Pine Tree Terrace Apartamentos

The concrete island that is, Pine Tree Terrace, floats in a small town outside Los Angeles Ca, known as Reseda. We wanted to get away from the busy life of the city, and figured, what better way to get away than a small community ran island? This is the first journal entry upon our first week of residency.

I'm Still Alive:

Our small oasis is inhabited by many islanders of all cultures and backgrounds. Being the new comers we keep to ourselves and only use the newly installed hot spring and man... made pond, in the evening hours, so as not to disturb the locals. The island leader Lupe, and her hulk of a handyman husband, run and maintain the island. Among the hot spring and pond, they also have another area... Called the "recroom". I often glance inside to see different people attached to machines, running and pushing, making terrible sounds of agony, while out of breath and drenched in sweat. I haven't figured out whether they have wronged the island leader and thus is their punishment, or if they are actually powering the entire island... Only time will tell.

Inside our newly renovated two bedroom, two bathroom bungalow, we are greeted by what one would assume is dark wood flooring. It looks like wood, but it doesn't feel, sound, smell or taste like wood. Maybe it's rotten and aged... I will have to inquire further with Lupe. We also have a magic fire installed as well. With the push of a button magical wood, that doesn't burn, mystically catches aflame. Most impressive of all, is the spell lasts as long as you wish. Island leader Lupe is powerful indeed.

Our area stays cool for the most part, thanks to a device the Handyman referred to as an "AC". I didn't completely understand his directions, but my significant other says it's a game, the lower the number the better, I often argue the subject to no avail. Which brings me to my favorite area, the overlook. Where I can sit and bake in the sun when ever I need to escape the icy clutches of that terrible game, that we never seem to win.

All and all, I think we will fit in nicely here once we learn a bit more of the language and mannerisms of our new neighbors. I will report again soon. Stay safe.

BWM Lee mas