Beach Day

One of my friends is visiting from her very short break from med school and we decided to go to the beach for a picnic on Sunday to celebrate her return and for making it through her first semester.  Although it was her special day, her sister surprised me by bringing a birthday cake and flowers (it's my birthday this coming weekend).  I didn't expect anything and it was very sweet of her. She is always so thoughtful.

Although I was really excited for this day out and had taken the time off weeks in advance, I really wasn't all there mentally.  I think I've just had a lot going on this week with life, school and this new exercise routine, that I really couldn't relax.  I was also so stressed about ruining my diet with pizza (2 nights in a row) that I really didn't enjoy the cake either. This whole "diet" and exercise thing is killing me.  10 days of pure barre classes and I see no improvement (although they guaranteed a change in 10 days).  I know, I know...it takes time...whatever...blaaaaaaaaaaaaaa!

Laguna Beach was cloudy and cool (not too cold thankfully) unlike the rest of Socal which was in the mid 80's.  Weird weather I tell you!

 My very handy and super cute/cool beach bag! I finally got to use it!

 It was actually very good pizza!

 I brought a healthy choice, pineapple slices, so I wouldn't eat the cookies (which I did!)

Chocolate cake with chocolate frosting.  It was so good.  Why??? 

 Beach homes are always so beautiful!

Sunny days here I come

This has been a really long and busy week.  I've been in lab real late everyday trying to get experiments to work and the weather has not been cooperating either. I've just been feeling really blaaa these days.  So, as a treat to myself, I bought a new bag/tote.  It reminded me of the beach and therefore it's my new beach bag :) It's made of canvas, therefore one would assume its washable, so it seems practical to be beach bag!  

I think its adorable with its cute blue stripes and I can even wear it two different ways.  I have to admit, I also bought a matching striped shirt as well :D hehe!! Ima look cute at the beach ;) It wasn't the greatest deal, but I just had to have it and it makes me happy and that's what's important right??? Right! My husband says its very Newport Beach-ish, so I'll fit in just fine now ;)

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