Alex:  Parking enforcement does not mess around out here. In Wisconsin you could get away with a lot more! Today I went to Runyon to hike. It has such a different vibe than Temescal. Can’t complain though, I’m happy hiking anywhere. Whenever I’m this cheesy, I actually crave cheese. Is that weird? Anyway, I loved how many dogs were at Runyon. I felt like I was walking up a mountain, surrounded by puppies and a sunset over the city background screen saver. I hiked it this morning with 4 other friends. We stopped periodically throughout the hike just to appreciate the beauty around us. Some found it in the sky, some found it in the puppies, and others found it in the hotties with their shirts off. Moments like that keep me sane. I’m reminded of what’s important. I’m feeling refreshed on the walk back to our car. Just as we’re approaching we spot parking enforcement. A Reno 911 lookalike. You see them and instantly your insides hurt. I run up to my car and see that I got a parking ticket. I looked up at the sign and realized that the only day you can’t park on this street is Saturday. It’s Saturday. SHIT! I opened the ticket… $68! ARE YOU KIDDING ME? That’s ridic. I was bummed. All the other cars around me had tickets on them too, this area must be a hot spot. I tried not to let it ruin the fun adventure I had just gone on, but I’d be lying if I didn’t admit I was a little grouchy on the drive home. Lesson learned, read the street signs CLOSELY!
Nik:  Um, yesterday, I parked in a spot that said 1 Hour Parking. What I didn’t bother to look at was the yellow curb which said No Parking. I’m confused. And annoyed. And it was $58. I’m contesting this one. I took pictures. A**H****!
Alex: You should. If I was a parking enforcer I’d just leave notes on the cars saying “Can’t park here biotch! Read the sign. Enjoy the warning! Go Packers.” PS- Can we get Aaron back already? I don’t think my heart can take another week without him. And yes, we’re on a first name basis.

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Alex:  I was lured into a boutique the other day in Malibu. HOLY SHIT! Do people really pay $118 for a black v-neck with a little pocket on the front left? Even though I walked around pretending like I belonged there, the workers barely acknowledged me, probably because I was wearing tennis shoes and workout pants. Bad move ladies, I’m going to be able to afford nice clothes someday and guess where I’m NOT shopping… HERE! Although, they had a great sale rack, I spotted some regularly priced adorable army pants for… $675?!!!! That’s more than my rent. I nearly had a heart attack.
Nik:  Alex! Don’t torture yourself! Go to any of the millions of consignment shops around LA because all of those people who spend $675 on camo skinnies, dump them off at one of these places after they’ve worn them maaaaaaybe twice! You can find GREAT pieces for cheap. H&M or Forever 21 are great too.  I recommend spending money on classic, basic pieces though–especially if you find it on the sale rack. If you troll the sales and find a great black blazer, it’s worth the money because you’ll have it forever. I’d also say to do “sale” shopping at the department stores (Macy’s, Barney’s, Saks, Bloomingdales) because the return policy is better and the percentage off is steeper.

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