For, as I draw closer and closer to the end, I travel in a circle, nearer and nearer to the beginning. It seems to be one of the kind smoothings and preparings of the way. - Charlies Dickens

Only 7 more days of work and 1 more dear weekend to go out here in Santa Monica!  As befits the way your mind is scattered and kind of lazy on Sunday nights, I figured I would just throw on here a few random pictures from lately.

Lynn sent me star-shaped ice cube trays for my birthday.  This girl is the master of random gifts - she is the reason I had a tiara to wear in Iraq-

Went to an outdoor Shakespeare play with the boss + wife the other day.  It was a great time but also only one of two times that it has rained out here.  Of course!

Sunset from the Santa Monica Pier.

Me in my ridiculous neon outfit on Friday.  Bosses are convinced I have sand in my brain now and am never going to leave. My roommate said I looked ready for Vegas.

Great wino license plate in Torrance.

Me cooking with my spork (SEE NATE I SAID I'D USE IT) because it was the only clean fork in the apartment.

Have a great start to the week!