Bitter-sweet

With the end of one chapter, my dad reminds me, is the start of a new one. Last Saturday, Giancarlo and I had our engagement party which was also going to be the last time that I was going to see my family.. for a bit. GC's parents flew out for the party, and it meant the world to have them there, as well as all my family. It was their first time ever in California, and they stayed in Laguna Beach. I think they will be back before GC and I make it back! Nicole, my cupcake princess, did an AMAZING job getting everything organized. She's my little Martha Stewart, even though Nicole, I don't think you look like her!

My little hostess-with-the-mostess will certainly be missed. I also need to thank Jefe for putting together our little slideshow presentation. (I'm hoping I can leave up the youtube post ;)) It's very special because GC and I met while working Jack Johnson. Who knew!? A lot of hardwork and love went into creating the event, and I'm thankful for it all. You all will be missed greatly, and I can't wait to see everyone in ITALY!!!!



Music Details: The first song is Sitting, Waiting, Wishing by Jack Johnson. The second song is Stars by Travis Wheeland.
credit: Jeff Werner
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Papa and me


Grandpa Bill (my mom's dad) and Gram Clarice (dad's mom)


The Ladies! Kerri, Tiara, Me and Jenn


The Provansal-Pacheco clan

All the fun photos are up at: http://www.flickr.com/photos/emilyprovansal/sets/72157604557368751/

California dreamin'

It's days like today when I truly miss California. It's cold. With no hope of warming up, and me slowly counting down the time where I have to head back out into the miserable New York cold...that I miss California. I miss the sun hitting my face and warming me up. I miss those pesky Santa Ana winds. I miss driving down PCH with my windows rolled down and the sea breeze. I miss that break from whatever cold weather there is in California, breaking and heading down to the beach (in March!) I miss sitting out doors to enjoy my starbucks, and walking on the beach.

California, I miss you! But, we'll have to wait till April to see each other.

Santa Monica, Santa Barbara and a 'lil Solvang

Being the nerds that we are we decided to check out Solvang. I for one, have never seen it but thought it might be cool to check out.. worse comes to worse, I figured we could just go to Santa Barbara. We ended up in Solvang on a Wednesday afternoon, along with the rest of the senor citizen tour groups. Needless to say, we walked around..tested some wine and then headed back down the mountain to Santa Barbara. The next morning we putz'd around Santa Monica, always beautiful. More fun shots up at http://www.kodakgallery.com/emilyprovansal.

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Viva Mexico!

One of the things that I miss the most back in New York is the amaaaazing Mexican food in California and the random trips to Mexico. Last week, GC, Tiara, Nick and myself all traveled down to Puerto Nuevo for some fresh Lobster. Just to show you how great Mexico is.. we got fresh Lobster, soup, salad, chips with fresh guacamole and very very spicy salsa, one margarita, and one shot of tequila for a grand total of.... $12.00. How do you beat that!? Tiara's mom and her boyfriend met up with us down in Puerto Nuevo and we also took GC to explore Rosarito before heading back up to San Diego. Another great highlight was the vendor who makes fresh sipping tequilla- not my style, but the boys loved it. I felt like I was in an episode of Anthony Bourdain's No Reservations.
(more pictures are up at http://kodakgallery.com/emilyprovansal)

Foooootttball!

First trip to see the LA Galaxy play. One Beckman sighting.. no Posh. But they were the first So Cal team to finally win a game that weekend!!

Padres!

Another great day in San Diego and GC's very first Padres game in SD! Sadly, the Padres lost the game that night but hey at least they gave us a fireworks show! (ha! I wanted the Sunday gift of the lunch box.. please.)

Home Sweet Home

GC and I are here sitting at the airport, not ready to end our trip back from California. Our trip started last week with a trip home to San Diego to see the fam, friends and show GC more of Southern California. We flew out on the new Virgin America... amazzzzing! I don't think I can fly any other airline again (well I guess if they are cheap enough) But that weekened we also met up with good friends for some drinks, laughs, midnight beach run, and good 'ol filibertos!

Home, sweet, home!

I had the chance to come back to Cali really quickly for a work trip. It was sooooo good to come home!!! I got a chance to hang out with my dad & sister chilling at the new condo and taking in the Padres game! Will be back in again in a few, counting down the days!

caaaaalifornia!

I took GC out to Cali for his first ever Thanksgiving holiday on the west coast. A new fan of Disneyland, he couldn't quite get into the whole decorating a palm tree in flip flops. If you really want to see the 103 pictures of the Disneyland Christmas parade, courtesy of Giancarlo Pacheco.. they are up on Kodakgallery.com.