Los Angeles, I'm Yours

I'm still here I promise.
At the request of my sister and out of the fact that I have nothing else to do, I am back to blogging.

Here's a quick update of what you've missed.

I quit my cozy job at Anthropologie on a whim. 

I moved myself and my two displeased cats to Los Angeles.

I am currently (hopefully not for much longer) unemployed. Hence the "nothing else to do" mentioned above. 

I don't have a crazy moving across the country story to tell. No long road trip staying at Motel 8s, eating diner food, or long stretches of desert road with light indie music in the background- just a flight from ILM to LAX with two cat carriers, 4 suitcases, and a duffel bag. Oh yes, and some deep scratches from a frightened cat carried through TSA. Now THAT is a story enough for me.

So what exactly have I done to fill my time? 

       I've obviously been job searching like a mad woman. Although the opportunities are endless out here compared to back home, the competition is even greater.
I've revamped my resume several times. Jazzed up my LinkedIn profile - even including a picture gasp! Written so many cover letters that the term is now a four-letter word to me. A necessary evil to get one pinky toe in the door.

      I have also taken up Cardio Barre thanks to a lot of Groupons. A exercise regime that combines everything I hate but need - squats, push ups, and holding my arms up for extended periods of time. It seems like the laws of gravity would just send all my arm jiggle downwards. Can I blame my bat arms on Newton?

      I have had the chance to do a lot of fun things here already though. Went to a local brewery that had life size Jenga and Connect Four, attended a 2 Chainz concert, met John C. Reilly at his Check It Out with Dr. Steve Brule screening (more detailed post to come!), and hang out with my sweet sister who has been selfless enough to let me live with her until I figure things out. Selfless enough to the fact that we are now a 3 cat and two litter box household. Pee-yew. 

Here are some pictures of my life so far.

{ Facetime with my sweet nephew Harry! }

{ The marquee at The Palladium in Hollywood. }

{ First plants I've ever bought. Shall we place bets on how long they will stay alive? }

{ Cats enjoying the constant sunshine. }

 { Visiting the infamous Dumb Starbucks. }

Now that you're up to date on everything, expect to hear more from me soon!

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