from the heat which was a nice relief. If you can only do one hike here, definitely try this one!</span><br>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">After Slot Canyon we then went looking for the park's famous metal sculptures. I couldn't find a good map that nicely labeled where each one is located, so we just drove up and down Borrego Springs Road and pulled over at any sculpture that we found interesting. There has to be over 100 sculptures through out the park. My favorite was the dragon that crosses both sides of the road. It was HUGE! There are also elephants, sheep, and even turtles. See how many you can find! </span><br>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">We finished the day by hiking Palm Canyon Trail which starts in a desert landscape and ends in a palm oasis. In order to park here it costs $8 for the day. This is the only time we had to pay for parking in the park. The trail in only 3 miles and there isn't much elevation so it was pretty easy. Most of the hike I was concerned because I couldn't see anything but desert all around. I thought maybe it was too hot for anything but the dry desert. All of a sudden we came around a corner and there was a small stream and beautiful palm trees in the distance. The hike was really enjoyable. The sound of water rushing by was very peaceful and a great way to end a perfect day. We hiked back to the car and then drove home. </span><br>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">This park is very different from anything else we have hiked before and really beautiful. I'm glad we decided to make the drive out to the desert and enjoy a day together. Can't wait to come back next year for the wildflowers!</span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02310274448887296176noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3257428404242489088.post-21512930512236755822015-04-21T21:43:00.000-05:002015-04-22T14:39:38.461-05:00Yosemite National Park<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">California has the most national parks out of any state in the US (8), and I have a goal to see them all! So far I've been to Joshua Tree NP and Death Valley NP, but the one I've been most exciting about visiting has been Yosemite NP. Yosemite is the most photographed NP, so I'm sure you'll have seen photos of its incredible natural beauty. It also has the tallest waterfall (Yosemite Falls) and largest granite rock formation (El Capitan) in the US. My boyfriend and I just celebrated our 4 year anniversary, and where better to go than a weekend getaway in Yosemite. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Since we both worked Friday, we decided to wake up super early on Saturday morning to make the 6 hour drive north. We got up at 4:30AM, packed the car, and were off. It was very romantic driving and watching the sunrise knowing we would be in Yosemite in a few hours. It took a little less than 5 hours before we entered the park from the south entrance. It took another hour driving through the park before we even got to Yosemite Valley which is the most popular part of the park. The drive through the park feels like you have been transported into a magical enchanted forest with huge trees and mountains all around. Just make sure to check the park's website before going, because some of the roads may be closed due to bad weather. Even though we went in March and the snow had cleared there were still some roads blocked off which was disappointing.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Of course I had a detailed timed plan of everything I wanted to do since we would only be in the park for a short 48 hours. Our first stop was to eat lunch and fuel up for the day, so we pulled over at one of the parking areas to eat our packed sandwiches. Yosemite Falls was right in front of us the entire time we were eating which was truly incredible. After lunch we hiked the Lower Yosemite Falls and Cooks Meadow Loop. If you only have a short amount of time in the park, these two hikes will give you the chance to see all the popular highlights in Yosemite. Lower Yosemite Falls trail will bring you face to face with the tallest waterfall in the country. You can even climb out on the slippery rocks and stand in the mist. Cooks Meadow trail loops into Lower Yosemite Falls trail and will bring you around the meadow and river. </span><br>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Top part of Yosemite Falls</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Entire waterfall</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Up close and personal</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Lower Yosemite Falls</span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">We then went to Tunnel View which is a viewpoint (no hiking necessary) in the park where you look straight into the valley and see El Captain, Half Dome, and Bridalveil Falls. I could have stayed here all day, it was <i>that</i> beautiful. We decided to try and get a better view of Tunnel View, so we hiked the Inspiration Point trail located in the same parking lot. I was expecting there to be an end point with breathtaking views of the valley, but unfortunately the trail ended in the forest with no views whatsoever. It felt like a waste of a few hours. After hiking we decided to go to our hotel, check in, and get ready for our dinner reservations. </span><br>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">We stayed at Yosemite View Lodge which is located right outside the park on the river. I read mixed reviews about the hotel, but my boyfriend and I were both really surprised by how nice it was. There was a fireplace, large jacuzzi tub, and the most amazing views and sounds of the river running right outside our room. We quickly got ready for dinner and headed back into the park. Our anniversary dinner reservations were at the Ahwahnee Hotel dining room. The service and ambiance were awesome. There was a piano playing movie theme songs in the background and the servers were very friendly. The food was good, not great, but we were having such a great time laughing and enjoying the incredible views outside the large windows that it ended up being the best dinner. They brought us a delicious anniversary dessert which really made the night perfect. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Once we had finished our dessert and drinks we headed back to our hotel where we pulled over to stargaze. Since there is no city producing light anywhere close, the stars light up the night sky. We sat in the car with the sunroof open and took it all in. This park has a way of making you feel really small in the world. We got back to the hotel and crawled into bed. After the long day we had, I got the best nights sleep with the sound of the river rushing outside our window. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">We woke up around 8:30AM Sunday morning to begin our next journey in Yosemite. We packed everything up, checked out, and headed back into the park which was only about a 3 minute drive from our hotel. Our first stop was Mist trail to see Vernal Falls. This hike ended up being much more difficult than I originally expected. I don't care how good of shape you are in, you will struggle. It is only a 3 mile round trip hike, but half of the trail you are taking steep, slippery stairs that you have to share with the people trying to come down. I would take about 30 steps and have to rest. At one point I didn't think I would make it all the way to the top. Finally you come to the last set of stairs, and you'll realize you've made it to the top! You can stand right at the edge to see the water crash down the mountain. We then climbed out to one of the rocks on the river and ate some well deserved snacks. You can see Nevada Falls and Half Dome in the distance and listen to the sound of Vernal Falls right in front of you. </span><br>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">After our snacks we hiked back down the trail to where we parked our car. It was funny to see the look of exhaustion on everyone's faces as they tried to make it up the trail knowing we had just looked the same way. We quickly stopped at Curry Village in the park for some pizza. The wait was long and the pizza was expensive,but we would have eaten anything after the hike up to Vernal Falls.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Next we made one last stop at Mariposa Grove to see the Redwood trees. Some of the oldest trees in the country live here. You can get up close and personal with these giants and even give them a hug. I was feeling pretty car sick and we were both tired from two packed days, so we didn't do the entire trail, but we did go far enough to see the Grizzly Giant which is the tallest and oldest Redwood in the park. The Grizzly Giant reminded me of the Tree of Life from Disney's Animal Kingdom. It was magnificent!</span><br>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Amazing</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">So much bigger than it looks</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Tree hugger</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I could live in this tree</span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">After Mariposa Grove it was time to drive home. The entire anniversary trip was amazing! For early spring we got really lucky with the weather. It was warm but not too hot both days which made hiking enjoyable. The hotel was romantic and more than we could have asked for. Dinner turned out to be perfect and memorable. Everything we saw was incredibly beautiful. We kept saying we can't wait to go back the entire drive home. If you ever get the chance to spend even just a few hours in Yosemite I highly recommend it!</span><br>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Valerie </span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02310274448887296176noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3257428404242489088.post-77193577806573831062015-04-13T21:33:00.001-05:002015-04-15T12:44:12.796-05:00Temecula- Valentine's Day<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I hope you are all enjoying the beginning of spring. The weather here has been amazing, although it is pretty much amazing year round. I know it is a little late, but I've finally been able to write my blog on my Valentine's Day trip this year. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">We live in the heart of wine county here in Southern California, so we decided to make a trip down to Temecula to celebrate our V-Day. Temecula is less than a 2 hour drive south from our house and very close to San Diego. There are over 40 wineries in the area to choose from, so of course I did my research ahead of time to decide which ones to check out. I was ambitious and ended up choosing 4 wineries to visit: Callaway Winery, South Coast Winery, Wilsons Creek Winery, and Ponte Winery. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Our first stop was to Callaway Vineyard & Winery. I figured Temecula would be either really packed or completely dead on Valentine's Day. Of course it ended up being super packed throughout the day. When we first got to Callaway it wasn't too crowded yet, so this ended up being our favorite winery that we visited. We bought the wine tasting which allowed us to try 6 different wines for $15 each. I drink mostly whites and my boyfriend drinks mostly reds. We were both really impressed with all the wines we tasted. After our tasting we signed up for a winery tour which takes you behind the scenes, and shows you how they make their wines. It was $5 per person and lasted around 30 minutes. </span><br>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Wine bar, need this!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Views from behind the bar</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Tastings</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">With boo</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">View of the vines</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Where they crush the grapes</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">On the tour</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The barrel room</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A huge room filled with wine</td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">After our tour, we then headed to the on-site restaurant Meritage for lunch. The view from the restaurant overlooking the entire vineyard was beautiful. We ordered the ceviche for an appetizer along with some mimosas. I ordered the eggplant sandwich which was good but really difficult to eat since the bread was hard. My boyfriend got the steamed clams and also the pork belly tacos. He really enjoyed the tapas he ordered. Our entire meal was about $100 with tip. After lunch we realized that we were really exhausted. Wine makes me sleepy. We were planning on doing a tasting at all 4 wineries, but when I realized how tired we were, I knew we wouldn't make it through the entire day.</span><br>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Entrance to restaurant </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Menu and drinks</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Ceviche</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Boo's food</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">My eggplant sandwich </td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">We continued on with our plan by going to South Coast Winery next. By the time we arrived around 1:00PM it was packed with a line out the door to buy the tastings. Out of all the wineries we visited, it was most busy here. Instead of buying the tasting again, we went to the restaurant bar and each bought one glass of wine. After we got our wine, we walked around the winery grounds exploring. Although it was February and the grapes had not yet bloomed, it was nice to walk around in the field of vines while drinking our wine. The grounds here were very beautiful overall, but with the large crowd, we drank our glass of wine and left. </span><br>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Fountain at South Coast Winery</td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Next we made a quick stop at Wilsons Creek Winery. We were so tired that we didn't even drink any wine here. We just walked around the vineyard grounds. The most noticeable part of the winery is the large wine bottle that you can take a photo with. I realized that we didn't have to drink any wine to be able to enjoy each winery. We only spent about 20 minutes here, and then went to our last winery for the day. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Our last stop was Ponte Winery. We had dinner reservations here at 6:00PM, but by the time we arrived and walked around, we knew that we wouldn't make it all the way through our romantic dinner. Instead of our fancy Valentine's Day dinner, we left Temecula early and stopped at In-N-Out burger for a quick bite to eat. We were home and asleep on the couch by 7:00PM. Perfect Valentine's Day!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Even though Temecula was super busy because of the holiday, we still had a great time. Callaway was our favorite winery that we stopped at, and we both enjoyed their wine the most. We are planning on going back again soon to experience Temecula while the grapes are blooming for a different experience. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I have more trips to update on, so check back soon. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Hello blog family,</span><br>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">My boyfriend and I have been going on some great weekend trips that I will blog about sometime in the near future. I wanted to do a quick blog about some of the local beaches we've been going to so that I can focus on writing my blogs about our awesome trips.</span><br>
