i'm not a prophet but i'm here to profit

So it's official! - I will be back in orange county in July, and from there Zach and I are going to either take a road trip into Arizona down Route 66 OR we are going to drive into Arizona to the painted desert/grand canyon area. What do you think we should do? I go to Cali frequently, so I'm sooo down to leave and take a trip within a trip. I love the southwest, and I have been all over down there, but never taken Route 66. Any suggestions from you folks living there or around there? If you live around there, I am extremely envious.

One more question. I have a million online shops that I frequent, but do you guys have any gems that you love? Looking for some new stores. 

Changed up the hair a bit. More red with some burnt orange pieces in it. We will say my inspiration is the summer sunset. About my outfit - these shorts were a definite yesmustbuy when I saw them. I have a bag with the exact same pattern so now all I need is a shirt and then I can look like complete guadalajara vomit.  The belt was found at a thrift store as well as the top. Rings are primarily flea market findings. I feel naked without jewelry, do you? Actually let's see. I feel naked without: jewelry, mascara, something on my lips, my eyebrows filled in (my eyebrows and lashes are both CLEAR naturally), and gum. I am one of those save-my-gum-on-my-glass-during-dinner people. I buy gum in the giant box packs and go through it like candy. Aspartame will probably cause the end of my existence. I am rambling. Time to go work out.