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santa cruz

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Back to reality… Boo.

Had a nice little trip to Santa Cruz for the weekend. Rob and I went to the Boardwalk on Saturday… thankfully it didn’t rain! SCORE. It was pretty cheesy but we had a good time on the rides and eating junk (ie. corn dogs and funnel cake, YUM). Then on our way back home this morning we stopped by UC Santa Cruz to check out the campus (we’re sadly obsessed with visiting colleges). Wow, it is HUGE… and really spread out. I guess I’m just used to CAL, where everything is concentrated in a walkable area. Anyway, since it was Easter, nothing was open but it’s definitely a pretty campus. I love how it’s set on a hill overlooking what I think is Monterey Bay. PRETTY!

Anyway, I can eat candy and cookies now! YES. I don’t think I ever mentioned it here but I gave up candy and cookies for Lent. 40 days! I didn’t think I could do it but it was actually pretty easy. I wasn’t craving anything after the first week. Too bad that won’t stop me from having some candy tomorrow. 😀 But maybe I won’t be so greedy from now on.

I caught the premiere of What About Brian tonight. I liked it but I didn’t. It’s not the most original show and I didn’t really find any of the characters sympathetic at all (even Brian) but there was just something about it that felt real. Plus, Amy Jo Johnson yelling “I’m getting a restraining order!” was pretty awesome. BWAH. Why does she always get stuck playing characters that grate? Sarah Lancaster’s also on this show so let’s hope that means she is staying far, FAR away from Everwood. I’ll probably check out the next few episodes to see how it goes.

I totally want to see Stick It and American Dreamz. DON’T JUDGE ME. 😛

hawaiian adventures

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Before I forget, just wanted to do a quick Hawaii post…

Hawaii was amazing. I’ve visited many times now and each time I love it more and more. For me, there really isn’t a more perfect vacation spot.

Aww man, I miss Hawaii. My first day back at work was *harsh.* I had 250+ emails to wade through and all I could think about was getting some more sun on the beach. Guh.

Anyway. Enough wallowing.

I finally got my Harry Potter book on Saturday afternoon (stinking black-out!!!). And finished it Sunday night. Thoughts to come…

i’m back

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… So I’m back. And I miss Hawaii already (I could seriously pack up and move there; I love it so much). I can’t believe I have to go back to work tomorrow. Noooo!!!
Pictures and an actual blog about the trip to follow… as well as an entry about Veronica Mars and my shipping inclinations. 😉

*sigh* Off to finish unpacking.

hawaii

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I’m in Hawaii right now posting from the Apple store. Heh. I’m so silly.
Anyway, just wanted to say Hi! 🙂 Will blog all about the trip when I get back.

hawaii

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My vacation to Hawaii is set. Got the days off, booked the flights and hotel… now I just need to have the patience to wait until July 7. SQUEE!!! I’m so excited. Rob and I are attending our high school friends’ wedding in Honolulu on the 9th (he’s actually a groomsman) but we figured we may as well stick around a few extra days and enjoy the island. I am so ready for this vacation. The hotel we’re staying at even has a spa… I’m totally going to treat myself to a massage and facial.

Mmmm.

Now for some memes cause I was tagged by Amanda and Alie…

Song Meme
List five songs that you are currently digging. Post these instructions, the artist and the song in your blog along with your five songs. Then tag five other people to see what they’re listening to.
1. Collide by Howie Day
2. Seasons of Love by the Original Broadway Cast of Rent
3. Such Great Heights by The Postal Service
4. Sex, Love and Money by Mos Def
5. Signs by Snoop Dogg, Justin Timberlake, Charlie Wilson
Tagging — Alyson, Barry, Carrie, Michelle, Delise

DVD Meme
1. Total number of films I own on DVD/video:
130 DVDs (this includes my TV on DVD sets) and 13 VHS
2. The last film I bought:
Gosh, I buy TV shows on DVD far more often than actual films… I think the last film I bought was probably Ocean’s Twelve
3. The last film I watched:
Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith
4. Five films that I watch a lot:
Mean Girls (I just LOVE this movie!), Anne of Green Gables, Bend it Like Beckham, Ocean’s Eleven and Love Actually
5. Tag 5 people and have them put this in their journal:
Same five again — Alyson, Barry, Carrie, Michelle, Delise

las vegas

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Going back to work after a vacation is no fun. No fun at all.

I had a great time this past weekend in Las Vegas, despite the extreme heat. Rob did lots of gambling (and lots of losing, hehe) and I did lots of shopping (with his money, natch). We also went to see Mystere at Treasure Island, which was amazing. Who knew people could bend their bodies like that?!?

We also managed to see Troy Friday night and I really, really enjoyed it. I never expected anything more than an entertaining blockbuster movie so I wasn’t disappointed. Eric Bana (Hector), by far, was the heart and soul of the movie. I’m joining the hoards of women who, after seeing the movie, have fallen in love with him. I’m a new fan! 😀 Loved Brad Pitt as well, but then I always do. Plus, there was the added bonus of Brad in a skirt. I’m shallow. *g* I wasn’t as crazy about Orlando Bloom’s performance, though. He just seemed to be channeling Legolas the entire time, heh. Well, I take that back… Orlando was okay — depending on who he was acting against. Paris and Helen didn’t really do anything for me but Paris and Hector (my favorite relationship of the movie) brought me to tears.

