Rocky

See what I did there...get it..giddy...Getty? Cornyness aside, I really am giddy for the Getty. Rife with magnificent architecture that is intertwined with nature, natural light and spectacular art. Could it get any better? Why yes, yes, it can when you add friends to the mix!  Seldomly do I have a free day to do as I please, so when I woke yesterday and saw that it was so beautiful outside and that I didn't have any pressing appointments or design projects, I decided to seize the moment and go on an adventure. I put my camera next to me before I left the house and had new batteries to boot, and then of course I completely forgot about it all together. I might be seeing signs of early onset dementia which is kind of disturbing. So naturally all my pictures were taken with my phone, so please don't judge me. In order to get up to the Getty you have to take the tram. Architecture!  Plants! This is normal right? Oh you know. I love the colo...

Have I told you how much I love working with international students? Well, if I haven't, let me do so now. I love working with international students, a lot. A lot a lot. What you see below is the product of spending time with just one international student. Just think, there are are 8,500-9,000 international students and visiting scholars at UCLA... I am one lucky girl! I'm kidding, but I am definitely blessed to be able to spend time with so many wonderful people from so many different places. Note: this pan was originally completely full to the brim with candies, notice how much has already been consumed.  We made beijinhos which translates to meaning "little kisses" (in Brasilian Portuguese). Beijinhos are made of sweetened condensed milk (of course), Nescau chocolate, and a little bit of butter. Brigadieros which translates to the highest rank in the Brasilian Air Force, are made of sweetened condensed milk, coconut, and a little bit of butter. ...