So I have been at my job for two months, and these two months have flown by. At first I didn't have much to do but now I'm crazy busy. We have a big event that we put on called Industry Night.
Now I'm crazy with everything, all the time. And James and Rachel are coming to town and I feel sorry for myself because I can't even take a day off to spend with them. It stinks. I will barely be able to see them :( **Update. Rachel didn't come, just James but I was able to hang out for the weekend!**
Anyway, Easter happened.
Bill and I have been looking at houses for, hmm. Three years? At least? And we have looked at some dumps, that's for sure.
We are making our last ditch effort at 529 N. Claremont. A small, tiny if you will house that has been vacant for well over 1 year, was originally listed for almost 500K, now its nowhere near that. Its been empty so long that there hasn't been water or gas or anything. 2 small bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms, 2 car garage and a world of potential once the concrete gets lifted up from the back. It's our mutual obsession. Its truly our obsession.
Here we go. Last bid.
I'm shocked its been almost a month since my last post! This one is totally dedicated to how "Nobody Walks in LA". Just kidding, we walked around a bit! We had a total blast in Los Angeles, it was Bill's first time there, and he even said he liked it more then he thought he would.
Upon arrival I receive a text from James saying "I'm coming to get you!" This was odd, considering Rachel was going to get us. Well, Rachel's car broke down after Home Depot, so Jamesy had to leave during rush hour to get us. 1.5 hours later he arrived! We were tired, hungry and thirsty but thrilled to see James, its has been since our wedding that we have been together!
Finally we land in Silverlake and Rachel and I were reunited again! I miss the Winn/Barron household so much, I hate how far they live. The first night we went to a bar to grab food, Bill and I were exhausted and wanted to rest up for the next day.
Day 2 we went to Olvera Street and I bought awesome stuff for my birthday party fiesta!!!
The evening of Day 2 we went to Pins and Needles and played pinball for hours and hours.
Day 3 we went to Melrose Avenue for shopping and then to Papa Cristos - "The best Greek food in LA". We feel bad for people in LA. Although we ate a ton, it wasn't as good as Chicago. But check out Papa Cristos!
The evening of Day 3 we went to Smog Cutters. My cousin Trevor and his girlfriend Holly met us, along with Jenny, Bridget and lots of James's and Rachel's friends.
Day 4 we were all feeling wow so awesome, so we went to Griffith Park and enjoyed the view. We had a great brunch in the morning and headed up there. It was beautiful and amazing and just what a hangover ordered!
And finally that evening we made homemade pizzas on the grill, and invited people to come over and join us to eat and drink, and I was thrilled to have my old friend Daniel, who I met in Savannah, Georgia in the year 2000 while I was working on "The Gift", even stopped by.
We had a fabulous time, and missed Jamesy and Rachel (and Signal!) immediately, and forever after, too! Move home to Chicago our friends!!!
