Thank Heavens! This was seemingly a quick week that just couldn't move fast enough. Why? Because I really miss my recently transplanted LA boyfriend. This weekend marks my 6th flight of 2010, with 7 more already booked through April.
Beyond all the travel; which is both fun and a nuisance; what I find interesting is that it's forcing me to become more regimented. I've always been big on planning things (though never too far in the future) ;) but this has pushed it to the extreme. I find myself following a more strict schedule in order to allot gym time, shopping, friends & family, packing, etc. If I didn't - my life would be a mess.
That said, I look forward to seeing my PIC this tonight until late Sunday evening. The other nice thing about LA is that the weather is always at least 5 degrees warmer than NorCal. And then I got curious. Here's the comparison for this weekend. Campbell will be 58 on Saturday, LA 64. Sunday: Campbell will be 65 and LA 70. 
Saturday will bring my most favorite meal and Irish tradition - corned beef and cabbage. Yes, with potatoes and carrots. I can't wait! Plus, I get it AGAIN on the 17th at my parents' house for St. Patty's day. Note: my mouth is salivating just thinking about it!
Sometime during the weekend, I'd also like to see Tim Burton's Alice in Wonderland in 3D(again). I saw it on Tuesday with two friends and enjoyed it immensely. I was skeptical as it is a Disney movie with a PG rating - but I feel Tim Burton pulled off a dark (enough) Alice to hit a broad market. I loved the costumes, the scenery, the storytelling and the subtle references to other Johnny Depp movies (Pirates, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Finding Neverland, Edward Scissor Hands). Needless to say, Alice is one of my favorite stories and I look forward to seeing what the bf thinks about it.
Halloween is on a Saturday this year and I couldn't be more thrilled. One of my favorite movies/themes/books is Alice in Wonderland. What's better than a little dark Alice in Wonderland action then for a theme for this year's Halloween party? Goblins and ghouls are so outdated. ;)
I am so full of ideas for this party. If only there were no budget! I'll be making and decorating cupcakes with little "Eat Me" tags (just as the drinks will have "Drink Me" tags on them. 
I plan to display these on my new cupcake tray from Crate & Barrel on a checkerboard table cloth... ever the homage to the chess pieces in Alice in Wonderland. Speaking of which, I found a garden size chess set which I'm considering purchasing. Pieces range from 4 to 8 inches so they're not TOO large, but definitely over sized. 
We'll see where I decide to display this... It's sorta too cool to NOT have at the party. Additionally, I've been wanting to learn how to play and this might be the right tools to use to learn. :)
