Desert animals?

A short while ago, I trekked to the Mojave for a visit. I heard about this place called the "wild desert reserve" for months now, and I finally demanded a showing.

So, one fine day in November, I took a trip.



Giraffes...

This poor goat wanted some leaves so badly. He continued to gaze hopefully at the branches, waiting for some to fall, or for one of us to assist him.



This lil' fellah was just hanging out. He wasn't in a cage, just some random desert lizard, enjoying the mid-afternoon sun.

Ostriches!!

Underwear idea?

Crazy kitties!

Alright, I know this is not about Coachella, but I will get back to that shortly. I think all of you that skim this blog appreciate my ADD. It's just been so long since I posted kittens for all to enjoy.




Yaaaaaaaay!

Coachella makes me steamy

More exciting things to come!

Old friends, new times

A friend's mom contacted me on facebook mentioning that she and said old friend were going to be in the area and if I was interested in joining them. It had been years since we had hung out, and I wasn't sure how things were going to go. Worries were thrown aside, and the overall feeling was 1995. The unattractive glasses and awkwardness were missing, and replaced with wisdom, and inappropriate jokes.

Ice monster.

For me?!

My favorite

I love the avocado and deep red...adore this combo

More neighborhood

Enjoy the hedges....because I sure do

Hmmm

Attempting to study.

I blame it on Christian gypsy lady distracting me.

Harlot!

In the mornings on my days off, I walk to the neighborhood bean shop. Lately, I noticed there's a gypsy looking lady that hangs out and sips her iced coffee. While I was pouring my usual glass of water, she grabbed my arm, allowing water to spill onto the counter, handed me a small booklet. At first, I thought a curse was about to be cast in my general direction. Instead, she mumbled about the lord in her eastern European accent, then went about her day of giving he half eaten sandwich to a not homeless but shaggy guy, then grabbed the leg of a guy on crutches so she could pray for him. A good morning, indeed.

"I'm so sick of makin tacos all day!"

Seen in a Mexican eatery in lil Tokyo.

Wayfarer chapel

Lloyd Wright, son of the guy you don't need me to tell you, is the architect. Its all glass and wood, and massive pines engulf the chapel as a peaceful blanket. Its open daily for meditation and services. A friend from the past was in town with her mom, and we met up here, then went to the tide pools. A beautiful day all around.

Bones make good monocles

My mom is delusional.

My sweet mumsi sent me a care package a couple of weeks ago. It included a few things I had forgot at her house, including a few pieces that she thought I would "like". Well friends, one of those pieces included this hot number from yore, an L.A. Gear original. I wanted Steve to try it on, but he refused. I even offered him my Elmo pj pants to wear with for the extra hotness.

I know he's crying somewhere in MN about the missed opportunity.

leave me some too!

My friend is a large fan of the show "Six feet under", and I am also, becoming one as well. He wanted to see this house the last time he was here, but we didn't get to it. He got to bask in the glory this time 'round.

The only time I felt guilty about that extra cheese curd

The planetarium at the Griffith Park Ob. is really a sight to see. But for Steve, it brought him back to that nightmare he had two weeks ago, where I take all the acid, and leave him with the empty baggie.

Whilst whale watching, always be sure to have an extraordinary docent onboard to ply you with very important, and valuable knowledge. This classy lass informed the masses with brain numbing facts such as: "whales have baleen. It's similar to that stuff your hair and nails are made of." and my favorite: "dolphins eat giant squid. the white marks are from the squid trying to escape. They get to be 30-40 years old" random person: "the squids get that old?", Ocean docent: "yeah, yeah they do too". The Louvre could only wish they had someone with this talent.

The first edible Steve indulged in once in my pad was Thai food. We stopped by a place nearby, and I usually have good fortune with my orders. In my opinion, yellow curry is only allowed to have these elements: Curry, tofu, and onions. I humor the thai staff when I say, "yeah, potatoes are ok I guess" because combined with the rice, it equals sleepy time for yours truly.

A day(s) in the life.

A rousing game of checkers at the hooka lounge. We smoked strawberry/watermelon tobaccy, while viewing celebrity rehab. Believe it or not, awkward was not in our dictionary.

Museum of Jurassic Technology tea room. I think this is the classiest he's ever looked..I kid.

Oh, the puppies of the sea*!

Scads of 'em! Although, the seagull really puts the cherry on the top...you know he's yelling out things to the sea lions, while pooping on them.

I get awfully excited by inter tubes, especially when I am on a boat in the middle of the ocean. It's just feels so...organic.

*I know that sting rays are the official puppy of the sea. Sea lions just look so similar to puppies. Fact: they are actually closer to bears. Really.

Roadrunner and Coyote: Discuss.

Well, for some reason, my lovely Raspberry isn't posting the pictures I have been mobile blogging. (Which is why everyone is missing out on the really important parts of my life, i.e. making guac, petting kitties, and laying on my couch. I know you TOTALLY miss it)

My friend Steve was in town visiting on Tuesday - Friday, and we had a lovely time. We went whale watching, and saw hoards of dolphins, two blue whales, and a couple of giant squids. Productive? Indeed. We also visited the Griffith park Observatory, and caught a sweet show at the planetarium. There was also a pit stop at Jumbos Clown room...ha. Steve also had the experience of attending the Museum of Jurassic Technology, which holds a special place in my atrial chamber. While there, tea and cookies were consumed in the tea room, and the importance of sending canines into outer space was discussed.
The trip was capped off with overeating at creme De la crepe, and a lovely beach stroll. Lacking a restroom and the capability to hold urine without pain, I enjoyed a much closer view of the tide as my processed coffee combined with the salty water. It'll probably see Japan before I do.

Guess whatguesswhatguesswhaaaaaaaaaat?!

My awesome and delightful lady pal gifted me with an excellent new toy: A Holga pinhole wide angle camera.

I have yet to use it, as it takes film that I do not have. And, I have to use a tripod for it due to it's pinhole nature. Luckily, there is a level on the top for accuracy.

We need to have a "Day of Cameras", which includes us compiling all of our photo taking devices, and putting them in a rucksack, and lugging them around the city. We both own Holgas, digital cameras, and so on.

Once I actually use this camera, I will post pics, and a nice review if anyone is interested.

Latte art

Started going to this coffee joint near me that actually brings the coffee to you, instead of making you wait at the counter. I always get a lovely pattern each time, and I thought I should post one finally.