LA is a groovy city, with lots of fun neighborhoods and hip little coffee shops and then a traditional bodega with mexican coke and craft beers.
I had an apartment I LOVED but someone else grabbed it with a check and application on the spot.
So, I am starting again.
My money situation is TIGHT and in times like these, I find myself getting nasty and resentful of people who don't have to worry about money. But, than I am like CHILL THE F out Becky, you are in such a place of privilege.
I am a white middle-aged lady who owns my car, is healthy, and is creating an amazing opportunity to come live in LA!
So, I tried to "let go" of that stupid resentment, and do what I like to do: push forward and start again.
Yesterday I looked at 2 apartments (no thanks on both but good to see and compare), I sent out 5 cover notes and resumes to entry-level jobs at talent agencies, production, etc and interviewed yesterday with a media job recruiter.
I also walked the dogs, drank some beer, started a new mystery book and fell asleep to "Cool Runnings" as I am experiencing way too much anxiety for this apartment hunt.
I woke up early this morning and reached out to a bunch of places on Craig's List. I'll see 5-6 today, revisit another building I love on Sunday and also have a contract job interview at 10a PST.
I haven't really been in to showering much--but will get one today which seems, at this point, like running a marathon.
I am a lucky lucky lucky human being who can currently only write a blog like it's a to-do list but the sun is shining, I have many options and I will push push push where I can to get there.
Thanks for all the support---funny and more clever blog post about my drive out west with my amazing niece Jayna, a clown strip bar, drinking a gross latte made out of green tea and the thrill of navigating LA highways to come. It will be pithy, include more pics and be real.
For now, back to Craig's LIST!
