Girls Just Wanna Have Fun!

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First off, let me just say, I have amazing girlfriends. Growing up a tomboy with brothers, you might be quick to assume that, “she doesn’t get along with girls, girls don’t like her, she only has guy friends.” This is an urban legend people. Never trust a girl who doesn’t have at least one good girlfriend. Something is wrong with her if she doesn’t. And probably has something to do with men. That being said, we try to have a girl’s night at least once a month…but it always happens a few more times than that.

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This weekend was the Legwarmers concert. This is my second time attending, first time in the winter. But that didn’t stop us from dancing the night away, singing along and sweating out our side ponytails. I love the 80s and this is a super fun concert for those that like to dress up in their best flash dance outfits, hairband costumes and step back in time.

One of their band members is leaving, so it was his farewell performance. They are actually auditioning for a new band member. DO YOU HAVE WHAT IT TAKES?! How fun would it be to tour singing 80s pop songs?! If only…

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I had a great time, however, I do think I enjoy it more in the summer. Costumes where you don’t have to worry about warmth is always a winner. This makes me want to throw an 80s themed party…but Mardi Gras is coming up. If you can, definitely find your way to a Legwarmers show. I will!

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UMAMI Burger

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As quoted from wikipedia…” Umami /uːˈmɑːmi/, popularly referred to as savoriness,[1][2][3][4][5] is one of the five basic tastes together with sweet, sour, bitter, and salty. Umami is a loanword from the Japanese umami (うま味?)meaning “pleasant savory taste”.[6] This particular writing was chosen by Professor Kikunae Ikeda from umai (うまい) “delicious” and mi (味) “taste”. The Chinese characters 旨味 are used for a more general meaning, when a particular food is delicious.”

And at Umami Burger… delicious is right. Continue reading →

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Daikokuya Original Noodle and Rice Bowl

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For those of you that know me, or read my tweets/blogs enough, know that I LOVE noodle soups. They are just so comforting and I could eat it even if it is hot outside. Something about them just makes me happy. A foodie trip to Los Angeles wouldn’t be complete without stopping for ramen there!
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Since I had no idea what to do, or eat, I left it up to Steve to pick out our stops for the trip. First and favorite noodle place? Daikokuya Original Noodle and Rice Bowl. Like my beloved ramen joint in DC, its a first come first serve type place, with your name on a list. We were there on a Saturday night prime dining hours… I would say we had about a 45 minute wait. Well worth it.
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Decorated with Japanese themed elements, it’s what you would expect from a noodle and rice bowl shop. Service was quick and friendly, food was AWESOME. Though the noodles don’t taste as fresh as they do at Toki, but you can’t win them all. It was still really good!

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Uggh. Now I am hungry again.

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Los Angeles

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Another year is here, and I was itching to hop on a plane. I saw some pretty cheap flights for a 3 day weekend and got on it. I posted a message on my facebook, and one of my friends was down for an adventure. And so it begins! Continue reading →

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Rustic Homemade Pizza

I don’t even really know what to call this pizza…aside from delicious. I say rustic because it doesn’t have that perfect pizza look. BUT IT IS SO GOOD. Best part? I’m pretty sure it’s good for you. Not sure…but pretty sure. Continue reading →

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[VLOG] Goin’ Goin’ Back Back to Cali Cali


Aight, well, even though it’s my first trip to LA, its not my first trip to California, so the song is still relevant. Steve here is my travel buddy, and in attempt to not be so camera awkward, I will try to vlog and take more pictures of my adventures!

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