My Solo Trip

Back in April, my friend had her 40th birthday, and invited me to her crafty weekend party..  The problem is that she lives in California; I'm in Missouri.

But after the year I had last year - with moving, and my husband's aortic dissection, etc., we decided I needed a getaway.  My husband and son were very good to me - I didn't get just the weekend, but 10 whole days! :)

I arrived in San Diego, as the party was in Solana Beach.  I was looking forward to sunny skies and a walk on the beach, however I forgot how fickle beach weather can be.. This is what it was like all weekend:

We had a blast anyway, and even though I didn't get much jewelry made, it was very nice to reconnect with my friends!

And might I recommend staying at Holiday Inn Express, for the sole reason of the incredible pancake machine!  We all wanted one of these for our homes..

Once back from the weekend, I actually got to see a movie that wasn't rated G! :)  And a trip to California wouldn't be complete without a trip to In-N-Out..

I had a couple of relaxing days, then it was off to Hollywood to see John Cusack on the Jimmy Kimmel Show!  Hollywood is just so... interesting.  I miss it!

A couple of days later I headed to California Adventure ever so briefly.. I got a nice tease for our next visit later this summer.

That evening I went with a friend to the Pechanga Casino in Temecula to see our pals the 80z All Stars.  I've mentioned them before on my blog - they are some of the nicest guys you'll ever meet!  We had so much fun!

After a late night, the next day we had lots planned - we were going to visit famous dead people at Hollywood Forever Cemetery before heading over to a D23 event at the Walt Disney Studios.

I got chased my an attack duck..

My friend wanted to go to the Federal Bar in North Hollywood for dinner.. Cool place and good food.. I had the Greco burger - lamb with feta and tzatiki, and the garlic parmesan fries were so incredibly yummy!!

The D23 Fanniversary event was great!  I was a tad disappointed that this event didn't leave time for exploring a bit and shopping like some of their other events, but they did have 2 events that night, plus it was dark.  I managed a few pictures..

The next day was pretty easy going.  I went to a kid's soccer game, Ikea, and saw yet another movie not rated G..  Good thing I rested up a bit, as the next day was...

DISNEYLAND!

It was a very fun trip!  Maybe I'll get to take another one without my husband and son again some time.. Until then, I have my memories!

I should add that I really do enjoy going on trips with my boys, and we are planning a big one later this summer, so you have that blog post to look forward to.. lol!  At the rate I'm going, it will probably post in November... ;)