It begins...

I can't say that it's really sunk in yet that I live here.

I live in LA.

Weird. I feel like I worked forever to get here and when the time finally came, it was over so fast. The trip flew by (partly thanks to the 80 mph speed limit on I-10 in Texas and New Mexico!); most of my things are unpacked and put away; I know how to get around to the basic places I need (the beach, grocery store, airport, beach, etc...). It's all so in my face but still so surreal.

On Monday, I'll start work as my cousin Marilynn's assistant. I'll also call my friend Steven to arrange my headshots, register my name on every casting and background site, check out commercial acting and improv classes, search for an agent and an acting coach... Thus begins the long, arduous process of becoming an A-lister.

I met a woman at one of 2 Halloween parties I went to yesterday (more later) and she asked me what I moved to L.A. for, and before I thought about my reply, an answer flew out of my mouth that surprised us both. Normally, when people ask me why I decided to move to L.A., or what I'll be doing here, I have a long, drawn-out answer about acting, etc. This time my answer was simply, "To become famous".

Easy, right?

We'll see!

Yesterday, Marilynn and I spent most of the day running errands while she showed me all the hot spots in town (namely Michaels, Costco and Home Depot). In the afternoon, we headed to a pumpkin carving party with some friends of hers in a ridiculously swanky house. I snacked and chatted a bit there before heading over to Allison and Diane's house to get ready to go to another party (see? I'm already living the life!).

Allison made me into what we like to call "the 20 minute Geisha" (pictures to follow) and we headed to Diane's parent's house for a scrumptious Halloween dinner. I got to meet all if Diane's family and walk the craziest decorated street I've ever seen! Allison dressed as Amelia Earhart and Diane was a genie (complete with an authentic turban that Allison tied on Diane's head after watching a how-to video on youtube).

After dinner, and before we all slipped into a food coma, Allison, Diane and I headed back to their house to watch "Nightmare Before Christmas" until we all passed out.

I love Halloween.