Wednesday, July 30, 2008

Living in LA

Peter and I took a five 1/2 day roadtrip to move me from MD to LA. We arrived Sunday and by Monday afternoon I was completely moved in. I'm in the process of updating my bedroom so that it is more grown up and put together. I really like my apartment, my neighborhood, and my roommates. So far, so good.

Yesterday was very eventful. First off there was an earthquake! It was small where I was but things were shaking and I was scared; mostly because I was so surprised. Peter and I are ok. I also visited the school where I'll be teaching. It's called Chime Institute. There are three campuses and I will be at the elementary campus in Woodland Hills, which is 15 minutes from my apartment. I got a lot of paperwork about insurance (health, eye, dental, life, and even a 401(k)!) It is weird being grown up. I really like my school and the staff seems really nice. I saw a classroom that might be mine and I think its going to work out nicely. I can't wait to decorate it!

Last night Peter and I went to the Upright Citizens Brigade, a small but awesome comedy theatre. We saw Janine Garofalo, Sarah Silverman, and Bob Odenkirk, the director of The Brothers Solomon. There were also some other performers, one guy who performs on Comedy Central and another guy from The Flight of the Conchords (not one of the main guys). The two guys and Sarah Silverman were the best.

Today I have some errands to run and then I'm going to hang out at the pool. I need to get a tan before I'm in my Aunt's wedding next Thursday in San Diego. I am missing everyone back home but I am having fun adjusting to this new and exciting place. So far the only thing I don't like about LA is driving.

Here are the links to the pictures of the roadtrip and my apartment (there are 9 links):



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