Moving.....

Pretty soon, I'll get to pass this on my way to work everyday...

After three years for working at my company, our office is moving further east, to Miracle Mile. To me, it's a whole different territory. While I'm happy for the move and the change, it means another 20 mins on Wilshire Blvd. in the mornings, and that after-work romps to Sawtelle for dinner may prove to be more of a challenge, since it will be further.

I'm trying to look on the bright side of things, and the many many things to look forward to on that side of Wilshire Blvd. I'll be closer to Pulp for one, so it'll be easier to make an after-work stop. The LACMA will be much closer and I'll get a chance to visit more often and pass by that beautiful art of collected streetlamps on my way home...it's sort of refreshing.

Red Mango will now be down the street and I'm soooo excited upon realizing this today! Red Mango is actually the original yogurt shop for which Pinkberry's yogurt shop was based on -- Pinkberry had beat them to the punch here in the states, but I must admit, I am

in love with Red Mango. They have a bigger variety in cereals and toppings, and the green tea tastes more like green tea. I will go back to Pinkberry every so often because there's more locations for one, and also because I've grown a liking to that coffee flavor (when it's mixed with the original).

Another great find that I'm very excited about is Andre's. I grew up with this restaurant, and I love their Veal Parmigiana, their baked chicken with mushroom sauce, and their caesear salad. It's not fancy or pretty or like any Italian cuisine. It's actually a cafeteria style restaurant that's been serving the community for years and years -- since I was a kid! A lot of senior citizens and blue collar workers dine there for their great prices, but they also have great simple food. Their daily specials are great, and you can have an entree, the salad, a slice of garlic bread, and a drink for about $10. It's cash only, though, so be well armed. It really is a find, since it's in the plaza on the corner of 3rd and Fairfax Ave. (where the Whole Foods and KMart are....long before the Whole Foods existed) deep inside the makeshift food court.

It's been a bit nostalgic and wistful packing up the office, but I'm excited (and a bit stressed) about our move. I can't wait to see my new office on Monday! :)