Between that and a few cracked eggs the activity was not going great, but we persevered, streaming Sojo and enjoying our Easter spread.
Luckily the rest of the process went much more smoothly. We got creative: some eggs were multicolored, some were decorated with stickers, some were supposed to look patriotic but ended up looking more like a Pepsi logo. All in all, a lot of fun was had, and we were pleased that we had stayed true to a traditional Easter activity.
As we were cleaning up, we received quite a surprise in the form of our first significant California earthquake. That was the day a 7.2 magnitude quake struck Baja, California, and we definitely felt it even up here in LA. We all stood in the doorways of our apartment, unsure what to do, as we watched the blinds and hanging lamps in the apartment sway. It felt different than I'd expected- more like a boat swaying than anything else, and the effects were definitely magnified by being on the fourth floor. As soon as we were sure it was over, we turned on the television for updates and checked in with our families so they wouldn't worry. I was later scolded for not Flipcamming the earthquake, but since I was too busy standing firmly in the doorway I don't have any photographic or video evidence to show you...you'll just have to take my word for it that it was a bizarre experience.The previous night we'd seen a surprise carnival on Venice Boulevard as we drove home from the zoo. We all love carnivals, but we were far too exhausted to stop, so we decided that if it was still open the next day we would definitely add it to the agenda. Turns out the free-admission Wilshire Spring Carnival was in full swing on Easter. Refusing to let the lingering fears of potential earthquake aftershocks scare us off (but unanimously agreeing to steer clear of the Ferris Wheel), the three of us and Nick set out for some good old-fashioned fun.
The Ferris Wheel did not seem too popular only a few hours post-earthquake...After scoping out the rides, we all made our picks and chipped in for a book of tickets. First, we all rode the Swings.
If our life was a sitcom, this photo would be in the opening credits.
I'm still not sure quite how it happened, but then Jenn somehow convinced me to go on one of the most terrifying looking rides at the carnival, the Orbiter. Lauren wouldn't even consider it and Nick ultimately decided against it, but the two of us soldiered on.
All smiles, until...
Despite needing a few minutes to stop feeling dizzy, I didn't regret going on the ride, although I did declare it would be my last thrill ride of the day. Nothing sounded like a more perfect follow-up than bumper cars, which Nick, Lauren and I rode as Jenn took photos.
She was able to document many of our head-on collisions and targeted attacks against one another. Great way to take out the pent-up frustration from months of LA driving!
Then Lauren and Jenn went on the Pirate Ship. Despite what these photos will lead you to believe, they were not the only people on the ride, just the only ones on their side of the ship after purposely waiting for a new round so they could snag a coveted end spot for maximum thrills.
We attempted one game in hopes of winning a prize, but sadly all four of us lost. Nick was repeatedly chastised by the people working the games for not having won any of the three girls he was with a prize, but we forgave him...eventually.So basically our Easter that started off conventional just got weirder and weirder, with the earthquake and a trip to the carnival. Not exactly your stereotypical holiday, but for us it worked just fine. If it were up to me, there would be a carnival in our neighborhood every day.
We wound down the day with an Easter egg and pilot-viewing party at Mapgar's. It may not have been your typical Easter, but even with the earthquake (hey, we've had the full California treatment now) it was a pretty great day.
Photo credit for this post to Lauren!
-Erin
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