The New Board

Palms Neighborhood Council was seating the new board tonight. First off, saying good bye to the old one.

Then swearing the oath and welcome the new board. Happy to see a younger board with fresh thoughts, but definitely not enough girls. Let’s fix that for 2016.

I left my election report. Probably my worst report so far as I can not speak in front of 5 or more people at once, specially when it’s a bunch of new people that don’t know me.
After I left my report, I felt really intimidated and my confident was down the drain and I was thinking I should probably work on my public speaking skills. But do I really need to? I actually have no desire of doing speeches in front of a public, I like sitting in the background and I think I can do a better job if I am left in a dark room where I don’t have to speak to anyone. But yeah, you have to get out of your comfort zone every now and then to grow as a person.
I also think that if I were to speak about something that I had more experience in, like how to bake a bread loaf, how to tame a young horse or how to build a website, I would do a better job.
Teaching people stuff – fairly good at. Report back and re-tell stories – very bad at.

Golfing Progress

It’s been a while since last time so I thought I would totally suck today. But I think the pep-talk last time that I shouldn’t take it so serious, combined with the little break really did me good. Started off on the range and I hit pretty consistent. 

Did good on the course up until the two last holes. I got totally robbed on the 8th hole as that’s a very unfair hole for the lefties. A bunch of trees in the way that wouldn’t be in the way if I were to play righty.
“If you hit those branches a few more times you’re gonna trim them down and they will be out of your way next time, plus all the lefties will love you” was the encourage I got. I’m working on that.

One the last hole I got nervous and lost focus. The last couple of times I’ve hit the sand on this hole. I didn’t today, but I was really all over the place.
I have to practice my chipping and putting as that’s were I am struggling now. I should also get a bag to carry my three clubs.

I Voted

Voted for governor of California and for transparency and public’s right to access government document and attend government meetings.

Kayaking

I love kayaking in Marina Del Rey!

Checking out the sea lions from a distance. We were told not to pet them.

Oh Hello! I am such a natural in front of the camera, haha!

Kayaking is fun, but I think I wanna try Stand Up Paddle boarding next time, looks like it’s a good balance and core training.

Photo Shoot in the Pool

A friend was doing a photo shoot in the pool for a project. She brought out the big guns, I was happy with my $50 point & shoot camera! I’m starting to get a hang of it now.

Will Rogers Hike

Did a short hike today. I thought I was gonna die after about 10 minutes hike straight up. 

Best part with the Will Rogers Park – It’s on the west side and you get stunning views and a bit of a sea breeze!

Worship Will Rogers State Historic Park!

Vans

I went shopping for shoes with my nephew over x-mas. I insisted that he had to get a pair of Vans. I did a rookie aunty move though and got him a pair of shoes that fit, not realizing that kids actually grow. 4 months later I got a message that the shoes no longer fit. I had to head over to my favorite store after work today to get him a new pair.
Super tempted to get myself a new pair as well, but I already have 7 pairs and that will have to do for now.

Vans

I went shopping for shoes with my nephew over x-mas. I insisted that he had to get a pair of Vans. I did a rookie aunty move though and got him a pair of shoes that fit, not realizing that kids actually grow. 4 months later I got a message that the shoes no longer fit. I had to head over to my favorite store after work today to get him a new pair.
Super tempted to get myself a new pair as well, but I already have 7 pairs and that will have to do for now.

Headquarters Campground

It turned out that the very awesome campsite we found was not actually a designated campsite, so a ranger came by this morning and asked us to move our tents. We got a spot a little further up, but it wasn’t as cosy, so the boys went scavenging and found a spot at a campground just down the road.

I didn’t really want to move campgrounds at first, it seemed like a hassle to pack everything up, but I didn’t wanna be queen about it so I just kept quiet and let someone else make the decision.
It turned out the move was great! No more surround sound from the several large parties that was playing loud music from 8am to 3am. The music was really starting to do my head in.
We set up new camp and had lunch. Holy crap, these people brought the whole fridge with them! It’s only 4 of us yo!

The new campground also had running water, so we could wash up and cool down without having to run down to the river.

We headed into “town” to have an ice cream and pick up new ice for our food and beverages and got back ready to jump in the river.

After an hour or so of play, we saw this thing swimming by and declared the party being over, so we headed back to the tents for a nap and dinner.

Late night snack; grilled banana!