Entries by TATIANA

I took some pictures of our roadtrip - mine and Chhaya's that is, we started the other day. Chhaya is a great traveling partner. Pay attention to the sign behind her. Just an example of how fucked up human beings really are. I am thankful that the World has animals in it, although sadly they are the recipients of our abuse.



There are all kinds of amazing things along the highway. I should stop more when driving so I can take more pictures. But you just get kind of in "I have to get there" mode and drive.





Wild Cat brothel. Nevada is the only US state where prostitution is legal. BUT.....prostitution is only legal in certain of Nevada's counties and there are 16 counties in Nevada. Las Vegas is in Clark County and contrary to popular belief, prostitution is not legal in Clark County. Does it happen anyways? Duh....do bears poop in the forest? Of course. I passed a few brothels on this trip. Can you see the dog, it was a pitbull, behind the fence? They (the dog and Chhaya) stared quietly at each other for a while, then the dog barked once and I slowly drove off.
There was one semi truck parked outside.



Nevada means snow covered as in snow covered mountains. And speaking of mountains, I summited Mount Charleston outside of Vegas a long time ago. That was one long hike, exhausting but I did it! Chhaya too, she came along and had amazing energy the whole time.



Driving.....somewhere out there.







We arrived at our destination safely. Did not get any tickets and did not hit any animals on the way. The front of the car is covered in all sorts of bugs though, poor insects. We slept in the car along the way. Although I am 5'9" I can make myself small and curl up on the front seat and fall asleep, Chhaya slept on the passenger seat. Tonight I am sleeping in a bed. I am tired now, about to take my contacts out and go to bed.
Took Chhaya for a walk earlier.



My latte this morning.

About one year ago (WOW.....it's been a year already) I drove out to Seven Magic Mountains, which are some tall colorful pillars right outside of Las Vegas. And yesterday I took another trip out there with my cafe crew, not everybody could make it (lame) but the rest of us had a great time. I really feel like the people I work with are like family, I like all of them a lot.
Afterwards we went to eat at The Peppermill. I had a great evening with friends.







This art installation will only be around until next year, so make sure you drive out there if you visit Vegas or live in Vegas before it's too late.

I like it when the muffins are too ugly to sell. They are not too ugly to eat, I don't care what food looks like as long as it tastes good.
Give me all the ugly muffins, I can make use of them.



We have the best cold brew in Sin City.



I am soooooo tired today, I could probably fall asleep now and wake up tomorrow at 6 AM but I need to do some errands and take Chhaya out, no sleep until at least 10 or 11 tonight.

I am trying out different coconut milks, here are some from Whole Foods and Trader Joes. Unsweetened, we like coconut milk - both me and Chhaya.





I should sleep, it's 1 AM and my alarm will sound off in five hours. Yeay.....NOT.

So about a year ago I came across this iced tea, Pure Leaf and I really like it. I rarely drink just water so I get stuff to drink that tastes like something. I have "promised" myself to start drinking water many times and I just don't do it. I really should just force myself. Anyhow, these are my two fave flavors by Pure Leaf - Orange Peel and Apple & Ginger. Once in a while you can but two for $4 at some gas station or go to Walmart where you can get them for cheap.



Schlepping around Walmart late at night in Vegas is a mini adventure in itself. Back in the day me and Julia would go to look for matching Hello Kitty and Care Bear underwear for work, often after work meaning around 5 AM. Going to Walmart in pajamas and slippers was a fave. Now I go in saggy sweatpants, flip flops and an overall disheveled look - Stripper Grunge. I love it. Going to raves in pajamas and slippers was a fave back in the day too. Now I go to Burning Man (although I often think about my rave days with longing). I often think back of one memory in particular, it was a Monster Massive party in LA, I was there with Julia. We had been inside the main arena and then we went to outside dance area, the air hit me and the dj played "The Diary of Jane" by Breaking Benjamin and everybody was just in sync singing and it was like electricity in the air. The raves at the Sports Arena in LA were magical. I love that song too.
Here are some hair products I haven't tried yet. A long hair deep conditioning hair wrap and some hair masques.

I got a craving for orange marmalade (marmelad in Swedish) so I got some at IKEA and took it to work. Marmalade and butter on a warm fresh out of the oven croissant is so yummy. That and some tea with lemon and sugar. I really enjoyed that breakfast, so much so that I had two croissants



Not much else to say. I am good, Chhaya is good. That's about it for now.