Me and inertia are good friends
I am tragically inclined to be a homebody. I usually must make a very concious effort to get up and out of the house for social events, otherwise I am pretty much content to fiddle around the house all by my lonesome.
After sucking it up this last weekend to actually go to the grilled cheese sandwich event (paying in advance really helped motivate me) and having an entirely pleasant experience, I've decided to get myself up and make an effort to get out more. This means that I will take the time to get involved with goings-on that interest me, even just a little bit, rather than letting everything pass by.
In that spirit, the next event will be a tour of the L.A. Flower Market. Here's the summary of the plan as posted to the group:
The Los Angeles Flower Market is the largest flower market this side of the Netherlands. It dates back to 1913 when Japanese flower growers and sellers started the Flower Market which is now the premier resource for growers, shippers, suppliers, wholesalers, distributors, floral designers, and retail florists in all of Southern California. We will have our own private tour on the inside from a florist and flower market guide. Very early Friday mornings are the best time to see the real hustle and bustle of the colorful mart. Just walking through is like walking into a gigantic candy store. The colors and hues are spectacular and the energy of the of the many buyers makes the whole place come alive with an air of excitement. We will receive a special pass and be able to buy “just-picked” flowers for a fraction of the price you’ll find in stores. The market features every variety of cut and exotic flowers as well as a selection of silk and dried flowers. The tour will last about 1 ½ - 2 hours. **Bring your camera! Time permitting, we will walk though the Xmas decoration houses that open at 6:00AM. We will end our tour with breakfast at The Original Pantry on 8th and Figueroa. This traditional 80 year-old L.A. diner has been around since 1924 and is well known for its old fashioned breakfasts and comfort foods. http://www.pantrycafe.com/
Of course, that last bit about having breakfast in a 1924 vintage diner clinched the deal. Must. Go. Now to decide if I should go to work afterwards, or just take the day off . . .