Apartment Pictures!

So very sorry these took so long. It took me a while to decide how to share these with you. I first thought a slide show but then you can't stop and look at them for long periods of time. Then I thought I would be able to sign up for some photo hosting online and put the links here, that didn't work either.

So... Good ole facebook to the rescue!

If you click the links below you will be able to see both of my apartment picture albums on facebook. If you have facebook and we aren't friends, make sure to add me!

http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=2013300&id=188100038&l=d485541e15

http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=2013308&id=188100038&l=47fea6ef61

Much more to update on soon! Until then...

Loyally,

Kristin

I'd like to see this show... FOR FREE.

Ah, this title reminds me of one of my favorite youtube videos... so good. I'm sure you know it if you have seen it ;)

Since my arrival in town, I'm proud to say I've had the opprotunity to see 5 shows, all for free (even better). It is wonderful to work in the entertainment industry around here because you do get some great discounts (aka free stuff) all around town. *4 of those tickets seen at the left*

Of course you can't like all shows equally we have seen so far the Acrobats of China, Liverpool Legends, 12 Irish Tenors, Pierce Arrow and tonight Island Fire.

The Liverpool Legends were by far my favorite. Musically, the cast was hand-picked by George Harrison's sister... can't get much more accurate than that. I, of course, wasn't around when The Beatles were the craze (unfortunately) but have always loved their music. This show did an awesome job of showing all the hype and letting some people reminisce about it and some learn (like myself). They didn't need a fancy set, they WERE the band, they just needed a couple dozen wigs and costumes and to make it enjoyable- I really respect that. It is easy to impress with jazzy sets and quick costume changes, it's harder to be authentic and enjoyable- they definitely were.

Island Fire was a really neat show and it just made you smile the entire time, so neat to get to see their culture. Poor roomie C got pulled on stage to learn the fast hula- SO funny. She had a look of DEATH on her face when she got up there.... loved it.

I also had a brush with audience particiation the other day at the 12 Irish Tenors (mine was perhaps more enjoyable). I had a beautiful irish fellow choose to serenede me then come back to do the twist with me later. Granted, we were in a 10 AM show where the average age was old enough to qualify for AARP- I still like to think he would have chosen me anyway.

I must say we have had a variety of experiences while here in B-town so far. B had her own brush with fame when she saw and LA Laker basketball player shopping for size 42x36 size pants today (I wasn't even aware that was a size). C and I ROCKED OUT tonight to the Ting Ting's in the convertible tonight and entertained some mini-golfers with our dancing at a stop-light.

All-in-all things are going well. We have taken apartment pics (my next entry) and, well, errrrr, we DID have a video tour on my camera (all 20 minutes of it's glory) and I am pretty sure I accidently deleted it. My bad.

If you have a webcam I now have an ooVoo account to do some video chats in hopes to keep up with people that way and leave video messages. I'm KGinBMO- search for me!

Loyally,

Kristin

"Here in this diary, I write you visions of my summer."

Thank you 'The Ataris' for this most excellent blog title lyric.

Life has this incredibly funny way of working out, sure it may slap you in the face first (sometimes literally- sorry C) just to show you who is boss but it seems to work out better than you imagined it would realistically in the end.

On move in day just a few weeks ago I felt trapped in an awful mistake. There were neighborhood kids shoving lizards in my face and roaming the neighborhood at will, neighbors making screeching noises at us just to get attention, neighbors avoiding us at all costs like we had swine flu and about a million boxes I didn't know what to do with.

Just as I was getting settled in and adjusting work started and it just wasn't what I had expected at all. Then day by day things got better and better, new beginnings ARE scary and not easy. Our apartment pulled together nicely and just sitting at home on a day off I got a call for basically my dream job. I interviewed and two days later I am on the path to a new career in marketing and broadcasting.

Reflecting on the last month or so of my life I am reminded that hard work DOES pay off in the end. I worked really hard in and out of the classroom in college and eventually ended up with a great GPA, humbling awards and an amazing job. I realize I am truly one of the lucky ones, but if this isn't the case for you yet just keep putting in %110 percent, it WILL pay off.

And now, for me, June 15th marks another new beginning with my new job. June 13th also marks a new beginning- my first float AND CAMPING trip (stay tuned, this should be a hoot).

Now, it's just time to hang on and enjoy the ride. I have a feeling it is going to be a fun summer.

Loyally,

Kristin