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Annie's Blog – July 2008 Archive (5)

MINI TAKES THE STATES 2008: Aug 1-3

Remember how we had the previous discussion about Mini and all of its awesomeness...(yes, I am a proud owner.) Well now you have the chance to test one out for yourself, "on an aggressive autocross course."



"Mini Takes the States" is back:



EVERYONE IS INVITED – EVEN IF YOU DON’T OWN A MINI



The net proceeds from registration fees help out a regional MINI Motoring Hearts ™ charitable organization. The event offers live… Continue

Added by Annie on July 30, 2008 at 10:00pm — 3 Comments

Hey Metropolites! Here's a Little Inspiration- Sarah Reinertsen



Some of us metropolites are training to run for the Nike Human Race this August. I found this article as a way to motivate myself to clock in my weekly miles and thought I'd share it with everyone.



It really makes you wonder, what are we as humans capable of and how far are we willing to go to defy the "impossible"?



PUBLISHED 09/25/2006

The Inspiration: Sarah Reinertsen



When Sarah Reinertsen was a kid, she… Continue

Added by Annie on July 23, 2008 at 11:32am — 4 Comments

Into Boutique Shopping? Check out Long Beach's Maison Femme



My previous experience of Long Beach has been limited to hanging out on the beach and checking out the local bar scene. I definitely would have never expected to walk into this gem of a boutique. Maison Femme is a great little shop on 2nd street that seriously makes you feel like you've just walked into a store on the Champs-Elysées.



They carry French brand body creams and fragrances, jewelry, baby clothes, chic furniture, to die for… Continue

Added by Annie on July 22, 2008 at 1:51am — 1 Comment

Guess Who's Jumping on the Fro-Yo Bandwagon?



With all of the previous discussion about Starbucks and Pinkberry I had to get your opinion on this one.



I walked into Starbucks today expecting to see the ads for the new protein shake, (thanks Alice) but definitely didn't expect to find the new Icy Italian Cool SORBETTO! Yes folks, I said sorbetto. Starbucks is hailing the Sorbetto as an, "indulgent Italian-inspired treat for consumers looking for a mid-afternoon… Continue

Added by Annie on July 15, 2008 at 3:30pm — 4 Comments

MIXING VINTAGE AND MODERN AT THE ROSE BOWL FLEA MARKET

$8 admission Every second Sunday of the month (July 13th)

9am-3pm



I personally love flea markets and vintage shopping. I like the idea of finding one of a kind piece’s that bring a little bit of the past into the present. So, I was looking around for new places to checkout and I think I came across what may be the mother of all flea markets.



Every second Sunday of the month, the market has over 2,500 vendors of antiques,… Continue

Added by Annie on July 8, 2008 at 11:30am — 6 Comments

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