Summer 2014

September 02, 2014

Summer 2014

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Summer 2014

June-July-August
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Finally Summer is here! I been looking forward to spend a great time going to new places in California. I been trying to keep up going out every weekend, and take a lot of pictures, but sometimes I have little time off from work.

Due that I been dealing with out-of-state tuition, which raises the tuition to more than the double per credit, I decided to wait until I meet the requirements as in-state student and then go back to complete my bachelor's degree, Yay! I decided to complete my last 3 core classes at Los Angeles Valley College, or apply as a low division transfer right after I get in-state tuition. Can't wait to go back to class and study hard :) :) :)

So now instead of being studying I decided to keep traveling and working on my arts & crafts in the meantime. I wish I could have more time and hands to complete all the projects that I would love to start soon. I been doing a lot of pins on Pinterest, and believe me: is crazy! Every time I pin something I want to jump and start working on it. Definitively I need to finish my previous project before I dive into a new one. I still need to work on this:

1. Gray French Poodle scarf (half way!)
2. 2 Christmas felt wreath
3. 2 Tutu bow holders
4. Altoid Can tins altered for Christmas

Added to that, I have to start thinking about my Halloween costume but oh well! I won't rush into Halloween for a while.

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TRAVEL

Japanese Garden

Van Nuys, CA

http://www.thejapanesegarden.com/

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July

My first destination was the Japanese Garden located in Van Nuys, CA. It was a great place to visit and take amazing pictures. The weather was just perfect.

I enjoy taking pictures when there is not so crowded so you can appreciate how beautiful this place is.

It was so cool to be able to go inside of this Japanese house..

I love this flowers.

I will be back again next year to enjoy this beautiful garden.

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TRAVEL

Olvera Street, CA

http://www.olvera-street.com/

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I went for a walk to the other part of Olvera Street in LA that I was not able to visit the first time I got here. This is the oldest Catholic Church Nuestar Senora Reina de Los Angeles.

I been so lucky lately taking this amazing pictures because it is seldom people walking around.

It was surprising to see that there is this big painting of Siquerios located in the area. There a small museum that explains the meaning of this painting (mural)
http://www.olvera-street.com/About-Us/-Siqueiros-Mural/-siqueiros-mural.html

I always wanted to go to Santa Monica Pier. It was very busy and it took us long time to find parking but well, I finally did it!

There is an old merry go round indoors

The famous Bubba Gump Shrimp restaurant at the Pier.

There are rides for the little ones :)

It was an amazing day at Santa Monica Beach,CA

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TRAVEL

SOLVANG, CA

http://www.solvangusa.com/

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I went to visit the beautiful Danish city of Solvang,California. It took me about 3 hours to get there, but it was a great experience. Driving by the side of the ocean, passing BY Santa Barbara, and Lompoc was so nice. Driving near the ocean is so peaceful.

This place used to be a church and a school but nowadays is a restaurant

The most popular things to do here is to have wine tasting, have lunch and enjoy delicious bread, there are a lot of bakeries that makes you eat all the time because is smell soooo good!

This is the Museum of Christian Andersen.

Is such a beautiful little town :)

I loved this paintings!

There are also places where you can buy a nice cuckoo clock or just this felix the cat clock!

Isn't it adorable?

This cute and hard working bunny will bake tasty desserts.

On my way back I drove close to the Santa Barbara Beach, is so beautiful!

Santa Barbara, California

Then I spent the night at the harbor in Ventura Beach, California. It was such a great view in the hotel.

I love the ocean!

Ventura Beach, California

Finally, the last trip in Summer, was in the last week of August. I went to Bishop and Mammoth Lakes, CA for the weekend, It was great to see this beautiful place in summertime. Last time I been here it was snow all around the place,and still, I would love to come here again and again.