#77 - In da club

I have a love/hate relationship with the gym - mostly hate but last week it was love. On Thursday after work I was walking up to the front door of my Bally's and the music coming from inside was loud but the bass made it even louder. Inside, there were two DJs spinning dance music and I liked it! Most of the time I just listen to the music they provide (which is anything from top 40 to adult contemporary) so it was nice to have some really upbeat, loud music - I stayed on the ellipical for 60 min!!

On a side note, my hate for the gym was recently fueled by a physical trainer. They occassionally come around and try to get people to sign up for private sessions (I took them up on my free one but it kicked my butt so bad - I'm happy just to get there a couple times a week for some cardio). So one day, I was proud I got myself there and was on the elliptical after a looong day of work when a physical trainer tried to talk me into getting off the machine that very second and join him in some mat exercises because I could "burn so many more calories." I politely refused then he persisted telling me that I had "too much fat on (my) stomach." OH NO HE DIDN'T! I said, "Excuse me? I have too much fat on my stomach?" Then I ignored him and sent an email the next day to Bally's which resulted in an automated, canned response.

#76 - I'm 31 today, ouch.

I'm 31 today. Not sure what is good about turning 31 (all I keep thinking is "one more year closer to 40...") but I'm hopeful for a good upcoming year! Started off the day right with super fresh bagels & cream cheese from my mom - she brought them in to my office. Going to an Angels game (work event) tonight and we're suppose to win. I'll be in Imperial for work tomorrow (map that out - it's pretty much where AZ and Mexico meet!). Here's to the next 12 mo. being 31...CHEERS!

#75 - Angels Dugout Seats

Not the best pic of us but you should see the others we took! ;) Media Nation invited us to their dugout suite on 07/09/10 - we had no idea how great the seats would be when we accepted!!
They also had lots for us to eat and drink - yum! The dessert cart came around, too (and though we were full there is always room for dessert). We didn't know it at the time but whenever a left handed batter went up we were on TV - Lui got lots of calls and texts from his friends the next day, 15 minutes of fame!

We played Kansas City and lost by 1 in overtime but it was still really fun! BIG BANG FRIDAY at the stadium so we also got a great fireworks show.

#74 - Girlfriends!

There's nothing like getting together with a couple girlfriends, talking openly and honestly, giving and receiving sage advice without anyone getting their feelings hurt or taking offense - that has to be one of the best gifts that comes from having great girlfriends. Last night Mia (don't ask what I am doing to that poor soul in this pic), Tiffany and I met up for dinner at Banderas in Corona Del Mar which doesn't happen nearly enough! It was so refreshing to talk with these beautiful women, I am so happy to have them in my life.

#73 - Rancho Las Palmas & Splashtopia

Last weekend I had to work in Indio so Lui invited his neice and nephew and we stayed at a resort w/ a water park. Here is Alex outside our room, he yelled, "Sara, come look at this - there are a bunch of ducks!" He was feeding them our stale, leftover popcorn and said next time he'll bring a lot more popcorn for them - "When will we come back here again?" :)
Here's the lazy river and water slides. We spent a lot of time in those intertubes (110F degrees!). They also had a pool for families as well as one for adults only. Was a really fun weekend!

#72 - Celebrity Spotting...well, kinda.

Anyone who watches The Real Housewives series will appreciate this. Last night, I saw Uncle Richie from the OC series at Gulfstream in Newport Beach. The whole time I was there, I never saw him sit down for dinner, he was just hanging out at the bar - possibly trying to spot his future wife(?).

Previously, I saw Vicki and her husband at The Cannery (also in Newport Beach). They, also, stationed themselves at the bar. I bet I could sell this stuff to TMZ! LOL.

#71 - Papusas, yum!

Yesterday, my neighbor brought over papusas as a thank you for having her over last week Sunday. I had never tried this Salvadorian food but it was delicious! Masa on the outside and inside we had cheese, chicken & cheese and one with bean & cheese. It came with a coleslaw type topping and spicy salsa for on top. Even though she picked them up in another city, they were piping hot! Watch out - they're really filling!! Wish I could have eaten more...mmm!