8:00 AM

Celebrating the Return of Baseball at Angel Stadium

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Everyone knows that Baseball is around the corner once Spring Training approaches. And ever since last year, the Angels have hosted Moving Day to celebrate the big move from Angel Stadium to Tempe Diablo Stadium. Which is only a mere 365 miles away!

This year, the big celebration was on February 11 behind left field and near Tunnel B in the Angel Stadium parking lot from noon to 2:30 pm.

The event was sponsored by Old Dominion and one of their trucks was present front and center. While the other Old Dominion trucks were being packed up with equipment to send off to Arizona.

Also at the event, fans could receive autographs from past and present Angels players, such as Garret Anderson, Chuck Finley, and Tyler Skaggs. However, if you wanted an autograph you had to be in line HOURS before the event started. By the time I showed up (around noon) the autograph line wrapped all the way around towards the front of the stadium. Not to mention that only an estimate of 200 people received wristbands and were guaranteed autographs. Every one else in line had to hope that time did not run out on them.

Along with the autographs, special appearances were made by the Angels' Strike Force Girls, AM 830's Roger Lodge, and Angels Weekly's Alex Curry. Roger Lodge and Alex Curry hosted a Q&A with the three players after the signing. Alex Curry also shot a Angels Weekly episode and mingled with fans. Roger Lodge also mingled with fans and brought raffle prizes to give away. These prizes included a Mike Trout signed bat, a Mike Scioscia signed baseball, a CJ Cron signed jersey, and various other prizes.

But the raffle prizes were not the only prizes to be won at Moving Day, in fact there were also several games to play for free. There was a pitching game where participants received an Angels poster and the ever famous prize wheel. If you landed on grand slam you won a prize, some of the prizes were past promotion items from last season, like bobbleheads, hats, t-shirts, and etc. There were also t-shirts from the AM 830 radio station to win. Also a new game, a claw machine, was present and it was called Social Catch. In short, if you posted the hashtag #Road2Tempe on social media you got a chance to play the claw machine. Inside the claw machine there were hats, t-shirts, and various other items up for grabs. Also all participants received a stuffed baseball just for playing.

After the event, the Old Dominion truck took off and headed straight to Tempe, which means baseball is officially back. Since the truck arrived, so have the players and workouts and warm ups have officially begun. Spring Training games are just around the corner and soon enough Opening Day will be upon us!

Overall, the event was good. It mainly was an autograph event rather than a celebration for the upcoming season. So if you're an autograph seeker, this event was perfect for you. Or if you love to try to win free Angels stuff, then this event is also for you. But other than that, there was not much going on unless you like $6 lemonade and snacks. Let's hope next year's Moving Day is bigger and better than before!

Until next time.

8:00 AM

Cabo San Lucas: Going Outside the Resort

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Cabo San Lucas is probably one of the most popular (and safest) vacation destinations in Mexico. Beautiful all inclusive resorts, delicious food, nice beaches, Cabo has all the makings for a relaxing vacation.

And it also is one of the most affordable tropical getaways. Airfare can be low when booked in a reasonable time frame and lots of resorts offer good deals and are also timeshares. Cabo is is also a popular cruise port as well. It's easy to see why it is such a popular destination, here are some of the best things to do and see in Cabo San Lucas.

El Arco. This is the most famous and best sight to see in Cabo. The Arch, also known as El Arco, is a rock formation at the bottom of the peninsula Land's End. At the marina, you can catch a glass bottom boat that will take you by the arch and get some awesome pictures. Also you'll see tons of fish and maybe some whales or sea lions.

Lover's Beach. One of the most popular beaches in Cabo is Lover's Beach, and it is over by El Arco and can be reached by boat. There are no docks at Lover's Beach so you'll have to jump out and in of the boat. Since it is popular spot, it can get crowded. There are no amenities at the beach but there are vendors who sell drinks from coolers and such. Bring your own snacks and drinks and arrange a time with your water taxi to return to pick you up.

Divorce Beach. If you get sick of Lover's Beach, well then you can simply head over towards Divorce Beach. Which is ironically connected to Lover's Beach and faces the Pacific side. It is a great place to tan and get some sun. However swimming isn't the best idea, due to the strong currents. But here you'll find some gorgeous sunsets.

Window to the Pacific. A cool hidden little gem in Cabo that not too many people know about is the Window to the Pacific. This cute little passage way is where the Sea of Cortez and the Pacific Ocean meet. And it can only be found by boat on the way towards Lover's Beach and El Arco. One blink of an eye and you just might miss it.

