Yay for Catalina

Tim and I went to Catalina on Monday. I must say, it might be heaven. I can't believe I've never gone to Catalina before since its an hour ferry ride from Long Beach, which is only 40 minutes from LA. For the price of a decent pair of jeans from Buffalo Exchange you can go to and from Catalina, which might as well be a cute little isle in the middle of nowheres.

Being as I am no morning person, I slept on the way there, while Tim took pictures of me with the timer on.



Shortly after we arrived...




We did an Glass Bottom Boat ride. Its like being in the reverse of a fish tank. Where the fish get to look at you.






During our kayaking trip we found our own small strip of beach...




We stayed at the Pavillion Hotel. Cute. Lots of old people. Cool rooms. Great Staff. I highly recommend them. One of their employees even drove us in her golf cart up to the medical clinic because Tim got a golf ball stuck in his elbow. After we went Kayaking, Tim's elbow grew a life of its own. Its continued to grow since we left Catalina too. Here's a picture of it... (ignore the gooey stuff, its just ointment)



There are a limit to how many cars can be imported onto the island, so people drive these and other small non-vehicle vehicles...



And when they break down...



This was the only jump I timed right. Look at my face!!! Tim is a good jumper.



Waiting for the ferry to go home.



I had a good trip, a much needed trip.

xo to you.

Kombucha Update!

My little jar of Kombucha has a thin bubbly layer! I would say this is a big development. I'm still scared to try it though. It might kill me. I kid, I kid. Fruit flies have taken to trying to bask in its glory buy bathing on the cheese cloth deliciousness.

On Saturday I am picking up another culture from a woman on the Westside. So I am going to try another one and have a couple brews going. Eventually, my blood will just be kombucha and I will turn into vinegar.

The Adventures of Kombucha

I have started brewing my own kombucha recently as paying 3+ dollars is breaking my bank.

So far, I have a jar full of sweet green tea with some added kombucha to get things going. I'm starting my kombucha culture, so it is a bit of a different process than if I had a "mother" culture. Right now its just a big jar with a cloth covering over it, but eventually it will be drinkable goodness. Oh sweet kombucha, brew quickly!

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Burningman

My second year at Burningman was dusty.

I'll give you the highlights-
Dusty for daaaaays
Watched the documentary crew i was with stage scene :(
Made some great friends
Had a somewhat horrible time with my carmates
Got a great tan
Missed my boyfriend

I could write a damn novel about that week. But I won't, cuz its complicated and shite.

I will tell you this though, despite this year's crappy burn, I will be back next year cuz no year could be as crap-tastic as this one was.

xo

Cauliflower and Elastic

Tonight I spent my evening with Anne. First we ate at Hama Sushi. Hama Sushi is so delicious. It happens to be my favorite sushi place. Tiny, intimate, local favorite. Spicy scallop, spider roll and oysters were on my menu tonight. Anne and I continued home but stopped to get delicious red bean and mochi and then off to Chinatown's Lollicup. The milk tea with tapioca at J&S is a million times better than anywhere else, but unfortunately its in the bay area and Lollicup is a fair substitute. But it always has this weird stink in it.

Eventually we made it to my house where... I don't know. Some how we ended up tossing this wadded up cauliflower-shaped tule (the stuff to make dresses puffy, that light, net-like fabric) tied with elastic like it was a bouquet. I can't even believe I'm busting us out like that. Girls are funny. Neither of us are in a rush to get married, but we spent a good 10 minutes throwing it like we just got married (not to each other) and laughing ridiculously at the whole scene.

On the subject of Gay Marriage- Recently someone asked Anne and me if we were a couple. In the words of Nathan "FAIL" I wonder though, if Anne and I were gay, who would be the pants of the relationship... I think possibly, we'd both be wearing squorts. Okay, enough of this cockamamie.

Conference Calls and Bicycles

They don't mix.

Let's back up, I had a guest staying with me for a week or so. And like any bad host, I left him alone for 5 of the 7 days. I had to go out of town for my elementary school best friend's wedding to her long time boyfriend. Which was quite fun, by the way. By the time I was to return my friend that was staying with me, Ryan, had to go visit family friends in San Diego. This left us Sunday to do something fun. He had heard about the Standard Downtown's Sunday Summer Lameness, I mean, er, Funness. Anyway, they made us wait in line and then they wanted us to pay 60 bucks for 2 girls and 2 guys. Sorry but thats just not my cup of tea. I said, "Eff that." and we left. We soon arrive at the Westin Bonaventure on 2nd and Fig. Break into their hotel and swim there. Nice, low key and just for hotel guests only.

