Lost without my GPS!

Okay, so I don't own a GPS, and I also have a very good sense of direction, but I am wearing that nail color by O.P.I.

I bought this a LONG time ago, probably around a year ago.  It's kind of a mix between a cherry red and coral in real life.  I've been looking for a hot fuchsia pink that I like, or even a pale coral, but I haven't found the right color.  I love me a great burgandy, but it's summer, so I figured I'd lighten up a bit :)

Here's a great Essie color from their new collection that I'm interested in.  I've had terrible luck with Essie polish, though.  After one full application, the nail brush gets clumpy, and the polish goes on very gloppy.  O.P.I. has never done that to me!

Essie - "Pink Parka" - click to purchase!

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I've listed it on eBay for $345 ($5 shipping, which is a steal!)
If you are truly, truly interested, I will consider other offers.  Please leave a comment, and if I like your price, I will lower my listing provided that no one has bid on my item yet!  I cannot guarantee that no one else will bid higher than you, but at least you have a chance to get it at a price you like.

RM Morning After Mini - Wine w/ strap

Working it out.

I'd say that for the past year or so I've been in an exercise slump.  I started gaining my weight back after losing 10 lbs., and my typical exercise routine was NOT working anymore.

Part of the relapse was definitely due to poor eating habits and being busy with school, but that was no excuse!

Somehow I discovered the Tone It Up girls, and they have been my exercise and nutrition saviors!!  Their videos are short and motivating, and their exercises really work.  I've definitely lost fat, and I've replaced it with lean muscle.  I'm not back at my old weight, but I can tell I'm thinner.  Too bad muscle weighs so much!

The one thing that I never would have learned without them is the amazingness that is ALMOND MILK!  So much better than regular milk!  But I do hate the unsweetened version... bleh.  Vanilla and original are delicious, and great in protein shakes or with cereal.  Yay for new things.

This is my favorite video (I usually do this after running 1.75 miles + some plyometrics):

Girls' day out.

 Just stopping to smell the roses.

Lovely day at the Huntington Library with a couple girlfriends from the graduate program I'm in.  There were so many gorgeous, vibrant roses at the Rose Garden, but we could not find the "Just for Joey" rose that a woman told us was a must-see.  I think she was pulling our legs...

This little duck was leading her nine (yes, nine!) ducklings to another area of the lily pad pond.  She was VERY protective, as she should be.

As a big Lost fan, I couldn't help but think of the infamous bamboo forest as I walked through here.  I'm such a nerd.

The Desert Garden was not as boring and arid as I thought it would be.  In fact, it was one of my favorite gardens, aside from the gorgeous Japanese garden!

I couldn't have asked for a more beautiful day to start off the summer.  But, I am looking forward to even more trips to enjoy my last days of freedom before a crazy Masters program! 

Some of my future plans:

• Bike riding around Venice beach
• Napa and SF
• Vegas (as usual)
• Palm Springs @ The Viceroy
• Lots of new foodie restaurants