A lot

So, a lot has been happening since my last blog. For starters, last Monday my sister and her boyfriend arrived here in San Diego. They weren't supposed to get here till Friday, but there plans got screwed up and they got here earlier. Which would have been fine hadn't it been for the fact that I have been sleeping on the couch ever since. See, they are staying in my room and so I sleep in the living room on the couch. So I'm basically the last one to go to bed and one of the first ones to wake up after Rhiannon. The first couple of nights were hell and after that it just got way worse. I swear I haven't slept decently since they got here.

On Friday I went on a dinner cruise with Rhiannon, Cale, Dave, Shardae and Mark. It was so much fun I can't even tell you. Rhiannon, Cale and Dave work on the boat, so I guess it's all blabla to them. But I loved it... I love boats. The view is beautiful, but I had seen it before when I had gone into work with Rhiannon the Sunday before they came. I was her 'trainee' cruise director. unofficially of course. Cause I wasn't really aloud to be there. But I ended up working a lot and driving the boat. Awesome. I missed work.
Anyways, after the dinner on the cruise they opened the dance floor and Rhiannon, Shardae and I just went to town. I found the guts to ask Dave to dance with me as well and that was perfect. He's a good (slow) dancer.

Then on Saturday Rhiannon, Cale and I went to the zoo. Rhiannon had bought season-passes for her and Cale and they got 2 free tickets with that. So I ended up not having to pay for it. Which is great seeing as in I'm nearing the end of my trip and am almost broke. We saw all the animals worth seeing and it was great fun. I had forgotten how great the zoo could be. But especially San Diego Zoo. It's so big and beautiful. At the end of the day all Rhiannon and I could do was complain about our feet hurting though. Before we got to the zoo we were planning on going to the Brewers vs Padres game. But we were so dead beat that we didn't go. We ended up having dinner at this new BBQ-place called Jack's. Great food, gotta love it.

Then Sunday we went and visited with my uncle Steve, whom I haven't seen since my last time here almost 9 years ago. I loved him. He's so much fun. The rest of the family too. They took us to this 'chocolate fest' down in Vista. There wasn't to much chocolate there though. Which is probably for the best. But I got to spend time with Justin and Austin again and got to meet his wife, Tammy, and her two kids. They are so great.

Today was memorial day. Which is like the Dutch 'dodenherdenking'. They remember all the victims of war. All the brave men and women who have fought for this country. But to most people it's just a holiday. Everyone is off of work, except of course the recreational jobs, and it's mostly about BBQ-ing, going to the beach and drinking. An extra day off in the week.
Uncle Harry surprised us today by calling and saying he was in town. He was going to meet Shardae and Mark up in Vegas but decided to drive up to SD in stead and drive them down to there and then spend the weekend. So I got to see him again. He is so easygoing. I love him. He was only here for a couple of hours, with his daugther Stacie. But yah, love him. Should stay in touch with him more.

So Shardae and Mark are leaving tomorrow morning. early, around 9 o'clock in the morning. Harry will be here to pick them up. Then they are off to Vegas and then Utah. I'm still going to be in SD, the place of my dreams. The place where my heart lies. I love it here.

Well, I guess that gets you all up to date.

Until the next time...



UPDATE:

WHAT IS IT WITH GUYS... WHY DO THEY INSIST ON TRYING TO TURN US GIRLS INTO THEIR DAMN BITCHES!!!!
IS THERE ANY NORMAL/SANE MAN OUT THERE IN THE WORLD!!!!!
If there is, please point me in that direction....

Disney and Fox

So I have some things to tell you guys. I was too lazy the last couple of days to post anything. But I have been doing a lot. For starters, I'm back in San Diego. I'm not going to lie, I was so home sick for here, it's good to be back. I loved spending time with my family in Winnetka, LA though. I miss them already.

