I seem to be in LA every year for Kelly's birthday. Might just have to make that a tradition. This year, Hyrum threw together a fun rooftop BBQ.
The Grillmaster
Coconut Cupcakes
It was a nice night.
Chatting with a pal tonight, I was reminded of this amazing documentary I saw last year with my mom. You can't miss it. You can probably check it out at your library. Or do what I did--buy it on Amazon, and when you're done watching it, send it to a friend. What I love most about this movie: it brings you to tears and gives you hope at the same time. We could all use a little more hope. Check out the trailer: http://www.spike.com/video/wardance-trailer/2911720. God bless these children and God bless us to be grateful and to always have hope.
Being in LA is great. I was just telling Lauren yesterday that the only thing better than going to the farmer's market is being able to walk to the farmer's market. As my days are filled with looking for jobs, applying for jobs, and finding ways to stay motivated while everyone tells me there are no jobs, you can only imagine my delight while on one of those "stay motivated" walks, two nice guys offered me a flat of berries for three dollars. That's enough to brighten even the wariest of eyes. For a brief moment. And now I must go, because I am on one of those "stay motivated" breaks. Happy June.
Mazatlan is world famous for its shrimp. I thought this was because of something in the ocean chemistry. On my journey to many of Mazatlan's secluded surf spots, I came across these. Shrimp farms, less than a mile from the ocean! Apparently, the floating gadgets oxygenate the water, making the shrimp bigger.
About 30 years ago, Hyrum's dad bought his friend's zipper factory in downtown LA. This past weekend, I finally got a tour. (Kelly has probably done this a million times, but as always, was a good sport. She even posed for a few pictures.)