We continue to have a nice time until we have to leave so Ryan can catch the train to SD. I realize I am missing a conference call about the project I'm working on, so I hop on and tell Tim, Anne and Ryan that I'll be on a conference call as we leave the hotel on our bikes. Did I mention we were on our bikes this whole time?

I get on my bike, go through the tunnel, phone in hand, earbuds in ears, ass on bike seat- all while I'm still on this conference call. I'm flying the 20mph or so that we are flying at and eventually I grip my left handle bar a bit too tightly. For those of you that don't know, the left brake is for the front tire.

Weeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee. Over the handle bars and a little to the left.

I didn't have time to be frightened or embarassed, but I did seriously "eat shit" or pavement rather. I did walk away though, with not being too injured. I do have a nice little bruised, slightly sprained ankle and some other nice battle wounds from fighting the physical universe. All in all, my left side of the body is a bit sore today and my ankle is a little angry with me.

We got my friend off to the train station and Tyler, my brother, came over for the monthly haircut/dinner with the sis. We had a nice Korean BBQ dinner. My little adopted family and me.

Burningman Count Down

Burningman starts in two weeks and three days. For me, its on my mind all the time. The dust and the weird costumes call me. For most, its a return home. As a virgin (one who has never been to BM), they make you ring the bell and then roll in the dust, welcome you home and give you a hug. Its all very hippy but somehow feels right. check it out ---> http://burningman.com

This year is special for me though. Things I had a desire and fleeting thought for are coming into a reality that I thought unrealistic. The first night I was at Burningman in 2006, I thought, "How awesome would it be to make a movie here?" And I AM!! I am helping produce what I think will be a fantastic voyage of documentation at Burningman. Also, I wanted to go with people who are experiencing Burningman mostly sober and without hallucinations. haha check it out---> http://asthedustsettles.com

Anyway, I am really excited. Any of you are welcome to join me. I would love it if you did. Its something to experience, fo'sho!

Getting it on.

My title may be a little misleading but it depends what "it" is. In this case, "it" is defined as life or activity (even though they are not one and the same or are they?)

Even though I am out of town, I would still love to attend all of these (although, in reality I'd usually make it to only a couple. Old age, man, old age.

Tonight- Today is Thursday. But it is no ordinary Thursday; today is a special Thursday. This particular one is a return to the old ways, the underground ways, the SPEAKEASY ways. That's right. The anticipated return of the good ol' speakeasy downtown. For me this is very exciting as its been gone for a while and without it I feel like everybody else who doesn't know some amazing underground cash only/illegal/fantastic/"members only" bar. Anyway, if you are "in the know" and know someone with the password, you too can experience that which is known to few.

Tomorrow- While I have things I find out about first, I have lots of friends who are active and find fun things that I want to do (Anne!). Well this particular one is Midnight Ridazz. I believe they have Critical Mass every first Friday of the month and is usually held somewhere on the Eastside. Tomorrow is especially cool as it is Pillow Fight II. Here is the link. http://midnightridazz.com/viewStory.php?storyId=1078

Saturday- Swimming with the Sharks at the Downtown Standard. Put on by my friend DJ Rockwell this is sure to be a fun-filled, sun-filled afternoon/evening full of hipsters and sexy people (and some fat drunk people too). If you've never been, show up early so you can claim your egg-shaped water beds. Great music and the ultimate scene from a movie. Its good to experience at least once.

Saturday- The CC Gala. Self explanatory if you know what that is. Cool. if not, thats cool too.

Yesterday to Saturday- I live in the Arts District Downtown and for the last week they have been blighting my life by blocking off the Traction Street entrance. Its for a good cause though. They are having rehearsals for a play in the mean streets of the Arts District/Joel Bloom Square. This play is about the rich history of Downtown Artists living in and about the Arts District. I am sad I won't be able to attend it as it only runs Wed, 8/06- Sat 8/09. So if you are around, and are interested in that, you should go. There is a $20 suggested donations but its really "pay what you can."

Sunday- Friends of mine are going to Magic Mountain. Funnily enough, there is someone named "Magic Mark" going. "Magic Mark" is going to Magic Mountain. Woo! But more importantly, Anne is going, which makes it all worth while (you too Cher).

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