I met a dinosaur

We went for a long walk on the pier at the beach and met this guy, up close and personal and he was amazing.


I have never seen a pelican so close and was surprised that he was unfazed and relatively calm about so many people taking his picture. He also opened his HUGE beak and showed us his throat pouch, but the camera missed that shot.


As we walked further down the pier, we came across a few more pelicans. They were less colorful, but just as comfortable in our presence.

We got to the end of the pier and watched the waves and occasional swimmer and surfer before we headed back and ran into our first pelican buddy in his same resting spot.

I guess I'm on a video kick

This is David. He is on the way home from the dentist, where he had some type of oral surgery. I have watched this video wayyy too many times, but it's just so funny. I almost feel a little evil that I laugh so hard.

Watch Me

This video breaks my heart. If it makes you feel the same, please visit Courage Campaign and let California know.

La-De-Da

I have been featured in a fabulous blog among some extremely gifted jewelry artists. (That's me in the top right.)

It is truly an honor to have my jewelry included in such a luscious collection. Be sure to check out the authors etsy shop.

Wow

This story is absolutely amazing! Everything past this point of my post has been taken directly from TMZ. Yes, I am apparently a lazy blogger.

HERO
Chesley B. Sullenburger III -- the pilot of flight 1549.


Career highlights -- Flew F-4s for the U.S. Air Force from 1973 to 1980. Flight Leader and Training Officer with experience in Europe, Pacific and at Nellis AFB, serving as Blue Force Mission Commander in Red Flag Exercises.

Sullenburger spent years as an Air Line Pilots Association Local Air Safety Chairman, national technical committee member and accident investigator -- where he participated in several NTSB investigations of major aircraft accidents.

The last Scrabble game of 2008

I lost this game by nearly 100 points. Some would think that would be a painful defeat. Not me, I've had lots of practice.


I failed to win once in 2008. No, I'm not kidding. The BF won every s-i-n-g-l-e Scrabble match we played. There was one time he only beat me by 2 points.

So my 2009 New Year's Resolution is to improve my Scrabble skills. Maybe there is a Scrabble crash course that guarantees to teach you the secret tricks to destroy your competition. I will shamelessly accept any tips you may have, because I am serious about this year's resolution.

It's almost a new year...

Happy New Year's Eve everyone! I hope you all have fantastic celebrations tonight while you ring in 2009. I am thrilled to be saying goodbye to 2008 and am hopeful for a brighter new year.

My friend Brenda from Phydeaux tagged me to take part in a little walk down memory lane...

10 years ago I was finishing my first semester of college. I was completely up in the air about what I wanted to major in, but I was leaning towards fine art. Most of all, I was thrilled to be finished with high school.

8 years ago I was looking at art schools in San Francisco and New York. I was dying to get out of San Diego.

6 years ago I was living in New York, making my art school dreams come true. I was really home sick and missed my family and sweet boyfriend (who diligently visited me every semester).

2 years ago I was living with my (still) sweet boyfriend and our cute little yellow cockatiel Diego.

5 yummy things

1. Vegetarian Pho
2. Tiramisu
3. Persian Cucumbers
4. Margarita Pizza - basil, tomato, mozzarella cheese. What could be better?
5. Tadiq - there are many amazing things about Persian rice, but my absolute favorite is the browned crunchy cracker-like rice that cooks at the bottom of the pot. If you ever find yourself in a Persian restaurant you should be able to find tadiq on the menu (it will usually be under the appetizers). YUM!

5 places I would like to escape to

1. Italy (never been)
2. Ireland (never been)
3. DC (the BF and I went last year and LOVED it)
4. New York (I haven't been since school)
5. Chicago (never been)

5 things I would never wear

1. The Skort - Just ewww
2. a uniform
3. Flesh colored nylons
4. Real fur
5. Stiletto heals - they look hot, but I would be on the floor

5 fave TV shows

1. Big Love
2. True Blood
3. Entourage
4. The Office
5. Arrested Development

5 things I enjoy doing

1. Cooking
2. Making jewelry
3. Hiking
4. Making art
5. Drinking wine

5 favorite toys

1. My MacBook
2. Holga Cameras
3. Nintendo Wii
4. My car
5. My awesome butane blow torch (for silver smithing)

Feel free to play along and let me know so I can link to your list.