Thursday was my last day at Jimmy Kimmel, and I am going to miss it there. It was so much fun at JKL, and the people there were awesome. I wouldn't mind working there next year.
My last day there was a good one. At the end of the day, we hung out in the green room and had fun. There were some competitive pool games going on and goodbyes being prolonged. But really, the goodbyes are just temporary.
One thing I've learned about Hollywood is that it's a small town. It seems like everyone knows everyone or is connected in some way, which can be a good or a bad thing. If you get a good reputation, that will be known. If you're awful to work with or do a lousy job, that will also be known. In this industry, you just have to know that every job you do could affect you later on in your career. You can't take any job for granted. I've learned to appreciate every job you get, even if you're cleaning up at the end of the day. You always should do your job 110%.
With that being said, I still can't believe I'm almost done with my internship and that I'll be heading home in just 13 days and starting my senior year of college. They weren't kidding when they said time flies. I am excited. Getting the opportunity to live in California for the summer has been great and more than I could ever have asked for. It came at the right time, and it taught me more life lessons.
(I'll save the rest of reminiscing and what not for a later post).
To the weekend:
Friday was mine, Sam and Jeffrey's 21st birthday. It was the first year I haven't seen at least one of them on our birthday. The last time the three of us were together was our 18th birthday in 2010. 2011, Jeffrey and I were together, 2012, Sam and I were together, and 2013 Jeffrey and Sam were together. Full circle. It was nice when they facetimed me at drinks after dinner with the family. That was nice. It was only about 3:30 here, so I hadn't even gotten ready yet to go to dinner or anything.
After our facetime, I got ready to go out. We went to Hard Rock Cafe on Hollywood Blvd. for dinner. The people working there were wicked nice. They even let me request songs to be played while I was there. I got one drink there. It was called a Purple Haze. During dinner, they had people from the Make-a-Wish foundation there with Booker T (the wrestler). It was nice to see kids having such a great evening and a night that meant a lot to them. After dinner, the waiter brought over some more waiters with a sundae and started the happy birthday song they normally sing which turned into the whole entire restaurant singing "happy birthday" to me. That was pretty amazing. Apparently, that has never happened before. A great place for a 21st birthday.
From Hard Rock Cafe, we went to the Hollywood Bowl to see the LA Philharmonic perform. They were amazing. The fireworks during the performance of "1812" .. one of the most amazing things I have seen. I would definitely recommend seeing an orchestra and fireworks together at some point.
From there, we went back to the apartment and met up with one of our roommates. Then we went to the bar down the street (Brew Co.). My first bar experience was a good one.
Overall, my 21st birthday in Los Angeles was fun and a night I'll never forget.
Next weekend, I am Disneyland Bound!! I'm wicked excited for that. Tomorrow I start at Arsenio Hall. I'll have two weeks there. Then, I am East Coast bound August 31st/September 1st.
Summer has flown.
I look forward to seeing everyone in a couple weeks, and I am going to enjoy every last moment here and soak up the sun while I have it.
Peace.Love.Happiness.
~Lisa
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