Week in Review

So this past week was my birthday(9/15)and since it was on a monday I didn't really do much but relax relax relax and then had sushi when a couple wonderful friends!! Since I didn't really do much on monday, I traveled to LA/Burbank to visit friends and have pretty much the greatest weekend I've had in the longest time.

Before I could even think about the weekend, I worked a special event!! It was for cast members that have worked with the company for 10years+. It was a wonderful event and I can't wait to someday hit that 10 year+ mark in my Disney career! I'm not sure if I'll be in the same department in 10years but my goal is to definitely stay with the Walt Disney Company for the rest of my life. But seriously, isn't Mickey the cutest thing ever in his tux and gold bow tie?!

On Friday I traveled up to LA and we just kind of hung out and watched a movie and went to possibly the best Mexican restaurant I've been to yet...Poquito Mas, so yum!

Saturday morning we got up early and traveled to Malibu to go on a hiking adventure. It was wonderful. It has been on my bucket list for some time now so I was happy to cross it off and have the time of my life! 

Clearly I was ready for this adventure with my hip bag. & don't even begin to judge me for it because it definitely came in handy. It fit all the essentials and I didn't have to worry about carrying a purse or wonder where I was going to put my belongings. Thank you Sports Authority

Climbing trees & hiking mountains is definitely something we're going to continue doing because damn was it so much fun! & it's a good way to exercise without having to step foot in a gym.

Saturday evening we went to the Hollywood Bowl to see The Sound of Music sing a long! Sound of Music is definitely one of my all time favorite movies so being able to watch it in such a beautiful and ionic place made it that much more special. During Edelweiss everyone took out their phones, put on their flash lights and it was really very beautiful! 

Sunday(which I sadly have absolutely no photos from) we went to Griffith Park and had a cook out! The day was amazing; from the weather, to the location, to the friends that we shared it with. It was the end of the summer party...without the burning of the blazer....and I can't wait to hopefully host a "Welcome to Fall" party very soon. We played wiffle ball & some kind of new frisbee game where you have to hit a can with it. I'm not really sure what it is but apparently it's an East Coast thing that it new. 

Where we were having the picnic, there was an old abandoned zoo. Totally creepy. Very smelly. & well, haunted. I usually really really hate all things scary and creepy but this didn't seem to bother me all that much. Very surprising. 

The weekend was seriously perfect and I didn't want to go back to Orange County to work tomorrow but I guess as the saying goes "work hard. play harder" I have to follow it and there is always next weekend, which we'll be going to see BeetleJuice! 

What's your favorite hiking place? Have you ever seen a movie/show at the Hollywood Bowl?

Dreams come true...in the bayou

Okay well, maybe not necessary in the real bayou but here in California it's been feeling like we've been living in the heavy humidity and swamp lands of Louisiana. We really can't tell you why this is happening but we're all sick and tired of it. 100+ degrees...in September...for the past week! Just give me 60-70 degree weather with a breeze so I can wear sweaters and layer up.
What I've really wanted to talk about is....I've been in contact with a certain part of the company,  that all my dreams live in and that I want to come true more than anything else in this whole wide world, and things finally might be starting to happen. I went to this said part of the company a few weeks ago but the person that I was in contact with was out of town so I wrote this person a letter telling this person that I had come to visit and I would love to talk to this person more in depth about what he/she actually does.
WELL this person finally contacted me today after getting back from their trip asking if I would like to come in and tour and talk to them more about what I want to do within this department and more about what this person does.
I'm seriously crying tears of joy right now. If you know me personally, you will understand why this means the world to me. I've had leads tell me that "it's one step closer" and friends say "it's happening!"
I don't want to jinx anything but I seriously feel incredibly blessed right now. You won't get anywhere within this company if you don't network and talk to others.

To give you a hint though on this company I leave this...

Chesapeake Tides needs your help!!!

I need your help to decide on which little crabby will be going on a baseball cap!!! I have ordered navy blue, black, light pink, and red caps which I will be putting one of these designs on! 

The navy & black caps will be having a red crab & the pink and red will have a blue crab on it!! 

Now I need your help! A or B?!

What's been happening!

So I have definitely not kept up with writing as much as I would have liked but as I always say, I'm going to keep on trying to do my best when something comes up! I've been trying to pick up as many hours as possible at work(as much as they will let me)sill California has caped us part timers at 24hours a week now...because living in Southern California wasn't expensive enough! oy! I'm getting by though and thank goodness I have Chesapeake Tides to help keep me sane and busy when I'm not working for the mouse.
I've introduced a few new products to the shop and I hope everyone checks them out!

Hello Sailor bags

 It is perfect for either a pencil case, travel make up bag, or to hold all your electronic cords!

Down by the Bay T shirts

I created this design myself with some of the iconic Chesapeake Bay, Maryland, and of course Chesapeake Tides symbols to put on the back of a tshirt. I was originally selling them only through Red Bubble but later decided that I wanted to make them more personal by adding a monogram to the front upper left hand corner. I love the idea of this shirt because it is sporting with Marylanders and East Coasters love about the state! 

This week was my birthday week!! It's definitely been a crazy 24 years and it's only getting started! I spent the day yesterday at my favorite lunch spot, Lemonade. Oh goodness, was it amazing! If you have never been and live in California, I suggest you go right away. After lunch I explored Laguna Beach and sat on some of the rocks by the tide pools. Super relaxing and just the ticket I needed! After Laguna, a couple of friends and I went to get sushi and sake. So delicious that I definitely plan on going back very very soon! I started the week working a special event at work, super super exciting! After the event we had some down time so why not play around with the props that were set up!?

I really hate all things scary and spooky about Halloween but I do love how Disneyland makes it not so spooky and scary for us that have to hide behind our blankets and fingers when friends force you to watch horror movies. Disney doesn't do that and I'm incredibly thankful! 

I'll be going to LA as well to celebrate with friends up in Burbank so I will be MIA in the town of Orange this weekend. I love getting away on little adventures like this, escape the real world and have a little fun! 

Any fun plans this weekend for you!?