party week on a budget

This past week was a little out of the ordinary because we basically just partied everyday. While Sammy is in limbo-land aka video game heaven before his summer internship starts, I try to grab any little time that I have left with him. We didn't do anything crazy or expensive because we are trying to be frugal, but that's what you get when you're an #adult. So here's a look at what we did this week on our law school budget.

Monday night after Cortney and I got home from work #workingwives , we + husbands met up at Belmont Park in Mission Beach. We kept it simple with some window shopping, sunset and surf watching on the beach, and for only $6 we rode the Giant Dipper Rollercoaster. 

10/10 would recommend. Best $6 I've ever spent. Go sometime. 

Tuesday I didn't have work so Sam planned a day at Balboa Park. Most of the museums are free entry on Tuesdays and I've been dying to go to the Botanical Garden so it was perfect. The Botanical Garden wasn't as amazing as I hoped but it was free and like we stepped into the Jurassic Park jungle so that was cool....but w/o the dinos so even better.

And to top off Tuesday, another cheap form of high quality entertainment -- a Bachelorette viewing party with some friends.

Wednesday & Thursday just work, which is also frugal because I'm making money/bringing home the bacon/making it rain/bringing home the Benjamins...and all those other money idioms.  

Friday was my last "free Friday" before work starts. We started off the overcast morning wandering La Jolla and had some breakfast at the Cottage (definitely not budget friendly but it was kinda a bargain because that one meal held me over for breakfast, lunch, and an early dinner...) 

We then headed to the beach totally expecting the Memorial Day crowds but we got a front row parking spot, had the beach basically all to ourselves, and the sun came out for a nice 75 degree beach day! 

Saturday we beached it up again but this time with some surfing included. The sun was MIA but that's totes fine when you got a wetsuit and no crowds stealing your waves. 

Sunday, dinner with these hooligan cousins! 

It was such a fun week that didn't break the bank & we needed it after all these car repairs (broken AC), my swimsuit buying addiction, and Sam's shoe purchase (sometimes when you are an adult, you have to invest in fancy black shoes to look professional for your summer internship).

Moral of the story, go to the beach for a good free time. Note to self: grow up and work more.