Taking on A LOT!

Hey Friends!!!

I know that it has been forever since I have updated this and I apologize! Life has been so busy and I have certainly been taking on A LOT! LA has been a lot of fun so far. I've had the pleasure of seeing some people that I haven't seen in a while, meeting a bunch of new people, and going places I have never gone before. Let me just make you a little list of things I have taken on....

• The LA Metro. Scary and unreliable for the most part. My feet are more trust worthy. 
• My first LA haircut. 
• My first run. And did I stick to it? Of course not. HA.
• The job hunt and interviews. It's going well! 
• The Coffee Bean. Starbucks' rival out here.
• WEHO! During the day too. So I remember it. 
• Crossroads Restaurant and the clothing store. 

So many people have told me the Metro is unreliable and that there are sketchy people. Well it is pretty much true, but today I had this really nice young lady talk to me. She asked me about my industrial piercing and said that she had just gotten hers pierced in July. She had the bumps and she was curious as to how I kept mine clean. So let her in on my tea tree oil secret. She was doing the whole salt water cleaning thing and I just told her she should only use the tea tree oil non-diluted. It works super well!

I was pretty happy with my first hair cut at Super Cuts. An older gentleman cut it for me and he did a nice job on it. For Super Cuts, I was impressed. I decided to go for a run either that day or the day after and it was alright. It wasn't too hot out so it was fine, but I am beginning to think that I truly do have exercised induced asthma because it is very hard to breathe while I am running.  I would get an inhaler, but that's another story.....

The job hunt and interviews are going very well. It has been a pleasure meeting the people that I have met so far here in LA. I have a few more planned this week and next week as well. I will be sure to keep you all updated as to whether or not I hear back from anyone. While on interviews, I was able to check out West Hollywood during the day, which is much different than at night. I decided to stop by Coffee Bean and try an iced coffee to compare it to Starbucks, since, from what I have heard, they are Starbucks' competition out here on the west coast. Where as on the east coast they have more Dunkin' Donuts, which people love, but I'm not a fan. I would like to just take this moment to tell you why... You see people are always saying well Dunkin' is cheaper. Actually my iced coffee at Starbucks is only 2 something where as Dunkin's is 3 something. Also, Dunkin' does not have soy or almond milk which I get at Starbucks, and even the Coffee Bean, because I am lactose intolerant. I have heard that Dunkin' may add that and I hope they do! Their flavor is alright, but the Coffee Bean was surprising delicious with their powder flavorings instead of liquid syrups. Their ice was somehow better as well. I'm not really sure what it was about it, but it was just very light, refreshing, and delicious.

While walking through WeHo that day, I also discovered Crossroads Trading Company which is basically a larger Plato's Closet and, because of the location, had more to choose from in the guys department too. They buy and resell brand name clothing basically. I had so much fun looking through the clothes and accessories there! I enjoyed it so much that when I noticed the HIRING sign at the register I quickly jumped on this wonderful opportunity. Unfortunately, after the interview process, I was not hired, but that is quite alright. I am confident that I will be hired someplace soon.

Speaking of Crossroads.... the name must be popular because I also went to a vegan restaurant on Melrose called Crossroads. My roommate Shane's boyfriend Michael is a server there, so we decided to go for brunch a couple Sundays ago. It was delicious! It was amazing knowing that I could eat anything they had there! The coffee was superb and their "Chicken and Waffles" dish was out of this world. The syrup had a slight BBQ flavor too hit to add to the chicken side of the dish, while still having the traditional maple syrup flavor and consistency. I had a delicious croissant with a wonderful dipping sauce that I forget now, as well as a side of fruit. It was an over all amazing experience and I would tell anyone to try it at least once! It is fairly pricey, but as I said, at least a one time visit is worth it. The atmosphere is adorable as well! Beautiful chandeliers with a visible bar and booths in a L around the restaurant. I do believe I have some photos I can share.

So yes.... I have had some great experiences so far here in Los Angeles, as I take on as much as I can. There are days where I stay in and binge on Pretty Little Liars and there are days that I go out, as well. Those out days also happen in binges. Just like Thursday, Friday, and Saturday where I hung out with new friends all three days and the alcohol kept flowing. These were some beautifully enjoyable days that I wouldn't trade for anything, despite the sickness I now have from the lack of sleep. Being in Los Angeles, even only a few weeks, has had its serious ups and downs already. I am remaining positive and hopeful and I still have so many more sights to see and friends to visit with. Plus, as we enter the winter months the weather will be oh so very worth it.

Until next time my friends.... and hopefully next time will be sooner than now. It is time to take on my bed that, despite the fact it is a twin and in a closet, is very comfortable!

Good night all!

XOXO,
Lathanial