WE DIDN'T TAKE THE FREEWAY

       Why haven't we been here before? Obviously we loved the place, Huntington Beach is definitely all the hype. There are surfers EVERYWHERE. You would have thought we payed attention to the professionals surfing the U.S Open but no we looked at the locals because we are all about the underdogs. The up and coming young folk. We don't care that you succeeded (that's a lie we do, congrats.) we care about how you got there-what is your story? That kind of deal. Unfortunately we didn't get to meet anyone because we were too busy being mesmerized by the crowd the U.S Open attracted. It was very umm what's the word VIBRANT? Sure, lets put it that way. Anyway please watch our video to better comprehend what we mean by "VIBRANT."

THE BUCKET LIST: EAT SUSHI

           Sushi is amazing. Dumplings are also really great. Our meal was just overall very satisfying. In a previous post we proposed 10 things we had to try to do before the end of August. Number 3 was to either eat sushi, ramen, or pho.
            We randomly ended up in Whittier with Oscar and Yalitza, who happen to be very experienced sushi eaters. I was very hungry which is when we realized it would be the perfect opportunity to try sushi. We actually tried sushi at two different restaurants because the first didn't meet the sushi standards. The sushi experts were not left satisfied with the quality of the first batch of sushi we ate. So we left the restaurant and walked down the street to a different sushi place called Pho & Roll
             Best. Decision. Ever.The moment you walk in you know the food is quality. We ordered the same thing we did in the first spot, California Rolls and Veggie Rolls (for Alex). Everything was so much better quality, from the food, to the service. The sushi was a game changer. Never again will we eat anything less than what Pho & Roll served us. And apparently they are popular for their Pho so we might just have to go back for that.
              Anyway, as previously said, here is a video documenting the whole event.

THE BUCKET LIST

   Ever since July started we've been really good at not staying home. To keep it up we came up with a list of things that we want to do before the end of August. We will film us doing each thing on the list and then post it on here for you to see! We hope we get to cross out most (if not all) of what is on this list.What's on your summer bucket list?

Bucket List 

'MERICA

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 Oh the Land of the Free and the Home of the Brave! It is your Birthday, Fourth of July. (Insert Firework noises here) It is here the day that highlights the rest of summer for us Americans. It is the day where our true patriotism comes out. Fourth of July for most is the day we come out of our caves and face the sun (For us internet people at least.) Anyways we decided to take advantage of the Fourth because truth is it is probably the most eventful thing that has happened so far.

     We both celebrated Independence Day at the beach but do to a series of unfortunate events and decisions we did so separately. We both spent the entire day at the beach eating and enjoying the sun with our families. When the sun set we set up to watch the firework shows. There was something about strangers coming together in the dark to see lights in the sky that sparked some creativity and motivation in us. The next day we couldn't stand the heat, we didn't want to be home but we only had $1 between the two of us (I really wish it was a joke). Regardless of that we got on our bikes and rode to a private community pool where our friend, Yalitza, lives. Unfortunately, she couldn't join us but we helped ourselves to her pool anyway (Thanks Yalitza).
      It felt good to just get out of the house. We didn't plan it at all, it all kind of just happened and it really turned out great. We ate some snacks and discussed future plans. After that we rode around our neighborhood then went home. It was a simple day but I can honestly say our summer attitude has arrived.

BTW what do you think of our new banner? VERY SUMMER ATTITUDE AMIRITE ?!?!

UGH SUMMER

     Summer officially began like two weeks ago and we are still not in the mood. Truthfully, this post has been in our drafts for like a month because we wanted to wait until we had a proper summer attitude. A summer attitude for us is being energetic and adventurous, to not let a single day go by without doing something productive. Well it's July and let me tell you, we have NOT been productive. We lack so much motivation...and money and a car. We are trying to put our bad attitude aside and actually do things before summer is over. To get our summer attitude ready we thought of a few basic essentials we need to have with us this summer!

Summer Essentials 

1. Sunscreen : This summer we actually want to make our skin a priority. We want to make it a habit of carrying sunscreen whenever we go out and remember to apply it. 

2. Disposable camera : This is just for fun. 

3. Sandals : The Birkenstock sandals are making a big comeback this year, and frankly we love it.

4. Adventure Backpack : We noticed that when it comes to us a purse just doesn't fit it all. Hauling around our cameras, chargers, make up and other girly things make it really hard for us to find a perfect bag so we went back to our school days and decided that a backpack is the way. 

5. Perf Sunglasses : It is absolutely essential to own a pair of great sunglasses even an expensive pair, because honestly we have all broken our sunglasses before; whether the dog chewed them or we carelessly left them on the bed and sat right on top of them. (guilty.) So owning a pair that cost you some bucks may just point you in the direction of caring for you sunglasses a little bit more.

6. Bike : Especially if you are unlicensed like us a bike is the way to get around and a great source of exercise I might add.

What are your essentials?

(Btw, share with us what is on your summer playlist! We want to hear it!) 

LDR

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         Her new album is perfect. There, that's basically how I'm going to sum up her album.I want to talk about it in detail but my words aren't good enough to describe what she has come up with this time. All I can say is it's definitely different from Born to Die. Brooklyn Baby,The Other Woman & Old Money are my favorite at the moment. Listen to the full album on Spotify.


 I looked up the pictures she took for Fader Magazine (left) because they are beautiful while I was there I read the interview. Turns out feminism was mentioned and her answer has stirred some attention.

“For me, the issue of feminism is just not an interesting concept,” she says. “I’m more interested in, you know, SpaceX and Tesla, what’s going to happen with our intergalactic possibilities. Whenever people bring up feminism, I’m like, god. I’m just not really that interested.My idea of a true feminist is a woman who feels free enough to do whatever she wants.” 

At first I was annoyed but then I just kind of got over it. I have honestly been a Lana Del Rey fan since the beginning. Her songs have always talked about things I haven't experienced and not completely agreed with but I appreciate her talent so why not. She's entitled to her own opinion and I am to mine. 

What do you think?   

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WE ARE GRADS

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               As of Thursday night both Alex and I are officially high school graduates. We are done with free public education and moving on to the expensive but exciting education in CSULB. We both ended high school really great academically and socially. We survived. I'd like to congratulate the class of 2014 for making it! Graduating from high school is just one of the many achievements we will accomplish! Anyway, summer is here which means there is a lot more time for blogging. All our drafts will soon become posts. Thanks for the patience!
           
       Carolina xx