Out and about

Earlier today I was driving around in Santa Monica when it hit me how great of a city LA is. No, I am not being sarcastic- this isn't another rant-post about the traffic in LA. Now that I'm done with school I have a lot more free time to roam the city. It's a shame that I've been using most of it to sleep. Today I made a pact to myself that I will get out more while I can.

So in light of being out and about, this is what I did today.

My drive through Santa Monica was actually with Lulu on the way to Wagging Tail to exchange some pup stuff. On the way I saw so many little restaurants that I've previously made a note to try out but never had the chance to. So my first resolution... stop overeating at the same restaurants and try out new places. There is a bread & porridge place on Wilshire, a cafe on Montana Ave, lots of great places to bring one of my pups and eat lunch outdoors while enjoying fresh air.

After my SM outing, I picked up Richard and we went to Neiman Marcus. (Beauty event!) No resolutions here. But afterwards we went to Coffee Bean on Beverly. (Tried the Lavender Tea *e recommended... mmMm!) And that was resolution number 2. We go to Coffee Bean at least 5 times a week... the one on Wilshire in Santa Monica, on Montana, in Brentwood... I'm pretty darn sick of Coffee Bean. Time to hit up new coffee digs like Peet's in Brentwood or the new Urth Cafe on Beverly. Well, this resolution is kinda lame because I don't really drink coffee anyway. (My drink at CB&TL is the Malibu Dream)

After we had coffee we decided to have an early dinner at Chipotle. No resolution here either. Maybe just one to eat less.

Then later in the evening we decided to go to Coldstone's. Richard's hooked on the banana ice cream with double chocolate chips and double almonds. I like the coffee ice cream with brownie and oreos. Then we went to Coffee Bean again so Richard could have his second iced americano for the day. Ridiculous I tell you. Especially since I can make one at home with his nespresso machine that I got him for Christmas. Then we headed out to Century City to watch Be Cool. (Great movie btw, a bit slow in the first few minutes but couldn't stop laughing once I got going) And then I realized we don't really get to go out and watch movies anymore... we're always at home on the computer. So, my next resolution was to start watching more movies. (Still part of my "get out more" thing)

So, in conclusion, I have resolved to get out more, even if it's by myself or with one of the dogs... even if it's to stop by a bookstore and then read the book in the park... or even if it's to walk 2 blocks to Literati Cafe to pick up a salad for lunch... it's time I take advantage of the beautiful weather LA has to offer and spend time outside... instead of in bed. Or shopping.

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Post by Lulu

Today I went shopping with my mommy at wagging tail. There were so many dogs there! At first I was scared and but then I found they were friendly. The lady there even gave me some cookies! My mommy made me try on shoes and yuck! I hated them. She also made me try on some harnesses but they didn't fit-- Mommy says I have a big tummy.

Finally my mommy made me try on a denim jacket... it was kind of stiff and hard to walk in at first but it made my mommy so happy! I am wearing it right now with my new red bow.



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Scarfing

What best to do on a rainy day? Stay dry, stay inside, and knit! I was recently inspired by kinsiekins' new scarf project. I loved the big chunky yarn so I had to find some for myself! Yes, I do realize that winter is almost over but once in a while I get into these yarn frenzies and I can't help but to start knitting again. I had about 3-5 unfinished scarf projects sitting in my close but I still couldn't resist. I forced myself to finish one of them for now before I bought new yarn though:

It is a homespun wool in a very light blush pink. I love the inconsistency of the color and thickness: some of it is a solid blush pink and the rest is a very dirty pale-pale pink. I finished the main scarf but I'm not done with it entirely. I wanted to either add another color to make it thicker or to embellish it with pale pink distressed ribbons a la Cecilia DeBucourt. Any suggestions?

Anyhow, turns out there is a cute little knit shop on Barrington Walk (near Sunset) that carries Rowan Biggy Print yarn. These are the colors I picked up:

I especially love the cream color on the bottom... it is actually a very pale yellow/cream mixed with a dull purply-grey. I've started on my first project today! I hear it's going to rain tomorrow... that means chilly weather... I hope I finish my scarf in time :)

rowan biggy print - varied (2 balls)
size 19 US needlescast on 12 stitches
1x1 rib knit = k1p1
100% merino wool
45" long

from: aiyah

I love it!

Fritto Misto Italian Cafe 601 Colorado Ave., Santa Monica • 310-458-2829

I ate at Fritto Misto for the 3rd time this week... I am addicted to the pasta there! It is moderately priced too- you can't eat more than a plate of pasta. All of the pasta is fresh and you can have it pretty much any way you want it. My favorite: Fettucini Alfredo with Chicken. MmMmmMmm. Their fettucine has the perfect amount of softness in its texture... the cream is not overly creamy but has a punch of flavor.

I love it, I love it.

P.S. Notice how whenever Richard & I make a food discovery we tend to overdo it by going back day after day after day? Hehe.