Easy Day

We are between rehearsals and filming so today was an easy day.   We got up; my daughter did her school work in record time.   She even worked ahead since we knew she has filming for the next five days.   We had lunch and BOTH practiced violin.   I can see our violin teacher smiling now.   Finally around 2:00, we headed out to Runyon Canyon.   It is not far from our apartment.   Jason and I took the kids there last Fall.  On that trip, we did a very short loop.   I wanted to see more of Runyon Canyon today so we started down the main trail.   It is a pretty steep climb up and down.   It felt great to be out in the sunshine.   My daughter complained that she was soooooo tired.   I hoped I was accomplishing my goal of wearing her out with a little physical exercise.   I find it amusing that on Monday we took a 3.5 mile run for me, scooter ride for her and she never complained once.   She took one look at the trail at Runyon and the complaints started in earnest.   I think she was more overwhelmed by it than tired by it.  

It was a pretty smoggy day in L.A. so they views were a bit hazy.   Despite the smog, we were still treated to incredible views.   We enjoyed a great view of Hollywood and the surrounding areas.  There are tons of houses built into the hills.   We looked down on one large house which also had a large swimming pool and tennis court to accompany it.   Another house had a back deck painted lime green.  We also saw a periwinkle colored house.   I loved the walk.   We were there for about 45 minutes.   I’m not sure if I’ll convince my daughter to go back.   She claims to be EXHAUSTED!  The trails are very popular for running and walking.   We passed tons of people.   The people watching is also very interesting.   I’ve been asked if I have met anyone famous while out in L.A.   I am sure I have passed famous people on the street and never recognized them.   I may have passed a famous person today…who knows.   This is L.A., land of the beautiful and fit people.  I certainly saw some interesting people.  

In other news, we heard that both commercials my daughter was in for the Doritos Superbowl contest did not make the finals.   It was a fun experience to make them.  Each time she has the chance to be on a set, she always has fun.  

We are currently waiting for an oil change in the car.   Since we had our last minute car switch before leaving Texas, I knew I needed to get an oil change once I got here.   The film location is about 50 miles from our apartment, so in the next few days I am going to log more miles on the car.   After my bad experience in Houston, when the shop broke something on my car to get more repair dollars out of me, I did my research before getting the oil changed.   I found a low key shop that had lots of positive reviews on Yelp.   I am thankful that Jason can make most repairs on our cars and I don’t have to subject to dishonest mechanics on a regular basis. 

The car is ready and we are off to run some errands before heading back for dinner.  Praise the Lord for beautiful weather and good health to be able to get out and enjoy it!

"Let the sea resound, and everything in it, the world, and all who live in it.  Let the rivers clap their hands, let the mountains sing together for joy; "

Psalm 98:7-8