Diversity

I went out running useless errands yesterday after staying in bed reading until after 4pm. I was meeting D for dinner at 5 Guys, one of my new favorite hamburger places in a mall in Culver City (part of LA county). It has been a changing mall for many years as different ethnicity's move into the city near the mall. It recently had a complete makeover and is beautiful. It has JC Penny's as an anchor, Target at the other end and a Macy's in the middle.Then it is filled with a food court and ringing the outside of the mall a Best Buy and more real restaurants such as BJ's ( A weird name every time I see it), Five Guys (new to our area), Lucille's BBQ and a sushi place to name a few. But what most captures me is the diversity that captures this mall. There is different languages, different dress and different colors. Yet, everyone seems to be happy. Maybe shopping for that perfect prom dress, or that tuxedo, or those summer shorts that are now on sale or just your usual treasure found at Old Navy and Target. People are walking slowly and quickly, carrying bags of varying weight and size. Kids abound yelling and crying and laughing and carrying on. There are low rider pants, way too short mini shorts with butt cheeks hanging out (does anyone think this is attractive). They are sports hats and logo shirts and lots of different shoes. I am a people watcher and this mall is one of my favorites. I live in a very diverse city and yesterday was one of those days that I just love. Lounging and then cruising through the mall. What a great way to see America. You don't have to shop or eat or even enjoy a treat (See's, Annie's Cookies, Wentzel's Pretzels to enjoy this wonderful adventure. Just breathe in the sights and sounds and you have heaven on earth to me.