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<u><b><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Newport Beach Pier:</span></b></u><br>
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">With so many great local beaches, it is hard to pick a favorite. I think Laguna Beach will always have a special place in my heart (mostly because of the MTV show), but Newport Beach is a close second. One of my favorite places to go at Newport Beach is the pier. It is fun to walk along the boardwalk, watch people fish and surf, and even spot some seals swimming along the pier. Parking during the summer months can be close to impossible to find, so I recommend going early spring to avoid the crowds. Get your fresh squeezed lemonade from one of the local shops and enjoy your relaxing day at the beach. </span><br>
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<b><u><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Victoria Beach:</span></u></b><br>
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Most of the beaches in Orange County are packed on the weekends, so when I read about a secret beach in Laguna with an old lighthouse, I knew I had to check it out. To find Victoria Beach I parked on the corner of S. Coast Hwy and Sunset Terrace. Since this beach is in a residential area, make sure you are not parking in an area where there are houses or you may get towed. After parking we walked down Sunset Terrace and found a small opening on the left with stairs down to the beach. It is easy to miss so keep an eye out. Once down the stairs you will come out to a beach that is much less crowded than others in the area, although I wouldn't call it a "secret beach". If you walk towards the right for about a half-mile you will see the tower which resembles an old lighthouse. We sat our things down and then explored the tower and rocks for a while. There are many large rocks right in front of the tower which creates huge waves that crash down. While we were watching the waves we saw a whale not too far from the shore come up for air. We've been whale watching before, but to see a whale while relaxing on the beach was one of the coolest things I've seen in California. Victoria Beach has quickly become one of my new favorite beaches to go to, and I can't wait to go back again soon. </span><br>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><u>Balboa Island Beach:</u></b><br>Last month was my boyfriend's 26th birthday. I made him pancakes and bacon for breakfast, and then we spent the morning watching basketball and relaxing on the couch. Before dinner we went to Balboa Island to walk along the beach and pier. Again we saw people fishing, surfing, and even a few seals hanging around. There are lots of cute shops along the boardwalk that we went into and looked at the California souvenirs. We reminded each other again that we actually live in a place that people come to vacation. After our time at the beach we then went to dinner at Fig & Olive in Newport. It was the last day of Orange County restaurant week, so we took advantage of the $50 three-course menu. The food, service, and atmosphere were perfect! The entire day was amazing, and I'm so happy that I got to celebrate another great birthday with my boyfriend. </span><br>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I'll be writing a blog about our Valentine's Day trip next so check back real soon.</span><br>
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">XoXo,</span><br>
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Valerie</span></div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02310274448887296176noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3257428404242489088.post-15972110296187574242015-03-15T17:24:00.000-05:002015-04-06T12:09:12.679-05:00Big Horn Mine<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">After taking a weekend off from hiking to go to San Diego, the following weekend we were back at it hiking in Angeles National Forest northeast of LA. Hiking to Big Horn Mine has been on my California bucket list for quite some time now. This hike is a great way to explore the mountains and also take in a little bit of history while you're at it. </span><br>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">To get to the mine I typed in Big Horn Mine in my Google maps app which got me to HWY 2 then I parked in the Vincent Gap parking lot. You technically need to buy an adventure parking pass, but I didn't see any other parked cars with the pass displayed. We went to a few outdoor stores to find the $5 day pass, but after seeing that no one else had it, it felt like a waste of our time. Once you are parked at Vincent Gap take the trail to the left called Big Horn Mine Rd (not labeled). The trail will split a little while down, but stay to the right to get to the mine. This hike is only about 4 miles round trip and was pretty easy for the most part. There was some ice on the trail and some parts that were washed out, but overall it wasn't too bad. The trail that takes you to the mine was created as a wagon trail and is carved along the side of the mountain. </span><br>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Along the trail</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Trail</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">First time seeing snow all "winter"</span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">You will eventually come around a corner and see Big Horn Mine in front of you. The gold mine created in 1895 is perched 7,000 feet above on the slope of Mount Baden-Powell. We explored the mine for a while and then sat to eat a lunch that we packed. It was pretty windy so our food was flying around, but eating while enjoying the view of the snow covered mountains in the distance was stunning. After lunch we climbed on top of the mine and searched in some of the old tunnels. The tunnels are blocked off, but there are some areas that the bars are far enough apart that you can squeeze through. It is pitch black inside, so we brought a small flashlight to explore. It is pretty eerie, so I only lasted about 10 minutes inside the mine tunnel before I ran back to the entrance. </span><br>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The first view of the mine</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Blocked off tunnel</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">View from inside the mine</span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">We then hiked back the same trail that we came on. There were a few other people on the trail, but it was not too crowded. I wish that we wore warmed clothes because it was windy and very cold. When we left Orange County it was in the mid 80's, and we were not prepared for the frigid temperatures. There are so many great trails to hike in Angeles National Forest, and I can't wait to go back and explore others. </span><br>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Ever since I made a trip down to San Diego last summer with my family, I knew I had to go back and spend more time exploring the city. My boyfriend and I decided on a date, and I spent the entire week ahead of time planning exactly what we would do during our day trip.</span><br>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Our fist stop and what I was most excited about was La Jolla Cove which is known as Seal Beach because of the dozens of seals that hang out year round. During the winter months, Children's Beach, which is probably the most photographed area of La Jolla Cove, is closed to allow the seals to give birth in peace. The day we went there was actually a one day old baby with its mother. There are other parts long the cove that are accessible during the winter, and you can still get pretty close to the seals. After stopping at Children's Beach, we walked along the cove going out on the rocks wherever we could. We were able to stand just feet away from all the sunbathing seals. The smells is pretty terrible, but the experience was incredible. We kept walking and eventually came to Sunny Jim's Cave store where you can pay $5 to go down 145 man-made steps and end up in a sea cave. This cave was cool, but I wouldn't pay the money to do it again. Overall we spent about 1.5 hours at La Jolla Cove exploring the beaches, rocks, and caves. </span><br>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">After leaving La Jolla, we drove further South to San Diego. Our next stop was Balboa Park which is a huge park in downtown San Diego with gardens, museums, and the zoo. Parking was impossible to find on a Sunday afternoon. We drove around to every parking lot and also looked for street parking for at least 30 minutes. After we finally found a spot, our first stop was the Museum of Man. We didn't go in (costs $12.50), but I really just wanted to see the architecture and paint colors from the outside. If I go back I would like to climb the tower to get a bird's eye view and take pictures of the entire park below. After taking pictures at the museum, we then walked to the Botanical Gardens. It's free to enter, but I wasn't impressed with the inside gardens. It was nice, but noting special. I did enjoy looking for fish in the long pond outside. Next we went to the Japanese Garden ($6 to enter) which is currently under renovations to expand the gardens and waterfall. The garden was very peaceful and quiet. I would love to go back when the construction is done next year. Balboa Park reminded me a lot of Central Park in NY where you have the city all around, yet there is a beautiful park right in the middle. I could have spent an entire day in the park, although we only spent about 2 hours in total. I can't wait to go back hopefully when it is less busy. </span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Inside the botanical garden</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Very green </span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Our next stop was to drive across the Coronado Bridge onto Coronado Island. Although not really an island since it is connected by a small part of land, the "island" has views of both downtown San Diego on one side and the Pacific Ocean on the other. We first went to the ocean front Hotel del Coronado which is a famous hotel seen in many movies and is also thought to be haunted. We walked around the grounds of the hotel and also along the beach. There were people taking engagement photos, building huge sandcastles, and enjoying the historic hotel. Here we decided to sit on the rocks and watch the sunset over the ocean. It was one of the most beautiful sunsets I've seen since moving to California. </span><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">After the sun had set we then headed back to the other side of the island for dinner at Peohe's. The decor is this restaurant was really incredible. There was a waterfall, fish tank, and breathtaking views of downtown San Diego. I felt like I was on a cruise ship. It happened to be San Diego restaurant week so Peohe's was offering a 3 course meal for $40. I had the crab stuffed tilapia and my boyfriend had a steak for our main course. The food was just alright. I wasn't blow away like I was with the ambiance inside. With alcohol, tip, and an additional appetizer, everything came out to be about $200.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">After dinner we were really stuffed so we decided to walk off some of our dinner before heading home. The view of downtown San Diego from Coronado Island was really awesome. The entire city comes alive when the buildings light up. We were exhausted from an incredible packed day so we made the hour drive home and crashed on the couch. I had such a great day in San Diego and can't wit to go back in the summer time.