Go to LA for the weekend of course!
This past week has had many ups and downs as I've tried to lock myself in Davidson Library for numerous hours trying to finish looming assessment pieces. However it was all worth it to get to the weekend adventures. After a 6 hour assignment cram on Thursday I wandered over to Manny and Wyatt's just in time to see the first batch of Cinnamon Rolls (Cinnamon Snails according to the Danes) come out of the oven, ready for another night of open mic shenanigans. Although there was not the same crowd as last time it was still super fun to listen to Platform Holly do some covers and other maestros try their hand at performing, including this guy who does fire twirling.
After getting home late and staying up chatting to Kaitlyn it was hard to force myself to get up and awake on Friday morning in time for my delayed Mid-term. However once the mid-term was done and dusted I got a quick okay from Student Health and packed up my things to head down to LA. Joel and I ended up getting a Zimride down to Westwood, which is part of a UCSB wide rideshare system. It was a great alternative to Amtrak as you get to meet a bunch of domestic students and save some cash.
Upon arrival at UCLA we were feeling a bit wide-eyed. Jess, Joel's friend who we stayed with for the weekend lives in university apartments on Frat Row, Landfair Ave at UCLA. It is reminiscent of UCSB but quite different altogether as the campus sprawls throughout north-west LA and borders the lavishness of Beverly Hills. Jess's apartment is huge and she gave us a little tour before we braved the LA traffic to Anahiem for the Ducks game.
The Ice-hockey was ridiculously good and our last minute seats provided a great view. The experience wouldn't be the same without the smell of beer, caramel corn and pretzels, we were each feeling very American. In the last third the game was tied 2 all and after penalty shootouts the Penguins succeeded in dominating over the Ducks.
On Saturday we took it at a slow pace and got up and moving to go check out Santa Monica and The Getty Villa on the way back to SB. The Villa was all kinds of crazy beautiful and the only reason we left was a desire for brunch.
After getting very lost and seeing a lot of the 101 we made it to Ventura for lunch and then Santa Barbara by early afternoon. It was a beautiful, hot and sunny day, perfect for a walk down State Street to the pier and up to the Court House with McConnells. I had never been to the Court House before and it was pretty spectacular. After climbing two flights of stairs to the chapel level we watched a lovely couple say their vows and headed up to the viewing platform. The lookout at the top of the tower lets you see a 360 degree view of Santa Barbara city and out over the ocean. Jess loved the trip and we got back to IV just in time for a classic sunset.
The evenings activities were a great initiation for Jess into the IV party scene, pre-gaming and playing True American with the exchange girls, Richard and Joel.
I already can't wait for dead week to be over.
Nina
I already can't wait for dead week to be over.
Nina
ps. My roommate's B team also dominated this weekend at their away game in Arizona, 29-5. I'm so proud!
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