I am now in Los Angeles, 9/26/21

The last time, I posted was August 17, 2021. Why? 

I have been busy getting my condo on the market and getting ready to move to Los Angeles. My son, Jon and his wife, Casey were expecting their first and had asked if I could move up to be closer to them and to enjoy my grandson grow up. I am retired and I am willing to move and be close to them. 

This house has 4 units. We are on the right side. (At first, I had to find a place to live which was a bit daunting - I rather live on my own.) Luckily, about a month after Jon and I discussed me moving up, the tenants below let Jon know that they want to move to Florida. Jon talked to the Property Manager and told them that if his mom could rent downstairs that would really be so helpful. Whew, it worked,  I still get to have my own place. However, Jon gets to rent from the landlord one of my rooms for his art studio. This makes it so convenient for him.

This corridor for the 4 units. The curved door is the front door.

Look at my kitchen/eating area. I never had this much space.

I do need the step stool to reach the buttons for the dryer.

I like how my grandson's feet peek out. Here is Casey

Jon

3 photos of grandma "Popo".  Oleander Sai Ching "Ole" was born on August 19, 2021. I came on September 16.

This binky is so cute, as he sucks, the little monkey looks like he is sucking because of the movement.

Today's photo, 9/26/21

I was super fortunate that I came when I did because his show was closing on Saturday, Sept. 18. We came on Friday. I had arrived on Thursday.

His show included 10 paintings. I am so happy and proud that he sold all 10.

I was wondering why this neighborhood which I live in has such charming homes. My friend found this article - click on this link West Adams 

I try not to look too obvious as I try to take photos when walking around the neighborhood. (I am using my iPhone)

Aside from waiting for my things and my car, this move has been wonderful. I love seeing my grandson. 

Update - October 3: I forgot to add 2 of Jon's paintings. - They are #2 and #7. 

Foster Botanical Garden, 8/17/2`

Today's tagalongs: Derek, Wes, Gary and Milton S.

My days here are numbered. The movers will be coming on Tuesday, August 31. I will not have my camera and other gears after that. I will be moving to Los Angeles, a new chapter.

This looks like us as we see different things to photograph which is a good thing.

Very interesting...

Although the sun was not shining on us, the humidity got to us. In less than 2 hours, most of us said, "See you next time."

Foster Botanical Garden, 8/3/21

Tagalongs? Today: Derek, Wes, Natalie, Milton S. 

Since my camera was still in black/white, I continued with that. However, when I edit, Lightroom will show color because I am shooting in RAW. Luckily the theme for September's Eyes of Hawaii will be color and black/white of the same photo, I am practicing here with some images.

Also when we go out to photograph, we scatter like cats. However since I will be moving to Los Angeles in mid September, I decided to hang around more with my tagalongs.

It was fun and I will miss our tagalongs. We will try to get together more often before I leave.