What was up with all the Fantasia praise on American Idol tonight?!? Ugh, the judges piss me off. So. Much. I get that they’re trying to sway the vote in Fantasia’s favor but do they have to sacrifice any constructive criticism they may have had for Diana and Jasmine? I didn’t think those two did nearly as bad (even Jasmine, suprisingly — though why she was smiling during All By Myself, I will never know) as the judges made it seem. Blah. I’m hoping that either Jasmine or Fantasia goes tomorrow night.

Still reeling from learning about the start of Alias’s fourth season. I mean, January? I don’t see how such a late premiere can be good for the show — it seems awfully like ABC trying to get rid of the show altogether. And that’s not cool.

have a great holiday!

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Hey everyone! Just wanted to wish you all a happy holidays before I head off on my little vacation. I’m at my dad’s house in Southern California right now and I’m about to head off to the airport for my holiday trip to the Philippines and Thailand. I’ve been quite rushed these past few days with work so I apologize for not sending out holiday fansigns and such. I hope you all know how much I love all of you! 😀

I’ll be back on January 2nd — talk to you all then!

hawaii part 2

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Because I know at least one person (thanks Amy!) is still interested, I thought I’d finally finish blogging about the rest of my trip to Hawaii. 🙂 Let’s see —

Sunday, August 18
This was the day of our big hike up to the summit of Diamond Head crater. The hike is 0.8 miles one way and took us 560 feet above the crater floor, bringing us to an elevation of 761 feet. I’ve done this hike once before when I was 16 and in much better physical shape that I am now. I mean, I didn’t remember the path being so rocky or the weather being so exruciatingly hot. I was totally huffing and puffing my way to the top. But once we reached the summit, the 99 steps and the pitch black tunnel were all worth it. So gorgeous up there.

Monday, August 19
Beach day! Whee! Rob and I spent the entire morning on the beach — we bought an air mattress and an inner tube and rocked the waves. 🙂 Great fun — but I unfortunately got a bit sunburned. Blah. But I loved it — the water is so clear and it just stretches out forever. Simply amazing. I wish I had pictures from our day at the beach but we didn’t take our camera with us — we were too scared it would be stolen. Hmmm… that’s the one bad thing about going on a trip as a couple — there’s not too many opportunities to take pictures together. Too many of our pictures are individual shots and they just look a bit silly. hee. That night we went to the Paradise Cove Luau and had an awesome time. We got to participate in various games and arts and crafts, watch a spectacular show of great Hawaiian and Polynesian dancing and — the best part — we had unlimited drinks the entire night — woo hoo! I am officially addicted to Lava Flows and Chi Chis. Such fun.

Then Tuesday sucked because we had to go home. BOO.

Anyway, yay — that’s done. Go Kelly for American Idol! 🙂

trip to Hawaii, part 1

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A summary of my trip to Hawaii, as promised. 🙂 Part 1…

Thursday, August 15
Rob and I had to wake up at 6am (!) to get to San Francisco airport for our 8am flight. I was wide awake from the anticipation and after settling into my seat, I became even more anxious. I mean, I was on my way to Hawaii! But after take-off, I promptly fell asleep. Add to that the fact that the in-flight movie was going to be Spirit: The Stallion of the Cimarron. No matter that Matt Damon is the voice of Spirit, at least by sleeping, it would make the 5 hour flight seem a lot shorter. Upon our arrival at the Honolulu airport, we got our leis (love them! I wish I could wear them everyday. Hee.) and were escorted to our hotel, The Ohana Reef Towers, which had a really great location — just steps from Waikiki and close to all the shopping. It was about 1pm by the time we finished unpacking and we didn’t really have anything planned for the day so we just walked around trying to get familiar with everything. We spent the next few hours walking along Waikiki beach, browsing around the International Market Place, and eating shave ice (yummy!).

Friday, August 16
We woke up early to go to Pearl Harbor, which was truly humbling. Before you actually get to see the Arizona Memorial though, there’s a short video about the events of WWII and what happened the day of December 7, 1941. Omg, I almost started to bawl, especially since the park ranger that introduced the video was a veteran who was only about 50 feet away from the USS Arizona when it was hit. *sob* After that, our tour guide drove us around downtown Honolulu where we got to see King Kamehameha?s statue, the Iolani palace (the only royal palace on American soil), and the Punchbowl National Cemetery. Then that night we went to the Ala Moana Shopping Center (too many shops, too little time) and spent way too much money on souvenirs for ourselves. Hee.

Saturday, August 17
Another early day because it was our Tour the Island day! 🙂 We headed over to the east side of the island — our first stop was Hanauma Bay, the most popular place on Oahu to go snorkeling. The water is clear, the weather is great and there’s lots of sea life to see. The next scenic points were the Halona Blowhole (where supposedly when the timing is right, the water spewing out of that crevice can reach heights of up to 30 feet but of course, nothing was happening while we were there) and the Nuuanu Pali Lookout, which has a spectacular view of windward Oahu. From there, we drove up to the North Shore, home to the famous surfing beaches which I believe are featured in the movie Blue Crush. We visited Waimea Falls Park, a stunning tropical nature park and got to see the waterfalls and also a cool dive show. We got back around 6 pm — we were just riding around in a bus but the day was so tiring! So we decided to stay in and watch The Sum of All Fears (yum, Ben Affleck!) on pay-per-view. Besides, the next day was our big hike up the Diamond Head Crater and we had to be well-rested for that. 🙂

To be continued… 😛