Things are buzzin'

At the Eldridge/Eninger household.

Going away to LA made all the difference!

Almost upon arrival, I received some GOOD news in the job department.  Stay tuned for the full info---but things are definitely looking UP UP UP. Is the economy improving?  In this condo it certainly is.

Then, I hung out with OLD OLD lovely friends my first night there---and they are a delight.  They were in LA for a good reason--and hoping to break through during pilot season.

I picked up Amy the next day and we went to the musical theatre workshop with Stephen Schwartz and OH my goodness.  It was like going to musical grad school.

One of his main points on the comedy musical he said was that you can't teach funny.  You can teach the songs, composing, etc---but you can't teach the jokes.  Good or bad, Amy and Andy and I have written the jokes.  And they are successful...for us.  Not everyone likes them but a lot of people do---so that little statement gave me so much hope.

We networked a bit, and are going to look into other musical training programs here in Chicago.

That night, mexican with an old boat friend who just is a delight.  We vacationed on the cruise with him and his brother---the 4 of us hung out a ton and had so much fun----so it was great to have a margarita with him.

Next day, picked up Andy then drove out to MALIBU seafood!  So fun---on PCH driving from Santa Monica to Malibu, then through Canyons.  That night were some musicals of IMPORTANCE (boring) but still good lessons.

Rooftop deck in Studio City with Wine and Hummus at another friend's.  He was just on the Office!  Good for him!

Thursday, Farmer's Market, then HIKING in Runyon Canyon with another Miami friend. She teaches science and puppetry and improv at a nearby university and makes puppets out of recycled industrial material.  I mean, come on!

That night, more musicals, and then late night on roof again with another friend, and a call-in from two friends who got stuck at work.

I didn't want to leave the next day...but I caught my 7am (gulp) flight without any trouble.

Outside of the TRAFFIC, I really really hearted LA.

Next up---Texas!

But first I need to go job interview.

Bye!