One of those days...

A couple of days ago, I had one of those amazing days you don't get to experience that often. Nothing really extraordinary happened, but I just felt relaxed and happy the entire day. The day started with me being able to sleep in a little bit (just that is worth a celebration in my opinion!). After that, I went to the beach with a friend. It was perfect beach weather, and we just tanned and chatted for hours. After that, we went to a nice restaurant on 3rd street promenade for a late lunch.

In the evening, I met up with some other friends, and we went to see a Dodgers game. For all you Swedes that might not know what kind of sport the team is famous for; it's baseball. It was my first baseball game ever and I enjoyed it a lot. Granted, it's very different from when you go to sports games in Sweden where people are 100% focused on the game and cheering their team on. Baseball is more like a relaxing evening with your friends, and the game is more like a background noise ;). Either way, we had lots of fun, and it was great to be able to learn more about the rules etc. I actually think I understand most of the game now... pretty impressive, huh? I also have to say that Baseball = fat ball (?). I think people go there more for all the nachos, fries, and candy that they can stuff their mouths full with than for the actual game... I think baseball even more so than other sport games I've been to. It was insane. And as someone culturally sensitive, we had to follow tradition and I ate way too much! Fries, hamburger, ice cream... Oh my! :)

In the end, it was a stuffed, and fried, but happy Me that went to bed that night (fried from the beach - it was painful, and stuffed from all the food)

Happy Birthday

Ok, so I was looking forward to the long weekend (my first full weekend after the GRE), and what happens? I go and get sick! And I never get sick. I tried to not let it get to me too much though. Friday I went to Cabo Cantina with two friends for a margarita (you gotta love the margaritas... and as a true Swede, I always ask for extra salt!). Saturday, I was pretty wiped out, but Sunday I went to go dress shopping for the upcoming wedding that I, and many of my friends are about to attend... did I find a dress?! No, but in true me-style, I randomly bought one more Michael Kors watch on Nordstrom once I discovered it was on sale (why am I not like most people and randomly buy cheap stuff instead of stuff like that, that should require some more contemplation before buying it? Granted, I had been thinking about buying a golden watch since I bought the white one). After that, we went to an Asian restaurant where I ate curry with coconut milk. My favorite.

On Sunday night, I met up with  my old roommate for dinner. He made me his world-famous, delicious salad. It was a great night with great conversation. I love talking to really smart, interesting and knowledgeable people (although I sometimes get embarrassed by my lack of world knowledge).

And today was Independence day, and I felt shittier than ever. I still managed to get my butt down to Venice to watch the fireworks with some friends, but that was about it.

Well, let me say this: HAPPY BIRTHDAY USA! I know I backtalk you a lot, but there is love in my heart for you beneath all the ridicule. ;)