MY WEEK IN PHOTOS: JUNE 11–17, 2018!
A work field trip takes my team downtown to see arts spaces (and dinosaurs). I spend the weekend indulging at Disneyland, spending time with family, and catching up on freelance work, with push-pop in hand.
Enjoy!
Monday night pottery studio—it’s finally time to glaze all my very wonky pieces. These are all made 100% on my own, different than the first pieces I completed which had a lot of help from the instructor. As messed up as these are, I’m proud that they are actually usable and not totally melted and messed up.
Weird hive shape I made with a dark chocolate colored clay I haven’t used before.
Tuesday morning, got my shit together and had a smoothie. Going to the Villa today so had extra time.
Had extra time but didn’t bother to do the dishes. That’s who I am.
Slow morning before work. Enjoying my orchids before the flowers go away. Wahhh.
Getty Villa sights.
I love coming here. It’s like a work week vacation, I say that all the time. It seems like the staff is happier, the cafe is better, and the atmosphere is more relaxing.
And the best part is that even though you are in traffic on the way out, at least you are seeing the Pacific coast and the ocean.
Cracking down and finishing this thing!
Could I have spent some time cleaning up this mess? Probably.
But I didn’t clean, I started on a new puzzle right away.
Wednesday, everybody melting onto the couch.
Melted.
Thursday morning, we have a field trip with our work team. A little work from home before leaving.
Wearing only wrinkly things.
Took the metro to downtown. We all met at the Disney Concert Hall.
Listening to the audio guide of the history and design of the Disney Concert Hall.
Designed by Frank Gehry, completed and opened in 2003.
We listened to stops about the lobby, the design of the exterior, the philharmonic, the acoustics, the lecture spaces, the special exhibitions…but never got to go into the actual theater. 😦
The carpet was also designed by Gehry. It’s an abstracted lily flower in honor of Lillian Disney.
Garden and kid’s amphitheater
From the garden up to the roof
Looks of concern
Last views before heading off to lunch.
Angel’s Flight! Takes TAP card now. This is a 117-year old funicular that connects Hill Street and Grand Avenue. When it opened in 1901, it was the world’s shortest railway. Bunker Hill (the hill that this funicular runs up) is now covered in hotels, government buildings, skyscrapers, museums, the Disney Concert Hall, and other upscale apartment developments. But in 1900, it was a residential suburb with beautiful two-story Victorian houses. The Angel’s Flight was built for these wealthy residents.
This area is squarely in Downtown LA, so I like imagining the Bunker Hill of the 20th century—a quiet suburb with nice views of the LA basin. A big contrast to now.
Lunch at Grand Central Market. Trying the Sari Sari Store, kinda new stand in the market.
Tried the beef tapa and the mango slush. Both were really good, I’d have both again…especially the mango slush. Mmmm.
At the Broad Museum—listening to some of their audio stops.
Last stop, Natural History Museum.
Gems, birds, gems, birds
Tevas and my subtle Minnie Mouse shirt. Disney day!
Firstly, here to see all the new Incredibles stuff. SO tempted to get this doll of my mom aka Edna Mode aka my icon.
Fish sandwiches, Splash Mountain, wandering around.
It’s a hot day…and busy!
Ooh…what’s going here?
We were walking out to California Adventure and passed the Pixar parade. Stopped to see Joy and Sadness, Monsters U and Incredibles.
Straight past Mickey and into Clarabelle’s icecream place. I wanted to try the Sandianada—watermelon sorbet, watermelon chunks, tamarind sauce, and tajin. A dream dessert for me.
Seriously so good. I don’t like really sweet things, and this was right up my alley.
The Pixar Pier stuff opens soon!
Went to see Incredibles 2 at the Downtown Disney theater. Did you see it? I thought it was really fun—a shame the plot and conflict were predictable and too similar to the original, but overall I liked it! And what I liked EVEN MORE was the Pixar short before, Bao. I cried during Bao, I kept thinking of my own mom. Wah. Bao! So good.
Got a sample of some kind of random drink from Starbucks but it came in the tiniest cutest cups.
Up balloons
Fireworks
Indiana Jones before closing
Proof I beat Zach
Saturday morning.
Finally found a trail that connects the two parks that I knew were connected. It’s kind of hidden behind a baseball field, but *aha!* found it.
Worked on a card for Father’s Day. On special Sundays, my dad used to make Mickey Mouse shaped pancakes.
Saturday evening we had a family dinner in Chinatown, and afterwards? Icecream!
Tiny cone
Kids eating icecream, true joy.
After dinner, met with Kiki and Anders in Hollywood. Kiki worked on a piece for JuniorHigh magazine, and I wanted to pick up a copy at the launch event.
Sunday morning I finished shooting the jewelry job.
A gray morning, but we went to walk along the beach before heading to Father’s day brunch.
Amazing apartments
Firestone Walker Brewery and their Father’s Day brunch specials. Zach and I split the huevos rancheros pizza.
My parents have been treating themselves to a kitchen facelift. Exciting to see them excited and getting to work on their own house.
Home and into my cozy clothes.
Editing and sending off the freelance job.
And then grocery shopping. The most organized bananas.
Tweedy helped me put groceries away.
Puzzle time
Sat down and read Kiki’s interview with Isa Beniston, the artist behind Gentle Thrills. Her issue is $15 and can be purchased on the Junior High site, if you’re interested!
*Tiiiired*
Spent the rest of my solo evening with hummus snacks, a Spongebob push pop, catching up with Ru Paul’s Drag Race, and starting the new season of Queer Eye while editing my last Chiang Mai pics (Chiang Mai post is up here).
