To start with, the Steelers beat the Dolphins 3-0 on Monday Night Football. The details are unimportant, as is the fact that for a few moments I actually thought we might (gasp!) lose to the Dolphins. But we prevailed!
On Tuesday I took the car to get looked at. People at SMS' school recommended a guy near the school and he was great! In 25 minutes and for 35 bucks my bumper is now firmly attached to my car. No more speeding for me! (Ha ha - that was sort of funny!)
Tuesday night was SMS's debut as a JV basketball coach. It was not the debut we were hoping for, but an accomplishment none the less. SMS has taken on a lot as a first year teacher and he's managing really well. We celebrated at P.F.Chang's with our friend B and his adorable daughter (who slept through the whole thing!).
On Wednesday I helped out my friend's family with a trip to Target (I really do love it there!) because they aren't able to get out.
On Thursday I went BACK to Target to get things for a baby shower I am throwing this coming weekend. Seriously, I love it there - Target maybe one of my favorite stores EVER!
Thursday night I had pizza with my friends and their parents who were in town from the 'burgh and who happen to be friends of my mom's. It was nice to have some Pittsburgh time!
Friday I had two appointments on the other side of the hill - acupuncture (which turned into cupping!) in Santa Monica and a GP appointment in Beverly Hills. I had purposely scheduled them a few hours apart -- I figured I could explore a new neighborhood in between -- but of all things, the weather conspired against me. It rained! In Beverly Hills! I swear! But I survived -- though some people might disagree! (See below.)
Friday night SMS's cousin (who was in town from Toronto) treated us to amazing sushi and sashimi at Jinpachi on Santa Monica Boulevard in West Hollywood. Amazing, truly amazing.
Saturday I helped K&M move K's mom into a new place in Pasadena. There wasn't much to carry, but they took me out for pastrami anyway - yum!
And Sunday L took me on a brand new hike (to me, that is) in Griffith Park near the observatory. Very, very cool. And we didn't even get lost! Below you can see the view of the observatory from the top of Mt. Hollywood. Very cool.
And then the Steelers won, again! Twice in one week! At night, in the rain, both times - on regular TV! What could be better that?! Good food, good friends and two wins in a week. WOO-HOO!
I like LA.
I'm glad you had a nice week. Please explain "cupping." Did it help?
ReplyDeleteI'm looking forward to some of the hikes you and Lindsay take.
Yes, how was the cupping? What was wrong and did it help?
ReplyDeleteI don't know that I'd celebrate the Dolphins win. That was a pathetic game.
I'm very jealous about the hiking. Devil's Den has been closed for deer hunting the past few weeks, and now it's cold and miserable here.