What a week!
It was my first week at S.E.A. with the after school sex. ed program. What an experience! I expected the unexpected and that is what I got. Holly is going in tomorrow and I will be the following week. We are going to be teaching these young girls who have been involved in gang activity about their bodies and a lot of things about sexuality. It will be challenging, but they seem receptive for the most part. Due to scheduling, Holly may do most of the weeks. I may look for other Public health opportunities.
I went to the Aveda Institute in Westwood Thursday. I got an awesome haircut for a totally reasonable price. The instructor did most of my hair cut too. The only thing I really sacrifice going there is time, but it is nice to mix up my environment and it's cool there so it is a win all around.
Sr. Camille came over Friday evening. I was working until 7:30. Holly picked me up after a great albeit busy shift. She briefed me with what happened. It wasn't the usual pleasant visit, but rather hashing out some 'issues'. She met with me and Holly after a great dinner for about 30 minutes. After she left, we picked up a box of wine, got really into it and watched a few episodes of three sheets. I fell asleep during the last episode, but wine and a long day will do that.
Saturday everybody except Adrienne went to Echo Mt Park. It is near Pasadena, which is about a 30 minute drive from our house. The goal was to go for a hike together and check out some "ruins" that we didn't know much about. Jess had looked up the information and said the trail she found started to the left of the entry gate. We took the trail and soon realized this was going to be an arduous hike! After about 10 minutes, someone coming down essentially warned us that even with proper footwear, getting down is a feat. She also told us there was a wrap around trail that was much longer but much less steep.
We stopped and thought about whether we were going to press on or turn back and take the wrap around. We were unsure whether the wrap around trail would connect with the one we were on toward the top. It seemed like they would, but we weren't certain. Jess and I opted to continue. It was an epic hike up the mountain. We did some legit rock climbing to the end, which led to the top of one of the peaks. At the top there was a paved road which came from behind. It was a bit ironic, but very welcome. We took it to another small trail which ultimately led to the "ruins" which were old rail car tracks from the early 20th century. The cars led to the site of an old mansion, which is now a picnic area. The others met us there about 30 minutes later.
Jess and I went down the wrap around trail with the others. Neither of us regret the decision to climb that mountain. It was a great exercise physically, psychologically and spiritually. Plus it was nice to hang out with Jess and do something awesome.
We cleaned up super quick like foxes when we got home. Laura, Alli, Adrienne and I went and got Boba and sandwiches from Bahn Mi Che Cali before picking up Kent for the Symphony. The concert hall was in Burbank, which was a very interesting place what with all of the studios. There was an obnoxious woman who sat in front of me. Pretentious to boot, but we got a laugh out of it I suppose. The music was excellent-there was a phenomenal young violinist and Opera singer. Afterwords, we went back to the Medal. Adrienne, Kent and I played word thief and had some box wine. We chatted for a good few hours after until finally we were so tired we had to get to bed. It was great! A good ol' fashioned game night.
Sunday we went to Hermosa beach. Loved it. The weather was great and the beach wasn't very crowded since it is the off season. I finally remembered my running shoes and ran the sidewalk just before the beach. I haven't been very good about running lately, so it was a welcome change of pace (literally!)
We got back to the Medal in the early afternoon to prepare for the MM/BH dinner with Sr. Camille. The dinner was great, we had pizzas from Costco, salad, wine and Holly's wonderful pudding cookies. After the meal, we hashed out the whole car situation. There was tension, emotions, drama all rooted in poor communication and misunderstandings. At this point, everything seems to be functioning properly, so I'll take it. BH stayed a little while after Sr. Camille left, which was nice to have more social time. Our house cleaned up and chatted in the dining room together about our busy weekend. I love this family!
It was a great weekend which led to a great week thus far! We've had some awesome meals every night this week. We all share the cooking duty very well so it is always a joy, not a burden to cook and to eat! Here's what we had this week all made from scratch:
Monday: Frittata and steamed peas
Tuesday: Sushi, Miso soup and Soba noodles with dipping sauce
Wednesday: French Onion Soup, Rosemary roasted potato wedges, Garden Salad and bread
Thursday: Oven-baked Salmon, baked potato, green beans and garden salad.
What's not to love! It's been amazing. The company is even better than the food!
Tuesday Adrienne and I were both off and we got Hella errands done around Montebello. I've been staying up later on week nights. I'm getting more done, but I am mighty tired at this point in time. Pictures will follow....eventually.
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