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[79/365] Andrew, Urban Light Display, LACMA, Los Angeles, California, USA
It’s always a treat having visitors! Sometime last year, my mom and brother visited me in LA and I was a tour guide to the City of Angels! It was fun. It’s amazing how much I have learned about LA since moving here almost 8 years ago (wow, that’s a long time!). About one-third of […]
[78/365] People at The Grove, Los Angeles, California, USA
Before heading to the parking lot at the Grove, I waited just before the entrance and increased my shutter speed to capture the movement of people moving in and out of the area. The sky was a lovely dark blue color!
[77/365] White & Pink Flowers, Carlsbad Flower Fields, Carlsbad, California, USA
Today I had brunch at La Dijonaise in Culver City and the paintings throughout the restaurant were so nice! They were scenes from all over with colorful, vibrant colors. This photo reminds me of a painting of a field of flowers blowing in the wind there, right behind our table. Hope everyone had a lovely […]
[76/365] The Geffen Conteporary at MOCA Crosswalk Button, Downtown, Los Angeles, California, USA
Upon entering the Geffen Contemporary at MOCA Downtown, you get a sticker. This is where the stickers go afterwards!
[75/365] Waiting with my Suitcase at the Seattle Airport, Seattle, Washington, USA
When I have weekend trips, I always try to maximize my time. I rushed from work to LAX one day, ready to board my flight to Seattle. Little did I know, a protest on Century Blvd. would create more traffic than I expected. I parked and ran to the Virgin America terminal that seemed to […]
[74/365] Bench Overlooking the Oregon Coast, Cannon Beach, Oregon, USA
About a year ago this time, I took a trip to Oregon and we drove to the coast to see the beautiful Oregon coastline. Driving into the Ecola State Park, we came upon this bench on a grassy area overlooking the water. It was really windy, but seeing the coastline was well worth it!
[73/365] Runners, LA Marathon 2010, Los Angeles, California, USA
26.2 miles – that’s crazy! I could never imagine running that long! We were looking out for Myley and Lien to give them some support along the race route. Just a little before the 19th mile was the intersection of Overland and Santa Monica and that’s where we stood looking out for them and we […]
[72/365] Stadium to the Sea Medals, LA Marathon, Santa Monica, California, USA
Congratulations to Myley and Lien for finishing the LA Marathon with great times! We made these “medals” to give to them upon completion of the 26.2 miles. This year’s course was called “Stadium to the Sea” because it started at Dodger Stadium and ended up at Santa Monica Pier. Yay!
[71/365] Compass and Good Luck Charms, Great Urban Race, Los Angeles, California, USA
I wore this around my neck for the Great Urban Race as a good luck charm AND the compass was actually useful! I love my new compass – there’s just something about maps and directions that fascinates me! I’m going to put the compass on my keys so I’ll always know what direction I’m going […]
[70/365] Bruin Jetsetters, Great Urban Race, Los Angeles, California, USA
A one day Amazing Race – what fun! Team name: Bruin Jetsetters. Mission: Solve & complete 11 of 12 clues all over Downtown Los Angeles and West Hollywood. Rules: Only use public transportation and foot to get around. Phones, computers, GPS, phone a friend googles all allowed. This past Saturday, Connie and I, along with […]
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