Monday, September 26, 2011

Sunday Funday: Sunny San Diego and the Chargers!

     I'm not usually one for gambling but when I found out my co-workers were puting together a survivor football league, I couldn't resist especially since my other half (Sean) is an avid football fan. Before Sean, I had no interest in sports whatsoever, with the exception of tennis. Nearly six years later, my interest in sports hasn't increased much but I have managed to attend at least one major sporting event (i.e. hockey, baseball, and basketball) with the exception of football. Yesterday marked my first NFL game and it was amazing, not only because the Chargers won but also because their victory ensured I got to survive another week in the Body of Proof survivor football league. The pre-game entertainment was just as exciting as the game itself. Minutes before the game, colorfully dressed men, women and children danced to a LIVE mariachi band. Even though I have no loyalty to any team in particular, I'm really looking forward to my next game!

Sunday, September 11, 2011

Sunday Funday: DIY Terrariums


     If you've ever been to  the Rose Bowl flea market in Pasadena, you know what amazing treasures are waiting to be found. Today Whitney and I roamed the vendor filled parking lot with hundreds of other treasure seekers looking for glassware to re-purpose for our afternoon craft project: succulent filled terrariums. Whitney chose a clear glass globe lamp and two hand-painted rocks glasses, and I chose a hurricane vase and centerpiece bowl. We were lucky enough to come across a vendor who had a variety of colorful mini succulents for $1.00 each.

     We filled each terrarium with cactus soil and stone/sea glass to ensure proper drainage.

Left: Whitney's Lamp Terrarium, Right: My Bowl Terrarium
       The cherry on top of our craft day was certainly the housemade gelato/sorbetto at Pazzo Gelato.
      Until next time...