I'm just going to give you guys two posts in a day because normally I write the post the morning after but today is pretty much over.
After the adventurous escapade last night I got the bus back to the hostel. Some guy was reading the bible. Maybe 15 minutes later, out of nowhere some guy started demonically yelling at the poor Mexican woman in front of me with her groceries. Poor mamacita. So what happened? The guy with the bible started reading it to the possessed guy. Only in LA can you view an exorcism on the bus. The guy was like either possessed or mentally disabled or having a bad acid trip or a combination of all three.. I got off and walked back to the hostel.
I walked in at 9:15 and saw Joyce sitting down because our shuttle was at 10 to the beach. She was quite shocked that I had just arrived doing the walk of shame in the same clothes as the day before.
I quickly charged my phone, toasted and scoffed down my shitty bagel and got ready and Joyce, Libby and I went to Venice Beach. The culture was pretty hip and trendy but semi dirty. There were "doctors" issuing marijuana medical certificates (that's how you get weed here) by assessing you and giving you the certificate. I guess they must be doctors but of course corruption must be there. I mean the nurses outside were dressed skankily saying "come see the doctor!!! ;)"
We walked all the way from Venice beach down to Santa Monica and wandered aimlessly around the stores. There were a lot of cute dream catchers. I really want a dream catcher tattoo. We walked in many retail stores but I had to control myself and my spending and didn't get anything.
We got the shuttle back to the hostel and we bought groceries from Trader Joe's. We can't stand eating out anymore. It's either expensive if it's nice, or very unhealthy if it's cheap. Furthermore sometimes we just want a little snack during the day but little doesn't exist here. I bought the following:
- Sliced turkey breast
- mini tubs of yoghurt and Greek yoghurt
- tinned salmon (I wanted tuna but they don't have the finger lifter like back home, you need a legit can opener)
- 4 bananas, only 19c each!!
- these really cool and healthy pea chips
This way I can eat a healthy breakfast, pack a snack for lunch and make my own dinner. I can easily go there again if I need more supplies. Plus it's cheaper.
After that we made the spontaneous decision to go to an LA Lakers game. At first I was apprehensive because it was $67 for high seats, which was a bit expensive for me but after the game, it was worth it.
I'm not much of a sport person but I was genuinely intrigued the entire game. I was captivated and immersed myself into it. I think that's the difference with watching something live in real life rather than on tv.
We went back to the hostel and I'm so bummed out I'm not going out. But I think that's a good decision.
My mum told me that my aunty in the Philippines died and also apparently my dad is leaving for Italy in March.. So many things I need to catch up on.
But I think it is interesting how you can know so much about people from being away from them so much. From now on I'm making a pact to not talk to anyone from Australia besides my family just to let them know I'm okay. I will still Facebook and blog post and answer occasional messages about myself and my travels but that's it. I'm on a solo trip to relieve myself, not to feel miserable and cry crossing the road to Staples Center. No. I really hope I meet new people at uni this year and just be refreshed when I get back. This journey has been one of self discovery and I'm only halfway through, I wonder how deeply I'll get to know myself, my independence, my possible achievements and my limitations. I understand this sounds selfish but take it from the perspective of a gay, outcasted, 19 year old Australian travelling solo in USA where everything is 21 years plus and I'm on a tight budget and my parents hate me.
Empathy.
Is what everyone needs sometimes.
Self appreciation and the seeking of support and attention from others is not a bad thing.
At all.
Budget:
- $67: lakers game must give to Joyce (also owe her $13)
- $4: lunch
- $14: groceries
= $85
Could be better, but not bad.
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