MONDAY

October mood board. Pics via Pinterest.

Today we've been in LA for a month. Time really flies by and I feel like we’re still trying to figure out life here. After four weeks on a new continent there’s not much structure to everyday life yet. But we do love this city. Something new happens every week and life is a little bit crazy at the moment. However, that is part of the charm with stepping into new seasons in life and makes it all a bit more exciting. In a way I guess you try to figure out life as long as you live. And if you feel like you have it all figured out, it might be time to do something that gets you out of balance. Something that gets you out of your comfort zone. I knew moving from Sweden would be tough, but it's also liberating to be exposed to a new environment, diverse culture, different ways to think and to meet new people. In my opinion, that is the best source to inspiration and growth. Last week was to be honest more about people and new experiences and less about school... but that's okey. I'll do better this week.

So, Tuesday and Thursday I met up with friends I hadn't met in a long time. They are the people me and Noah volunteered with, at the anti trafficking organization Justice 180, four years ago.

I can't believe it's been that long already. Almost feels like it was yesterday we walked the streets of LA's red light districts and into the brothels of Thailand to reach out to the women there. After have spent some time with women "working" in the sex industry, hearing their stories and allowing me to feel their pain and getting a deeper understanding of the complex issue, I will never agree with those who claim that prostitution is normal work. According to me (and a lot of fact proving so) it is an unequal and unethical business, ruled by men for men. It's nothing less than people using their position of power to exploit vulnerable women.

This weekend the anti trafficking organization A21 is hosting several walks all around the globe to shine light on this issue. Visit their page to see where you can find a walk closest to you.

A photo Noah took in Cambodia 2014, showing the terrible conditions a lot of people live under. Conditions that, in order to be able to feed their children, force women into the sex industry.

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Other than catching up with some incredible people, we also went to the dessert to watch a concert and happened to end up in a lightning storm, made new friendships, had dinner with friends, explored our neighborhood, painted, took photos (mostly Noah), read books, listened to new music, cooked(!!) and some other things.
Thanks for checking in, I hope you have the best day!!

xx, Ida

Le Labo fragrances, Silver lake.

The good liver, Downtown LA.

On our coffee table.

A painting.

On a concert somewhere in the dessert where it apparently rains.

Strolling around in our neighborhood.