Whale Watching. From October to March, gray whales migrate to the Baja Peninsula to escape the wintry cold. They pass right through Cabo San Lucas and there are numerous tours that spot plenty of these majestic creatures.

Marina. The Marina Cabo San Lucas may not sound like much, but it is actually the busiest part of the city center. Which makes sense because it is a port city. The marina contains lots of restaurants and shops. It is a beautiful place to walk around and sightsee. Plus if you're sick of resort food or cruise ship food, the marina is the best place to get some tasty authentic Mexican food, plus every hour seems to be happy hour with all the drink specials.

Cabo Wabo. Cabo is known for all its bars and nightlife and one of the most famous bars in town is Cabo Wabo. It is owned by Van Halen's Sammy Hagar and Cabo Wabo actually has their own brand of tequila. If you're not into the whole nightclub scene, have no fear they have a restaurant as well. Between you and me, their bean and cheese burritos are the best thing in Cabo San Lucas.

No matter which way you choose to relax, Cabo has something to offer everyone. You'll find golfing, beaches, nature, nightlife, and activities for all ages (like ATVs, parasailing, etc). You name it chances are they got it. Check with your resort or cruise concierge to see what excursions or tours are available.

Vacationing in Cabo is all about rest and relaxation. But sometimes when you're staying at a resort you never end up leaving or exploring the city, especially if you've paid to be all inclusive. And what's the point of a vacation when you never leave the resort? Don't you want to see what that city has to offer? Sightsee and visit some of these points of interests whenever you're in Cabo, it's okay to leave the resort. You won't regret it.

Happy traveling and until next time.

5:07 PM

ipsy Wants All Eyes On You This New Year

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New year, new look. That always seems to be the saying around the New Year. Sometimes we get a new haircut or we spice up our beauty regime. Because why blend in when you're meant to stand out?

Well that happens to be ipsy's first glam bag theme for 2016. The January theme "All Eyes On You" implies that you will stand out with these products, which are all about your eyes. So let's hope these products help your eyes pop and shine.

If you recall my review on ipsy's "Face Fashion" glam bag, I was not impressed because I hardly received any face products. So when I heard the theme was "All Eyes On You" I was skeptical. But I am proud to report that the majority of the products I received were indeed eye products.

In my January glam bag I received the following products:

  • theBalm Cosmetics Mr. Write (Now)
  • Hikari Cosmetics Cream Metallic Pigment Shadow
  • Beau Gâchis® Paris Smudge Brush
  • Lasting Smiles Lip Balm in Peppermint Creme
  • Hey Honey Skincare Open Your Eyes Eye Contour Lifting Fluid

First, let's start off with the theBalm Cosmetics Mr. Write (Now) eyeliner and I received the shade Jac B. Bronze which is a rich bronze color. The shade is a great color, that's not too bright and not too dark. It is a subtle nude shade that makes your eyes pop. The eyeliner itself is long lasting and has a very smooth texture. Also it has a built in sharpener so you don't have to worry about having to sharpen it. So that's a major plus!

Next we have the Hikari Cosmetics Cream Metallic Pigment Shadow and I received the shade Mink which is a pretty metallic pink color. I love cream eyeshadows but I would not even call this a cream eyeshadow. It seems like this was a hybrid between cream and powder. The texture was hard as a rock and the consistency was not creamy at all. But the only plus from this eyeshadow was that the color was very pretty.

Then there is the Beau Gâchis® Paris Smudge Brush, which is a brush for gel eyeliners or blending colors. Not much to say on this brush besides that it was super soft and it applied very well.

Next there is the Lasting Smiles Lip Balm in Peppermint Creme. What I really liked about this product is the philanthropy that goes along with it. With every 1,000 lip balms sold, Lasting Smiles funds one cleft lip surgery for a child from the same countries where they source their ingredients. When I saw it was peppermint flavored, I immediately thought of Burt's Bees and prepped myself for the burning and stinging sensation. However, I was pleasantly surprised when it did no such thing. The lip balm is very soft and soothing and overall is a great product from a great company.

Lastly we have the Hey Honey Skincare Open Your Eyes Eye Contour Lifting Fluid. The fluid is used to reduce puffiness, hydrate and tighten the skin around the eyes. The only thing worth mentioning about this product is that it made the skin under my eyes super soft.

Overall, I'd say the first glam bag of 2016 was a major success! I'd give this glam bag 4/5 stars because I was pretty impressed with these products. Shoutout to ipsy for actually using ipsymatch and following through on a theme, I was impressed and I have no complaints. I look forward to next glam bag.

Until next time.

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