Christmas in LA

I wasn't sure it would ever feel Christmas-y in this city because of the non-stop sunshine and gorgeous weather...but it does. There are Christmas lights up everywhere, and decorated trees in the stores and office buildings. I seem to notice all the Christmas decorations more because they feel unexpected because I have yet to realize it's really December since it still feels like October to me! Luckily the weather doesn't mask the Christmas spirit. I bought a little tree at Trader Joe's t

oday. It smells amazing and came with lights all for a small $13. Not a bad

deal at all, and it's just what I need to remind me that Christmas is just a few weeks away! I should start shopping!

Tomorrow my dad will be here, and I cannot wait to see him again! It seems like I just saw him...but when I stop and think about everything that's happened since I moved out here, it seems like ages ago. I am going to try to convince him to take me to Pace, the organic Italian restaurant in front of my apartment! Yuuum.

Here are some recent pictures I have taken with

my BlackBerry...not the best quailty, but you get the idea :) The building is the bank where I work. The view of downtown and the Hollywood sign are from a scenic view on Mulholland drive-just up the street. The beach picture was sunset at the dog beach and the moon picture was from my dining room window! Enjoy!