</span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"></span><br>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02310274448887296176noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3257428404242489088.post-82910018486599320362015-02-09T21:47:00.000-06:002015-02-10T16:10:10.176-06:00Griffith Park & The Hollywood Sign<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">One of the most photographed areas in the LA area has to be the Griffith Observatory and the Hollywood Sign, so of course I had to make a day trip to Griffith Park to experience this classic tourist destination. I did a lot of research ahead of time to figure out the closet place to park and the trail that goes up behind the sign. I found that the fastest way to the sign would be to park on Beechwood Drive and use the Hollyridge Trail. I also found out that this trail has been closed on and off recently, so I didn't want to risk it possibly being closed. I decided instead to park at the Griffith Observatory and hike to the sign from there. </span><br>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">To get there I put 2800 E Observatory Rd into my GPS, and it took me right into the entrance for Griffith Park and Observatory. Traffic began for miles outside of the park, and I didn't think I would find a parking spot in the small lot at the top where the observatory is. We took a chance and just parked at the bottom of the hill on Vermont Canyon Rd (free) and walked up the hill to start the hike. When you get to the observatory you can see the Hollywood Sign in the distance as well as downtown LA. We explored the observatory for a bit then decided we would hike to the sign first then come back for sunset. There are trails at the opposite end near the parking lot that will take you over to the sign although they can be hard to find. </span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Front of the Observatory</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Deck above</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">View of Downtown LA </span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I love this view</span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">We started on Fire Rd in the parking lot then eventually hopped onto Mount Hollywood Dr and then Mulholland Hwy which brings you in front of the sign. Pretty much the entire time you are hiking towards the sign, you can see it in the distance. I think being able to see what we were hiking towards played games with my head. It doesn't seem that far away, but in reality from the start of the hike to the front of the sign is about 4.5 miles. You can get some great pictures in front of the sign once you come to the gate and houses on Mulholland Hwy. </span><br>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">View of the sign from Mulholland Hwy</span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">If you want to hike up behind the sign you have to go back down Mulholland Hwy till you get to Mount Lee Dr. This is the only part of the hike with any elevation. The hike from the start of Mount Lee Dr till you get to the sign is only about a mile, but after the first 4.5 miles it was difficult for me. Once we finally came around the corner and I could see the letters, it was all worth it. The letters are HUGE and a lot bigger than I expected them to be. There is a fence that separates you from getting too close to the sign and a ton of cameras, so you will have to enjoy the view from a distance. At one point someone tried to jump the fence, and immediately security came over a loud speaker and threaten him. If you keep going towards the cell towers you will see a small trail that allows you to gain a little more elevation and see the entire Hollywood Sign, downtown LA, the Griffith Observatory, the Hollywood Reservoir, and the ocean on a clear day. </span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">View behind the sign of LA in the distance</span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I really didn't want to leave the amazing views behind the sign, but we eventually hiked the same way we came back towards the observatory. Once we made it to the observatory the sun was just setting. If you can stick around till sunset you will be in for a real treat. We tried walking around inside the observatory afterwards (free), but it was so crowded that we gave up and just went home. Round trip this hike was about 12 miles when we got back to the car.</span><br>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Observatory and LA</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Amazing sunset</span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Everything is free including entrance to the park, parking, and the observatory. There are bathrooms outside in the parking lot. The views from the observatory are spectacular. Warning, the trails are open to horseback riders so they are covered in poop, and it really smells. The park is really crowded and parking can be hard to find. Next time I want to go back to the Griffith Observatory at night to watch the stars. Overall, a must see in LA! I am so happy that I finally got to check hiking to the Hollywood Sign off my lifelong bucket list. </span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02310274448887296176noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3257428404242489088.post-72260131043196952802015-02-02T22:10:00.000-06:002015-02-04T12:19:03.833-06:00Aliso and Wood Canyons<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Since I know that our time in California is not permanent for us, recently I've really been trying to complete everything on my Cali bucket list. I still have over 200 things I want to do before leaving most which are hikes, famous restaurants, and tourist attractions. Since I now love hiking and have always loved the ocean, what could be a better way to spend a Saturday than hiking to the ocean? I went to Aliso and Wood Canyons Wilderness Park in Laguna Niguel last summer, but we never actually hiked any of the park. Previously we only drove up the mountain and parked at the "top of the world" for a panoramic view of the ocean, hills, and houses (blogged about this before). Although beautiful, the view was not as rewarding since we didn't have to work for it. Parking then walking 100 feet is not very difficult or satisfying. This time we decided we would start from the bottom of the mountain and work our way up by sunset.</span><br>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I used the address listed yelp (28373 Alicia Pkwy), but we parked on Awma Road off Alicia Parkway right in front of the church since the park parking lot is currently closed for renovations. We then walked across the street and used Awma Road to begin the hike. The first 1.5 miles of this hike is a paved road that runs along a stream. I read people complain about the start of the hike not being very enjoyable, but my boyfriend and I didn't mind. We loved hearing the sound of running water, and at one point there was even a cool man-made waterfall. </span><br>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The start of the trail, houses above</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Awesome waterfall</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">So relaxing</span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">After 1.5 miles the trail splits where you can stay straight on the paved road or turn right onto Lower Wood Canyon Trail to get to Dripping Cave and Cave Rock. We went right and hiked another 1.5 miles until we got to the Dripping Cave. The path to enter Dripping Cave is clearly labeled, so you won't be able to miss it. Legend claims the cave was one a hide out for thieves after robbing livestock. In rained a few days before we went, so when we got to the cave, there was actually water dripping down. We spent a good 15 minutes exploring the cave and taking pictures before heading back to the trail. Instead of going back the way we came up to the cave, there is an alternate trail that we decided to explore. It ended up looping back to the original trail about a mile later, but the views from this lop were really beautiful. </span><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Sign explaining the legend</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Opening to the cave</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">It is really a lot bigger then I expected </span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I seem so small</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The Dripping cave is actually dripping </span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Once back on the original trail, we hiked back the way we came past the entrance to Dripping Cave when we got to the entrance of Cave Rock, again nicely labeled. Although not as cool as Dripping Cave, Cave Rock was a nice place to sit, eat some snacks, and enjoy the views around us. There were a ton of small caves all along this loop which is where it gets its name. </span><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The first cave at Cave Rock</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Where we ate some snacks</span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">After we had our snacks at the top of Cave Rock we were fueled and ready for the last part of our journey to hike to the top of the mountain and watch the sunset over the ocean. We got back on to Lower Wood Canyon Trail until we came to Meadows Trail on the right side. Meadows Trail was a lot more difficult than it initially looked. The trail kept winding around the mountain and was on an incline pretty much the entire way up. I wanted to give up, but I knew the view from the top would be worth it. Finally we made it to the top and ended up on Aswut Trail which is at 817 of elevation. The view from the top was very similar to the "top of the world" but this time it was much more rewarding since we worked hard to see it. We sat in the grass and watched as the sun slowly starting to fade into the ocean. </span><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Once the sun had pretty much set we hiked back down the mountain using the Mentally Sensitive Trail. This trail was really crazy. I felt like I was going to tumble down the mountain pretty much the entire time. I wouldn't suggest taking this trail unless you are an experienced hiker. By the time we made it down the mountain and back onto Awma Road, we still had over 2 miles to go back to the car where we parked. It was getting pretty dark and cold, so we really hustled. I recommend either leaving before the sun sets or bringing a flashlight with you since there is no light around anywhere. By the time we got back to the car, our entire round trip was about 10 miles.</span><div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">This park is great for running, hiking, and mountain biking. The trails are well maintained and labeled. Bring plenty of water and snacks in your backpack. Parking is free on the street or $3 when the parking lot opens back up. The park is open from 7AM to sunset. This park is truly diverse with different trails and many different features to explore. There is a steam and small waterfalls, caves, mountains, and even a view of the ocean. Overall, this was an awesome hike in Orange County, and I definitely would do it again. </span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02310274448887296176noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3257428404242489088.post-41843309495684251822015-02-02T20:52:00.001-06:002015-02-02T20:52:31.118-06:00Christmas 2014<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Yes I know that Christmas was over a month ago, but sadly I am just now getting around to writing about it. I figured I would write a quick post about the holiday back at home with my family. My boyfriend and I made the 3,000 mile trip back to Pennsylvania for the week of Christmas. Although a week is never really long enough, I always try to fit in as much as possible. I was able to go to dinner for my sister's 8th birthday, take new family photos, watch my sister's basketball game, reconnect with my high school friends, celebrate Christmas Eve with my Mom, and enjoy Christmas day with my Dad. I was back in California for the New Year and appreciated a nice night relaxing on my couch. I hope you all had a wonderful holiday and a great New Year. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Check back soon because I am working a bunch of new blogs about what I've been doing the last month.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">XoXo,</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Valerie</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I apologize for my long absence over the last few months. I can't believe it's already December which means winter and the new year are just around the corner. Since I haven't posted since my birthday in September, I'll just start from where I left off. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><b><u>October:</u></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">October to me typically means leaves changing color, sweaters, boots, fireplaces, hot cider, cool breezes, and pumpkins. The beginning of fall in California had me worried. It was still too hot to really be considered fall or do any of my favorite fall activities. Despite my refusal to accept that it was truly fall, we decided to go to a local pumpkin farm and get small pumpkins to decorate our new apartment. In my sundress and sandals we made the drive to Tanaka Farms in Irvine, CA. This farm is great because they grow and sell lots of different fruits and vegetables that are locally grown and affordable. Not only did they have a great pumpkin patch with the mountains as a backdrop, but they also had a small shop where they sold Halloween decorations and other cute knickknacks. We ended up spending a long time walking through the many fields, finally picking out the perfect pumpkin, although we never actually had time to carve it. We also picked out around 35 small pumpkins for decoration. Including a pumpkin carving kit and the entrance fee, it all was around $50. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b style="font-size: x-large; text-decoration: underline;">Apartment Tour: </b>(its 90% done)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">After my pumpkin picking adventure I was really missing home and the real fall weather. It just shouldn't be 90 degrees while kids are getting ready for Halloween. Luckily two of my best friends from high school got married in October, so of course I made the trip home. It took me a combined 2 planes, 10 hours, and 3,000 miles to get home for less than 48 hours, but it was well worth the hassle. Everything was absolutely beautiful, and it was great to spend the night with my closest friends from high school since I don't get to see them very often. The wedding was fall themed, so I definitely got my fill of fall in while I was there (thank you!). The bride and groom have been together since Junior year of high school, and I couldn't be happier to have been part of their special day. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Since I went home in October and I will be going home again in December for Christmas, I decided to stay in California for Thanksgiving this year. This was my first Thanksgiving in my entire life that I wasn't with my Mom or Dad. I was definitely sad about the fact that I wouldn't spend the day with my family, but I was also excited that I would have the opportunity to cook Thanksgiving dinner myself. I spent weeks ahead of time planning, getting my favorite recipes from family members, and shopping to make sure my boyfriend and I had an amazing dinner just like I would have had if I were home. I am really proud of myself because everything turned out just as I hoped it would. We had a great day watching football (Eagles beat the Cowboys), drinking wine, laughing, and eating turkey and pie. Hopefully this is my only Thanksgiving not at home in PA with my family, but I am thankful we had such a perfect day and that I got to spend it with my love. