I spent the New Year in Mexico recovering from the worst flu of my life and desperately trying to breathe in the relaxed vibe that is Mexico. Mexican culture is so chill. Everyone from the taxi driver to the guy cleaning the floor outside our condo seems to have more peace than the average American. Coming back to the United States from Mexico is like pressing the fast forward button. No sooner did I arrive back into Los Angeles 2006, than I received tickets to a self-help weekend seminar (cult #429). It has something to do with how to attain wealth and power. The tickets have a picture of an eyeball mirroring money next to a guy walking on dollar bills. The website also mentions something about meaningful relationships (I guess they thought they'd throw that in)...I was thinking about not going, but then I thought of the material I'd be misssing...

Just for today, I appreciate American culture.