Yeehaw, it’s Monday! Yes, I got down to San Diegooooo, meltdown free! Seriously, after going from super social Californians to cave-dwelling Seattlites (for a year) and then back here again, we are finally getting the hang of this “friend” thing again! For a while I felt like someone from The Walking Dead (one of the zombies who barely has their arms attached, drags their left leg and makes that wraaaaaa sound except with better hair) every time I’d see my friends in California.
On the way down we met up with friends at this trendy “anti-mall” in Orange County with Seattle-esque restaurants and shops amidst the Orange County cement, concrete and strip malls. It was fitting on a rainy day.
We ate fancy, “expensive,” foodie tacos like this steak and potato one Chris is enjoying. That’s an onion sticking out of it, not hair. My fave was the fried chicken taco. 
Then of course we all had to try out the swanky, gourmand bakery across the way.
All this knitted stuff on the chairs and light posts was so ironic and artsy. Toto, I don’t think we’re in Orange County anymore.
I got down to SD while Chris stayed in Orange County. Laura and I were driving under a double rainbow and I was trying to capture it (no such luck) as we drove to Del Mar for our girls night with the ladies. 
These are my friends’ spoiled cats! They have a kitty door that connects to this kitty palace outside. I recall being told that their pet psychic said that the cats wanted to be outside. AAAAND their wishes have been granted.
This one, Buddah, wants morning cuddles.
I want a pet phychic. lol
Two things I learned about this blog and my friends on this trip:
- People I know actually read this blog (some are men-and yes, you SHOULD be an honorary guest at girls’ night too). One friend told me that she is SHOCKED that I am so open-I’m sorta known to be a very private person. When I married someone much more private than myself, it really opened me up. P.S. Honestly I thought no one was reading this schtuff. 🙂
- I assumed NO ONE would ever want to be on here but there are some people I know who wouldn’t mind being on the blog. Deal!
- Just because we were far-away-weirdos for one year doesn’t mean it’s permanent and our friendships are still there.
That was 3 things.
*****This all was very cool to me. Very very cool.
Of course there are like a bazillion more people I wanted to see and places I wanted to go but 4 sets of friends in the 24 hours I spent there was perfect. I spent Saturday night and Sunday in the pregnant lady land of recovery. Hope you had an incredible weekend!!!!
Did you have any shocking revelations this weekend?
Bethany C says
So glad you made it to San Diego!! Also jealous!! That knitted chair is pretty cool, but what’s even cool in the kitty palace! And I seriously need to find a pet psychic.
Christina Warren says
It is a funky feeling that I try to forget about so that it doesn’t influence how I write! I try to write as if no one is seeing it so I don’t get self conscious and so I open up a bit more! Yes, great friendships have shown they last. So lucky!
Christina Warren says
TOTALLY! I had a guess that your coffee shop would be packed. I would love to meet up! I’ve gotta do a couple more trips so I can see everyone! XO
Christina Warren says
Do it!!!! Kylie would LOVE!!!
Rowena @ rolala loves says
Looks like such a fun weekend! Fried chicken tacos sound incredible! I used to get kind of weirded out when I would find out my friends read my blog but they’re usually cool about it so I am too.
Rowena @ rolala loves
Christina Warren says
Oh those tacos!!!! Yes, I get a bit shocked when I find out about readers but it is so exciting to know that people read at all, right!!!??
Abby says
I’m so happy to see you had such an amazing weekend! 🙂 It’s awesome to be able to rekindle friendships… that’s when you know they are TRUE friends, when time or space doesn’t get in the way!
Christina Warren says
Thank you, Abby! I am experimenting with eyeshadow! you got me pumped with your tutorials. Yes, the TRUE friends are awesome!!!!
Abby says
Yay, that’s awesome, I can’t wait to see what you come up with! You are already so pretty you don’t need a stitch of makeup… but it IS fun to play with and feel girly. 🙂
Christina Warren says
OMG you are so nice! I think I’ve found my jam! Post to come! 🙂
Jessica (Coco/Mingo) says
Wow! Sounds like you had an incredible and event-filled weekend with friends! I’m glad you had a great time – and those cats are the cutest things, seriously, they DO seem spoiled!! Lucky things! haha!! Happy Monday!
Christina Warren says
I want to come back as those cats! lol…no…I know another women who has a Tempurpedic bed for each of her horses and they have their own TVs. I want to come back as one of those! HA! Well, I’m pretty grateful for my simple life here. 🙂
The Grits says
Girl those cats are killing me!! They totally have it made!! Looks like you had a great weekend girl!
Christina Warren says
Thank you, Ashley! You know when I see the name of your blog, I have a subconscious connection to cats b/c Kate from The Small Things Blog has a cat named Grits!!!! They are lucky duckies!
The Grits says
Girl I will take that association any day of the week! I love her blog!!
Pamela Bannon says
That cat is adorable! Love the blue eyes!
Christina Warren says
Ughhhh…they are ridiculously cute and sweet. They’re brothers with totally different personalities.
Krista Williams says
You were right, you’re weekend was great! I learned that being covered in colored cornstarch is one of the best experiences ever! And are you kidding?!?! Who wouldn’t want to be a part of your kick booty blog!?! It’s seriously one of the very few blogs I read on the daily. I look forward to all the great things I know you will post every day!
Christina Warren says
Thanks, Krista!! I’m so “friend-revived” after that! That colored cornstarch looks so amazing!!!!! I love your blog too, Krista!!! You are always surprising ME!!!
withluckblog says
I am sooooo sleepy today that I totally feel like the walking dead! I’m glad you’re feeling rested and back to real person status. And isn’t it SO WEIRD when someone you know mentions your blog? I mean, I don’t hide it… but I also don’t post about it on my facebook or anything. I feel like my worlds are about to crash! haha
Christina Warren says
It is SOOO weird!!! Especially your husband’s friends! lol I think it’s cute that they check in on him here…I’ve gotta post more about him! 🙂
Alisia says
Your weekend looks like a success! So glad you had a great time! I am the type of person that doesn’t really advertise my blog to my friends and family so it is pretty cool to know that some of them really do read it. So I know how to felt when you heard that some people (including men) read your blog.
Christina Warren says
It was great, Alisia, thank you!!! It is a really great feeling! I hope to come up with something entertaining!