Sammi and I went to Disneyland on Tuesday. She sort of had a date with Jake. Sammi's mom goes to Apple bee's every Friday and he's a waiter there and so Viki (Sammi's mom) set her up with him. He is cute though, so it could be worse. Disney land was fun, but owh my god. Jake had brought a friend so we wouldn't be with an odd number. But that guy... I had to restrain myself not to smack him the whole day. He was so damn annoying. He couldn't shut up and thought he was 'the man' so bad, it was pathetic. Because he wasn't 'the man' nor will he ever be. My god, Sammi and I got home at the end of the day and realized that neither of us even bothered to remember his name. We're still drawing a blank on that one...

We didn't get home till about 8 pm that night. Everybody had of course already eaten, so Sammi and I sat down together to eat amazing BBQ-ed baby-back-ribs. My uncle makes great ones. And Mac and Cheez. Gotta love your Mac and Cheez. I know I do, haha.

The next day uncle Ronnie took us to Fox Studio's. It was his last day of work on this movie (Die hard 4) and he had to take care of some things. So beat Frutiger, the art director for that movie, and Starship Dave (new Eddie Murphy comedy), took us on a little tour. We got to see most of the set of Starship Dave and almost met Eddie. Yes almost, so I didn't really.

But ya, the people who really know me well, know that I would love to work in the Hollywood scene, but that I also love design and architecture. Well, I found out how to combine the two. I'm going to try to be a Set designer. First I thought about Production designer, but I don't know. It takes a lot to get to there. But ya, set designer. I asked beat and he told me what I basically need to do to get there and he also said that I could always contact him if I had any questions. See, contacts already. But for Set designer, this study that I'm going to do for interior and exterior design and architecture is the right way to go. he says you basically don't need to go to college to get there. You just start at the bottom, either way. But it does help to be able to draw and shit. He started the same way. So, even though I love San Diego, I'll have to move to LA. But I'll still only be 1,5 hours away by car and so Rhi and I already said that we can see each other almost every weekend, haha.

When I left for my uncle and aunt's house last week Tuesday, I thought Rhiannon and Cale would be relieved and sort of glad to have me gone so they would have the house to themselves again. But Rhiannon told me that she was really really sad when I left and didn't want me to go. Which makes it harder for me in a way because I also don't want to go. But I have to. And what's a couple of years on a human life, right.

Owh ya, that reminds me. I need a job when I get back. So if anybody knows anything, feel free to tell me. I can work full time for the first couple of months, after that part time.

Well, got to go. get some exercise and take a shower and all.

Let's Go Dodgers

Take me out to the ball game,
Take me out with the crowd;
Buy me some peanuts and Cracker Jack,
I don't care if I never get back.
Let me root, root, root for the DODGERS,
If they don't win, it's a shame.
For it's one, two, three strikes, you're out,
At the old ball game.

My uncle Ronnie (Butch) took me, Shardae and Mark to a Dodger game today. They played the ST. Louis Cardinals, who where national champions last year. So ya, they did lose 8-4. But I blame Tomko. He's one of the pitchers, and I guess it just wasn't his day. He had 7 runners in 2 innings. That's when the coach grew a brain and decided to trade him. But it was so great being there. And I got to see Jeff Kent hit his 350th Home Run in his career. He's actually an in-fielder, but also a very good batter.

We had amazing seats. If you look at this picture here of the stadium, you can (in the yellow on the right) see the number 20. Way up in the front of that, near the field, we were seated. About a yard or 2 from first base. Even closer to the dug out. Only sucked that it was the Cardinals dug out and not the Dodgers. But, I always liked the game. But right now,I'm a fan. I've never been this excited about a game, haha... Of course, you cant help but love the Dodgers. But if it would have been Dodgers vs. Padres. I'd be rooting for Padres. Who, BTW, won 7-1 from Cin today. But that's not the reason I'd be rooting for them. The main reason being. It's the San Diego team.

I like LA and all. But I wouldn't want to live here. San Diego, ya, definitely want to life there!!!!! But you already knew that of course. Anyways, here is a picture of a great baseball player...