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Before moving to California I really hated the outdoors. I was always the type of girl who was more concerned about breaking a nail or getting my designer sneakers dirty. Well after moving here, I am happy to say this has all seriously changed. California has so much natural beauty that it is impossible to want to be inside and stay clean. Now all I want to do is be outside, go hiking, and explore our backyard. I have a list of over 30 different hikes and national parks I want to see while living on the West Coast. One of the parks on that list was Irvine Regional Park which is about a 10 minute drive from our apartment. This park is only about 160 acres but has a lake, hiking trails, outdoor sports, and even a zoo. We first made a stop at the zoo since I absolutely love animals. The entrance fee was $2.00 per person and well worth the money. I expected this small zoo to have only animals I would normally see on a farm like goats or pigs. In addition to farm animals they also had a black bear, a bald eagle, and even three mountain lions. Since my boyfriend and I went to Penn State and our mascot is the Nittany Lion (aka mountain lion), we spent a good 30-40 minutes here. Most of the time when I've gone to a zoo the animals are sleeping and not being very fun or active. Here they were completely energetic running around, chasing each other, and playing with a large green ball. We even got to watch the zoo workers feed and train the two younger siblings which was such an amazing experience. If you are ever looking for a cheap, fun activity to do that kids will enjoy, the OC Zoo is perfect. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">After our awesome zoo experience we decided to get some ice cream and sit by the lake while planning which hiking path we would try. We ended up deciding on the Puma Ridge Trail which is considered difficult because of the incline, but I didn't think it was bad. The trail was beautiful and included views of the entire park and even of the city in the distance. We hiked about 4 miles before we decided to sit and enjoy the sunset over the mountains. This was the perfect way to enjoy our Friday off and spend time together in nature. The entire day ended up costing less that $15 including parking ($3.00), the zoo entrance ($4.00), and ice cream.</span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Eating ice cream by the lake, it's beginning to look like fall</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I love the colors on the mountains </span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">After we went hiking on Friday at Irvine Regional Park we were officially hooked and decided to go again on Sunday to close out the long holiday weekend. It was actually raining early Sunday morning (which never happens in CA) and cloudy for the rest of the day, so we again did a local hike at Peter's Canyon Regional Park. Still a small park at 350 acres, Peter's Canyon offers views of a lake, the Irvine skyline, and scenic OC mountains. Even though it was spitting rain on and off, this trail was surprisingly busy. On a sunny day I imagine the park would be pretty crowded. We hiked on the East Ridge View Trail which again was labeled as difficult. Besides one steep part of the trail up the tallest mountain in the park, I would consider this a great trail for beginners. I loved the 360-degree views from the top where we stopped to enjoy our triumph of finally making it up the mountain. We completed the 5-mile trail loop in less than 3 hours and were able to get back to our car before sunset (the park closes right at sunset with no exceptions). We completed two of the hikes on my list in only one weekend, and I was already on to planning our next adventure. </span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">It is a lot more steep than it actually looks</span></td></tr>
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<b><u><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">December:</span></u></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">When we first moved into our new larger apartment, I knew I wanted to get our first real Christmas tree together. We went to Home Depot over the weekend to pick out the perfect 6 ft tree, ornaments, lights, and a tree topper. Can you guess what theme we chose? Penn state colors of course! We made a night out of decorating the tree (we named her Holly), drinking wine, and cleaning up the ridiculous amount of glitter that covered our floor. I'm really happy with the way our first tree turned out.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Our most recent hike was in Foothill Ranch, CA at Whiting Ranch Wilderness Park. This park is much larger than the others at 2,500 acres. This has been by far the best hike we've done so far but also the most challenging. We first went on Mustard Road Trail which splits to Vista Lookout Road Trail. This is the part of the park with the most elevation. We stopped many times to enjoy the view but also to catch our breath. Finally when we came to the top and could see what we'd been working feverishly towards, I was simply speechless. At 1,500 ft of elevation, it was absolutely breathtaking. There is a picnic table at the top where we sat and ate a snack taking in the natural beauty that surrounded us. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">After our snack we ventured back down the mountain to our next stop on the trail. The mountain was so steep that it was easier to run down rather than try and slowly work our way down, although running is not advised when there have been mountain lions spotted in the area. Once at the bottom, we then took Red Rock Canyon Trail which was much easier and had almost no elevation. When we got to the Red Rocks it reminded me of Joshua Tree which I've blogged about before. Although the view from the first trail was stunning, I really enjoyed climbing in the rocks more. We could have spent hours here but after the hike up the mountain we were pretty exhausted and decided to hike back to the car. I want to go back soon and hike some of the other trails that we didn't get to do. Whiting Ranch was really amazing but much more advanced than anything we've done before. After the 6.5 mile hike we gorged on In-and-Out and then crashed on the couch for hours. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Hello blog family,</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Since the last time I've blogged a lot has happened. To start we moved into our new apartment in Orange County which has been taking up a lot of our time. Between the actual move, unpacking, cleaning, and then decorating the place we've been super busy. Football started which means that every weekend we are glued to the TV. Saturday is filled with college football (go Penn State) and Sunday is all about the NFL (go Eagles). I also turned 25 three weeks ago and spent the weekend celebrating my quarter century birthday. September was a great month and I can't wait to share it all with you.</span><br />
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If you follow my blog then you know while in Texas we made a trip to the Texas State Fair, and it unfortunately was a bust because of the rain. Since I didn't get to gorge on fried food in Texas, we decided we had to check out the OC Fair in Costa Mesa while it was in town. I heard from a co-worker that the fair is expensive so I was prepared. After parking, admission tickets, rides, and of course the food we ended up spending over $120. Some of the food we tried included fried Oreos, fried pickles, chocolate covered bacon, a huge turkey leg, bacon wrapped pickles, and a cheese quesadilla for me. I wish the portion sizes were smaller so I could have tried more foods because after drinking a few glasses of wine and a frozen margarita, I felt sick. Right before we left we rode the ski lift over the entire fair and got a birds eye view of everything below. I left smelling like barbecue and turkey legs and had a great day with my boo.</span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Babe and his turkey leg</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Hilarious, I wanted to do it</span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Right before our move my Daddy called and told me that he would be coming out to the LA area for business right before my birthday. My Dad's birthday is two days before mine (hello Virgos) so it worked out great that he would be in town to celebrate our birthdays together. I chose to go to the Anaheim White House since it was half way between where he was staying and where I live. The restaurant is a little pricey but the food and atmosphere was really nice. The food was good but the way they plate their food is beautiful. I ended up ordering the sea bass, my Dad had the tuna, and my boyfriend had clam linguine. We were all pleased with our meals even if they forgot to give us our free dessert for celebrating our birthdays. I'm so happy that I got to see my Dad even if only for a few hours. Happy birthday Daddy!</span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Daddy <3</span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">After my Dad left it was time to celebrate my birthday weekend. Since we just moved I put my boyfriend on a strict budget to not spend too much money on my birthday. He always goes over the top! I was not too excited about turning 25 (half way to 30) so I just wanted a relaxing weekend with my boo. He surprised me with beautiful flowers that were delivered to my apartment which I absolutely loved. On Saturday he took me to the Irvine Great Park (blogged about this before). Last time we were here it was too windy to go up in the hot air balloon, and I was slightly relieved since I am scared of heights. This time of course it was a perfect day so the balloon was fully operating. The ride is $10 per person although I believe it used to be free. We got into the tethered balloon and went up 400 feet in the air for about 10 minutes. I was terrified on the way up since I had no idea when we would stop. The kids playing soccer below looked like ants. Once we were at the top we could see all of Irvine including where we live and the view of the city which we can see from our apartment. I wasn't scared anymore and actually enjoyed the beautiful day and view of the city and mountains. Although I enjoyed the ride, I was happy to get back on the ground and move on to the next surprise stop. </span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">My flowers</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Waiting for our turn</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Here we go...</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">At the top</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Irvine</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">We live out there somewhere</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Blue skies</span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">After our sky high ride my boyfriend took me to Inspiration Point in Newport Beach which we had never been to before. He read good reviews about the beach being very private and secluded. Other people must have read the same Yelp reviews because it was a beautiful day, and the beach was filled with people. Although busy, I think this was the prettiest water I've seen so far in California. I could sit on the benches and watch the waves for hours. It is called Inspiration Point because it would be hard not to be inspired by the beauty. We sat an listened to the waves for a while then took a walk along the beach. We found a nice rock to sit on and let the waves crash on our legs. I'm really glad my boyfriend brought me here, and I can't wait to go back again maybe at night to see the stars and moon light up the beach.</span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="font-size: 13px;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Newport Beach, CA</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="font-size: 13px;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><3</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="font-size: 13px;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I love all the colors of blue</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="font-size: 13px;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Beautiful day</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="font-size: 13px;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I love water</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="font-size: 13px;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Watching the waves</span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Like I mentioned before, Saturday is all about Penn State. Luckily they had a late game (5:00PT) so we could enjoy the day before the game started. I had really been missing Penn State recently. I think it is partially the fact that I am getting older and felt the youngest and had the most fun while I was there. I went online and found the local Penn State alumni association OC chapter that meets every Saturday at a local bar to watch the games. There are over 200 members which is exactly what I needed while I was missing Happy Valley. The entire bar was out of control screaming when we came back to win the game in the final minutes. Best birthday present ever! Being around hundreds of Penn State alumni made me feel better and let me enjoy my birthday again.</span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">My margarita and Penn State</span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">On Sunday morning (my actual birthday) my boyfriend took me to brunch since I was really craving pancakes and mimosas. We were told really good things about the restaurant Taco Maria, but when my boyfriend surprised me by taking me here I was skeptical. I just wanted some good old fashioned pancakes and eggs. I have to say I was so wrong to have ever doubted him. It was the best brunch/breakfast I ever had! They offer a 3 course brunch that is to die for. All 3 of my courses were simple yet delicious. I highly recommend this place for brunch or dinner. We ended up paying about $140 but I had quite a few mimosas. We are excited about going back to try the 5 course dinner menu very soon!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">We are still working on the final few details of the new apartment, but as soon as I finish I will update with photos and how the move went. Hope everyone had a great summer and is enjoying the start of fall!</span><br />
