Travelin' Tootsies :: Meet Lala

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I asked my friend Lala to be a Travelin' Tootsie and I've honestly been soooo excited to get her answers.  Of all my friends this is the one chick that I think travels in style that rivals my own :)  Actually, her travel style faaar outweighs my own.  Lala is fashionista meets world traveler.  She manages to look sassy every where she goes!  I always thought that she must spend a fortune on clothes - but a couple of months ago I went thrifting with her - turns out she's quite the little bargain shopper!  I'm turning her Tootsie story into a mini series - because her 'things' list was moooore than enough for a post!!  I didn't edit it at all (sometimes the ladies get quite peeved about this.....but I can always hear how they sound when I look at how they write it up and it makes me smile)!  She kinda writes in pidgeon (Hawaii's local dialect) - the only word I think you guys might not know is 'wana' - it's pronounced vah-nah - and it is a sea urchin :) Enjoy!  

10 is toooooo hard! how about 20 things i cant travel without... k so kinda hard....but this is a start....

1. rubba slippas 2. my hippie pills aka supa wellness vitamins to keep my immune system on its game 3. my lucky green nalgene bottle 4. canon sx200IS camera 5. iphone: mainly for music 6. always got my trucker hat and VZ sunnies 7. french press coffee mug....however i did leave that one at home this time around. 8. a big purse including my magic bag that pretty much has anything you might need in any situation even if its size of a softball 9. my origins products for my daily face ritual a. checks and balances face wash b. perfect world white tea skin guardian serum c. on the spot blemish remover d. ginzing eye puff cream e. modern friction dermabrasion f.  perfect world moisturizer with and without spf 25 10. frizz control hair products (tahitian coconut oil with pikake, Giovanni anti-frizz serum or fekkai gloss) 11. brazilian bikini & pareo 12. journal... 13. pashminasssssssssss 14. gillette fusion razor...no can have plenny wana unda arms and noooo bushy bikini lines!! 15. tahitian orchid body mist perfume 16. Mascara and LIP GLOSS!!!! 17. yoga mat 18. my travel sheet sleeping bag and ALWAYS a small round pillow 19. jewelry...otherwise i feel naked...at least one set of earrings....shells, pearls, or hoops....my toe rings...locket necklace...and a couple of my rings.... 20. CLOTHES and an extra empty bag!!!!!!! heeee heee!

Food For Thought

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I've been glued to the tellie.  I've been watching the events unfold in Japan - along with the majority of the world.  I've been so amazed by the citizens of Japan.  They are so focused and orderly.  They understand that there is a lot of work ahead of them and are pulling up their boot straps.  There are long lines of people waiting for water - no pushing, no shoving.  I haven't heard one report of looting, pillaging or violence.  I've always felt that the best and worst will always show when we are in times of turmoil.  The Japanese are impressive! That being said, as I watch broadcast after broadcast the cynic in me grits my teeth.  I have this feeling that our complete focus on Japan is being exploited.  If you want to commit an atrocity and have it go unnoticed now is the time.  I don't trust the media!  I don't trust a single one of them!  I get so angered by the fear that they try to instill in me.  Bad things happen - but life is good!  I have been trying to stay grounded and focused - I've been trying to wade through the massive amounts of information and determine what is important and what is propaganda.  I ran across this article during my blog perusing.  Beware the fear of nuclear....FEAR! While I don't necessarily agree with everything written in this post - I do agree that we need to fear the fear.

*sorry, I know this post is a little more 'political'....I try to stay away from them....but, as you watch the events unfurl just be mindful that you are allowed to be skeptical.