I'll make my way back home to you.

The weekend went splendidly. I rather love San Diego after this, my second visit. It's beautiful, the weather is ideal, and we have good times with great friends there. As I got off the plane yesterday, into the dank humidity that blankets New York, I already longed to be back in Southern California - for not only the weather but the husband I left behind, too.

We stayed at a gorgeous resort, walked along the beach, met up with Aileen and Erica for the NBA championship game, did a little shopping at some lovely shops in Encinitas, went to a Padres vs Orioles game on a whim, hung out with Brendan, Jill and the whole Klein family - including his new three-day-old Lulu!, and Jesse even ate fried butter at the San Diego State Fair.

I loved the quiet moments, too. Jesse and I spent a good chunk of our vacation driving to places around San Diego, and along the PCH. We would blast music, sing it, or just talk. Or not. It's always fun, and comforting to be with him.

We decided we had to visit the San Diego Zoo, and unlike most of my zoo memories, this one didn't smell too bad! I got to see a cheetah (the best animal ever), a panther sleeping right up close, and a baby panda bear with its mom!

On Sunday Jesse drove me mighty early to the airport, and we said our goodbyes as we usually do. He's off to do about three weeks of Warped Tour, and I have a million things planned here. And how was your weekend?!

Bonus: me and baby Lulu hangin' out:

PS Babies are tiny.

I ain't into goin' steady.

My airport outfit! Okay, so I decided to forgo the Panama Hat mainly because I had just blowdried my hair, didn't want any kinks, and um, I realized traveling with a hat would be annoying. Perhaps those celebrities wore hats to fend off paparazzi flashes? I'll let you in on a secret: nobody is waiting to take my picture at airports! Well, except for Jesse, at baggage claim, above. I went with my Gap Born to Fit skinny jeans, gray tank top, with my Aerie cotton/linen long sleeve shirt. (Which, by the way, I'm obsessed with - long sleeved and so light! I have it in both navy and ivory.)

Jesse and I are having a wonderful time in San Diego. I'm going to be really bummed to have to say bye to him & the wonderful, non-humid weather on Sunday. Enjoy your weekend!

Tomorrow I take leave.

I've pretty much packed everything I need for my trip tomorrow. I still don't know where Jesse is leading me to - I just know we have to be at JFK in the morning!

The whirlwind that's taken over the last week of my life is dying down; I'm restless to start relaxing tomorrow.

There are some posts ready to go up in the next couple of days, I hope you like them. There's a lot of barftime heading your way. If you don't like weddings, love, friendship, getting cuted out - you probably shouldn't read while I'm away. Ha. I think I'll be able to check the internet where we are going - but who knows?!

Also, our wedding photographer, the brilliant Channing Johnson, posted a preview of our wedding on his blog. The pictures look immaculate, and I can't wait to see the rest. You'll see them again in future posts!

Fun times, we had them.

I had so much fun this weekend. I didn't even update, and at this moment, I don't want to marr such a great time by regurgitating every second of my vacation. So I'll share my poor-quality pictures and give you a more list-like and informal recap.

• Flew to Las Vegas on Thursday after work.
  
• Lights, lights, lights!
  
• Jesse!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  
• Jesse's mom Sandi & her friend Bev staying out with us til super late!
  
• Beth & hunks (hahaha)
  
• George Clooney also staying at the Palms?
  
  
  
  
• Waking up because I was SO hungry (time zones suck!)
  
• Lame Palms Friday pool party - out of there asap
  
• Sightings: Rainn Wilson, Lucy Liu, Morgan Spurlock, Kendra
  
• HUGE margaritas
  
• First time gambling: won $150 on Wheel-of-Fortune slots, $28 at BlackJack table
  
• MCS show!
  
• How come Panic didn't sell out their hometown? Hm.
  
• Old Mtv Awards napkins in the dressing room
  
• Jesse and I running up the stairs after the show to grab a cab to LOVE
  
• Cirque du Soleil's LOVE (a show based on Beatles songs) was AMAZING!!!!!
  
• Ryan Ross gushing about how much he loves the show (obvi, boy, I heard your last record)
  
• Lame afterparty @ "Rain" (LV parties/clubs have crappy names. Maybe I'm just used to all the New York bars named after what they used to function as...)
  
  

  [Stephanie Tanner would say...]

• Anaheim!
  
• Spent day with Jesse and his kickass friend Colin playing minigolf and swimming at the hotel pool
  
• Jesse and Colin showing a poolfull of kids how to properly cannonball and then playing marco polo
  
• Margs at the nearby Chilis
  
• LAST SHOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! (Nine weeks is far too long.)
  
• Dan, Kristy, Colin, Plain White Ts, Brett G., TK, Angel etc. dressing room fun
  
• Great, huge venue and a great show
  
• Last time having to deal with lame backstage dramz
  
• Post-show chill out with Jesse & Colin that included in-depth, mildly drunken discussion of tv, movies, comic books (Colin & I & Watchmen, ha), and books...and traveling and life and are we still talking??
  
• Hearing Jesse talk about our visit to Panama = all smiles
  
  

  Jesse grabbing some shade. He's there.

  
  

  Jesse grabbing some air.

• Brunch in LA with Colin, Trevor K, Ang, and Angel
  
• Two girls talkin' weddin' shop :)
  
• Headed to the valley to Dan & Kristy's place for their mojitos, pool, hot-tub, NEW KITTEH, foodz, and great hangs along with Colin and Tony
  
• Dan & Kristy = definition of good people
  
• Water volleyball!
  
• Bid adieu for San Diego
  
• Checked into this sweet spot called the La Costa Resort & Spa (jaw drop)
  
• Hangs at Aileen & KT's apartment with Brendan
  
  
  
  
  

  See the waterslides? :)

  
  
• Last day = beach day
  
• Oh hai, our hotel has TWO waterslides
  
• Post-sun & swim relaxation
  
• Over to Brendan's to meet his & Jillian's gorgeous daughter Amelia!!
  
• Dogs that sit on each other
  
• Joined by Aileen, KT, Dylan Not McKay and pizzzzaaaa
  
• Early sleeps to Seinfeld
  
  
• Wake up early, fly home.
  
• Fell asleep last night with his breath on my neck...like one of my favorite songs...I've never slept so soundly.