Monday Funday
Posted by erica
It’s funny, even though I don’t have a regular 9-5 job, I still hate Mondays. I think it’s a combination of my usual weekend over indulgences catching up with me and a new week of reality setting in. Yesterday was no different, but I turned my case of the Mondays in to a funday! My friend Lisa biked with me to Venice for a little retail therapy, a late afternoon cheese plate and a bottle of white wine. The beautiful weather combined with a nice beachside cruise put me a better mood almost instantly. For those in LA, make sure you try Gjelina on Abbot Kinney for great food in a super chill Venice atmosphere.
On the slightly tipsy ride back, we stopped at the Ritz Carlton in Marina Del Rey for drinks with some friends. We arrived just as a young entrepreneurs conference was finishing with Sir Richard Branson. This is a perfect example of what I love about LA - a leisurely afternoon cruise can turn into a fun and sometimes fortunate networking opportunity. We had a blast chatting with some interesting go-getters and biked home for a nightcap at my Mom’s. (I really should have skipped the nightcap and had a water at that point!) Somehow, I managed to get up at 7:00 for some beach volleyball in Santa Monica, but now I’m exhausted! (Cue the afternoon java fix please!) Now I’m supposed to make a pot of coffee and play online for few hours to be extraordinarily productive, but I have been somewhat sucked into “Are you Smarter Than a Fifth Grader” as I’ve written this post. (I am, by the way…)
Aruba trip review
Posted by erica
I must apologize for a few things: 1. Not updating the site very regularly and my lack of responses to your comments. 2. The fact that I probably won’t answer address any of them today, but there’s always tomorrow! 3. This post may come off a bit like a traveler review, but I think I should share my opinions on hotels, restaurants, etc., since I travel so much. So, Aruba - The Poor Man’s Bahamas…
Seriously, that’s what my little brother and partner in crime on this trip dubbed Aruba within the first 24 hours. If you’ve ever been to the Caribbean you probably know that all the islands are somewhat similar looking with crystal blue water, white sand beaches, etc. However, there was something lacking in Aruba and I never really pinpointed it. Perhaps it was the dated architecture that somewhat ruined the vistas or the absence of a Ritz Carlton, Four Seasons or any other luxury resort. It just didn’t feel very luxurious. Now, that being said, it did feel like a party - ALL THE TIME! I think that’s the allure of Aruba: the neverending Aruba Arribbas (the island’s signature drink containing 7 different alcohols) and the party vibe that is evident from the minute you step off the plane! People who vacation in Aruba come to party like rock stars and maybe play a little poker… So that’s what I did!
Here are a few pics from the trip
Who doesn't love a good CANNONBAAAALLLLL?!?!
Roothlus, Alex, me and MB before an ill-fated jet ski excursion!