It’s a rarity that I would freely choose to head down south. To Los Angeles. I have visited multiple times my entire life for adventures to Disneyland, Universal Studios, other theme parks, college visiting, friends visiting…but well never out of my free will.
So last weekend, I took a short trip to see people who used to be part of an online community I used to be part of several years ago. Back then, most of us were naive and innocent. And now we are…well dollar signs are floating above our heads. At least mine is…
Food was abundant. And so were the high prices. And so were the many Asians.
And photos
Things I learned:
Always have a plan. Regardless of any potential goals, have a plan.
Driving from the South Bay to the LA county line can take 4 hours and 7 minutes
If you are struggling with 5+ boxes/bags, someone even the homeless guy will offer to help you down the stairs. Sigh.
Meeting Taiwanese mothers is a bit scary, maybe it’s just her…
Lawrys is really a great steakhouse—the female servers wear nursing type shoes and when they pour the secret house dressing into the spinning salad, they tiptoe just for show
Pinkberry isn’t that great. Seriously.
Hotels that are awesome have free breakfast and free internet
Also awesome for chupachups. Only if they were at the front desk ALL THE TIME
The maintenance guy at the Springhill Suites in Hawthorne will be in your room in less than 5 minutes if you have an issue. Like a toilet problem at 3 am in the morning.
No matter what, I’ll get a tan (not a sunburn) when out in the sun
Always wear sunscreen
Beaches are nice. If sand doesn’t get inside your shirt and pants.
Wear flip flops on beaches
Don’t sleep next to the AC
The Santa Monica Promenade is one of the main must-visit places in LA
Celebrities do attend the jr. philharmonic concerts…and do make an appearance onstage
Hahaha, look at that Cheez. Looks like a good time! I need to plan another Cali trip soon…
Wow. I really am in way too many pictures. @_@;
Cheez is such a photowhore! But S’OK, cause he was our tourguide.
what celeb did you see?
I saw Dick Van Dyke! and a few others…