I Don't Know About You...

But I'm feeling 22! While I'm not the biggest Taylor Swift fan, I can appreciate those lyrics. It was a good birthday, here's to a great 22nd year!

My Everything

photo via google. 

Okay, I realize I am super late to this party. One of my best friends has been hounding me for what seems like months to give this album a listen. Yesterday I finally listened to it and it is amazing. I was sort of surprised at just how much I liked it, but I do and now I'm talking about it months later and people are like um, yeah we know it's good, where have you been? So whether you're an Ariana Grande fan or not, give this album a listen! It has definite Usher, Ashanti, 90's Mariah r&b vibes.

Favorite Tracks:

One Last Time
Why Try
Best Mistake
Love Me Harder

No Place I'd Rather Be

Ever have one of those days where you're just not feeling it? Nothing is going right, your mood is not as great as it could be and you're just totally over it. Then all of a sudden you hear a song and that whole bad day takes a 180 and becomes the best day ever! That is what this song does for me, every time I hear it my mood instantly gets 1000x better. Take a listen, dance around, and sing along ;)

"Rather Be"// Clean Bandit (feat. Jess Glynne)

Puesto? Por Supuesto!

I decided to make a spontaneous trip to San Diego on Sunday evening and I made it just in time to enjoy the last bits of Labor Day weekend. I'm usually always working on Labor Day so it was a nice change to have the day off and actually relax. I've been wanting to try Puesto for ages now, so I was very excited to go for lunch yesterday. It is now my favorite restaurant in San Diego, it exceeded all of my expectations and I can't wait to go back.

I ordered the chicken al pastor, filet mignon (my favorite) and baja fish tacos. I also tried (and recommend) the esquite corn and the strawberry margarita. As we sat outside and sipped on our drinks, I watched as the last remnants of summer faded into the beachy breeze. It was a fitting way to close out summer and welcome in September. Time to get ready for fall weather, Halloween candy and going back to Puesto ;)

Memory Lane

Going down memory lane… Reminiscing… Feeling nostalgic… Call it what you will, but we all have those moments of visiting and revisiting the past. It can be a weird wave of emotions as we navigate through different memories. Bliss that makes you smile, embarrassment that can still make you cringe and blush and sometimes even some less than happy memories that make your heart hurt a little bit.

I've been going through my photos to have some printed (people still do that, right?) and it's crazy how a simple photo can immediately transport you back to a different time and place. I've always thought that photos (and music) are the ultimate time machine. As fun as it is to look back, it's just as exciting to look forward and see what is to come. Photos are an important tool in showing us where we've been and how far we've come in life. So get out there and capture some memories :)

Some happy polaroids from back in June :) 

Being Polite

I finally got to return to San Diego this past weekend, and it felt so great to visit! Even though it was just for two days, I did manage to try a new place called Polite Provisions. With a speakeasy vibe, and a sign for Prescription Drugs tricking its outside passerby's (including myself), this bar is a gem. Their menu is creatively extensive, and there is something for everyone. My friends and I opted for a punch bowl which I highly recommend, it serves 4-6. And if you'd like to pair some food with your drinks, not a problem! Soda and Swine is right next door with a variety of appetizers, meatball based meal selections and desserts. If you haven't tried either of these places yet, do yourself a favor and go!

photo via consortiumholdings.com 

Our Tropical Punch Bowl 

Savory Saturday: Sushi & Some Waterworks

I met up with a good friend today for lunch and a movie. We have known each other since high school and have maintained our friendship throughout our college years. Even though we aren't able to see each other as often as we'd like, the friendship never skips a beat. Those are the best types of friendships in my opinion. We decided to try out RA Sushi Bar and it was delicious! I'm not much of a seafood person to begin with, so my order wasn't as adventurous as hers, but it was still great.

After lunch we (meaning just me) cried our eyes out during a showing of "The Fault in Our Stars". I should have listened to everyone's advice and brought a box of Kleenex with me! Have a great Saturday :)

Picture #1: Berries n' Cream // Skyy Raspberry & Pinnacle Whipped vodka mixed w berry flavors

Picture #2: Viva Las Vegas Roll

Picture #3: Fried Shrimp Tempura Roll (my boring selection)