The lyrics to the Lenny Kravitz song never rang as true as during the springtime. Though technically we still have a few days left of winter you would not know it with the near 80 degree weather we are having in Houston. The flowers are blooming, people are heading in droves to the beach and the birds are chirping loudly as if to signal their return. Seeing little birds flitting about so freely at times makes you wish that your own life was a little less confining.
Sunday, March 18, 2012
Thursday, March 15, 2012
I Have a Confession...
While in California I did something I never thought I would do! The Texas girl in me loves a fancy shoe, the higher the better!
I have a weakness for Betsey Johnson....
A love for anything that looks retro...
And don't even get me started on patent..and Mary Janes...
But while in California I succumbed to peer pressure! Well perhaps it was less peer pressure and more to the fact that after walking around Disney the first day the thought of wearing uncomfortable shoes one more minute left me wishing I could stay in. Since my Converse were accidentally left in my car instead of in my suitcase I decided to go shoe shopping in California, and what I did once in the store was a shocker even to me...I purchased......here goes....
UGGS!
Yes I know they look like moon boots and of course I would never pull a Britney and wear them with shorts, but they were just so comfy that I could not part with them. NOW I understand why people wear them. Since we were at Disney and it was chilly about 1 out of every 3 people had them on so my foray into Uggs was not one I took alone. They are like little pillows for your feet, little clouds sent down for you to walk on instead of crying out in pain. Not only was I walking around Disneyland that second day, I was actually running at a few points! While I will not get a lot of use out of them in Houston, they will be used when I travel and need comfort. Though rest assured I will not in this lifetime give up my love of heels! My role model Dolly Parton taught me better than that! ;)
Wednesday, March 14, 2012
Tuesday, March 13, 2012
Hollywood
After a couple of days at Disney we drove over to Hollywood to spend a few more days before leaving California.
While in reality the Hollywood sign is not as grand as it appears on television and you do have to use maximum zoom to get a great photo, it is still a historic landmark for the city.
I had been to the courtyard area of the Chinese theater before, but never taken the tour of its interior until this trip.
It was one of those places that as soon as you entered the room you could feel the history. It is also one of those places that if you heard it was haunted you would not be shocked. Just knowing that my favorite old Hollywood stars Marilyn Monroe and Cary Grant had once sat in its seats was nostalgic enough for me.
We met up with our fellow Texan and dear friend Nikki while there. She is currently working on her career in Hollywood and I have no doubt she will fulfill all of her dreams there! It was great having her join us for a day in California.
While I didn't find Robert Downey, Jr., I mean I didn't think it was too much for the universe to let me see him perhaps at the airport or out for lunch, I did stumble upon his footprints.
Hollywood and Highland Center
The Kodak Theater, while it is still the Kodak Theater and until the home of the Oscar's gets a new contract for naming rights.
Hollywood Boulevard and the historic Roosevelt Hotel.
While I am not sure if I would love to trade in Houston for a place that leaves me stuck in the car even longer, like Los Angeles, I would not be opposed to a view like Laguna Beach on a daily basis.
I thought that Barkley was spoiled, but upon seeing the room service menu at our hotel I realized that he has been missing out. I have never giving him prime steak and while occasionally he may get Ozarka he has never been served sparkling water.
Well now I have returned home and the dreary weather has done nothing to keep me from missing sunny California. For now its gorgeous beaches, blooming bougainvilleas and perfect climate will be a memory...until next time.
Monday, March 12, 2012
The House of the Mouse
Disneyland is such an overload for the senses. From the sights of all the attractions, the sounds of all of the joyous guests and the smells...those yummy smells... just looking at photos can send you straight back in time to your last visit to the land that Walt built.
I wanted a photo of the mouse himself. Wow I knew I was vertically challenged, but even in heels I am shorter than a mouse!
Mickey wasn't the only celebrity running around Disneyland. The cast of Modern Family was also there filming an upcoming episode. Sign me up for a day of work like that please!
I was also pleasantly surprised that current it girl Sophia Vergara was not a stick figure. Cheers to Hollywood actresses who have a shape! A much better role model to young girls!
Happy Monday
Happy Monday everyone!
I have some news today! As many of you know I work with Glamour magazine in a program called Glambassadors. Basically we get an opportunity to try many cool products, write reviews and do promotions in our cities with different brands as well. Recently I was informed that after trying out one of the Olay products that my review had been chosen to be on Glamour's Glamalert website. And it is now there:
If you would like to check out the site and see all of the other things Glamour has in store you can check it out here!
Hope you all have an exciting week! What do you all have up your sleeve? Do tell!
Sunday, March 11, 2012
Disney's California Adventure
When Uncle Sam surprised us with a tax refund, after I stressed all year that we would have to pay, we decided to take a trip to Disneyland for my birthday.
Really is there a better way to spend your day than eating mouse shaped ice cream and immersing yourself in all things Disney?
While much of California Adventure is under construction until this summer a couple of new rides have already opened, such as The Little Mermaid. They also have Soarin' Over California here which is one of my favorites from all of the Disney parks.
At night the parks are even more spectacular.
The World of Color is the nighttime show for California Adventure. Think the Bellagio dancing water fountains, mixed with vivid colors, add in Disney classics, lasers and fire and you have The World of Color.
This park has gotten a lot of flak since its opening in 2001 for basically being built just to be built during the Eisner years. It was criticized for not being designed up to Disney standards and missing the timeless appeal of their other parks. Currently in the process of a $1.1 billion expansion to be completed this June the park has a lot of promise. While at present time I wouldn't go to the Disneyland Resort just to go to this particular park, I do think that in conjunction with Disneyland and Downtown Disney that California Adventure provides a fun and entertaining atmosphere.
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