Friday, May 31, 2013

And one more thing...


Over It!

Three celebs I'm totally over and hope we won't be hearing about in the next 6 months:

1. Amanda Bynes


2. Lindsay Lohan


3. Justin Beiber


On the other hand, I could watch the sh*t show that is Brandi Glanville & LeAnn Rimes all day, every day...and this news has made my Friday complete ---> http://radaronline.com/exclusives/2013/05/leann-rimes-eddie-cibrian-tv-show/.

HAPPY FRIDAY! Hope everyone has a great weekend! xo

Tuesday, May 28, 2013

Memorial Day Fun!

Happy Post-Memorial Day! Hope everyone is feeling relaxed and refreshed and ready to take on the week! Personally, I always feel like I need a "vacation from my vacation," or an "extra day to relax from my extra day off."

We originally had nothing planned for the three-day weekend, but that changed through the course of the week and we ended up having a pretty busy weekend. On Saturday, Muffy had her first doggy training class! This was the result:



After doggy class, Jeff and I went over to our teammates house for a nice bbq and swim! On Sunday, we went to visit my parents while they were camping at Faria State Beach. This was Muff's first time to the beach, and she didn't love the water like I hoped she would. The tide was really high, so we sat on a rock while the waves crashed up around us, and watched Lili and Jeff play ball tag in the ocean.



After the beach we went to watch the LA Galaxy take on the Seattle Sounders. It was a blow out, 4-0 Galaxy, but really entertaining to watch. Watching soccer on TV isn't my favorite thing, but the electricity at the stadium is on full power, so being able to watch it live makes it alot more fun and exciting.

On Monday, Jeff and I did a 2 hour hike, and then relaxed at home. This was probably my favorite day because I can't remember the last time I got to lay in front of the TV for a few hours and do nothing! Victory!

How was your Memorial Day weekend? What did you do?

Monday, May 20, 2013

Founder's Cup West Coast Regional

On Saturday, one of my kickball teams, The Kicktators, competed in the Founder's Cup West Coast Regional tournament. The prize? $2,000, plus a guaranteed invitation to compete at the annual Founder's Cup in Las Vegas, NV -- basically, the Super Bowl of kickball. So, how did we do? 





WE WON!

See you in October, Vegas!



Wednesday, May 15, 2013

Santa Barbara Wine Country Half Marathon

On Saturday morning, I was running the Santa Barbara Wine Country Half Marathon with some of my kickball friends, so Friday night, Jeff and I drove up to the Dutch town of Solvang. We stayed at the Days Inn Buellton, which was apparently featured in the movie "Sideways."


We didn't get in until around 10pm, so, in order to get a good nights rest, I opted to stay away from the Sports Bar (even though it was HOPPING) and when straight to bed. I met up with my friends at the butt-crack of dawn and headed down to the start line. This was a smaller race -- only 2,000 people -- which I was excited for since the last race I ran (Disneyland Half) had over 17,000 people and it took me 30 min just to get through the start gate! 
 
Mandatory group picture

At 7am on the dot, we were off. I'll be honest...I didn't "train" for this race. The most running I had done prior is sprint running bases during kickball games, which are only 60 ft apart, but, I usually do Pilates or Pure Barre, so I'm not entirely out of shape!  A few of us tried to stay together, but  after a couple miles, we were separated.  I was pretty slow and sluggish and mile 7, but with the help of The Great Gatsby soundtrack (so good!), I pushed through and came out with a medal around my neck....right behind a 77 year old woman.



After the race, we hit up the wine festival that was in a small park near the finish line. It was too crowded and cramped, so we left shortly after to eat (read: something fatty) and walk around the town. Solvang is a really cute Dutch town located about 45 minutes north east of Santa Barbara. It was founded in 1911 by a small group of Danish teachers, and is now a thriving little village with horse drawn wagons, tons of shops, windmills, and pastries, pastries and more pastries! Its a total tourist spot, but worth the visit if you're in the area!

 Using my cell phone in the phone booth...with a broken pay phone

 Jeff eating aebleskivers (danish pancake)

ice cream and windmills!

Tuesday, May 14, 2013

And so it begins....

WELP! My FIRST blog post! No exciting and nerve wracking at the same time! So, I'll start out by explaining why I created this blog: it's really simple and totally unoriginal -- basically, to document and share the moments of my crazy life through words and pictures (I have a beautiful Canon SLR that does NOT get used enough!)(I also think I'm kind of funny, so I want to see if others agree). I just completed my second half marathon, and have my eye on number three, so this is also a way to keep myself accountable for my workouts and healthy eating (with the occasional not so healthy (read: cupcakes and ice cream!)) ;)

CHARACTERS
So, who is Blonde Cupcake? Well, that's me: Rachel. I'm a born and raised "Valley Girl" (aka The San Fernando Valley - a hot and sweaty suburb of Los Angeles). I work as a legal assistant at a real estate law firm in Downtown Los Angeles. You won't hear much about my job, because, well....I don't love it. I'm currently working on starting my own online clothing boutique, and hope to have it fully up and running by late 2013-early 2014 (I'll be sure to keep ya'll posted!). I play alot of competitive kickball -- yes, the child's game. You'll get to know alot about the kickball world. I'm obsessed with the Real Housewives (all cities), Disneyland and sushi, and am still waiting for the one weekend where I don't do anything except lay in my bed all day and watch tv. It hasn't happened in two years...but one day.


What else do you do after a half marathon?
My boyfriend, Jeff.  We met on the kickball fields (I'll post about that later). He works from home (lucky!) as a Box Office Analyst -- basically, he predicts how much new movies are going to make each weekend. If you follow the movie industry, you've probably read a few quotes or articles by him. We've been dating for two years. He truly is my best friend and lover, wrapped into one human being.

Typical tourist in Australia

The beginning of our hike through the Grand Canyon

Lilianna aka Lili, Jeff's daughter. She loves Spongebob, the beach, Disneyland, putting on ballet recitals in our living room, soccer, playing puppy, and has more energy than anyone I know. She also has "a good brain."

Cheese!


My fur baby, Muffin. She's a one year old French Bulldog, who can compete with Lili's energy level. She farts, begs for food, and chews shoes...but how can you not love that face!

Those ears!