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XoXo,</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Valerie </span></div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02310274448887296176noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3257428404242489088.post-86860626382751567442014-08-21T21:44:00.001-05:002014-08-21T21:44:54.872-05:00famILY Visits the OC Part 3<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Hello blog family,</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I've been really busy this month with a bunch of new stuff going on in my life which I'll explain more about at the end of this post. I'm also back to finish part 3 of my family's great visit to California. It's been over a month since they went back to Philadelphia, and I'm still pretty sad about it. I'll be home in October for a wedding, but it's just not the same as having them here with me everyday. In my last post I left off on Friday with our trip to Disneyland.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">On Saturday we woke up early again since we decided we would spend the weekend in Las Vegas. The drive from where I live to Vegas is only about a 3.5 hour drive which really isn't that bad. Being in Vegas with a 7 and 9 year old was definitely interesting considering some of the strange people you see walking the streets. We basically just walked the entire strip, explored in some hotels, and ate dinner at Margaritaville which had a really fun Vegas atmosphere. We also made a stop at the volcano show in front of the Mirage hotel and of course the water show in front of the Bellagio. This is my absolute favorite thing to see in Vegas since I love water. After the water show we walked home to get some sleep. I think we ended up walking 7 miles in total that night. There really was so much to do and see that we didn't get a change to, but with it being such a short drive I know we will be back soon. </span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Bellagio! </span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">So beautiful</span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">On Sunday morning we decided to make the drive to the Hoover Dam after eating breakfast. The drive is only about 30 minutes or so from where we were staying. The Hoover Dam is thought of as one of the great modern civil engineering wonders of the world and was truly breathtaking considering when and how it was built. We paid for the guided tour which allows you to go behind the scenes and see inside the power plant as well as watch a documentary on how the dam was built. I'm not going to lie, the entire experience was terrifying. Between the elevator ride down to the generators and then looking over the edge of the damn, I was scared. I do have to say that outside standing on top of the dam looking out is really beautiful. Right now there is a major drought going on, so the water levels in the dam are at an all time low. Most of Southern California gets water and power supply from the Hoover Dam, so now I take shorter showers and try to use less electricity after seeing just how low the water is. I remember as a kid my Dad brought me back a souvenir hard hat from his trip to the Hoover Dam and ever since then I've always wanted to see it for myself. If you are ever in Vegas, I recommend you make the short drive and see the massive dam, hopefully when there is more water. </span><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Family <3</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">You can clearly see how low the water is</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Sisters</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">So pretty </span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">One side is Nevada and the other is Arizona</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Awesome bridge </span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Where the water comes out the other side of the dam</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">How the water gets sucked up into the front of the dam</span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">After the Hoover Damn we make the two hour drive to Death Valley National Park back in California. The week before I read an article about a man dying in the park due to dehydration. Once we arrived and stepped outside for the first time I was overwhelmed by how hot and dry it was. At one point my car said it was 122 degrees outside. This national park compared to Joshua Tree National Park is HUGE! I believe it has over 5,000 miles of protected mountains. You could easily get lost in the park, and no one is coming to help you. Although the mountains seem larger and of course are beautiful, I think Joshua Tree is nicer (and less hot). I could only stay outside for small periods of time before having to jump back into the air conditioned car. It was hard to enjoy the natural beauty when you are struggling just to breathe. One cool part of the park was below sea level and had what I would call a "salt lake". There was some water strangely enough, but most of the water had dried up and left behind huge piles of salt. From Death Valley we said goodbye to my parents who were driving back to Vegas for another day while we had to drive home and get ready for work the next day. While saying goodbye I got very emotional, but I am just really happy that I got to experience some pretty cool things with the people I love. </span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">My loves</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Before it got hot...</span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Now onto what I've been up to since my family left. Well as you probably know by now, we were scheduled to leave California after only 6 months of being here (March-August). Both my boyfriend and I fell in love with it here, so he began to look for a job that would allow us to stay here more long term. He actually started his new job this week which means that yes, we won't be moving again for awhile. It is nice to finally feel like I can settle in somewhere especially a place as beautiful as California. Once we found out we were staying here, we wanted to find another place to live. Our place now is nice, just not what we were used to coming from our luxury apartment in Texas. We signed a new lease and will be moving in next Friday over Labor Day weekend. Of course moving stinks, but this is the first time in forever that we aren't moving across the country. This will be a breeze compared to the last two moves. Once we are settled into our new place I will be sure to update you on the moving process as well as post pictures of the apartment. Everyone have a great Labor Day weekend, and think of me while I pack and unpack my life again for the third time in less than a year.</span><div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Well it is officially August. This year is flying by. It is going to be Christmas before we even know it. I'm normally a Grinch, but I especially can't wait for Christmas this year to spend more quality time with my family. This blog is dedicated to part 2/3 of my family visiting me in California.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">In the last blog post I left off on Sunday and my awesome trip to Joshua Tree National Park. Monday-Wednesday I had to work :( while my family spent time at Disneyland. I didn't mind missing Disney since my last experience when my Mom was visiting was less than amazing. It was hard though because from my office window I look at Disneyland all day long. It sucked knowing, my family is here, I can literally see where they are, but I can't be with them. On Wednesday after work I drove over to the house they rented and my Dad cooked a huge delicious dinner for everyone. One of the things I miss most about home is my Daddy's cooking. He is an amazing cook, and made me turkey burgers (my favorite), shrimp, mussels, corn, and many other goodies. The cool thing about the house they rented is that it is only a flew blocks away from Disneyland. I can hear the fireworks every night from my apartment but can never actually see them. From their house, you can sit in the backyard or hot tub and watch the entire firework display uninterrupted. The house is so close to the fireworks that we could even hear the music that goes along with the show from the park. We sat outside a few nights and watched the fireworks light up the night's sky. It was great just spending time together, drinking wine, laughing, and telling old stories.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">On Thursday I took off from work, so my parents picked me up from my apartment early to make the drive South to San Diego (about 70 miles from where I live). I've heard the San Diego Zoo is the best in the country so I knew my sisters would enjoy spending the day here. You could literally spend two full days here and still not see everything. It is huge and has every animal you could ever imagine. It even had some animals I didn't know existed. My sister Reece was most excited about seeing the pandas, which San Diego Zoo is one of four zoos in the country that actually have pandas. Every exhibit is decorated perfectly to how the animals would live in the wild and actually is really large. Most of the time when I go to the zoo I feel bad for the animals that are stuck in these small exhibits. The animals here are living in mansions compared to other zoos. The park was not crowded which made the day perfect. At some times, we were the only ones in a certain area. It felt like we had the place to ourselves. You can buy a 3 day pass ($150) that allows you to enter the San Diego Zoo, San Diego Safari Park, and also SeaWorld (watch the documentary Blackfish and you will never want to go here again). This zoo is hands down the best zoo I've ever been to and I've been to quite a few. If you are ever in San Diego, I recommend this be your first stop!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I took off again on Friday to spend another full day with my family this time in Disneyland. Disneyland has two theme parks, California Adventure and then Disneyland. When my Mom was here we went to Disneyland since it has the Sleepy Beauty castle and is more well known. Disneyland is geared more towards kids and has less thrill rides. I'm glad this time I got experience California Adventure with my Dad and family. If you only buy a one day/one park pass and have to pick between the two parks, definitely go to California Adventure. My last time at Disney I was bored standing in line most of the time, whereas this time I had a blast! My Dad was the king of the fast pass which I found out is free. We did almost every ride and the longest line we waited in was 30 minutes. Being at Disney, it made me realize just how big my sisters are getting. They went on every upside down roller coaster and thrill ride including the Tower of Terror, twice. I was probably more scared than they were (not probably most definitely). We stayed in the park till dinner time since I decided my sisters would have a sleepover at my apartment to give my parents an anniversary date night alone. I'm so glad I gave Disney another shot because I honestly had a great time. </span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The ferris wheel that I can see from my office window</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">My loves </span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Rapids ride that I got soaked on</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Tower of Terror </span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Yea, I was scared</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">A Bugs Life</span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I've been to the Irvine Spectrum a few times (blogged about it before) and every time I go I always think about how much I can't wait to bring my sisters here. I finally had that opportunity on Friday night after Disneyland. We of course had to ride the ferris wheel where my sisters and boyfriend made fun of me for being afraid of heights. They also rode the carousal after eating ice cream by one of the many water fountains. I'm so glad that I finally got to take my sisters here even though they wanted to buy every souvenir they laid their eyes on. We had a great night and sleepover just being silly sisters together.</span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Reece & Cho</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Me & Logan</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">We survived the ride!</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Eating ice cream </span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Being silly</span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I'll have one last blog post about my family's trip to California and I'll also be making an update on what's in store for us next.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">XoXo,</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Valerie </span><br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02310274448887296176noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3257428404242489088.post-10408863597821388942014-07-31T17:19:00.000-05:002014-07-31T17:19:35.297-05:00famILY Visits the OC Part 1<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Hello blog family, </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I hope everyone is enjoying their summer so far. I can't believe it's already almost August. Almost time for the kiddos to go back to school. Where does the time go? My summer has been amazing especially because my Daddy and family came to visit me here in California this month. I had the most amazing week and a half...ever! It was the first time since I left PA almost 2 years ago that I felt like I had my normal life back. I could still go to work, do my normal everyday things independently, but at the end of the day I could go over to the house my family rented and eat dinner or just hang out with them. I loved having them here but it also made things really hard for me after they left. Since moving to California I haven't really been homesick, probably because I've been enjoying how amazing it is here. After my family flew home I had a really hard week trying to adjust to not having them here anymore. I still get emotional about it, but I just try not to think about it too much.