It’s funny that I had such a Pretty Woman evening last Thursday, because earlier that same day I was channeling my inner Julia Roberts with a long stroll around Beverly Hills.

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Parked in the residential area right by Beverly Gardens Park

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…took in some art…

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…and nature…

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…looped around the pretty houses…

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…and did a little window shopping!

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This was my first time at the famous Rodeo Drive

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…even though all the stores were closed, there were a number of tourists.

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At the bottom of the stairs, I made a wish…

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…then headed across the street to the Reg. Bev. Wi.

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Love me a hotel bathroom!

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By the time I got back to my car, it had been a 1.5 hours – next time I’ll do the opposite Pretty Woman Tour and walk around Sunset Boulevard!

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Banana Beach Birthday

May 22, 2013
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Despite a crazy Monday/Tuesday (<—great pix from Stanford on Facebook!) and being slightly sleep-deprived, I had to make a trip to see this. Like most of the world, I’m an Arrested Development fan – last time I was at The Grove I saw the Stair Car… …the line for The Bluth Banana Stand was slightly [...]

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So Long, Stanford!

May 21, 2013
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In less than 24 hours of arriving at the Stanford Guest House, I checked out! There’s complimentary coffee/pastries in the kitchen downstairs… …but I wandered across the path to Harvest Cafe… …where they serve a complimentary hot breakfast. Went for the Oatmeal (there was also Cream of Wheat) – with Golden Raisins, Splenda… …and a [...]

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Free Your Mind and the Rest Will Follow

May 21, 2013
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I see the next installment of Nice Girls Crew… …where “Leena,” “Sophie,” and “Geraldine” go back to school! Speaking at Stanford with Michelle, Sheetal, and Tanuj was incredible… …and so was our legendary moderator, Jeff Chang. After the class, we headed over to Harmony House for more fun… \ …Mexican food… …and sweets! The cupcakes [...]

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Calafia

May 20, 2013
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Luckily Michelle was on the same flight so I had someone to talk to through security… DSCN2534 …sadly, our Southwest Seating did not allow us to continue our time together. I ate a Lemon Pound Cake ALT Larabar before landing. DSCN2538  

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