Cameryn with a y: California Girls

Chris was in Chicago this weekend for an Ophthalmology Conference and I didn’t have work for once this weekend! I went to LA to visit my longtime friend who I knew from pre-school, Mandy Blair. We have known each other- and she is probably one of my oldest and dearest friends. Although we live in different states we can always reunite and pick up where we left off. It was fun to have some girl time and we definitely had a memorable time in LA.

Mandy showed me around LA and we took the metro downtown to go to the Natural History Museum and butterfly exhibit. A butterfly even landed on my hand. Isn’t that good luck? We saw a huge crowd outside the museum. There was confetti and a big race that said marathon on it. There were people running through the finish line. Me being a runner had to go see what was going on. We went over and stood in the side line for a minute. I went and asked a guy who was in charge of some cameras what this was for. He said that they were shooting a Samsung commercial. Watch out for the commercial maybe you will see a pregnant lady running through the finish line!

There are many things that I learned about the people and culture in LA. Well first of all, it is very different the STL. It is crazy how different they are, the trends, fashion, materialistic type vibe. LA is filled with young people who take lots of selfies. I literally witnessed a woman taking a selfie while we were at the farmers market watching a pig race. She went to the front and turned her back so that you could see the race in the background. She puckered her lips and took a selfie. Mandy bet that she would retake it, and guess what she retook it. Not one time but at least five times. I was so embarrassed for her. Also I learned that everyone is into moon readings (idk the exact name) and also astrology (zodiac sign/birthday stuff). Crystals are really big there too sending out mass energy. Although some of it sounds a little crazy, there’s something about California that speaks to me. The chill atmosphere, friendly people, healthy living/food, beach, great weather, and fun trends.

Of course LA being the city of rising fame and Hollywood everyone is into anything media- social media, TV, movies, music etc. Everyone has at least one account in facebook, twitter, snap chat- which I got thanks to Mandy, Instagram, Vine etc.

Anyways after the museums we went to dinner at this Italian restaurant that makes their own pasta. I got gnocchi artichoke that was super garlicky but very good. Mandy is pescatarian and I found this to be very common in LA well more so vegetarian. You can modify anything at restaurants and people are very accommodating- I like this because I am guilty of modifying a lot!

It’s Kesha! It’s Kesha! No I swear I saw her. Hurry let’s go! We heard these kids point out near a store we were by. Everyone is always on the lookout for celebrity spotting’s. You can especially tell where they are if you follow them on twitter or instagram ;).

That night we carved pumpkins and made caramel apples while watching Halloween movies in the background. Mandy told some real scary stories and made us all scared and freaking out when her roommate got home.

One morning I got up early and did some homework and thought I would just grab a yogurt from the fridge. Not thinking anything of it- Mandy asked me what the expiration date on it said. I was like I have no idea, I didn’t check?! So I reached in the trash and you would never have guessed what the expiration date said…. April 2014. Okay ladies, you got to clean out your fridge! Mandy was freaking out I was going to die. I just told her if anything I will get a really bad stomach ache. The yogurt tasted fine though! At least I didn’t notice anything strange…maybe that’s a bad thing.

I had the plan of going running on the beach and Mandy kept thinking I was going to fall dead. Nope perfectly fine! We went running and it felt good to be by the ocean!

We did a few more things that day: went to GreyStone Mansion- overlooks the city of LA, and we went to the farmers market and got dinner, then ended the night with a improve show and some famous cookies from LA. We went home and watched HP but I ended up falling asleep! And I never fall asleep during movies!

I went to the singles ward with Mandy on Sunday where she had to teach Relief Society. She did a great job! Before I went out to California, I got released from Young Womens. I was so sad, I love young womens but I was called to relief society teacher which may be good…especially having a little baby on the way.

I had an ultrasound today and baby has chubby cheaks! He is three pounds and measuring right where he is supposed to be! Can’t believe he will be here in no time.

(I am trying to figure out the best way to do photos I don't have any more space in my dropbox!) if anyone has some good suggestions I would be willing to consider!