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Now on to what we actually did! We literally did so much in such a short period of time that I've decided to spilt this visit into three separate blog posts. They arrived late on Friday night at LAX, so we decided to meet up on Saturday after they could all get a good night's rest. We ended up having a beach day at my go to beach, Crystal Cove State Park in Newport. I love this beach because it is never crowded since you have to pay $15 per day to park but it keeps most people away. I also love this beach because there are rocks on the shore that create tide pools and are home to a lot of small animals. I enjoyed exploring the rocks with my sisters and seeing all the different animals that call them home. We saw a ton of crabs, snails, oysters, hermit crabs, small fish, slugs, sea anemone, and so much more. Besides exploring the beach we actually went swimming for the first time in the Pacific Ocean. After living here for 5 months I finally made the plunge into the freezing cold water.</span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The family together at Crystal Cove </span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I love my family</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Exploring rocks</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">What can we find?</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">My sisters!</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Finally made it in the water </span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Exploring more rocks </span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">After hanging at the beach all day, we traveled South towards Laguna Beach for dinner. The bad thing about eating dinner at the beach is that you most likely will wait at least on hour anywhere you go. We never have had that problem when we go to Rock'n Fish in Laguna (I've blogged about this place before). All 8 of us where able to enjoy our seafood dinner while watching the sunset over the ocean in the background.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">When dinner was over we needed to work off that delicious meal so we decided to take a long walk along the beach in downtown Laguna. My boyfriend and I love Laguna Beach because the people there are for a lack of a better word, very interesting. There are always people outside playing music, doing back flips on the beach, or even dressing up like Spiderman. Along with the great people watching, we also saw dozens of pelicans dive straight into the ocean searching for dinner. It was a really cool feeding frenzy to see especially with my family. We had a great beach day and were really relaxed and ready for the next days adventure. </span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">What up Spiderman?</span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">On Sunday morning we woke up early to make the 2 hour drive Southeast to Joshua Tree National Park. Admission to the park is $15 for the day which we paid at the visitor center. My Dad wanted to make a trip here especially to see the stars at night since the park is supposed to have great stargazing. Unfortunately there was a full moon that night and the stars were hard to see, but the day overall was a great success. It was hot, about 107, but I still had such a fun time. As soon as we pulled into the park I was blown away by the natural beauty. We pulled over right away and hopped out of the car to climb some rock mountains. It is easier to explain how amazing this park is in pictures rather than words:</span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">With a Joshua Tree in Joshua Tree National Park</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Mountains </span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">So beautiful</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">On top of the rocks</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">With my sweaty little sisters </span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">All the girls </span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Daddy and his girls</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Looking for rocks to climb</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Hello :)</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">With my mini me</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Just doing some casual hiking</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The family </span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Exploring caves</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">On top of the world!</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Found some mountain goats </span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Amazing view</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">5,000 feet above sea level</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">So much beauty </span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Look at Daddy all the way up there</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">She loved climbing the rocks </span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">One of the most beautiful sunsets I've ever seen</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I love it here</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">My loves</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Family and sunet</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Looking for stars</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The full moon</span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">At the end of the hot day we hiked/climbed about 8 miles total, so we were definitely tired afterwords. I had work the next morning while my family was going to Disneyland for the day. I'm not quite sure how I survived the long day of work, but I am so glad I got to experience Joshua Tree and will always have the memories of this beautiful park. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Check back soon to see about the rest of my family's awesome visit to California. I also will be making an update very soon about what is next for us in this craze adventure we call life. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">XoXo,</span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02310274448887296176noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3257428404242489088.post-24514924371437385962014-07-07T19:33:00.000-05:002014-07-07T21:05:20.273-05:00June Wrap Up<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Hello blog family,</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I apologize for my absence over the last month. I was doing a great job of blogging every week until I went home for a friend's wedding, took a weekend to relax, got sick, but now I am back! I hope you all can forgive me :) June was a great month and I have lots to catch you up on. The month started with me flying home to PA for a wedding for one of my best friends from high school. He was the first out of group of friends to get married and although it is surreal that we are now at the age of getting married, I couldn't be happier for him. The ceremony, food, music, everything was perfect. I can't remember the last time I had that much fun and danced for that long. I am truly blessed to still be great friends with my friends from high school even after I've been moving all over the country for the last 2 years. They mean the world to me, and I don't know what I would do without their love and support. The night was truly amazing, and I was so happy I flew the 3,000 miles to be in the presence of two people who truly love each other. Congrats to the happy couple!</span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">After all these years, we're still friends</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Wedding ceremony, I cried the entire time</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I'm so happy for you Banji! </span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">My favorite... 2006 (junior prom) to 2014. Not much has changed </span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">When I got back to California after flying 6,000 miles in less than 48 hours, I really needed a R&R weekend. Instead of spending all weekend relaxing, my boyfriend suggested that we go to Santa Monica Pier for a wine festival. We've been to the famous pier before but I really wasn't impressed especially because it was way too crowded. I was skeptical about going back, but the festival was secluded and you needed tickets to get in. Tickets were each $60 which allowed you try as many different wines as you wanted from 5-9pm. Honestly, I don't think I got my money's worth since I am a light weight, but the festival was really fun. There are tons of different wine booths were you can try all local red and whites and great food trucks. We made sure to take a "lyft" home after all that wine and we also didn't have to pay for parking. What a great idea! Overall the wine festival was a great time and I am glad we ended up going. </span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Back at the pier, still didn't ride the roller coaster</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">What a great day with my boo</span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">After my first trip to LA a few weeks ago, I was still unsure how I felt about the city. I've mentioned before I am not much of a city girl and feel uncomfortable outside of perfect suburbia. I decided to give it another try when we went to a LA Dodgers vs St. Louis Cardinals baseball game last weekend. The weather was absolutely beautiful as was the stadium. I think anything surrounded with palm trees is amazing though. Since I didn't grow up in California, anytime I see palm trees (which is every single day) I feel like I am on vacation. Still not sure if it has hit me that I actually live here. The Dodgers killed the Cardinals so the energy in the stadium was great. I wasn't into the game as much because I didn't really care who won. Of course I was wearing my Phillies gear as a true Philadelphia would. It was a perfect way to spend an afternoon and I'm glad I gave LA another chance. </span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Game time</span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I hope everyone had a great weekend celebrating the birthday of our great country. Happy 4th of July! My boyfriend and I took most of the weekend to be lazy and catch up on sleep. I love those kind of weekends more than anything! We did go to dinner and watch fireworks on Friday in Downtown Disney. I went to Disneyland when my Mom was here last month, but I didn't get to explore Downtown Disney while I was there. It is a cute little area with stores, restaurants, and of course has that Disney flare. Parking was hard to find and ended up costing $20 for the night but you could get your money back after validating that you ate at one of the designated restaurants. We went to eat at Catal which is considered a Mediterranean restaurant but it was more upscale than the typical Mediterranean food I am used to. For an appetizer I had the Manchego salad with apples and candied walnuts and my boyfriend had the stuffed calamari. For our main course I had the risotto and my boyfriend had the lobster paella. Both were incredible. Along with alcohol and tip our meal ended up costing $200. The real reason we went to this particular restaurant was to see the world famous Disney fireworks. At 9:30 when the fireworks starting going off we realized that our table was in a bad spot and the fireworks were blocked by some buildings. The show only lasted for about 10 minutes and I was honestly disappointed in Disney. Even though we waited 3 hours at this restaurant for the disappointing fireworks, I still had an amazing night with my love and felt blessed to have shared it with him.</span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The beautiful flowers my boo bought me. I love them!</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Enjoying my margarita waiting for fireworks </span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Overlooking Downtown Disney</span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">This upcoming weekend I am super excited because my Dad and sisters are coming to visit California for a week and a half. I can't wait to share all the fun things we get to do together. Until next time...</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">XoXo,</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Valerie </span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02310274448887296176noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3257428404242489088.post-56852274156778754812014-06-04T21:42:00.000-05:002014-06-04T21:42:49.435-05:00LA for the First Time<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">After living in Orange County for 3 months, I finally made a trip to LA last weekend. I've seen the LA skyline hundreds of times on TV or in movies, but after seeing it for the first time in person, I felt different. I feel like now I am officially a Southern California resident. I went to LA for a rooftop pool party that didn't work out as planned, but I did get to explore a little and even forever become part of the famous city. Yes, as I was crossing the street (at Fig & 7th) the Google street view car drove by. I expect to be semi-famous in 6 months. Another highlight of the trip was eating the best grilled cheese I ever had from The Melt aka the famous food truck turned restaurant. I know there are hundred of amazing restaurants to choose from in LA, but I was really craving a grilled cheese and was not disappointed by my decision. There is so much to do in LA so we will definitely be making many more trips back. </span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Finally seeing LA</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">There she is</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Entering the city</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Amazing!