Today is the last day of National Blog Posting Month. I attempted to write a post each day during the month of November and succeeded in writing 26 days out of 30. Not bad! I didn’t falter until Thanksgiving weekend, when laziness finally overtook me and I missed three days of posts. I also missed [...]
Today, and for the past week, it’s gotten colder here in LA. Finally, it feels like fall for the first time. I mean, don’t get me wrong, I love sunshine and warm temperatures that LA is famous for, but somehow it feels wrong to be wearing t-shirts and shorts during the holiday season (unless you [...]
Cynematic, a friend I’ve made courtesy of NaBloPoMo, has tagged me for a random meme tag. I’ve seen this done at other blogs I’ve visited but this is the first time I’ve been tagged (so excited! Finally, I have a blogger buddies!). Here are the rules: Link to the person that tagged you and post [...]
Last Saturday, Rene and I visited the Arboretum of Los Angeles. The Arboretum is both a botanical garden and historical site. The land used to be a private estate for two separate owners and houses an adobe house and Queen Anne cottage. It also has a lake within the grounds where ducks, geese, and turtles [...]
On my way home from work last Wednesday I saw a little turtle on the sidewalk facing the street. At first I didn’t think anything of it – the turtle stood so still that I thought it was a little statue or figurine that someone dropped while walking. It turns out that the turtle was [...]
… my ridiculously good-looking dog:
In honor of Thanksgiving, I wrote down some things that I am thankful for: I am thankful for my health, which I should be taking care of more often. I am thankful for my husband, who is a wonderful friend and the best partner I can ask for. I am thankful for my family and [...]
Dear Friends and Family, You really know how to make a girl blush. Many, many thanks to all of you for remembering my birthday. It felt so nice receiving cards, e-mails and phone messages throughout the day. You made me feel so special! Many hugs and kisses, Abby
Yesterday I talked about wandering Target for an hour, looking at all their new and exciting merchandise. You don’t think I came home empty-handed, now, did you? Below is a photo essay on the wonderful things I bought from Target for my birthday: 1. Tunic top by Erin Fetherston for Target: I loved this top [...]
I did a lot this past Saturday. I went to Target to buy a gift for a baby shower, then preceded to wander the aisles. For an hour. There is always something new and interesting to see at Target. After Target, I went to a baby shower thrown by my cousin Sharon. I ended up [...]
