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reality falls between your best and worst case scenarios, right?

this month we stumbled upon the battery-- a store with 'a wide and eclectic selection of books and music, shelves upon shelves of cheaply priced reads, unique clothing and jewelry from local artisans.'

after a long day, i was in the mood for something refreshing. so i took a few minutes to throw some ingredients on top of an avocado, and this is the result!
stuffed avocados; avocados, tomatoes, onions, cotija cheese, cilantro, lime, lemon peel, salt, pepper.

the other day, we stopped by mix n' munch for some comfort food.


cereal bar and grilled cheese cafe? yes, please!


the assortment of cereals brought back childhood memories,


and there was even a small corner of stuffed animals and books.


here's the cheddar bacon mac n' cheese with additional cheese on sourdough.


overall, it was a fun place to visit! it was a nice place to relax, hangout, and chat.

explored south pasadena the other day. it was nice to just walk around and enjoy the sun. there's one more month left of summer, but it looks like i'll have to cut back on my days out. i guess until i can find the right balance between fun and rest.

what better way to end the week than with friends and food?