Jeff Kent from the LA Dodgers.... (and the crowd goes wild)....(well, I am, hihi)

I'd better be off to bed now. Going to Disneyland tomorrow with Sammi and a guy her mom set her up with ad this other guy he's bringing. Should be fun, we will all be strangers to each other. I mean. Sammi and I only just got to know each other and we don't really know both these guys. They will be the only ones who know each other. Beside the point though. Point being, I'm going to Disneyland tomorrow. Down side is that I have to get up at 7.30, so (knowing myself) set my alarm at 7, so we can leave at 9. (Yes, I need that long to get ready, if it's me waking up early you can bet your bottom dollar that I'm going to be under the shower trying to wake up for at least half an hour, if not longer).. So I will definitly have to take some PM pills tonight to get at least a bit of sleep. Cause, my god. Is my insomnia bad right now. And I need some rest, especially if I'm going to hang out with Lindsay tomorrow evening as well. Busy Busy Busy. So many fun things to do and so little time... hihi....

Venice Beach and Santa Monica Pier

World Known Venice Beach. That's where Ronnie and Viki took us to today. It was how I expected it to be. Maybe a bit to windy today for my liking. But still warm and lots of little shopping places. But, with all the strength in my body I stopped myself from buying anything there. Actually, I was going to buy a really cool sweatshirt that I have seen a couple of times before already and really want. But they either didn't have the color I wanted or the size I need. I guess for the best. It stopped me from spending money again. Hard though. There were so many stores there with sunglasses and tees and jewelry. But... I made it... hihi. Of course we saw (the fake) Jimmy Hendrix there. On roller blades. He's in a lot of movies shot at Venice Beach. Because he is always there. Playing his guitar, roller blading along the boardwalk. And the bums there provided us with some entertainment as well. Bum Fight!!!! Not way exciting though. We kept waiting for them to lash out at each other. But no, just a whole lotta F*ck you/get the f*ck away/it's a f*cking free boardwalk/I f*cking know it's a f*cking free boardwalk, but get the f*ck away from me/f*ck you/no f*ck you.... I swear, these people have a great vocabulary. Very bright and original, haha.

And we saw Muscle Beach of course. The weightlifters gym out side on the beach. I expect you all to have heard of this before. But ya, a whole lotta guys there that aren't even able to tie there own shoelaces because of all the muscles. Or keep there arms beside their bodies because of all the muscles in there arms and there owh so trained ugly, way to big abs.
























After that we got the car and drove down the road to World Famous Santa Monica Pier. I couldn't believe Shardae was all shocked about the fact that they had a roller coaster ride and ferris wheel and what not there. That's what Santa Monica Pier is all about. That's what the pier is known for. Without that it would be just another pier. Not the longest or the widest or the prettiest in the prettiest part of the West Coast, but just another pier. But then again. She never was that interested in American Culture. Except if it were Indians that is. And she got her fill of that down at Venice Beach. Half of the shops and stands there where filled with Indian stuff. But still, I thought she would know what to expect, seeing as in she watches so many movies and stuff. Because ya, Santa Monica Pier is shown in a whole lotta Movies and TV-Series. We didn't go onto any rides or anything though. The first reason being, the wind was picking up and it was getting quit cold. We defiantly weren't dressed for a windy environment. And the second reason was, Pica came with us. There little Yorkshire Terrier. Very Cute!!!

Going to watch a movie now. Army of Darkness. Ronnie just came back from getting Ice cream at Baskin Robins. Which is the best Ice cream ever. And yet, I told him I didn't want any. Stupid little me. But ya. Doing good today. Only had one cheeseburger for lunch and skipped the one for dinner, haha. Had a nice tropical salad for dinner. Just not hungry today. Could be because I'm so damn burned. Yes ladies and gentlemen... I am burnt. For the first time in my life, really sunburned. Not just a little red on the nose, for one day. But my legs and tummy are sore and hurting and red and ya, burnt. So, I guess its payback for all the times I snickered when other people where complaining about being burnt. Should have put sunblock on everywhere and not just my nose and shoulders I guess. With this damn wind you just don't notice when you burn. And lying on a raft in the pool all day sure as hell doesn't help. My own damn fault. Right the movie started already. I'm missing the beginning. Damn... gotta go....

