Green Renting in La Mesa

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Doing our best to conserve, reuse, and recycle is an important part about being a good citizen around town.  It helps out in more ways than you can imagine.  That's why it's important to you that your apartment is green and ECO-friendly.  We wanted to let you know about a FREE Electronic Disposal Drop Off Event happening next weekend, right around the … [Read more...]

A Fun Cause to Fight For in San Diego

Now that breast cancer awareness month is almost over, you might be asking yourself, "what can I do next to help the world?"  Well, I'm pleased to spread a message of hope to all of you who are able to grow moustaches (or draw them on if you're extra daring.)  Around 7 years ago, a few friends from Australia started a men's health awareness campaign in … [Read more...]

5 Restaurants Worth Going in Town to Enjoy

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Well it's date night around town for me tonight, and I have been trying to decide where I am going to take this beautiful young lady.  I have been looking for a fun spot around Alterra all day, and I think I have narrowed the night out to a few places around town (she lives closer to San Diego than La Mesa.)  Here are the 5 Restaurants that are worth … [Read more...]

3 Protein Bars that Won’t Give You a Gut

One of the most deceiving things about sports bars is that their nutritional values are absolutely ridiculous.  It is almost impossible to find a protein bar that is not loaded down with sugars, carbohydrates, sodium, and saturated fat.  I thought these things were supposed to help me build muscle and lean out!  When I grab a protein bar, I am looking … [Read more...]

Carving a Pumpkin in Your Apartment Kitchen

Now that the holidays are coming up, you will probably using your apartment kitchen more often than usual.  Whether you are an avid chef or your primarily order take out, this time of year that is coming up tends to spur on the urge to cook more than ever.  I know that for me, I start to crave homemade meals, hot soup, and the warm smell of something … [Read more...]

3 Events To Check Out Near La Mesa

Looking for a fun night out this week?  The workday often comes with too much pressure for many of us.  Quotas to hit, TPS reports to finish, and homework turn in late can always build up stress in our lives.  Why not forget all of your usual weekly troubles with a weekday concert around La Mesa, California.  There are plenty of musical events going on … [Read more...]

Let’s Go Wogging Soon

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There's a new style of getting in shape this year, and I know that you and your friends will love to go wogging together as soon as possible. No, that wasn't a typo  Yes, I meant to write Wogging.  It's called wogging and it's a fusion of walking and jogging (power walking).  It can help lead you to running if you don't like to run but would like to … [Read more...]

Use TV Time to Build a Better You

After sitting around the other day after work, my roommate and I realized that we had just spent 3 hours watching a 2 hour movie on TV.  Commercials had added a lot of extra time to our sitting around, doing nothing experience.  The though of wasting about an hour of our day being bombarded by advertisements spurred on a conversation.  At the end of the … [Read more...]

3 Ways to Beat Sleep Deprivation & a New Poll

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Dozing off after lunch isn't just embarrassing, but it can cause a whole handful of problems.  Chances are, your boss isn't going to think that it is cute if you fall asleep during the meeting, and you're going to be pretty mad at yourself if you sleep through the movie that you just spent $12 on a ticket to see.  Normal people do not experience exhaustion … [Read more...]

A Fun Way to Celebrate at Seaport Village

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Looking for something fun this weekend that takes you just a little bit out of town?  You can't go wrong with a visit to Seaport Village at any time of the year.  Whether you're looking for a night out with a date, buying new decorations for your apartment at Alterra, or playing in the water, this is the spot for you. If you like Seaport Village so much … [Read more...]