Darphynia's Diary

So, I'm a little late discussing the Anaheim Packing District .  I went for the first time last night, and it was something.  I was expecting it to be a bit more open in terms of space.  Every inch of space has either a food/drink/merchandise stand or is covered with tables, chairs, and swings (yes, SWINGS!).  It's a foodie paradise in a way because there are so many options.  Unfortunately I only tried two places because I arrived about an hour before closing.  I will have more pictures of the interior next time I go, since there aren't any of downstairs, except for where I ate.    Giant chickens were on either side of the doors! 

This little box o' happiness  came sooner than I expected. A look inside the box. I recently made a purchase through the Lush UK site.  Even with shipping the products can be cheaper.  Things have changed, so the difference isn't as good as it used to be, but I digress.  About a week ago I bought a few things, and the parcel arrived exactly 7 days after it was dispatched. I'm not sure if every product is unwrapped when it ships, but everything was this time (except for the soap).  When I have placed orders in the past, products were usually wrapped in a cellulose film with an ingredient list sticker.  I digress...  What's in the box?  Well, let's take a look!

In case you didn't know, I L-O-V-E Razer.  They make wonderful, efficient gaming gear among other products.  I have pretty much everything Chroma.  Is it necessary?  No, but it's aesthetically pleasing; plus, there are millions of color options.  Who doesn't love customization?  When the Razer Blade Stealth was unveiled at CES, it won a "Best of CES; Best PC" award.  They then made history, as Razer won their sixth consecutive "Best of CES" award.  I am so proud to know the people behind the brand.   Image courtesy of razerzone.com Image courtesy of  razerzone.com The Stealth currently on sale, which varies in price (i.e. $1,599.99 reduced to $1,449.99 for 512GB, UHD).  Side note:  If you have the student discount, save it.  The current sale price is a better option.  You also get FL Studio 12 included with your purchase.  I was fortunate enough to get one, and all I can say is, "WOW!"  The picture clarity is amazing--

It seems like just yesterday Legion was announced at BlizzCon, and now we can finally create Demon Hunters.  I am a couple of days late on this, but I am still super excited about Demon Hunters in WoW.  I haven't created a character yet, but I will in the next couple of days.  Currently, Demon Hunters can only be Blood Elves or Night Elves, but I'm hoping that changes.  How awesome would it be to have a Gnome Demon Hunter?!  I think s/he would be simply adorable...and deadly.  If you would like to learn more about Demon Hunters, wowhead.com has a breakdown that you can read here . Image courtesy of wowhead.com

Day 7b:  Lake Maggiore **I wrote this when I got to the hotel, hence the tense.** Our patio. The room.  Yes, there are 2 beds. A view of the lake from the patio. After quite a lengthy drive from our last hotel near Venice, we arrived at Hotel Simplon, which overlooks Lake Maggiore.  The ceiling was made of stained glass, and the dining hall reminded me of a fancy hall from a 1940’s movie:  chandeliers, white tablecloths, and a view of the yard and mountains.  Did I mention that it has been raining all day with few breaks?  It is currently pouring outside the room.  Unfortunately, due to the rain, we were not able to utilize the outdoor patio area.  It’s so lovely, and even has AstroTurf!  A small fence separates the patios from the rest of the yard.  It is located in the mountains, but (if you haven’t been here) it’s not quite what you think.  They aren’t mountains like we know them in California.  The roads were not as steep and windy as I had anticipate

Monday:  The Beginning Today was a pretty easy day, since I've been working from home.  I haven't purchased anything, and have been eating in.  Conveniently, my leftovers were in a recyclable container, so there's that.  Starbucks has been calling (though I secretly long for a tea from Coffee Bean), but truth be told, I'm too comfortable to go.  Plus, they end up tossing a cup anyway since they always measure in the plastic cups, with few exceptions.  I normally get Youthberry tea, and when I take a jar, just have them fill it with room temperature water.