Short Sunday Sampling

Or a Short, Sweet Selection.
Here are a few of my favorite things this week.
{Did you all have a lovely weekend? I sure did! Shopping, sleepovers, movies, and an interview.}

From Pinterest:

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Hagar

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In Theaters:

I'm pretty sure this isn't the actual movie poster, but isn't it prettier? via

I just got back from this movie, and can I say, it was worth every penny. Now every fight scene I see in a movie will be sub-par because there are no magic tricks involved. Sometimes exceedingly star-studded casts can be cluttered and overbearing (hello Valentine's Day?) but this one had the right balance. Go see this and enjoy it, you only get one shot to believe the tricks! (And make sure you can avoid the overwhelming feeling to pee throughout half the movie, the nuisance. I wish I had downloaded this app beforehand!)

Which brings me to

The Current Uh-Huh:

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Dave Franco, are you kidding me? Who is this genetically inclined? Did any of you see him be all cat-loverly and innocent on Ellen this week? He totally killed it as a magician. I'd fall for any of his tricks. 

On Netflix:

I'm hanging out with Jack Bauer a lot. I'm currently in the middle of season two. 

A few thoughts I have:

1. Kim Bauer (love her) needs to seriously stop being so.. stupid.

2. I'm so relieved Tony's soul patch from season one is gone.

Top Snack/Food/Beverage/Life:

This fairly healthy shake has been happening nearly everyday. Yum, Yum, Yum. Deliciouso. 

Books:

I'm currently in the middle of both of these beauts.

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much prettier art than my current cover

This one is on the top of my wish list:

via Anthro

Happy Monday!

Love,

M

Just get on the 105 and get outta here!

So the semester ended, I packed up all my belongings, and then our road trip began! Jeni, Bayley, Jordan, Caleb and I left Friday and made it to California that night. 

The next day our adventure continued-

Back home to Laguna Beach at last! My brother lived there for a few years and I would visit him often.

The beach at the Montage Hotel is divine.

Officially Salt Watery!

After the beach, we drove up the PCH to Fashion Island. We ate at this cool vegan place called Native Foods, shopped around, and then stopped at Sprinkles for cupcakes (after a 30 minute worthwhile wait).

On Sunday, Jeni had her farewell. Everyone met up at Golden Spoon afterwards (since her parents own a few). That day was spent with the family hanging out and eating delicious food.

Monday was Jeni's 19th birthday! We first went to breakfast at this place in Dana Pointe called Stacks. Then we drove down to San Diego. We stopped in Coronado and visited the hotel and the beach. 

We then met Jeni's brother and his wife for sushi at Sushi Deli and ridiculous dessert at Extraordinary Desserts.

Monday night we made it to Anaheim! Tuesday and Wednesday were spent at the happiest place on earth. The weather was perfect, overcast on the first day and sunny but not to hot on the second. We ate to our hearts content and walked until we couldn't walk anymore. 

It was 7:30 that night and Jeni and Bayley were done in. I, being the hardcore Disney maniac I am, hit up a few more rides and World of Color.

Day two!

We ate lots of  Golden Spoon. Peanut butter, salted caramel, and black cherry suit my fancy.

We had half of a day left and we got perfect Boba (bubble tea, coconut is my go-to), saw The Incredible Burt Wonderstone at the dollar movie, and did some last minute shopping.

The Californians.

Oh how I miss these two. Jeni is owning it up in the Philippines. I am so, so glad that we got to have this time together before we all went our separate ways for the next two years. California has my heart.

The End of It All- Installment One

32 days later....
Sorry for the crickets over here.

I have some lovely tales to share though.

I was able to see some of my beautiful cousins and celebrate Adrien's twins!

Since I'll be away from Utah all summer and then in London all fall, Maddie and I got together for Apollo Burger and Vine-ing one last time, matching naturally. 

This beauty opened up her mission call! She was full to the brim with excitement. The jungle of Iquitos, Peru is going to be even more dazzling when this girl arrives in August!

 I bought myself a bouquet of flowers with some of my dining plan money, and some flowers for my grandmama too.

I started getting sentimental and influenced by spring and began taking pictures of everything. (what else is new?)

accidental, foreboding filtering

So, what happened was I wrote my finals, packed and cleaned up my room,  and saw some lovely people. 

Next up- road trip!

Love,

MM