I rode in an elevator with Conan. Twice.

I have so much to say so here we go:

• Last weekend I got over my fears of venturing out by myself and explored Santa Monica on Saturday. I walked along the pier, ate some lunch, people watched, and enjoyed watching the waves roll in. I love the beach and especially just listening to the ocean.
• Then I walked over to the 3rd Street Promenade and did some shopping and watched some street performers. The promenade has lots of shops and tons of people putting on mini shows. Singers, musicians, dancers, there is a lot to watch. There are also some super sweet dinosaur fountains too.
• Later that night I went to a movie at Hollywood Forever Cemetery with one of the girls that I work with. It was super cool. They project an old movie on the side of one of the buildings, and everyone brings blankets and chairs and sets up little picnics. Lots of the people there were regulars and they had some really nice picnics going on. I just had my blanket and I sat on my co-workers grass mat thingy, anyways, the whole thing was really neat. I would definitely go again if I had the chance. The movie they showed was Arsenic and Old Lace, a classic starring Cary Grant, it was funny.
  
• Sunday I went to a brunch at my intern friend Annie's house. She made some delicious food and it was really nice to be able to meet some new people. She had invited some of her friends from high school and it was fun listening to them all reminisce. It made me miss all my high school friends.
  
• Then I went home, took a nap, and then I went over to The Grove which is a shopping mall. It was pretty nice. Not as much going on as at The Promenade but still a neat place to hang out. I sat in Barnes & Noble for a while. I love sitting on the floor in an aisle and just kicking back. Books are awesome.
• Monday I spent the ENTIRE day at Disneyland with Alyssa, as usual it was a magical day. I got to see World of Color, ohmygoodness, it was AWESOME! Seriously, go see it. Now. Disney magic at its finest!
• Then I started my final week at my internship, so sad! I had a great final few days at the office. I was really sad to have to say goodbye to my friends and to the office. I really grew to enjoy the office and I could definitely see myself going back to work there in the future, AH! So many life decisions to make.
• Today Conan O'Brien was in the office. I know I shouldn't blog about my celeb sightings in the office but I can't keep it a secret. He is so tall and funny. I wanted to hug him. I obviously didn't but I wanted to...

-Lauren

Last weekend in LA!

It is currently Friday night of my last weekend in LA and I can't believe how fast time has flown by!

I have really grown to enjoy my internship and I could definitely see myself going to work there after I graduate. I am still thinking about law school though so I guess I have a lot to consider as far as what my post-graduation plan is, if you have suggestions or advice, I'm all ears! (seriously, please? I am vast well of confusion)

I am going to try to really get out there and do stuff this weekend so hopefully I succeed at getting out of my comfort zone and exploring and maybe even taking some pictures! What a concept! LA get ready, I have a car, a camera and I coming for you!

At a minimum I will be going to Disneyland on Monday, my last trip of the summer but definitely NOT my last trip of 2010, I am thinking I will need a couple trips back to SoCal during the Fall semester... : ) It has been beyond awesome getting to go so much this summer, I obviously would've liked to go more but you can't win 'em all. I can't get enough Disney magic in my life. I truly LOVE Disneyland! How sweet would it be if i could work for Disney when I graduated? What a studio to be able to work for...

Tomorrow? Santa Monica Pier & the Hollywood Forever Cemetery movie (hopefully)
Sunday? Flea Market & maybe the observatory (I can dream)

Here's to a great weekend after a wonderful week!
-Lauren