</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Fig & 7th</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The Melt</span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">First thoughts on LA: I am not much of a city girl so my opinion is biased towards living in the OC (suburbs). Where I live here is safe and clean which is really important to me. Like most big cities, there is going to be poverty and parts are going to be dirty, so I wasn't surprised with LA. It is not my favorite city but definitely not the worst I've ever been to. I love Chicago and Dallas because although being big cities, they are still clean and friendly. The closest city to my home town in PA is Philadelphia, so I am used to cities being over crowded, dirty, and some parts sketchy. Although I love Philly, I could never live there nor could I ever live in LA. I think I will stick to the beautiful Orange County and visit LA on the weekends for good food and tourist stops. Next on my bucket list is to make a trip to the Hollywood Sign and Griffith Observatory. This upcoming weekend I will be returning to good old Philadelphia for one of my best friend's weddings. I can't wait to be home and see my friends and family and celebrate the special day! Have a great week everyone! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">XoXo,</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Valerie </span></div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02310274448887296176noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3257428404242489088.post-57790673520399216822014-05-27T15:16:00.001-05:002014-06-04T21:13:31.434-05:00Memorial Day Weekend- THANKFUL<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I hope everyone is recovering nicely from their long Memorial Day weekend. I think it is important to first thank all the brave men and women, past and present, who protect the freedoms that we take for granted everyday. THANK YOU! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I sometimes forget just how truly blessed I am which is one reason why I love writing this blog. I frequently go back and read old posts to remind myself of all the amazing things I've had the opportunity to do. Recently I've been really amazed with where my life is and the journey that I took to get here. About a year ago I read the book "The Magic" by Rhonda Byrne who also wrote "The Secret" and "The Power". She recommends that you write down a list of 10 things a day for a month that you are currently thankful for in your life. At the end of the month I had over 300 things written down on my list. I didn't realize until I was staring down at this paper just how much I have to be thankful for, the things I had always taken for granted. Everything from my health, my parents health, having a job that I love, having a boyfriend who loves me, my freedom, being able to afford the things I need, the list goes on and on. Whenever I have a bad day I always look at my list so I can remind myself of how truly blessed I am. I stopped writing the list after the 30 days, but I now see that I could add so many more things that I am appreciate of in my life today. This weekend especially reminded me of that. All over my social media accounts people were taking vacations and spending the long weekend making trips to the beach. This alone makes me smile with gratitude. Realizing what most people consider a vacation, I call my normal, everyday life. I sometimes still can't believe that this is actually my real life. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I think my boyfriend and I both just needed a weekend to catch up on sleep and relax. There was talks about making a trip up to San Francisco, but I wasn't prepared to make the 6+ hour drive on such little sleep. We spent the weekend mostly catching up on our shows on DVR, going to a few restaurants, and of course going to the beach. A pretty low key weekend for us. </span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Perfect beach day </span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">When you pay at little extra, you get the beach all to yourself </span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">As close as we will ever get to drinking on a California beach </span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Now that we've had a relaxing weekend, I'm sure we will be back to finding new adventures and exploring new parts of Southern California this upcoming weekend. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">XoXo,</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Valerie </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">PS- I'm also thankful for all of you, my blog family :)</span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02310274448887296176noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3257428404242489088.post-39516521755557521122014-05-23T15:26:00.000-05:002014-05-23T18:40:29.941-05:00My Mom Visits the OC <div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I can't believe May is almost over! I've spent another amazing month here in paradise. This last weekend was especially amazing because I got to share it with my Mother aka my best friend. I'm extremely close to my Mom so being away from her is one of the hardest parts of living here in California. I didn't get to see her for her birthday or Mother's Day so I was excited to celebrate, catch up, and show her around the OC. She was here Saturday-Wednesday which didn't feel close to long enough. We had a great time, and were lucky enough to be able to fit in everything we wanted to do. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">On Saturday we went to the Irvine Spectrum which I've blogged about before. A quick recap: the spectrum is an outdoor mall with shops, restaurants, ferris wheel, fountains, outdoor music, etc. We ended up going to The Cheesecake Factory because honestly who doesn't love The Cheesecake Factory? We ate way too much food and ended up going home and watching countless episodes of Friends on DVD. Watching Friends has always been one of our favorite things to do together. On Sunday morning we first went to The Top of the World in Laguna Beach which I've blogged about before. We hiked to the highest point and then sat and enjoyed the view while catching up and talking for hours. Next we went to the beach at Crystal Cove State Park in Newport Beach, again which I've blogged about before. Here we laid in the sun, listened to the waves, and explored tide pools in the rocks. For dinner we went to my favorite restaurant so far, K'ya Bistro in Laguna Beach. They specialize in tapas so you can get a lot of different food items for a reasonable price. My favorite dish on the menu is the lobster risotto. Everything we've had there has been amazing. The restaurant can get loud and crowded, but it is worth it for a delicious meal. </span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Top of the World, the mountain side</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The ocean side</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Peaceful</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I love the color of that water</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Taking our Christmas photo early this year</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Feeling extra blessed to have the people I love here with me</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Watching the sunset</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Laguna Beach</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">My beautiful Mother</span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">On Monday we went to the most magical place on Earth...Disneyland! We bought tickets online the day before and were able to print them out to avoid the lines at the park. We paid $17 for parking and had to be shuttled over to the park on a bus. There are two parks, Disneyland and California Adventure. We only bought one day one park passes so we chose to go to Disneyland. I was hoping that since we were going on a Monday there wouldn't be long lines. There was still about an hour wait for all the rides, but I'm sure it is better than what it would be in the summer. I grew up going to Disney World, and even though I knew the two parks are not comparable, I was a little disappointed. I did appreciate seeing where the Disney franchise had started and where it has come over the last 75+ years. My favorite rides were Splash Mountain and Matterhorn Bobsleds. The day was really long and exhausting, but I'm glad I got to share the first time experience with my Mom. </span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Walt Disney </span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Buzz</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Thor protecting us </span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Bobsled ride </span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Splash Mountain</span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">When I was growing up, my Mom would wake me up bright and early every Sunday morning to watch Hour of Power on TV which is a televised church service that is based out of Garden Grove, CA. On Tuesday morning we finally decided to go to the place we had seen on TV for all those years. Unfortunately when we got to the Crystal Cathedral we found out due to finical difficulties the church had been bought by the Catholic church and has since been renamed the Christ Cathedral. The main cathedral is closed until 2016 when renovations are complete, but we were able to walk the grounds with a tour guide and explore. The cathedral even from just the outside is breathtaking. Made completely of glass panes, you can see the reflections of palm tress and blue skies. I</span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">t was sad to see the place and family that we had religiously (no pun intended) watched for all those years now gone.</span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> Although it is not the place I remember exactly from my childhood, it is still magical and I highly recommend a trip here. </span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">So tall you can see it from miles away </span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">My Mom bought a "brick" on that wall somewhere</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The original church before the stunning Crystal Cathedral was built </span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Fountains, my favorite </span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Blue skies </span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Palm trees</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Reflections </span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Looking up</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The school on the grounds </span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">More fountains </span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The cemetery </span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Culture Center </span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The million dollar bathroom</span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I was sad to see my Mom leave on Wednesday morning, but I'll be home in a few weeks for a wedding. I had so much fun with her and loved spending quality time together. With the upcoming holiday weekend I can't wait to share what my boyfriend and I end up doing!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">XoXo,</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Valerie</span><br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02310274448887296176noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3257428404242489088.post-15694834370118602652014-05-13T20:34:00.000-05:002014-05-15T20:03:15.990-05:00Happy Mother's Day<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I hope all the Moms out there had a great Mother's Day weekend. Although I didn't get to spend the holiday with my Mom I am super excited because she is coming to visit me this upcoming weekend. I can't wait to show her where I live and work and why I feel in love with California. Of course I will blog about everything that we do together. I know I usually post my new blogs on Monday, but I had to wait for my disposable waterproof camera to be developed. You'll see why later in this post.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">This past weekend's weather was really beautiful, but let's be honest, when is it ever not perfect? On Saturday morning we went to the Orange County Great Park in Irvine, CA. Our purpose for going was to ride on the huge orange balloon that goes up 400 feet in the air and on a clear day overlooks 40 miles of the OC. Unfortunately when we got there to buy tickets ($10 per person but parking is free) we were told by the visitors center that the balloon wasn't going up because it was too windy. I suggest calling ahead to make sure the balloon is operating. Since we were already there we decided to make the best of it. There is also a carousel for the kids, food trucks, kids parks, sports fields, live music, and a flower and fruit garden. We hung out most of the time in the flower and fruit garden checking out all the fruits that grow locally in Southern California. They grow everything from oranges (obviously it's Orange County), to blueberries, avocados, apples, peaches, strawberries, and many more fruits and veggies. They even have a chicken coop with about 8 live chickens where they sell the fresh eggs to the public. I really want to go back on a Sunday morning when they have the local farmers market from 10-2 and get to ride the helium balloon while shopping for some fresh food <a href="http://www.ocgp.org/visit/balloon/" target="_blank">http://www.ocgp.org/visit/balloon/</a></span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I'm a butterfly</span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">After our not so successful trip in the morning we decided to look on Groupon for some good deals being offered in our area. We ended up purchasing a wine tasting at the Orange Coast Winery in Newport Beach. The Groupon costs $39 which includes sampling of six wines for two, two wineglasses, a gourmet cheese platter, and one bottle of wine that you get to take home worth $29 <a href="https://www.groupon.com/deals/orange-coast-winery-1-14" target="_blank">https://www.groupon.com/deals/orange-coast-winery-1-14</a> The store is in a really weird industrial area where you wouldn't expect a winery to be but once inside you