Monthly Archives: July 2012

July 18, 2012 · 10:32 am

Vol. 94

Every few months we decide to treat ourselves to a “special” date night. This is when we will valet the car, get a bottle of wine, enjoy a nice long dinner, and act like we are blinded to the prices on the menu.

We decided to try Vol. 94 in Pasadena, maybe because I had a BlackboardEats discount for 30% off dinner. It’s a quant tapas style restaurant and wine bar. I’m a huge fan of small plates (lets you try more things!) and I also love wine, so this was a definite winner in my book.

I was so sad we didn’t get to use the chopsticks…

Oh, hey, handsome

I didn’t snap any photos of the food because I have this problem lately where when I’m eating, I completely forget to stop.

But if you go, which I HIGHLY recommend, some of our favorites were the Duck Fat Nuts, Korean Pizza, and the Pan Seared Diver Scallops. Ok, now writing this is making my mouth water and I must wrap it up!

And if you haven’t signed up for BlackboardEats yet, here’s another reason to do so:
Our bill should have been around $100. Instead, it was $63 (that included 5 small plates and a nice bottle of wine) and we left STUFFED.

Happy small plates eating to you!

LUV,
Britt

Riding in the Car with Me(l): Summer Edition-Bike Rides

The sun was powerful and angry. He wanted to bust through that ozone layer and hit me directly. Would I allow him? Probably, gurrrrl, ya’ll know everyone looks better with a little sun-kissed glow, mmmm kay?!

It was just to darn hot! What is an unemployed girl to do in such heat? POOL IT UP.

Noticing my bike had a flat tire, I ran over to Brandon’s and asked to borrow Margo’s.

“Brotally Mel! I’ll ride with you and get some laps in gurrrl”

So off we were, Mel and Brandon, Brandon and Mel about to take over the Sherman Oaks pool, one bike ride and backstroke at a time. I must first preface, the saying “it’s just like riding a bike” is not ALWAYS true. There are certain things to keep in to consideration prior to muttering the words.

1. Is the bike too big/tall? If so…you may have a problem

2. Do you know where the breaks are? If not…you may have a problem

3. Can you reach the breaks? If not… I think you know where I am going with this. Let the story continue…

“Brandon! I don’t know if I can ride this bike! It’s too tall!”

“Mel, quit being mexican and pedal! pretend you are pedaling to make tacos or something”

So pedal I did. Until I notice…the crowded narrow sidewalk. SHIT. How am I going to get through there?!

OMG I am going too fast. CRAP! My aunt’s black jean side bag from mexico is falling, crap! move bag! move!!! OMG, is that a dead pigeon!? AHHH The light post! WTF is a shopping cart doing here!? (homeless man’s home) oh crap I’m going to fall, NOOOOO Not into the LA River! NO!!!

swerve to the left, swerve to the right, swerve again to the left over the curb onto traffic

WHERE ARE THE BREAKS?!?!??!?!?!?!? I’ll just use my left foot as a break, my flip-flops will protect.

“AHHHHH BRANDON!!!!!!!!!!!!!!”

“GEEEZUS Mel, (gag) what happened?! (gag)”

“Brandon, I have a dead pigeon’s feather flapping in the wind on my half torn off toe nail. I couldn’t stop.”

As I continue to pedal to the pool I can’t help but replay that moment in my head. I let out a loud laugh. you dummy…

My eyes meet my wounds and blood continues to pool over my toe, alas the feather still flaps in the wind…

Good bye cute pedicure, hello bird disease?

I’m a baby.

xo,

mel

Backyard Movies!

It’s summer time in LA. What do folks love most about this time of year? Watching movies outside, of course! The boys decided that they wanted to make their own personal movie theater in their backyard a couple of weeks ago.

It was a double feature.

Hard Boiled :

House:

Definitely some cult classics.

Testing it out with some ‘Role Models’

HARD BOILED

HOUSE

All you need is a projector, a screen, some speakers (can be rented from Craigslist for very reasonible prices), blankets, good friends, homemade popcorn, and a couple of good flicks.

Happy Screenings!

LUV,
Britt

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July 2, 2012 · 10:21 am

Cinespia Presents: Labyrinth

When it comes to summer time in LA there is nothing that I love more than enjoying the outdoors. There is no humidity to deal with, no mosquitos, simply sunshine and warmth. So when Cinespia was showing Labyrinth this Saturday at the Hollywood Forever Cemetery I packed up my ~~picnic~~ wine basket and headed over.