Weekend in LA

"Let's give the historians something to write about." - Prospertius

I went back to LA last weekend for my friend Sumako's wedding. I was so excited to go back until I woke up Friday morning with quite a pain in my neck, swollen glands, a slight fever, and a virtual inability to swallow. "This is not good," I thought to myself.

I went into the office and was not feeling better. I could barely keep my head up. I called my doctor's office in LA. When I described my symptoms they told me that it sounded like I had strep throat and should probably see a doctor right away. My flight was in a few hours and I debated whether or not to go. I decided that if I'm sick I'd rather be sick in my own home. I flew back. I tried to keep my breath and germs to myself. Hopefully my fellow passengers are none the worse for wear for having had the misfortune of flying on the same flight as me.

I got home quite late. I was picked up at the airport by Eleonore who is now living in LA. Hurray! She took me home and I fell asleep pretty early. I woke up and went to the doctor's in the morning. He looked in my throat and confirmed the strep throat diagnosis. He gave me two options -- a one time antibiotic shot or a series of oral antibiotic pills. The shot works faster and is just one time, he told me. I decided on the shot. As he walked out of the office to get a nurse to administer the shot, he informed me that the shot would be in my "rump." Great. The nurse came in and gave me a very painful, but relatively quick shot. Not fun, but not as bad as a bikini wax. I guess those are good training for something.

The doctor told me that he thought I could still go to the wedding, if I semi-quarantined myself. I went and had a good time. I'm very glad that I went.


Me and the former old firm crowd at the wedding. In case you can't tell, the beautiful bride is the one in white.

Yesterday, Tre threw a fabulous barbecue for me. It was so great to eat his amazing food. Tre made his famous ribs and his special Greek/Salvadorean chicken. Yum. He kept telling me about the meals he was going to make when I got back and I just drooled. Can't wait to get back. It was also great to enjoy being back in my garden. I took a few pictures of my garden so that I can enjoy it when I'm here. I'll share some with you.


A sideways view of the baby orange, lime, & lemon trees. In the back is the mature guava tree. The lime and guava trees are already bearing fruit.


A little corner of the garden with the passionfruit tree and some assorted flowers. The garden smells heavenly.


A close up of one of my rose bushes. This particular rose is so fragrant.