forget about it. Our server Colin was nice and informative about what wines to try based on our different preferences. I stuck to whites and my boyfriend stayed with the reds. We were both able to find one that we really liked and took a home a bottle of the Orange Bubbly. The cheese platter was pretty good, but I love all cheese so I'm easy to please. The samplings were just that, and a bit of a tease, so after we tasted all the wines we bought one full glass of wine before leaving. The only suggestion I would make to the store is to offer some bar stools. After standing and drinking for over an hour my feet and back started to hurt. The winery has some room for improvement, but overall it was well worth the money. </span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The wine list</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Cheers</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Inside the store</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Bottles of wine for purchase</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">With my boo</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Delicious cheese</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Endless summer</span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The best and most exciting part of the weekend for me was Sunday morning when we were invited to go paddle boarding with some friends at Balboa Peninsula near Newport Beach. We rented our boards from Balboa Boat Rentals which is right on the "boardwalk" of the peninsula. For the two boards and the paddles it ended up costing us $50 for a 2 hour rental. Make sure you bring a credit card and an id for them to hold on to while you are out on the water. We went around the entire Balboa Island which is about two miles. The first part was easy and relaxing since we were going with the wind. We got to see all the boats on the water, the beautiful houses, and even a few sea lion sun bathing on boats. As soon as we circled around the island and was paddling into the wind, I didn't think I would make it back. Standing up on the board surprisingly wasn't hard for me at all but paddling into the wind was almost impossible. I would paddle as hard as I could, but I would end up moving 10 feet backwards. My arms as definitely sore but my first time paddle boarding was so much fun and great exercise. I really want to go back maybe on a day that is not so windy to enjoy the full experience. </span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Our trail around Balboa Island</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Look at that balance </span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Have a great week! I can't wait to share what me and my Mom do this weekend.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">XoXo,</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Valerie </span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02310274448887296176noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3257428404242489088.post-70826653298756427702014-05-05T22:07:00.000-05:002014-05-08T23:39:46.434-05:00Derby Day <div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Happy Monday and Cindo de Mayo blog family! How was everyone's weekend? I've been exhausted from work so we spent a lot of time this weekend relaxing and catching up on sleep. On Saturday we woke up bright and early to go to the Santa Anita Park to watch some horse races and California Chrome in the Kentucky Derby. We bought our tickets online the night before since they were half off with a promo code. Our general admission tickets (half off at $12.50) included the ticket, 2 tickets for beer, and horse betting information. The park is about an hour North of the OC and had free parking which is always nice. Once we got inside not only were there races going on, but there was also tons of different food trucks, bounce houses, live music, corn hole and many more fun activities going on. I recommend the Lobster truck and get either the lobster or crab sandwich with butter. To die for! We just hung around in the beer gardner, which is in the middle of the track, and drank some beer and ate great food while enjoying the races. Of course my boyfriend was betting on the horses and actually ended up winning on the majority of the races he bet on. We also went into the stands to watch some races up closer. Then we went inside into the cool AC and watched from the VIP area. We even got to go to the winners circle and see the winning horses with the owners and jockey. The best part of the day was getting to watch the home town horse California Chrome win the Kentucky Derby on the big screen. I think everyone there was betting on him to win and the place went crazy when he did! This was a really great day with lots of fun things to do. </span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Enjoying the beautiful weather </span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">And they're off! </span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Inside watching the races</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The winning ticket! California Chrome!</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Grey Goose winners circle </span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Have a great week everyone!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Valerie </span><br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02310274448887296176noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3257428404242489088.post-76560882142685782182014-04-28T18:48:00.002-05:002014-04-29T00:21:47.156-05:00Aquarium of the Pacific <div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Happy Monday all! I can't believe I have been living here in California for almost two months already. I absolutely love it and am really starting to get comfortable here. Unfortunately the weather this last weekend wasn't great. It rained on Friday night which never happens in Southern California and then on Saturday and Sunday it was chilly/windy (65 degrees is considered cold here). We wanted to do something inside, so we decided to go to the Aquarium of the Pacific in Long Beach, CA. Again the traffic getting there was a nightmare. It took about 35 minutes just to make a right turn into the parking garage ($8 with aquarium ticket). I guess a lot of other people had the same idea about staying inside. I recommend going early in the morning to avoid the crowds. </span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">City of Long Beach</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">View from the parking garage </span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Entrance </span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">After we finally parked we had to wait another 20 minutes in line to purchase tickets. I could have bought them online but I wanted to see the different packages they offered at the box office. We decided to purchase the behind the scenes tour package ($18/per ticket) along with the aquarium tickets which ended up costing around $95. Considering the price of some other aquariums I've been to in the past, I think this was on the expensive end. We started off the trip with the behinds the scene tour which I highly recommend you doing. There was only one other couple on the tour with us so it was very private. The tour lasted about an hour and included a guide of the vet, large tank with divers who were feeding the fish, kitchen, and quarantine. If you read my blog regularly you know I love water and fish. This tour was both educational and fun and absolutely awesome for me! We even got to feed the fish some seaweed in the large tank and watch the stingrays eat lunch. After the tour was over we went around to the different exhibits both inside and outside. I think that it would have made more sense if we had done that first and then did the behind the scenes tour last. The aquarium over all was over crowded with screaming children and pushy adults. If I hadn't just done that private tour I think I would have pushed a child in the shark tank. We only walked around for about an hour until we couldn't handle it anymore. The day was fun only because of the private tour we did, but I don't think I will go back again. Too expensive and too over crowded.</span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Fish in quarantine </span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I could stay here all day</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Shark eggs</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">More divers </span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Fish food, sorry goldfish </span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Spending the day at the aquarium made us hungry for some delicious fish, sorry Nemo and Dory. We decided on Rock'n Fish right on Pacific Coast Highway in Laguna Beach on the ocean. We had oysters to start as an appetizer and they were really fresh and had no grit. My boyfriend ordered the jambalaya and I ordered the macadamia nut crusted mahi mahi with fries and spicy mac n cheese. Both of our meals were really delicious and we got to enjoy the sunsetting while eating. Together with two beers our meals was around $85 including tip. Parking on the street was difficult to find so we parked in the garage across the street ($2/hour). Overall we had a great day together exploring new places and a new town. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I hope everyone had a great weekend and a great start to the new week.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Valerie </span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02310274448887296176noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3257428404242489088.post-50494493075695450892014-04-21T18:01:00.000-05:002014-04-21T18:43:44.540-05:00Happy Easter!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I hope everyone had a great holiday weekend celebrating with family and friends. We had a very packed weekend spending a lot of time outside enjoying the California sun. On Friday we were lucky enough to go to the Honda Center for an Anaheim Ducks vs Dallas Stars playoff hockey game #2. My boyfriend is a huge Dallas Stars fan, and this is the first time that they have made the playoffs in a long time, not like the Philadelphia Flyers that make it almost every year :) It just so happened that they are playing against Anaheim in the first round so we knew we had to get tickets. Although we were sitting in the nosebleed seats and the Stars lost, it was honestly one of the most fun games I had ever been to. Duck fans have a lot of energy and are actually really nice to other fans. The stadium is also really nice with hundreds palm trees surrounding the parking lot. Parking was $25 across the street at the JT Schmidt restaurant and fairly easy to get out of the parking lot after the game. I'm glad we were able to experience this together and had a great night in Anaheim. </span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The Honda Center</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Game time</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">First period </span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Sold out game 2</span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">On Saturday we decided to go to the Santa Monica pier in Santa Monica outside of LA. The drive from Irvine to Santa Monica honestly sucked. We were stuck in traffic for what seemed like hours crawling along the freeway. Once we finally arrived we decided to just valet our car so we would't have to worry about fighting for a parking spot. Valet parking was $10 for the first hour and $2 every 20 minutes after. The pier has rides, games, restaurants, and street entertainers. It reminded me of when I was a child going to Wildwood at the Jersey shore with my family. After the hours we spent in traffic we made a straight line for Mariasols Mexican restaurant to enjoy an alcoholic beverage. We sat at the bar at Mariasols while enjoying our margaritas, chips, and salsa since we were not going to wait for a table. The drinks are on the expensive side, and they even have a $85 patron margarita. After we finished our drinks we wanted to go ride the roller coaster but the line to buy tickets and ride the rides was over an hour wait. We had enough of the traffic and waiting so we decided just to go home. The pier is a landmark in Souther California, but I honestly don't think I would go back. Too crowded, too much traffic, and too expensive. Checked it off the bucket list and moved on to the next thing. </span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Way to over crowded</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Rides on the pier</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Beautiful California day</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Menu</span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">On Sunday we typically like to do something physically active so we decided to go on a hike at Crystal Cove State Park in Laguna Beach. I typed in 8471 N Coast Hwy, Laguna Beach, CA 92651 into my GPS and entered the park at the Pelican Point entrance. Parking is $15 for the day which allows you to park from 6AM- sunset. We parked in lot 1 and walked along the boardwalk to the beach entrance. You can hike along the beach or one of a dozen different hiking paths. The state park is absolutely beautiful and clearly very well taken care of. I can't wait to go back and spend the entire day laying on the beach, taking a swim in the ocean, and maybe even fit in a good hike.</span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Looking over the cliff</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Cactus looking over the edge</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Rocks and waves</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Low tide</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Happy Easter!</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Boardwalk to the beach</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Trail looking at the ocean</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Little lizard</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Cliffs</span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Until next week. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">XoXo,</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Valerie </span></div>
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