Today was one of the best days that I've had in a really, really long time, maybe even ever. Laura (#2 best friend) came down for the weekend and after spending yesterday with the group in Hollywood, we took to the streets of Pomona for the day, just our little duo. We went to a tattoo parlor that I found online and Laura got her bellybutton pierced! But the amazing thing was that it happened to be located in an old-town area, that had faux cobblestone streets, and littered with antique shops. And it was marvelous.
I love looking through antiques, and browsing in thrift stores, because you can find so many little treasures. So we bought two disposable cameras and shot our whole day, documenting our store adventures and posing with random statues and fountains. The sun was shinning, but there was a cool breeze, and driving with the windows down, singing our hearts out brought out the most relaxed, peaceful feeling that I've ever felt. Our hearts and minds were light, we found so many treasures, and mingled with amazing people (and received life tips and got teased by a shop clerk).
Then we finished the day by going down to Huntington Beach. We stopped by various street vendors, saw a dog wearing sun glasses, listened to amazing bongo drum players, and walked down the pier.
These are some few words that I can write to describe this day. After such a long, stressful, anxious week, it was exactly what was needed. I am so blessed to have the opportunity to see sights like these, and especially to have Laura in my life. The way we became friends is so random and improbable, that you just know it was a Godsend. And for that I am so grateful.
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