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What does lazy look like in L.A. anyway?

From Walking the Pacific Coast in Santa Monica, United States on Jan 19 '08

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Who knew waking up on the top bunk of a bunk bed in a dorm room could be so satisfying? I didn't. I feel lazy immediately, because the other four girls in my room are just returning from a morning run on the boardwalk and it is only 8 am. I was thinking I would just hang around Santa Monica today. I will do my grocery shopping, check my email, update my blog, and explore the pier. I start out immediately after my free breakfast (hard-boiled egg, bagel, orange juice, and cereal). I check out the pier and even enter in my opinion of the writers strike in an E! booth on the boardwalk. I walk the 3rd street promenade but the stores are not yet open. Lunch for me is a grilled cheese and chocolate-peanut butter milkshake. I just had to have something sweet today! I explore the shops with little interest, I was just here yesterday. I stop in the Apple store to check online for the location of the public library and the grocery store, but I suddenly realize I don't need to go to the library if I update my blog here in the Apple store. This takes a bit of time, but eventually I leave the store and find my way to the grocery store in search of healthy, filling ingredients to cook up tonight. I am going to hit Rodeo Drive and Hollywood today. Tonight is the Golden Globe Awards and I plan to be one of the many non-celebrity fans hanging around the red carpet for a sneak peek at what the celebrities will all be wearing. I bet I will be the only one there with a disposable point-and-shoot camera. hahaha.

I will be the only person standing near the red carpet to the Golden Globes tonight with a disposable point-and-shoot camera

Bookworm avatar Bookworm on Jan. 20, 2008 @ 06:44AM said
Only comment from your mother: EAT MORE PROTEIN! Mashed potato and ramen noodles for supper is not healthy!!! Soy yogurt, low fat cheese, eggs, TSP, fish, sushi..... Have fun at the hostel....glad you are in a less expensive yet safe environment!
Grammie Robin avatar Grammie Robin on Jan. 20, 2008 @ 06:44AM said
Glad to read EVERY DAY that you are safe and happy! Listen to your Mother and get that protein! ( HI MOM ) I can not give you enough credit for doing this. Follow your dreams girly girl! One foot infront of the other!!!!

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