Japan L.A.'s Rilakkuma Event

9/24/11
Japan L.A. on Melrose had some Rilakkuma stuff imported from Japan and celebrated it with free cotton candy, a D.J., Lolita Girls, free prizes (with every $25 purchase), and Rilakkuma himself!

Afterwards, my auntie took us on a mini-tour around L.A. After getting our "free" Frysmith fries for being among the first 50 at the event, we went to Inksack, which is Michael Voltaggio's counter restaurant, and then headed to Starbucks as well as Scoops, a trendy ice cream place.

[Sorry for the poor lighting conditions--it was a simultaneously cold and hot day.]

San Diego Wild Animal Park

8/27/11
Went to the Wild Animal...er...Safari Park and it was awesome! It changed a lot since we had been there last (I think 2005?) Things got a lot more expensive and they upcharged for everything ($6 to go to the front of the line! $5 for premium Cheetah Run seats! $10 to go on the tram tour at all! $4 FRUIT.) Ah well, it goes to a good cause.

The caravan tour was AWESOME. Our tour guide Jeanie and our driver Dani were super cool and super informative. I came away from the day knowing a lot about animals. And the weather was super nice as well. Took A LOT of pictures. Thank you Nikon 70-300!!

Photos of me are either taken by Dana or Michael/Dad (I think?)

[Not shown: dinner at Roy's which was pretty good and fancy, breakfast the next morning with my mom]