Yesterday I experienced a break in the monotony of my humdrum little life. My friend, Emily, decided to show me some of the best spots in LA and took me to a wonderful Italian restaurant on the beach. That morning I thought to myself, I would love some pasta today. I got my wish in the form of Penne al Fumo which included eggplant and fresh tomato. I can't say enough about it.

We ate outdoors and the sun kept us nice and warm. After the huge meal, we went for a walk along the pier. I love being able to go to the beach in February.