Just a few days shy of a month since I took that flight from Boston to Los Angeles.
This time, a month ago, I don't really remember what I did. It was a Monday. I remember what I did on Sunday and Wednesday and Thursday. That Monday and Tuesday, wait a minute. I think I remember. Nope, just what I did on Tuesday. For some reason, I just don't remember what I did on that Monday, unless that was the day my brothers and I went to Red Robin. The last couple weeks home all kind of combined together. Some moments are definitely very clear, especially the goodbyes. But a month. I survived a month in Los Angeles.
Once again, I'm here instead of on the East Coast with my siblings for our birthday. It's definitely a different feeling. Not many people would really be able to understand. Yes, it would be nice to celebrate with Sam and Jeffrey. However, at least I get to pick what I do on our birthday. Which, in case you were wondering, my friends and I are going to the beach for the day and then to a bar we have gone to a few times for some drinks and dinner. It'll be a fun and relaxing day. I expect to facetime with my other two thirds at some point (if you two are reading this, let's plan a time that works for all of us). It'll be nice. Then, when the three of us are together again, we'll celebrate like we did last year two months later. In my mind, a day is just a day. Yes, we were born on the 16th of August. No, that does not mean we can't celebrate at a different time.
Anyways, here's the update on life in California. If you follow me on instagram (@lvc816), you'll have seen my new hashtag of #_dayof365. I started this on August 2nd (just a random day), and originally, I was going to post the sunset every night. That got a little boring. Basically, I'm posting a picture every day of something that happened. Whether it be a place I went, outside, a sunset, something I made, etc. It's just a way to see what I've been seeing. It's also a way for me to remember this year. It is an important time in my life, with everything changing. Moving out is a huge step in growing up, and I'm doing it. It's been a month, and I'm still here. I still love it. No regrets on moving across the country.
No, I haven't gotten a film job yet. I worked on a webseries called Starstuck, which you should all check out once it's up. That was fun. I just recently got hired to work at Dunkin Donuts, pretty much the first one in Los Angeles. It opens up this month. Right now, we're training. Next week, we get to make the food and coffee (I can't wait to have a dunkins iced coffee). That'll be fun. It's something to help me make ends meet while still looking for a film or television gig.
Some things I have accomplished in this last month (with some help.. Thank you Mom and Dad): apartment, car (the first one that is truly mine, and I don't have to share), insurance (so expensive out here), job, making new friends, eating fresh fruit and vegetables, keeping my room clean, becoming a responsible adult.
A couple fun things: intern mixer, Qu in LA Afternoon, hanging out with Kim, Jazzy, and Shane, seeing dolphins at the beach with Lauren, getting Diddy Riese cookie ice cream sandwiches (I know, kind of cancels out the whole fresh fruit and vegetables), watching Guardians of the Galaxy, enjoying a night out in West Hollywood, walking around Westwood, learning my way around the city, sitting (or standing) out on the balcony at night gazing up the stars.
It's been a great month. I hope the following months go well and hold many new adventures. I also hope to find a tv or film gig soon, but I know it'll work out. Everything will be worth it.
Even though I don't know when it'll happen, I look forward to when my family comes out here, and I'll get to show them around and take them to my favorite places. I miss you all, and I can't wait until the next time I see you. It'll be soon enough. I'm always thinking about you guys. I love you. Jeffrey, give Eddie and Meeka some food from me and some extra pats(pets, petting.. just play with them and snuggle with them please).
Even though it's only the 15th, Happy Birthday Sam and Jeffrey, can't believe we're 22!
peace.love.happiness.
