Bradley's Yard

I started fixing up the backyard for Bradley. I planted some garden mums and some daisy seeds that I got from my cousin Christina's wedding. I also finally planted one of the plants I bought for Bradley about a year ago. And I, of course, threw down some red wood chips for him. Here are a few photos...

Garden Mums with daisy seeds sprinkled in between

Bradley and his wood chips

Bradley already buried a bone in my flowers. He jumped in the photo when I got too close to his buried treasure. lolBradley and his plant I can't remember the name of. He always looks like a sad neglected dog when I try to take pictures of him. Maybe he's mad at me because I had to put his monthly flea medicine on him today.

Bradley with my plumeria from Stephanie and my e2 garden wall kit from work. It was never sold here in the States but I love it and had to take a sample home anyways.

And of course a Bradley close up :)

**creeper gnomes courtesy of Stephanie**

Yes, I'm blogging about my doormat

This post is especially for Lauren...

We're both really excited about Halloween and all of the awesome decorations in stores right now. I went to Target yesterday and was sooo tempted to spend next month's rent on all the cute decorations. But luckily I stopped my self. I won't have a place to decorate if I don't pay rent on time. lol So I only bought one thing...

...a new doormat! I'm going to use it year round so it's not a waste of money. I moved my "Leave" doormat to the backyard. That one is getting old anyways. I can't wait to go back and get a few more things. I love Halloween! :)

Etsy Shopping

I love shopping on etsy. It's a marketplace kind of like ebay or craigslist but it's for handmade items. There are some really awesome things on there. So the other day I FINALLY bought the apron I've been looking at for quite some time. It's so cute. I love it!

It's made by Boojiboo and called the Bella. You can see the rest of their store here. Luckily they're in La Mirada so it only took one day for shipping. :)

New Studio

Last week, I moved into my new studio apartment. I can't stop thinking about all the things I want to do to make it more my own. I have a lot of work to do in the backyard to make it better for Bradley, like laying down some wood chips and planting some plants and flowers. I'd like to buy some new frames to hang pictures on the wall. I'd like to buy an area rug. And I still want that Ibestad bed frame from IKEA even though I don't think it's going to fit. I also have a few things I'm still trying to get rid of on craigslist to make a little more room.

Bradley is slowly adjusting to the new place. He's starting to eat regularly again after I had to entice him with some wet food. I know he misses his spot at the top of the stairs. Now he just sleeps on my bed all day.

And now for the best part of my studio....

... I have saloon doors on my closet!!! WTH?

I Won Ducks Tickets! (Part 2)

Last Thursday was the Ducks vs Canucks game. The Ducks lost 3-0 and I didn't win the season tickets, but I had a great time. There were at least 5 fights. It definitely made up for the UFC Fight Night I missed the night before. lol

Here I am with my winnings and my foam finger... ok ok I didn't buy this one. I just took a picture with it in the gift shop.

The view from the seats... I don't mind being up top for hockey.
My new love... #16 George Parros :)I had so much fun. I can't wait to go to another game!

Family Disneyland Trip

For my mom's birthday, which was in July, our whole family went to Disneyland to celebrate. Here are some photos we took while we were waiting in line...

I Won Ducks Tickets!

Since Lauren has been on vacation all week, I have been really really really bored at work. So I went to my old stand by, the Star 98.7 website. This morning there was a contest to trade 40,000 points for a pair of Ducks Tickets. There were only 5 pairs available and I won!!! I'm now entered into a drawing for season tickets as well. Stephanie is mad at me because it's for the Ducks and not the Kings. lol But I'm a sports fan, so winning tickets to any sporting event is pretty cool.

IMMAE 2009

I went to the International Mixed Martial Arts Expo at the LA Convention Center and got some new photos to add to my collection...

Josh Barnett... he put an end to my Fedor stalking.

Todd Duffee... he broke the record for the fastest KO in the UFC the night before in just 7 seconds.

Bas Rutten... he was at the top of my list for must have photos.

Evangelista and Cris Santos aka Mr and Mrs Cyborg
(BTW I just found out they live in my apartment complex! Not very glamorous but still.)

Vladimir Matyushenko... with sweet pit stains.

Jamie Varner.... current WEC Lightweight Champ

Mark Coleman... he's making a comeback. Hopefully he takes out Tito next!

Frankie Lester from TUF

BJ Penn... (KenFlo! KenFlo! KenFlo! hahaha)

Wanderlei Silva and his new face... he was also at the top of my list.

It wasn't as big as years past but I had a lot of fun. I even found this awesome fight gear company just for girls. Check it out here. I can't wait to buy some of their board shorts.

Christina & Ian's Wedding

Here are a few photos from my cousin Christina's wedding...

my Swifcia twin




Wontons aka the best part of the night