Chapter 2: In Which Marlen Almost Makes It On TV

So there we were, going to the beach to eat our leftovers, when a reporter from news channels 2 and 9 asked us if we would mind answering a few questions.

Turns out he wanted to talk to people who frequented that beach much more often than us. He did, however, wish us a happy first time at Santa Monica Beach.

Then we went to Venice Boardwalk which had only gotten more interesting since the last time I had been there.

We saw everything from rollerblading grandmas to skateboarding men with their own guitars and amps serenading visitors to "Kush Doctors" selling medical marijuana.

Then we hazarded the traffic back to the apartment for hamburgers and American Idol. We both turned in pretty early, Marlen because she's still on east coast time and me because I'm a big, lazy goon.

Marlen woke up at a normal hour (for the east coast...) while I slept in. We putzed around for a bit, watched my new favorite show Royal Pains, put up some of my pictures (youth group one first :0) then we took off for Babycakes Bakery. We got a bit turned around but ended up passing Scribble Press where I have my interview tomorrow.

We braved some more traffic heading downtown, but it was totally worth it. Even Marlen admitted that Babycakes is where it's at. Not only is it the cutest place, but gluten-free cupcakes, cookies, breads, and brownies? Heaven.

A bowl of chili and guacamole later, we're watching The Goonies and crashed out on the couch.

Interview tomorrow, wish me luck.

Julia and Erin come up tomorrow too.

Then Mexican food, Welcome Eva Dinner!

And possible trip to the Grand Canyon Saturday and Sunday!