Some catching up...

Well Scott has finally made his return to LA and I couldn't be more excited! Since I started working this past week one of his co-workers picked him up at the airport. I met up with them at a bar in Redondo Beach called Pats II. It is one of Scott's most favorite bars. We left after one drink so I could show him his surprise at home and he LOVED it!!

Above is a picture of a California road that Scott has had for years but hadn't framed it yet. As you can see the picture is pretty big so framing was going to be expensive. I found a 40% off coupon at Aaron Brothers. They did a great job and did I mention that Scott LOVED it?!?

This weekend hasn't been the best weather at the beach which stinks so we got ourselves out of town on Sunday and into the mountains. Scott's dad used to own a mountain house in Wrightwood which is about 2 hrs outside the city. 



On top of the mountain above the clouds

Once we got above the clouds it was clear skies. After our picnic lunch we toured the city a little. I bought a bottle Pinot Noir called Wallflower which is made in Santa Barbara. I can't wait to try it!!



The main drag in Wrightwood

When we arrived in California on the 10 hwy I immediately got excited because I knew that we were going to be passing Joshua Tree National Park and I have wanted to see one in person for a long time! Well as we went for miles on the 10 without a Joshua Tree sighting I became very upset. Scott said the Joshua Trees can only be found further into the park but said not to worry because on our way to Vegas you can see them for miles. Well I didn't have to wait until Thanksgiving because today we finally found one!!

Totally pumped! Finally a Joshua Tree!

Well the weekend is coming to an end and my second week of work is starting tomorrow. Before I go you guys probably want to know about my first week. Well it was interesting to say the least. Here are some highlights. The company is quite different than the Bank I've been working for. Firstly there is a media room on the first floor that has TVs with couches, pool table and a keg that is always on tap. I can't believe they have a keg. Another thing, all the kitchens on each floor have two fridges which are stainless steel, one for the usual bring our lunches food and the other is filled with cokes, energy drinks and Snapples all for the taking. I don't know of any other company that does that. That has to be a huge overhead cost. Well don't think that everyone at the company doesn't work hard for all the perks. I will be going from working 8ish to 5ish to working 7 or 8 to 7 or later and working on weekends when we need to. I am totally exhausted from my first week so I hope I start getting used to it very soon, but Scott is totally excited because I'm making money!

Miss everyone!

J