Wednesday, September 17, 2025

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. 

Tuesday, September 16, 2025

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.

Friday, September 5, 2025

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.  

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