Oc-to-ber!

-Sometimes, my sarcasm doesn't have a place here in the office.  It's a little too "tongue-in-cheek", I guess.....  it makes me laugh anyways.

-I need to get some brick wallpaper to put up behind me, at my desk.  

-I think I should try working on my poker face, for work.  I think that even though I may not be verbally sarcastic--it comes out through  my face.  My boss kinda busted me on that, yesterday. It wasn't anything big, but he caught my face after something he said.  I just forget that what I'm thinking always comes out through my face.  I can't hide it---it's a blessing and a curse. 

My super cool Panda eye mask from Hermanita!

-I really miss Balboa Park.  I think I need to spend some time there.  It's one of many gems of beautiful San Diego.

-I kinda miss Facebook, but it was such a time waster.  I kinda miss seeing how far away friends are doing--but I'm pretty sure the same ol' stuff is being posted anyways.  I look forward to thinning out my Fb friends list, soon.

-I just went to buy some food for lunch/snack.... Naked Juice (Blue Machine), Blueberry Danish & Vanilla Oreos.  Yep, Shark Week is here. Dangit.

-I LOVE how my nephew & niece are SO into Halloween, this year! I think their holiday spirit is just so much fun!!

 -So far, this is how spirited I've been about the Halloween season:

I've NEVER had this cereal in all of my 33 years of life.  Oh man, I was missing out BIG TIME!!! I seriously LOVE this stuff!!!  Man, I was deprived as a child.....  I feel so much more American, now that I've finally had this cereal!! I promise to give my kids the option of this cereal, around Halloween!

-Ok, I gotta get back to work.... the managers meeting just let out. Peace!

FHE Monday & Free Tuesday.

I'm really starting to enjoy my ward, more and more.  I've made some great friends in the last year and FHE has been more enjoyable.  This past Monday night, we played Family Feud: Battle of the Sexes.  It was rather fun and I was grateful for all the friends that came out!

Especially this friend....he's just so dang cute!

I'm also really glad that Mac is back in town and HOPE to have him back on my FHE committee.  He's just such a fun cool guy and he also gave such a wonderful lesson on Family.  Towards the end of his lesson, he gave us two minutes to text or call a family member.  How neat is that?  I texted my Mom to thank her for the dinner she sent me to FHE with.... and in the meanwhile got a sweet text from Levi.
After FHE, there was basketball practice and some [double dutch] jump roping going on...

I think the reaction on his face is the BEST part! 

I'm so glad that I stuck with the ward.  I'm grateful for a Home Teacher that advised me that "the more I put into it something, the more I get out of it"--it couldn't more true for my ward and the friends I've made.
Luckily, Levi had Tuesday off, so we were able to spend the day together.  Since it was Tuesday and Balboa Park has certain museums that have free admission for SD residents, we cruised on down to the BP and had some chill time....with a lot of other SD residents.  We went to the Japanese Friendship Garden, the Museum of Man and Mingei International Museum. It was fun being a lil more cultured.  The weather was just right and it was fun being together mid-week, during the day.

Afterwards, we went to Fuddruckers for linner {lunch + dinner}.  Growing up, we use to go there all the time, but I never really enjoyed it.  It was only after I was with Levi, did I realize that greatness of the Swiss Melt burger and the joy of jalapeno cheese on fries.  Oh man, do I love that place now!! Sooo delicioussssss! All in all, it was a pretty fantastical day!

A New Year and a GREAT day!

January 1:

It started off with a DELICIOUS breakfast made by Levi.  Seriously, it was the best homemade breakfast I've ever had!! Perfectly made french toast, scrambled eggs with cheese and green peppers, breakfast potatoes, sausage and bacon.  I am VERY particular about my eggs and he's cooked them PERFECTLY every time! I'm glad he's so aware of my needs!  Such a TREMENDOUS morning!  Probably my favorite morning all year.  ;)

We ran an errand at Target, then headed down to Balboa Park so we could check out the free museums and an organ recital.  It was also a good day to use the new Rebel, too.  We had the opportunity to take a tour of the back of the organ pavilion in Balboa Park.  So cool!!  While in line, I took this photo:

I was fascinated with his shoes & socks combination.  Besides, we were in line for a while, so I couldn't help but notice his legs and feet.  

Balboa Park was a lot of fun, with Levi.  I love walking, talking and laughing with him.  

Afterwards, we headed to Slaters 50/50 to celebrate his upcoming birthday {tomorrow}. He's been wanting to try out Slaters since our second date.  It only seemed fitting that we finally go there.....and man, was it TOTALLY worth it!! It was the best hamburger I've EVER had!!  But then again, I got to customize it.  I created "The A-Who?" and it was PERFECTION!!! {The A-Who? = 1/3 lb. Medium rare 50/50 patty, sauteed mushrooms & onions, baby greens, mozzarella, peppercinis, tomato w/ honey mustard and ranch}

SO.  FRIGGIN.  DELICIOUS.!!!

I tried to have our server sing to him, but she got a lil busy.  However, she was kind enough to put his birthday dessert on the house.  Man, I'm craving a Cherry Coke now...

We wanted to try to see Django, but it was sold out at Fashion Valley AMC.  Oh well.... a movie for another date.  

I had such a wonderful New Years day with him.  Even when it takes us forever to find parking or get a lil lost trying to find a new restaurant, I still have the best of times with him! What a wonderful way to start off a new year!  

Silent Movie Night!

I LOVE Silent Movie Night in Balboa Park! It's a fun Summer activity and it's definitely a different type of movie-watching experience!

Tonight, we watched, Hot Water, from 1924!!  It was good! I loved it! It just made me think of how simple movies use to be....yet they were very entertaining.  I also love the fact that the organist played during the entire 59 minutes of the movie!!  What an awesome talent!!  It was such a fun night!  And I'm so glad that so many ward friends (& family) were able to make it!  It made the night much more fun!

I love any chance I get to hang out with my wonderful friend, PajamaPants!  He can make me laugh like no other!  I'm so blessed that we're still friends! I love him dearly!

Glad my niece and sister were able to experience the thrill of "Silent Movie Night" in Balboa Park! 

My new friend, WiseGuy came and I got him to do a Shake Face photo! Oh man, those are my favorite pics! WiseGuy's a fun guy.  We were playing "Where's My Perry" on his phone, while we waited for movie to start.  I felt like we were 10 year old kids just hangin out, without the awkward sexual tension.  I love it when a guy & girl can just be friends.  He's pretty cool!

All in all, it was fun! I made [Hawaiian] Chicken Long Rice and shared it with some of my friends (those who didn't bring something to eat).  Can I just say, I love cooking for others! I'm glad they all liked it!

Next up....
Lunch with Mr.Red tomorrow.  G'nite.