Hollyweird

Viki took us to see Hollywood yesterday. We walked the walk of fame and went into a lot of stores. I bought way to much crap again. I actually bought a bag because it matches my wallet and cigarette case. I bought the cigarette case because it matches my wallet. Of course there was another pair of sunglasses to be bought... can't have too many of those.

I didn't find the one name I was looking for on the Walk of Fame though. That name being James Dean. I love that actor. Sucks that he died so young. Owh, and if you don't know who he is... Shame on you and go watch Rebel Without A Cause. Love that movie.

Shardae and Mark where in heaven seeing as in they have so many goth-shops/rock-shops there. It was nice though. Viki and I had driven them mad the day before in the mall, buying shoes and such. So it was their turn to go into every store on Hollywood Blvd.

There are a lot of tattoo and piercing shops there as well. And almost every store we went into had lovely bellybutton piercings. I always wanted one. So I got one. Yup, that's right. I volunteered to have a needle stuck into me. Or rather, through me. It still hurts a bit. But its nice. I got a fancy one, not some stupid ring. I like it. But, ya, AUWH. Not so much the needle, as the stupid ass clamp they use. And the guy who did it had no character what so ever. Shinny and Bright, not so much...

But my phone is full of pictures of stars now. (The stars on the walk of course, not the actual ones). Was a good day yesterday. Even though I did spend wwaaaayyyy to much money. Yet again. They have therapies for Shopaholics right? Maybe there's a SA meeting for me to go to (hihi).

Winnetka/LA

Dave came by the house around 12.30 on Tuesday to pick me up and drop me off at the train station. I was so excited about getting to Winnetka and seeing Ronnie and Viki and there two kids for the first time in my life and to be re-united with my sister Shardae. The excitement faded a bit after 4 and a half hours of waited for my train which was delayed. Apparently a woman had thrown herself in front of a train earlier that morning. So all trains where delayed due to the 'accident'. But I finally got to Chatsworth where Viki, Shane and Sammi were there waiting for me. Ronnie had gone to pick up Shardae and Mark at the airport in LA. Winnetka, where we are now, is just out of LA.

There house is lovely. Big pool in the backyard and a hot tub. A famous hot tub at that. I sat in the hot tub used on the set of the movie 'Fun with Dick and Jane' starring Jim Carey. I sat in the same hot tub as Jim Carey, hihi. Shardae, Mark and I are sleeping in the trailer in the front driveway. It's a big ass trailer called, guess this, The Dutchmen. Not even done on purpose. Funny though.

I'm hitting it off well with the family. It's good seeing them and getting to know them. Viki is so funny and Ronnie is so laid back. Shane is your typical moody teenage boy (but sweet) and Sammi is a lovely young girl. I so wish we would have grown up together. I think we could have been the best of friends.

Anyways, the weather is wonderfully warm/hot right now. So what better to do than taking another dip in the pool.

Making anyone jealous yet? Cause ya ll know ya should be right.....?! haha....

Vista

On Saturday, around 1 pm, Elizabeth and her two boys came and picked me up at the house. I couldn't wait to see them The last time I saw them all was in 1998, if I'm not mistaken. Austin was just a baby then. He's so big now. And what an energy the kid has. Justin is the shy one. He's so sweet though. I loved seeing them again.
I was with Elizabeth mostly. We watched movies together and talked and talked and talked. I love that woman. She and I will be going to Vegas together. I told her I would call her as soon as I get back from Ronnie and Viki's. We went to the mall yesterday and she bought me a really cute little short sleeved, brown jacket and a brown belt to go with it. I bought myself two more pairs of sunglasses. What can you do. It was a special, 1 for 12 USD and 2 for 20 USD. Gotta get 2 pairs then, right. I had so much fun. Got some nice pictures of the boys as well. I swear, my wallet is filled with pictures, not money, haha.

