while in search of ice cream, i stumbled on the brentwood country mart last weekend. its the perfect mix of kick back chill and LA classy. though i was disappointed by the ice cream (especially after hearing such great reviews), the vegetarian tacos were good, the independent bookstop is stelar and there is a darling little stationary store in the back that sells rifle stationary. overall, it was an afternoon well spent.
if you know me at all, you probably know i love being out in nature. i love hiking and camping and anything i can do in the great outdoors. exploring in the fresh mountain air is so invigorating and freeing. though i tend to gravitate towards cities, i also love to recharge in nature. one of the best things about living in california is the close proximity from the cities and suburbs to nature. within a relatively short driving distance, you can be out in what seems like the middle of nowhere, whether it be the mountains, desert or beach. but after a nature recharge, its always nice to go back home.
a few weeks back, i went up to the mountains to be a junior counselor at a camp for abused children. i have been working at this camp for a few years and it’s always one of the highlights of my summer. the days are packed with everything from hikes to swimming to archery and though it’s hard work, it’s also a really great time. i love bonding with my fellow junior councilors and exploring the beautiful area where the camp is located. i’m already looking forward to going back next summer.
most every morning, my mom and i walk around balboa island for exercise and just to catch up. it is pretty year around but it really comes alive in the summer. from summer bbqs to labor day parades, it really is the place to be in the summer. when we’re not walking, we love to get balboa bars and window shop in the cute stores like ect. ect. ect. and even sisters. so if you’re in so-cal, go!
