So Much Sun, So Little Time

It has been quite a while since my last entry, a point made clear to me by several of your emails. Over the past week I have managed to get myself back into a rut (some call it a rhythm). Between the gym (let me just say that you do not appreciate towel service until you dont have it), work, and resting, life has really settled in for me.

My apartment is exactly what I need for the summer, a bed, bathroom, 32" TV (okay its not an HDTV, but I suppose I can make due for a couple of months), HBO, and a pool. As for work, it is great to find myself working more than I am being paid for. Granted more money would be nicer, but when I'm doing something I enjoy, money is clearly a secondary motivation.

Prior to my arrival everyone warned me about the "horrible LA traffic!" For those of you considering a trip out here, the bark is worse than its bite. Granted it sometimes takes me 25min to transverse the 7 miles home, but the same can be said for DC traffic.

This past weekend I was convinced to take a trip out to Disneyland. Although I went begrudgingly, it resulted in an amazingly good time. Much like DisneyWorld in Florida, Disneyland is broken into different parks (this way they can charge more). There is Disneyland and California Adventure. Springing for the dual pass, we started with California Adventure. No kids, no lines, the Tower of Terror, two roller coasters (one based on Mullholand Drive captured the feeling of that road perfectly), a water ride (that claimed the life of one purse), and most importantly a wine tasting.

Heading over into Disneyland, the wine tasting came in handy. With thousands of little kids, much longer lines, and an artificial happiness that made you want to drown yourself in the artificial lake, my patience definitely wore thin. One great point of note aside from the amazingly well renovated Space Mountain, is the inclusion of "Fruit Carts." Rather than the normal parfe of funnel cake and hot dogs, Disneyland came equipped with Fruit stands providing amazingly juicy fresh fruit.

Following this great experience with the local fruit, I needed to visit the local Farmer's Market. Between the strawberries, oranges and hummus, I was in heaven. I went there not liking hummus and left with $20 of it. I went there not liking Avacados, and loved them. The same can be said for the kettle corn which is usually too sweet for me. I suspect I return to DC 30lbs heavier.

Well that is it for now, hopefully it will not be so long till my next post. Until then, I'll talk to you later.