Variety is the spice of life

So I have a cute kitten calender on my wall which I use to track jobs and parties, so as you can imagine, it is quite full.  In August alone I have worked on 12 different sets.  In fact since I have moved to LA, not counting multiple day jobs, only twice have I ever worked on the same show.  I really like it because you never know what you are going to get.  It is true that a lot of the sets do things very similarly and I have even worked with the same ADs and PAs on different sets, but the day as a whole is different every time.  I attribute this uniqueness to the people involved.  The right people can make or break a 12 hour day. 

I've actually gotten to the point where I would much rather have a day of work than a day off.  A day of work means socializing, feeling accomplished, free food.  A day off means movies and video games, trying to motivate and checking my bank account.  I wish I had jumped into this work sooner when I arrived because I think it would have really staved off a lot of the depression I was feeling from the move.  Plus I was motivated to explore the city back then, now I'm slipping too much into a routine.  Hopefully I can shift away from that soon.

So it is hot in the Valley.  I'm sure you knew that already.  What I didn't realize is how much the heat de-motivates.  I'm used to winter and the snow keeping people inside, I didn't realize the heat would do the same thing.  Also the constant roar of the AC is akin to the heaters of winter I am used to.  I think I may start mall walking with the old folks just to get out more.

I know all of you are dying to hear more about my dating life, but it is pretty non-existent right now.  LA friends just don't stick the way that SF friends do and since my most successful dating percentage is from drawing on the friends of friends pool, things have dried up.  I also think I don't put myself out there as much here because that is just the environment I am surrounded by.  I know I should rise up and ignore my surroundings, but my support system isn't strong enough yet.

So most of my friends are either gone or about to be gone to Burningman.  I didn't go this year because of money.  I am ok with not going, but it is hard to resist the desire to go with all my friends getting so excited with anticipation.  Plus now I have to hear all their stories about how amazing it was when they get back and I'm pretty sure there is going to be some exaggeration for effect...

Here is to moving energy.

Stay dry family!
Chris