Things to do on a Sunday in December

I decided to go to church early today.  I walked out of my apartment 15 minutes earlier than I usually do.  Relaxed that I didn't have to speed walk over and hope to find a seat.  When I finally got to the church, there were a lot of seats to choose from ... I also had time to read a couple of prayers from my prayer book before mass started.

And then ... I felt much better ... like my prayer was answered ... and that for this short time, I could feel that things will be OK.

Thank you God.

I didn't go to McDonalds today ... my usual Mocha Frappe was not to be today.  I just went straight home.

It took me five days ... but I finally finished the audio book !!

I listened to the last two discs today.  Now I'll probably get the "Book 2" of the series in the library.  I could do my squats / donkey kicks / lunges ... and get through several chapters.  I might actually use my iPhone while at the gym and listen to whatever book I download on Hoopla.

After finishing the audio book ... I was craving for some Starbucks .... so I went out to do a little grocery shopping ... and have a drink on my way back.  One of the baristas convinced me to get a Gingerbread Latte.  It was nice ... but not as great as the Caramel Brûlée.

When I got back home ... I remembered that I had a copy of Silver Linings Playbook.   I promised my co-worker that I'd get it back to him by Thursday, so I decided to watch it today.

It was really, really, really good.  The actors were fantastic.  And I loved the screenplay.

This was a good Sunday.

Magic Mike

Today was another Sunday DAY OFF and I really needed to take my mind off all the sadness going on. 

I wanted to STOP watching the news and maybe watch something fun.

I got the Magic Mike DVD as an automatic delivery from my DVD club ... didn't really want it .. but thought it might be something fun. 

I DIDN'T HAVE TIME TO WATCH IT WHEN IT WAS OUT IN THE THEATRES.

I don't know if I'm the only girl that will admit this ... BUT I DID NOT LIKE THIS MOVIE!

THIS WAS BORING!!  THE PACE OF THE MOVIE WAS SLOW!!  AND THE ACTING!! OMG!

I had more excitement reading Fifty Shades Of Grey!!

I really wished I declined the shipment (forgot I guess).  I really wish I sent it back and just borrowed it from the library!!

Matthew McConaughey had only TWO really good scenes the beginning ... alright, alright, alright, and the ending ... when he does his stripping.

BUT THE MOVIE ITSELF ... OMG .. NOT INTERESTING AT ALL !!

Train Ride To Buena Park

Since tomorrow is a day off for me, I decided to take the Metrolink from Union Station to Buena Park.

I'm always paranoid that I'll take the wrong train. Today, about 10 minutes before the train was to leave, the conductor announed that we will leave in 10 minutes and started to list the destinations.

About three people realized they were on the wrong train.

I had placed my bag on the chair next to me and saw people passing by looking for seats. Since it might be a full train, I decided to move my bag and place it on the ground.

I should have done that earlier!!

Some weird guy asked me if he could sit next to me. I said yes. He apologized that he strongly smelled of cigarettes. I said it was alright. When the train started to move, I started to text my brother that I was on my way. Weird guy told me that he had lost his cell phone and asked if he could borrow mine. I said it was prepaid and was only for texting. Then he asked the person on another row if he can borrow his. That person made him borrow his cell phone...which was a bad decision:

1. His phone conversation lasted almost 10 minutes
2. He told the person he was talking to that the sheriff had his phone
3. He didn't know where he was staying for the night

Anyways, weird guy gave back the cell phone. Then started to talk to me. I just kept smiling, giving short answers. He then tells me that he'll just find another seat (YAY) since he was a "talker"!!

He asked the Cell guy if he could borrow his phone again. Cell guy asked him if he'll make it a short conversation. Weird guy decided he didn't need the cell phone anymore.

Then he walked away.

GRIFFITH AND GETTY DAY ~

This was a really LONG DAY!!

Days like this I really wish I had a car of my own ~ but I'm glad I finally spent my day off going to the Observatory and Museum.

Saturday Day Off

It's been awhile since I've had a day off on a Saturday. I was able to sleep in and have a nice breakfast.

I had wanted to go to the beach, but decided on hanging out at the pool and do some reading. I really should be writing but its such a nice day out, maybe reading pool side isn't too bad.

I've started to read Eat, Pray, Love and I'm excited to see the movie in August.

So for now, its a lazy Saturday for me.

BOOKED A CRUISE!!

I'm going to a cruise for the first time!!

So I have about a month and a half to get "fit" and shop for bathing suits. That is something I really dread!! Maybe I'll just do the board shorts and tank top. Anyways, I don't know how to feel about having soo much free time on my hands. Maybe I'll get a book (or two) to read ~ just hopefully the ship has alot of activities!!

I must however ... tan my PALE legs .... before this cruise!!!

THINGS TO DO ON A DAY OFF:

I had wanted to go to the Griffith Observatory, however, of all days for the place to be CLOSED --> EVERY MONDAY. I guess I won't be able to do that.

I thought of lounging in the pool, but hey, guess what, IT WAS CLOSED for maintenance!! It would have been a great day to tan my legs ~

I decided to spend another day watching soaps, and reading, and writing. Which I'm glad I could do.

I wanted to go and take pictures too ~ but the HEAT!!!

I should probably do a spa day next week.

ANOTHER DAY OFF

Well, its official.

Hours have been cut at work, and I had a
day off ~ since I didn't have any doctors
appointment, I decided to just RELAX !!

Read A Little.
Write A Lot.
Watch some Soaps.
Sleep In.
A little Bit Of Shopping.

SURVIVED ANOTHER DAY OFF

Today was once again another day off for me!

However, today was another day for a doctors
visit. ACK!! Anyways, the doctor I talked
to was very nice. He said that I shouldn't
be concerned about the test result but he
did say we have to wait for my ultrasound.

So another visit to Kaiser in two weeks!!

Anyways, since everyone else was at work and
making some money, I decided to go to the LA
Central Library. I've forgotten how BIG it
was!! I spent a long time browsing the DVD
section. Finally got some DVDs that I couldn't
get at the "other" library.

Anyways ... I'm glad that I didnt go shopping,
since I told myself not to shop for anything
"useless", which is probably everything.

It's nice to be able to relax, and watch a DVD
and read a book, but with all of these days off
my bank account will suffer, and if I want my
credit card balance to be ZERO by the end of the
year...then I really cant have another day off
like this!!

Universal Day

I decided to finally get a day off work today!!

Got free tickets to Universal Studios and was
excited to see the new SIMPSONS ride. I just
wish that it didn't replace the BACK TO THE FUTURE
ride, because it was my favorite one.

Anyways, it was a FUN ride!! But now I have a
preference for THE MUMMY ~



The Universal Globe ... always the first thing
we take photos of.



In front of the Kwik E. Mart ~ didn't go inside, so
I don't know what they were selling.



In line ... for about 20 minutes to get in the
ride itself ~





We love Sponge Bob!!



On our way to the backlot tour ~

Overall, it was a nice day off. I got to spend
some time with Anahit and Gloria (and company).