Right now I have to get my bags packed. Thank God Rhiannon has a little suitcase I can borrow. Then I won't have to take my big ass one. Dave will be taking me to the train station tomorrow, the sweet man, and then I'll be getting on my train at 3 pm. I have one layover in LA and then I'll be getting on another train to Chatsworth. When I arrive there around 8 pm Viki will be there to pick me up. Can't wait to see them. I never really met them. So many people here that I feel close to but have never met before. And I don't feel nervous about meeting them either (anymore). I hit it of great with Dawn even though I had never met her before. I hit it of great with Austin even though he was just a baby last time I saw him and I hit it of great with his mom, Elizabeth, even though I had only seen her for a day in life. And I'm pretty sure I'll hit it of great with Ronnie and Viki. I talked to Ronnie on the phone and he seems like on of the warmest people ever. So excited about Shardae and me coming.

I can't wait to see Shardae again. I haven't seen her in about 8 weeks. I miss her. She's one of my best friends, not just my sister. So excited. Better get my bag packed and my room cleaned up. It's a mess.

Dirty Dancing

20 years ago worlds best dance movie came out in theaters. On the 1st and 2de of May 2007 they celebrated the anniversary of this, still, very popular movie by showing it in theaters again. Dirty Dancing on the big screen. For me, this was a no-brainer. I was going... I bought two tickets for the may 2de. The second ticket was for Rhiannon. Not that she's a fan. But I sure as hell am.

They started the showing with a sort of documentary, which was just a bit to long. Then the movie started. And the crowd went wild. No kidding. Obviously 99% of the audience was female and they seriously cheered and clapped and yelled. It was funny... It was so good seeing the movie on big screen. You seriously see all kind of new stuff. Even if you've already seen the movie hundreds of times before. It was so nice seeing it in a theater though. It's a whole different experience. Loved it!!!!!!!

On My Own

So I ventured out on my own today. I took the bus to Fashion valley. One of the best shopping malls around here. I swear, I'm in love. There was a Louis Veton shop, and a Burberry and a Bloomingdale's (there restrooms are worth more than this house) and Gucci. So I went in all these shops and got myself into a bit of a state. Seeing all these things I really really want and not being able to buy them.... It's great motivation to get a good education and career in life so you can afford it all. And besides that there were 'normal' stores. Old navy, and this other store that looked a lot like a H&M and so I bought some really nice things there. Shopping is the best therapy ever. And lets face it. Everybody can use a good therapy-session, even when your life is peachy. And the bus wasn't to bad. It takes about an half an hour to get there. It's not to far walking to the bus stop either. And it gives me something to do. Besides walking the dogs that is.

I actually know almost the whole neighbourhood here now. It's nice. I'm not as afraid to get lost. Because, lets face it, my orientation sense isn't the best in the world. Like, on of the worst really. Even in the mall today, I almost got lost. You can't really get lost, there's so many people there to ask directions to. But I just kept walking the wrong way after walking out of a store. Anyways, not the point I was trying to make. The point I was trying to make is, that I'm always afraid to get lost because that's something I do. It comes natural to me. But now that I'm getting more familiar with the neighbourhood, and actually the whole city, I dare to venture out on my own a little more and not stay at home and stuff. But, ya, Chevie, the dog... So disappointed today. I didn't take them to the park. Poor thing. The weather wasn't that whoohoo today anyways. Warm ya, but cloudy. Without the sun it's only half the fun going to the park. You can't lay in the sun when the sun isn't there, right.

Owh, if anybody else needs me to bring anything back for them from here, tell me know!!!!! OK?

OK....