Stop Picnicking ... We'll Call the Police!

How does a girl (me), so committed to "World Karmalization," to become a mad, raving bitch? By being selfish, ego-engrossed and stubborn, that's how. When I met Derrek just over a year ago, he went above and beyond to make me fall head over toes in LOVE with him ... from the hot air balloon ride to a romantic day at Disney Land. Before he drove back to Colorado, I desperately wanted to surprise him with something equally as fabulous, but my bank account was curiously low, so I got creative and took him on a "treasure hunt." Little note cards held clues that once cracked, would lead us to special places we'd been together. The hunt ended at Tree People park where I'd hidden a luxurious picnic basket, found by following a tiny trail of Altoids.

To commemorate our last days in LA, I took him on Treasure Hunt Part II last week. The entire hunt was going swimmingly until the last clue led to Greystone Mansion, a pristine public park set high up above Doheny, that over looks the city of lost angels. When we arrived, ready for a scrumptious picnic lunch, a lady told us the entire park was closed for a private children's charity event . Hmmm ... "Can we buy tickets to the event?" I asked. "No. It's over in 30 minutes," she said. "Is the entire park really being used? Can't we just sit over in that little corner and eat our lunch?" I pleaded. "This is our last week in LA and we just got engaged." "THE PARK IS CLOSED" is all she would say. So, I became irritated, annoyed, and determined to have our picnic at this park! That's where the trouble began ... this story will be continued since Derrek is yelling for me to hurry up and get in the car! I am about to drive my medium size butt to Cedar City, Utah ... half way to Aspen. This is my last post as a Los Angeles resident, as an LA Lady ... today I embark on a new adventure, a new chapter of my life high in the Rocky Mountains. This is one of my favorite quotes of all time that was sketched into a bracelet I got in Kauai ... perfect for this moment.

"When I let go of what I am, I become what I might be."

With Gratitude for Adventure & Change
~L~