Thankful for Long Beach Airport and LAX

I was having a conversation with someone yesterday and somehow the topic led to me finding out that when you live in Iowa, it takes about 13 hours (or so) to get to an airport to travel to Los Angeles (the specific scenario of the conversation). So, now, I feel like the realization isn't leaving me (otherwise known as "living rent-free in my head) because mainly, I'm finding myself thankful that I live near a local airport, Long Beach Airport, and less than an hour away (without traffic) to a famous international airport, LAX. There are also other airports reasonable driving distances away. The access to long and international travel is...well...is.  I'm SO freakin' thankful.

I take SO many things for granted and when I'm faced with the realities of privilege I do attempt to take a moment and just be thankful. Because as the famous saying accurately says, there is always, always something to be thankful for. 

So today, I just want to reflect on how thankful I am for the circumstance that makes me live a life that allows me to travel and get to great airports fairly easily. 

We are Californians, specifically Southern Californians and we are proud, happy and thankful for it. 

If you haven't already, please watch this Vlog video of the Grand Opening of the One Piece Cafe in Little Tokyo, Los Angeles, CA. 

LEGO Up-Scaled Minifigure, Alterations, Toy Collector (R's POV)

  

 This video describes the alterations made on the Lego Up-Scaled Minifigure. All thoughts and opinions are entirely from the narrator and not affiliated with any company or organization. As promised here is the link to the PDF of the Lego sword build: https://onedrive.live.com/? Please like and subscribe.

I'm Feeling the Fall Vibes

I've been feeling the fall vibes. The orange color aesthetic vibes bring me joy. The endless posts on Social Media about things to do in the "ber" months, foods to consume, drinks to gulp down.  All of it have been stirring up positive feelings in me. And pumpkin spice latte has been holding a special place in my palate cravings and I've bargained with myself that it's okay to indulge, at least in a bite here or there, a sip to and fro in all the PSL offerings I have access to. I'm embracing Fall, letting it all in. 

Favorite PSL drink: Coffee Bean's Pumpkin Extreme Ice Blended and/or their Pumpkin Cold Brew with Cold Foam.   I've also enjoyed a smaller business called 5th Ave Bagelry and Espresso and their PSL offering. Waiting impatiently for more pumpkin drops from Trader Joe's, but freezer stocked up on the Pumpkin Sheet Cakes.  Yah, I'm doing that.  

Welcome Fall. And be kind to us.  

Also, please check out this latest video post from our Youtube channel.  

One Piece Cafe Grand Opening, Little Tokyo, Los Angeles, California (Q's POV)

 

One Piece Cafe is located at: 241 San Pedro St. Los Angeles, CA 90012 

This vlog contains images of the LA Metro, Little Tokyo Los Angeles, The One Piece Cafe Grand Opening lines, and the ordering and food experience. 

Content Creator and Editor Info: https://linktr.ee/quinn.est 

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A Book Can Be a Star

My TBR is SO long and some of the titles I've gotten to are recent and some are not. But stories are timeless and I love getting romance recommendations even if they weren't published within the past couple of years.  I enjoyed these so check them out if you can. 

Queen of Klutz by Samantha Garman: Sibby’s story is introduced to us with a bang—sort of speak when we find out she loses her job and she catches her two-year live-in boyfriend in a compromising position…well, I don’t want to give too much away. But suffice it to say, it doesn’t look like her life is going smoothly anytime soon and she seems like the kind of girl that just attracts those kinds of things to herself—even though she always means well and seemingly tries to stay out of trouble. But even a person that has bad luck has to have some good things thrown her way, right? This book has many funny & relatable situations as well as a cute romance. Sibby is too cute and as I laughed at her, I rooted for her too. 

 

 

The Nanny by Lana Ferguson: This one needs a definite warning…steamy scenes ahead, so make sure you are an adult before reading this one. I’ve heard of OnlyFans before reading this book but not too much so this story was eye opening in those details.  Cassie and Aiden definitely had their stars aligned since it seems as though every action they take somehow leads them into each others’ lives. I found Cassie to be such a kind person, having gone through the heartbreak of having bad parents and feeling never worthy of being loved. Aiden is just swoonworthy with how he tries his best to be a good Dad and how much he cares for Cassie. Their love story is far from conventional, but it’s sweet. 

 

 

Her Best Friend’s Keeper by Calle J. Brookes:  This book has many triggers for mental health—fear, grief, isolation etc. and all the feelings in between. Gabby is a witness to a horrific crime that traumatizes her especially since the victims are people she loves and cares for—a family not by blood but by bond. She reconnects with Elliot, one of the remaining members of the already mentioned victimized family. The bond and connection is there from the start but it’s all complicated but straight forward all at the same time. All those feelings are forming and ruminating all while the ones responsible for the murders are still out there possibly ready to kill again. This book had me going through all the emotions…a worthwhile journey for sure.