Life: Learning My First Song!

Life: Learning My First Song!
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After two weeks of shopping around and hours of research online I finally settled on the perfect Ukulele. We ended up buying it at the first place we looked, Westwood Music. I can't speak highly enough about this music shop. The vibe is super friendly with a totally relaxed atmoshpere. I really wanted a Soprano uke until I heard (and felt) the Kala Concert Ukulele I ended up with. Just couldn't get the tone out of my mind despite the many ukes we checked out. I've already started learning my first song. Oh how I love Birthweek! Thanks, Love, for yet another fantastic Birthday gift. NOW GIVE IT BACK!

Life: Homeward Bound!

Life: Homeward Bound!
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Joshua Tree Nat'l Park

Life: Just One More...

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Just one more snap I shot with my iPhone while birthday'ing at the Getty Villa with Farilla yesterday afternoon. If you haven't yet visited the Villa in Malibu I highly recommend booking a reservation with lunch in mind. The food at the Cafe never disappoints. Despite the drizzle we were still able to enjoy covered patio seating (with an ocean view) next to a heater. Righteously delightful!

Life: A Birfday Gift From My Girlz!

Life: A Birfday Gift From My Girlz!
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They know me so well! Thanks E & L for such a thoughtful gift. I'm wearing it as I type! Completely Shutterilla geek-tastic! Mad Love!

Mine: Birthday Surprise!

Mine: Birthday Surprise!
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Farilla gifted me a Dave Kinsey for my birthday...totally stoked AND completely surprised!

Thank you, Love!

LOST: And We're Back!!!

Ahhh, best BirthWeek evah! In LOST fashion here is BirthWeek rundown (thus far) in 7 seconds: shopping, lunching, dinner, stellar sunset, Farilla, Daedelus, The Lofties, GOOD, gelato, Native Foods, GObama (!!!), GObama Cupcakes, GObama Wine, Friends, Red Velvet Cupcake, Tacos, more wine, more friends, LOST! And, as if that's not enough, I sent in my FINAL payment-in-full for a school loan today! Double w00t!

Wow, what a week...it's hard to believe that the best is yet to come! More on that later. Let's get down to biz. Here are the links:

Wiki Recap: Because You Left
Wiki Recap: The Lie
EW.com
HuffingtonPost.com
Newsvine.com

Favorite quote: "You know, maybe if you ate more comfort food you wouldn't have to go around shooting people." -Hurley to Sayid

The show was great but as usual I have to rewatch. Not much to say at this time aside from feeling like I was left with even MORE questions! Enjoy the links and feel free to share any thoughts!

Life: Another Birthweek Surprise!

Life: Another Birthweek Surprise!
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Okay, seriously, who doesn't love a Red Velvet special delivery?! Yum City!

Birthweek day four is off to a solid start...next up, LOST!

Life: No Helmets Necessary!

Life: No Helmets Necessary!
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This is how I celebrated Day Two of Birfday Week!

Slow down Easy Rider!

Photos: Birthday Week: Kings Head & Santa Monica Pier

I had dinner with the fam last night. Good times!

We stopped in at Ye Old Kings Head where most in our party opted for the customary Fish n' Chips. I, on the other hand, enjoyed a cup of delish yellow split pea soup along with the bi-level bevie that's pictured above!

You can see more pics from our evening, including some shots on the Santa Monica Pier here.