I arrived yesterday around 3 p.m. after having slept the entire flight away... that was wonderful. It's been so long since I actually flew somewhere with a good night's sleep under my belt (remember my trick of pulling all-nighters? Hah!) that the nap was almost a luxury because I didn't need it, I wanted it. Yummy. The descent into LA was characterized by the unique yellowy sulfuric air color I recall from childhood visits to this lovely metropolis.
Lauryl picked me up from the airport and I got a little glimpse of LA from the windows on the way home... I was rather surprised to find that LA scenery, much like LA skies, is pretty damn dirty. :P I'm amazed by the sheer quantity of litter on the streets, literally everywhere! Lauryl's little "compound," however, is pretty adorable. It's a set of five or six little bungalows randomly plopped by the side of a road, complete with teeny parking area, bitty front lawn areas and adorable detailing. Lauryl's decorating tastes are impeccable and both Ezzie and I exclaimed over the fact that she's only been living here a month.
Oh, did I mention Ezzie?!
Yep, the Ramseys stopped by on their way home from one of Jim's jobs and we had a grand visit. I was delighted to meet another blog-friend whom I've "known" since 2004 by now, I think, and her kiddies are simply delicious. (I didn't actually nibble them, really... not much, anyway) I didn't end up seeing much of Jim except over dinner, since he and Sam were out grilling for the most part, but I like both Jim and Sam quite a bit. They're just nice, friendly, likable people. :P Super mellow. Ezzie/Lauryl and I visited inside while Jamie sporadically appeared to consume voracious quantities of water and Cheez-Its. As seems to be the case with, well, all ATI-affiliated people I ever meet, we discussed ATI and IBLP and our mutual acquaintances and where everyone now is in life. At least it makes for great ice-breakers. No, we are not all IBLP haters like some people mistakenly seem to think we are... but we definitely can laugh about the hoops we jumped through trying to be "cool."
So far, everything I have ingested in Lauryl's house has been nothing short of scrumptious. So far I have had roasted garlic and Brie soup (Ezzie's recipe, apparently), cheese and crackers, beer bread (also Ezzie's recipe and perfect with the soup), grilled kabob goodies (peppers, onions, meat marinated with Sam's special mix, corn, bratwurst), and honey/whole wheat muffins. She will make me fat, and I will happily accept it as long as everything continues to taste thus.
I feel the need to make a side note here that I may have mentioned before that the Ramsey boys are adorable, but now I will PROVE it to you:
I LOVED Jamie. So, so cute. If there was one child from one random mother's blog that I wanted to meet, it was Jamie.
A stylish little imp with high-tops!
Ezzie is a doll and I love her... I know, just like everyone else... I never was good at non-conformity
Also, Charlie is the most precious baby I have seen in a very, very long time. He's pretty much just a perfect child in every way.
After the Ramseys left for home, the three of us traipsed off to a party thrown by a coworker/friend of Lauryl's, who happens to be a gay floral designer who plans party decor for Hollywood bigwigs. Or something. He was very cool in a set of devil horns and a big red cape, and pretty much nothing else except for a belt with a random floof of red tassels in important areas. I liked him. The party turned out to be a lot more mellow than I expected it to be (I thought it would be like a frat party with drugs on steroids and super ritzy), but it was still really cool. Leo had a DJ, open-air "dance floor" which might have formerly claimed attempts to be a lawn, a nifty tiny condo block, drinks, food, etc. etc. I could describe it a little more for the sake of sensationalism, but those of you who are easily horrified don't need the extra excitement... it was surprisingly chill, quite enjoyable, and I was very glad I did not go with my usual lazy instincts to stay at home and nap to avoid unknown territories. I would love to say that I have now checked out the LA party scene, but the truth of the matter is that I am way too chicken to try most new things. I was really happy that I finally got a chance to actually go somewhere in my costume, since Friday night sorta flopped on my end. Oh well, I love my ID holster anyway. ^_^
My super-gracious hosts dress like this all the time
And they look pretty good in it, too!
Okay, more pictures on Flickr... I'm off to edit pics from visiting with Helen today!
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