San Diego or Bust

This weekends update is actually a Wednesday thru Sunday update. While I was technically 'working' Wednesday thru Friday my company flew me and the West Region's leadership to San Diego for a work conference. It was my first meeting and was also really helpful. It was set up in workshop style so we were able to pick and choose our classes. However I quickly learned that 85% of the time we spent drinking, socializing and snapchatting. My type of work. 

Let's recap.

I got in Wednesday and started drinking on the plane- it continued till I left on Saturday (thank you open bar) If you haven't been to San Diego it's fabulous. I'm VERY biased to the East Coast- however San Diego is amazing. Maybe it's because I lived here as a kid or maybe because it truely is an amazing city- either way I highly recommend it. Beautiful weather, great food and bars- what's NOT to love?? Anyways, back to Wednesday, we had dinner at Sally's Seafood which has amazing sushi! When Chris and I came here last year we discovered this gem- and while it was expensive- this meal can be expensed (thanks work!)

I wish I took pictures but because we all decided to put cell phones rule for the night- t no photographic evidence of such deliciousness exist. But hey it was a nice chance for all of us to catch up. We made our way to a bar named Searsucker- it was a rustic bar with a great atompshere. It was a great chance for all of the offices to mingle. It's even owned by Top Chef contestant Brian Malarkey-

1. blue skies from the plane.
2. In flight entertainment- Alaskan Ale
3. view from Hotel.
4. Shamless selfie on my way to training

Thrusday- up early. Gym (whoo), and workshop! Then more drinking. Starts at 5 with a cocktail party on the pool deck and onto dinner. Again back to the Gaslamp district- The strip club steak house. I'll be honest I didn't pick it- nor would I recommend it. You literally order your steak and, get this- cook it yourself. Ummmm? I do that at home. Why am I cooking my own steak? I digress because again it was open bar. So my annoyance quickly passed.  We moved onto bowling- now to be honest I couldn't tell you the name or where the place is but I do remember having a great time! I also remember getting into the hotel, downing water and going to bed. Yup.

1. Girls at dinner
2. Caitlin- getting her grill on
3. Bowling
4. Greg grilling my steak

Friday (6am) Oh.My.God

Breakfast in silence with 150 other people. We all could barely function but did have some great stories (like my boss loosing this shoes at the bowling alley or someone going to the wrong hotel). We keep in classy San Diego.

Workshops. The end of the workshop was the best part- we actually met some of our clients who live in SOCAL- I was in tears at how touched I was at some of the families. It really brought us back to why we do what we do. 

Most of attendees left after our conference but I stayed another night and was in need  of some serious alone time. I've vacationed by myself before and LOVE IT. I came back to my hotel and took a much needed nap then headed off to

Spike Africa for a peaceful dinner alone. I know what you're thinking- you had dinner alone??? And yes, I did. I love it- you talk to people from all over and I love it. I got the swordfish and it was cooked to perfection. Along with 2-4 more drinks ofcourse. Then it's back to the hotel for a bath, tea, 20/20(I love murder mysteries) and relaxing. Oh and fireworks! The Yankee's were in town so I could see the stadium from my hotel room.

1. Drinks on drinks
2. Alaskan Hilbut
3. Swordfishy

Saturday. Woke up and walked to Cafe 222- a quant little breakfast place in SD. It was featured on The Food Network and always has unique but delicious food- such as peanut butter and banana French toast, or blueberry cornbread waffles. Delish. Continued on shopping in the Gaslamp district with adorable boutiques. I love boutiques- I know they may cost more but you always get unique things and that, my friends, is always worth it.I was able to visit the following boutiques and pick up a few items Bubbles, Dolcetti,Eden. My favorite was Dolcetti however it was also the most expensive. Go figure.

And last but certainly not least I got a TATTOO!?!?! Well I actually already have one- it's a sand dollar and I love it but my next one was a horseshoe. For some it might mean good luck but for me it represents my love of horses and riding. As most of you know I just recently rediscovered my passion for riding and since San Diego was where it started I thought it only fitting to get it there. It turned out surprisingly good for how small it was AND it didn't hurt- plus all around!

My last meal was at The Hopping Pig- an English pub if you will so ofcourse I got the candied pork belly (sorry veggie fans). I met a couple of really nice people there where we chatted about food, the amazing race and overall life. Flew out a few hours later. Exhausted.

Sunday was the typical- laundry, grocery shopping and napping. However a well needed day to day to relax. 

1. Horeshoe tattoo (YAY!)
2. Menu Cafe 222
3. Delish Blueberry and Cornbread waffle
3. Last meal @ The Hopping Pig
4. Saturday self

Hope all of you have a great weekend- this week is going to be a rocky one but only 5 days till Friday!!