Goal #46: Go apple picking

Why apple picking, you ask? Firstly, do you see this photo here? This view is exactly what I was hoping to experience when completing this goal.. isn't it so pretty? Ya, I know *dust ya shoulda off*

This list is all about doing things you maybe wouldn't normally think of, wouldn't normally take the opportunity or time to complete, things that open your eyes to the world around you. Apple picking is probably the perfect example of all of that put together. Living in Orange County, I remember seeing groves of orange trees and large strawberry fields in my community. I used to think how cool it would be to pick my own fruit (I obviously wasn't interested in growing anything, just picking the end results!). So when a friend told me she was going, I thought, Oh! Why not? And that's how it ended up on this list, and now on this blog as happily completed.

What made goal even more fun to complete, was the friend I had there to complete it with! Let me introduce you to Amanda....

Amanda is my coworker at my latest, and absolutely greatest job (will share in a separate post soon). She's a super fun and energetic person that I freakin' love! I couldn't be more blessed to know her and continue to get to know her every week. And, you will all be happy to hear that she's going to be starting a DZP list! It should be no surprise, it's kind of contagious.

So everyone, this is Amanda, say hi and be nice. I have a feeling you'll be seeing a lot of her...

Goal #47: Have a water balloon fight

This fun one was completed in July for Madalyn's birthday. JULY! Sorry if you just spit your morning coffee all over your screen wondering how in the world I've waited 4 months to blog this baby. I know, it's just down right shameful. To my benefit I was delaying this blog post because we planned to have a video to share of this epic battle, but since that is still in progress I just had to get this out here!

At first as we were setting up, it was every man for themselves. Then the shit talking started and suddenly we were split into teams.. boys vs. girls. We, were, ruthless-buahahaha-ok, not ruthless! But we definitely gave those boys a run for their money. With more than a hundred balloons, lots of water guns and a few hoses - every single one of us were drenched from head to toe with mascara running, girlish giggles in every direction and massive smiles plastered on our faces. This battle was so much fun! I suggest any grown group of friends to do this at least once.

Here are a few post-battle-photos that I absolutely LOVE...

Goal #24: Visit an art museum

As we're walking through Olvera St. completing one DZP goal, I walk across the center and spy this Pico House that just so happened to be hosting a Dia de los Muertos art collection. So of course I jumped to the chance to hit this DZP goal up and Visit an Art Museum. Well, after our 55oz Coronitas, my sister and her fiancé decided their goal was to stop me from completing this one. Why? No reason. Just for shits and giggles. 

Giggles is right. This is my sista and I, laughing our asses off in the middle of the street as she's attempting to stop me from walking through the door. Just looking at these photos can put me straight into hysterical laughter!! This is why I love these two. 

No photos allowed. But in the name of DZP, you do what you gotta do.

Goal #67: Visit Olvera St.

This entire goal has been documented with my Instagram... 

Day trip! #losangeles #history #familydate

Olvera St signage #knowwhereyouare #losangeles

Ho!Ly!Crap! No one saw this coming #its5oclocksomewhere

Terrified? Excited? Both? I'm thinking both....

Art everywhere! #walkmore #losangeles #art

We ain't scared of no sprinkles! #familydate #losangeles

Goal #52: Visit the Fullerton Arboretum

It's pretty sad how many amazing spaces and places surrounds us in this great country, and yet we can sometimes completely overlook them. When it comes to the Fullerton Arboretum, that is exactly what happened to me. I went to Fullerton College and CSUF, and I never knew that this little gem was walking distance from my classes. So of course, if I never visited the Arboretum while studying on the very campus it resides, I had to put it on my list to make certain I would actually go.

During a sister-date where Alex and I spent the day shopping for future centerpieces and selecting the perfect flowers to fill them with, we decided we would finish off the day with a visit to the Arboretum. Which wasn't completely selfish of me considering it is the location of my sister's future wedding!

Awesomely enough, a wedding was already set up and only hours away from taking place at the very same spot she has reserved for her big day! I snapped this little gem in complete excitement at what we have to look forward come July 2013.

The only bummer about visiting after a day of shopping around, was that neither of us were dressed for the occasion. I will not lie, I expected a lot, lot more grass and less dirt trails. So tennis shoes would have been much more appropriate than my sandals. All this means is, next time - very soon, next time - I will be much more prepared and even more willing to venture around the land that is the Fullerton Arboretum.

Goal #73: Complete my 100 Snapshot Challenge (100/100)

My Snapshot Challenge is finally complete!

Here are the last 8 photos added to my challenge:

row one: two new beers for my DZP list, Evans and Becks.

row two: perfect chocolate chip cupcakes, a glass of champagne shared with a close friend

row three: my new journal purchased from pinterest inspiration, finally found my ipod after ohh nearly a year of being lost and mourned!

row four: some BOMB tacos fritos from Taco Mesa in Orange, CA, and then my sleepy lil pup soaking up the cold air from under the bed. love him.

Check out my complete Snapshot Challenge here!

Have you completed one of these babies?

How goes the Summer Olympics?

While I'm not watching as much as I'd like, I did spend most of my Saturday watching the Summer Olympics. So many great athletes! I seriously wish I could watch every second of it so I can catch moments like these...

What's your favorite part of the Summer Olympics?

It has been far too long...

My lovely friend Madalyn over at From These Lips has reminded me at least ten times this week how long it's been since I've blogged. Then today when she said, "U HAVE NOT BLOGGED SINCE MAY?!?!?!! shame on you" that is when I went fuck. So consider this my public message that I'm coming back. And to prove that I haven't been completely living in a hole the past 7 weeks, ouch. Here are 7 of my latest saved and favorited photos for your enjoyment. Missed you!

While forgetting I shattered my ankle skateboarding at 16, this photo reminded me incredibly how adorable tom boy babies are.

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Here is some sexy inspiration for you when trying to decide to workout or not. Yummm.

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Talk about a dream wall of goodness. Wanted.

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Such a blue-eyed beaut. Reminds me of Mickey Blue Eyes, the puppy we had in our family for such a short time before realizing our apartment has banned these cuties.

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A field of flowers. I could lie in one all day.

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One day, if I ever fit into a little kids size, ha! I'll pick this baby up.

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I am currently in succulent heaven. The grocery store nearest my apartment currently has a grip of these beauties for sale. Want, want, and more want.

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Goal #73: Complete my 100 Snapshot Challenge (92/100)

Added 12 new photos to my Snapshot Challenge! 

Here are just a few from the newest group of photogs:

row one: wine from my sister, bought only because of the label!, champagne Saturday

row two: my girl Shans' baby pup, sister and Rufus at family game board night

row three: sister birthday shots before and after

Only a short 8 left and this challenge is dusted!

See all 92 here!