A Nice, Long Walk

As southern California is finally  providing its deprived citizens with sunshine and warm weather, the only place for us to be is outside. No ifs, ands, or butts about it.

So that is exactly what TJ and I decided to do. As soon as I got off of work I raced home, changed into comfortable clothing, and ran out of the house as if it was on fire.

And so we began our walk through Mission Viejo.

I love to hike. In fact, Yosemite is one of my favorite vacation spots. (Which speaks volumes given how prissy I can be) However, I must admit that at certain times, the walk from my place to TJ's was terrifying. Especially walking over the bridge that connects Ladera Ranch to Mission Viejo. Let me explain:

On one hand, one side of the road provides you with a beautiful view from the top of the bridge... with a loooong way to fall down should you fall over. Obviously the likelihood of falling over the side is, well... not likely at all, but my fear of heights makes all dangerous outcomes seem like a possibility.

On the other hand, there is a busy road on the exact opposite side with cars racing by at at least 55 miles per hour.

In my head that adds up to either death by breaking my neck or getting hit by a car...

And yet, the view was absolutely stunning and completely worth letting my inner scaredy cat show.

Motivation

I, like many others, HATE the gym.
I like to think of myself as an easy going, down-to-earth, happy-go-lucky type of person... but all of that goes out the window when my boyfriend tells me it's time to get our butts to the gym.
Recently, however, I have found my motivation. The one thing that makes me want to go work out and get in better shape.

Victoria's Secret models. Specifically from the Swim catalogs they were nice enough to send me after I signed up for the Angel Rewards card.

While I did happen to fall in love and purchase a bathing suit from the catalog, it quickly became my mission to look just as good in it as the model.

Jeweled Push-Up Bandeau

It could happen, right? Especially since I have about 3 months until my first bikini-required vacation of the summer: a weekend-long girl's cruise to Mexico.

Either way, I bid you adieu. Now that I have more than one reason for going, I want to get this butt in bikini-worthy shape before the start of summer ASAP.

New Earrings!

As I mentioned before, the Easter Bunny was very kind to me on Easter Sunday in such a way that permitted me to grow my wardrobe.
After I left the mall empty handed on Wednesday, I went online and purchased 3 blouses, a necklace, a pair of shorts, and a pairs of earrings from forever21.com. Although I'm pretty stoked about all of my new clothes, I'm particularly excited about my new earrings. I've had my ears pierced since I was 7 years old, but I rarely ever take advantage. I don't hate wearing earrings or anything like that, it's simply because I have a hard time finding pairs that I like.

I scored big with this pair.

The best part? They're super affordable!
Cute and cheap, the perfect combination. Forever 21 does it again.

Koffee Klatch

In Laguna Beach, it is the best place to grab coffee with a group of friends. Naturally there happens to be more than 1 Starbucks on Main Beach (within walking distance of each other), but Koffee Klatch is most likely the world's most eclectic cafe.

They have a drink called the Myan Mocha that is beyond delicious. So much so, that it's nearly always my go-to drink of choice.
The only time I don't happen to choose the Myan Mocha is when I'm lured in on a cold night by their hot tea assortment.

The reason my friends and I wholeheartedly believe no other cafe can compare to Koffee Klatch is simple: no other cafe has the same haphazard/adorable/funky/creative charm that the Koffee Klatch oozes.

Or the selection of cakes...





Even the outside patio is decked out with lights, comfortable patio furniture, and a certain je ne sais qoui that I can't quite put my finger on. Oh, yeah! A certain charm.

It is litereally impossible not to fall in love with Koffee Klatch.

Go ahead and try it. I dare you.

Throwback Thursday, Part 3

Now that Easter is over and my pockets are a bit heavier thanks to the Easter Bunny, I have shopping on the brain. Surprise, surprise.

Yesterday, my debit card and I wandered around the mall and eventually ended up at Nordstrom. Whilst there, I happened to pass by the dress department and noticied it was already stocked with this season's  prom dresses. I found myself making my way over to let my fingers slide through the beautiful chiffon and silk gowns because, let's face it, I couldn't help myself. At that moment I not longer had shopping on the brain, but nostalgia. I really miss going to the mall with my friends to pick out the perfect floor-length gown that I would dance the night away in.

Therefore, I am dedicating my 3rd Throwback Thursday post to my high school dances and my gorgeous dresses. All 5 of them.

Prom- Sophomore Year

Winter Formal- Junior Year

Prom- Junior Year

Winter Formal- Senior Year

Prom- Senior Year

My dresses are currently collecting dust in the back of my closet; however, the memories will live on... and on and on and on. 

My Dream Home and Me

When I graduate next year, I will finally put on my big girl pants and move out of the safety blanket that is my parents house and into an apartment with TJ. 

That could explain why I am currently in love with all things home and garden. 

Lately, my "la maison" board on pinterest is overflowing with interior decorating ideas that match everything about my personality and absolutely nothing of my boyfriend's... Mostly because my favorite color is yellow.

Because pinterest has kindly facilitated my ability to document my dream life in one place (and dreaming never hurt anyone), I decided to share my future dream home on today's blog post. 

My dream bedroom

My dream bathroom

My dream library

My dream shelves

My dream kitchen

My dream backyard

Naturally, my boyfriend will NEVER agree to a home decked out in yellow. 

But a girl can dream, n'est-ce pas? ;)

Jerry's Dogs

It's no Pink's Hot Dogs, but it is absolutely delicious.

My friend Hunter and I decided to get coffee the other day and waste time hanging around Starbucks talking about useless topics. Before long, my stomach started conducting a symphony that was so loud, it was pretty hard to ignore. 

That's when we (and our wallets) decided that the only solution was Jerry's Dogs, an affordable restaurant specializing in all things hot dog.

I got the spiral dog, as per usual while Hunter munched on a burger and chips.

As I previously mentioned, Jerry's is no Pink's; however, I love the modern layout of Jerry's dogs 10 times more than I will ever love Pink's cramped interior.

In high school, I worked at a Juice It Up that was literally a few doors down from Jerry's. One day I decided to try it out for lunch and before long it became my go-to food source on the days I worked.

Me in all my Juice It Up glory...

I have since grown up and moved on from my high school days, but I have obviously failed to outgrow Jerry's Dogs. And how could I? They're so darn delicious!