sunday morning

It's another warm and sunny day here in LA. I woke up at 9:15 this morning, which is late for me. I slept well last night, but I took two Tylenol PM's so I feel like I cheated. I really needed sleep though. Hema and I are working all day today and I was in desperate need of some fuel.

I guess I don't really have much to write about this morning. The only other thing I can think to write is that I am drinking some tea and that is not interesting.

saturday

Los Angeles is so dreamy. Today has been super sunny and warm, hot even. 80 degrees. I didn't sleep well last night, so I've been really tired all day. I had green tea with Hema this morning and then practiced on my own in the garden. Totally basking in the warmth of the sun.

I met Diane at Bungalow again, had an iced decaf almond milk latte and some oatmeal. I am trying to take better care of myself. Too much caffeine makes me feel sick, and my digestion has been so out of whack. Even my lunch at Cafe Gratitude yesterday didn't sit well with me. Not sure what is going on there? Thinking I may try to cut out gluten and dairy for a week to see how I feel. I am tired of feeling crappy and lethargic all the time.

Hema's neighborhood is so peaceful. Right now I can hear a dog barking in the distance, and two little boys playing basketball. Even though LA is notorious for poor air quality, it smells so clean and fresh today. I had almost forgotten that there are places in the world and aren't cold, damp and dark. I'm sitting on the front porch with a short sleeved top, leggings and no shoes or socks. It feels great and free. I'm also drinking a smoothie with beet and pear, among other things. I feel so at home.

Tonight we are going to a birthday party in Playa Vista. It's supposed to be a small gathering. I'm looking forward to it.

I think I'l go do some more yoga before I hop in the shower and get ready for our evening.

friday

My first day in Los Angeles.

I made it to the airport this morning just in time to get through security, grab a cup of coffee and get on the plane. I love it when I time things so perfectly. I met a woman who was from Bend. She was meeting her sister in LA and they are flying to Africa tomorrow. We chatted the whole flight.

The weather was amazing today. Bright, sunny and warm. I had lunch at Cafe Gratitude with Hema and Diane. We saw a celebrity (or two) coming out as we were going in. It was so bizarre. The paparazzi were frantic to snap their photos. I'm not sure who they were because I didn't want to act like I cared, but I really wish I knew.

I had a great meeting with Diane at The Bungalow, from there I came back to Hema's and she cooked dinner for her friend Rekha and me. Then H and I took a walk around the neighborhood. The weather was still nice. It was cool, but not cold. The sky was clear and we could see all the stars. The moon was beautiful, it made me think of my mom.

I had a shower and then came to the main house (where I'm staying with Rekha) to go to sleep. Ended up having a nice chat with R and learned that we have some things in common. She gave me some herbs to help me sleep, and now I am going to test their effectiveness.