A productive weekend…I’m tired!
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Ready for some invasive, random questions? (Inspired by the nostalgia of Livejournal surveys, I borrow these questions from glacier-kitty on Livejournal from 2018, this year baby, these are fresh). Answer if you’d like:
- Would you rather 24 hours of daylight or 24 hours of night?
- Are you named after anyone?
- When you were young, what did you think you wanted to be when you grew up?
- What’s one talent that you wish you had?
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- Would you rather 24 hours of daylight or 24 hours of night?
Daylight. I get too introspective and melancholy at night…24 hours of it would send me somewhere weird. - Are you named after anyone?
Not that I know of, but I do know that both my parents love the Hall and Oates song, “Sara Smile.” - When you were young, what did you think you wanted to be when you grew up?
An architect. - What’s one talent that you wish you had?
The ability to intuitively cook. To aspire to just whip something up, and it’s amazingly good. To deeply understand ingredients and how they change and make a dish…*sigh*
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Much love friends.
SLEEPY WALDO 
Would you rather 24 hours of daylight or 24 hours of night?
24 hours of night, especially if I’m indoors. Since I can remember, I have never been a morning person. I do everything at night, clean, cook, read, netflix, play Sims, shower..
Are you named after anyone?
My grandma.
When you were young, what did you think you wanted to be when you grew up?
I wanted to work at the video rental shop lol. I was obsessed with movies and I still am, and I was always sooo jealous of the lady that worked at the rental shop close to my home and could watch all the movies for free.
What’s one talent that you wish you had?
I wish I was better at planing and time managing. I get caught up in too many things at once and then lose interest as wall as my time.
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I wish I could be a night person, because it’s true that Sims all night sounds like a dream.
Also, I also used to think about the people at video rental places. I remember seeing a movie where a character was in charge of rewinding all the VHS tapes so they had seen all the movies backwards…what movie is that?! I can’t remember…
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Ahhh I have so many *thoughts* on this post.
1. I thought that Angels Flight was closed for some reason… was it closed for a time or am I thinking of something else?
2. I am so glad to see that Disney has stepped up their food game in the past few years. I remember when they were mostly just a turkey legs and churros kind of place (along with free sourdough).
3. I am probably in the minority, but I don’t really like Pixar much. I know, I know.
4. Also, I need to see if your Fivrr thing is working again so I can finally order *_*.
Your questions:
1. That’s really difficult! Right now it is SO hot during the day, that I’d have to say 24 hours of night as long as I was in a larger city.
2. My first AND middle names are both from relatives.
3. Honestly, I kind of wish I was better at all things, but I’d love to improve my drawing skills.
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Angel’s Flight was closed for repairs! You aren’t wrong. I’m not sure how long they were closed for…but their reopening is pretty recent!
Disney has really been killing it, especially at California Adventure! They have all kinds of spicy awesome food, which I love. Have you seen the Pixar films? I guess they are newer, so they aren’t as nostalgic feeling for folks as the old Disney classics. But I love me an animated movie!
Is my Fiverr broken still? Wah!
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Yes, I have seen a bunch of the Pixar films. I don’t like them as much because they tend to be a little more sad in theme, even if it turns around in the end. I *know* that mom’s are always dying in straight Disney films, but the sadness in Pixar films is more addressed and prominent (versus like an off-screen death that happened pre-movie). It feels like a lot for a kids film, even though I’m an adult hahah. There are some that are good – I definitely don’t just blanket dislike Pixar.
i don’t think so. Will be ordering this payday! 😀
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Would you rather 24 hours of daylight or 24 hours of night?
I visited Iceland in 2016 and experienced endless days, and I loved it so much that when I came home night confused me. But it was never hot, which is what would happen if it were 24 hours of daylight here, where it’s hit 40 deg C (100F).
Are you named after anyone?
Vaguely after my father.
When you were young, what did you think you wanted to be when you grew up?
An actress.
What’s one talent that you wish you had?
I wish I were musically talented; I’m rubbish at most instruments, but I can keep a tune.
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I also wish I had some musical abilities. My dad always joked that he was asked to lipsync words in the church chorus, he was that bad…and that he passed that lack of ability to me.
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The card you made with the mickey mouse pancakes is too cute!
Would you rather 24 hours of daylight or 24 hours of night?
Definitely daylight – I need sunshine!
Are you named after anyone?
My middle name (Belle) is for my great-grandmother.
When you were young, what did you think you wanted to be when you grew up?
A vet because I loved animals so much. I still love them but I don’t do well with medical things.
What’s one talent that you wish you had?
Drawing/being naturally crafty. Your posts inspire me but I don’t have a natural talent for it!
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I also need my sunshine! And Belle is such a beautiful name. 🙂
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Is that the same funicular featured in La La Land? 🙂
Sari Sari Store in the Philippines is like a convenience store located along streets in the Philippines, cute that they turned that concept into a food stall! Mango slushes are so popular here!
I want a Sandianada now :((
OMG BAO MADE ME CRY :((
Who do you want to win Rupaul’s Drag Race?
1. Daylight! Will take better pictures that way 🙂
2. No one, unfortunately 😦
3. I wanted to be a writer.
4. I wish I could play the Piano!
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I had to google it, but YES Angel’s Flight is indeed in La La Land.
I wish I could have a mango slush every day *sigh* especially now in the summer when it’s so hot all of the time. I have to travel to the Philippines and try a slush from an actual Sari Sari Store!
RU PAUL HAPPENED. Did you watch? I was team Asia, but I think based on performances things went as they should. Was a great show.
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