Hello, Los Angeles

I have arrived in Los Angeles... got here Thursday night and have been recuperating from the stress of packing and getting everything ready to leave (I finally realized why I am nearly always packing up until the very last minute...because I absolutely hate it!), from the stress of travelling- airports, airplanes, etc. (I tend to absorb stuff like a sponge), dehydration, exhaustion and a time change. Whew! I wasn't expecting to feel so hit by it. Friday I drove around the area, did some grocery and supply shopping, and am now ready for a salt and soda bath (energy clearing) and sleep. I drove to Marina del Ray after I got here, and Friday I drove to Venice. It's been raining all day today, so I wasn't able to see much or do much, but I have been getting accustomed to the area, what's around, etc. So far, although I haven't experienced much, I seem to like it here. There are alot of people, and there is alot of stuff around, but it's not bad. There are alot of pretty people, alot of personal expression which is nice, alot of stylish people, and alot of racial diversity. School starts Monday and I'm really excited, and getting a little nervous. I can't believe it's almost here. Now I'm really glad I came a few days early so I could have some time to adjust and explore a little. It would have been a little nicer if it was sunny and warm, but rainy and pretty warm is good too.

Yesterday I went to Venice Beach... it was nice... it was wonderful to see the beautiful ocean. I love the ocean. It was pretty cloudy and the rain had just ended, and it was a little cool, but it was nice to see the ocean and walk around Venice Blvd. for a few minutes. I can imagine what it must be like in the warm weather there. Today (Sunday) it looks like it is going to be a nice sunny day.... I will go for a short run, then possibly take a drive out to the forest. I'm just going to try to take it easy as school starts tomorrow.

I've had some interesting dreams in the last few days, some animals coming to me, and told to watch out for signs- they're very important. I hope everyone out there is doing well, and everyone in the northeast is staying warm and safe in the snow.... and I hope my sister Amanda and brother in law Garrett are doing well in anticipation of their daughter's birth. I'm thinking about you both all the time. I hope to post some pictures this evening. Much love to you all....