Hello City of Angels and Environs

Hello from (greater) Los Angeles! My time here has gone something like this: driving, driving, driving, park, driving, driving, driving, oh no traffic, beer, beer, taco truck, brrrrr, Lost Boys 2: Shit Sandwich, driving, driving, huevos rancheros, yay, zzzzz. That’s it. I’m helping my brother find an apartment and holy shit it sucks. No no it SUCKS with a capital SUCK. I realize no matter what city you live in, finding a place is exactly like kicking yourself in the neck. But wait, Annie! It’s imposible to kick myself in the neck! That’s where you’re wrong, buddy. And right. Today’s gem included a studio that had a shared bathroom which the landlord didn’t mention in the ad. Like did she think we wouldn’t notice? That was some New York shit right there. Also I’d like to point out that L.A. was COLDER than NY the last few nights. That’s COLDER with a capital SUCK. Tomorrow we shall continue the pain and suffering. And driving. Did I mention the driving? Also I’m helping Mike find a car too. I’m like his PA. That’s personal assistant, to be clear. I am not his Pennsylvania or whatever. But I should get some kind of trophy or something for doing this. Mike: give me my trophy dammit. Where is my trophy!!!

Also Korean food, how I missed you, old friend. You never judge me. You just love me and give give give. Sniff. I love you.

6 Responses to “Hello City of Angels and Environs”

  1. Ramon:

    Hey,I’m finishing my move-in this week, and it sucks looking. I saw some cool apartments on my street still available though, you should check them out. Really nice area, close to everything. They are on Beachwood dr just North of Franklin. Good hood, you can see the hollywood sign from my street. Take the 101 to the Gower exit. Let me know if you have any questions…u got the digits ;)

  2. jon:

    Hi Annie:

    Yes, it’s Sunny & 70 in LA today.
    Yes, u’r a great sister, and an even better P.A.
    Yes, you deserve a trophy…made of Korean food.

    I saw “YES MAN” last nite, can you tell?

  3. Jessica:

    The SFV is very nice today! But don’t go near any Westfield shopping center!

  4. Ms. Bizarro:

    I think the driving alone would push me over the edge. Stay safe!

  5. Speck:

    Korean food like none other: Shik Do Rak on Olympic. You will not be disappointed. Can’t get Dduk-bo-sam like this in the Bay Area (where we are). Looks like an old coverted taco stand…tastes…like…heaven.

  6. annie:

    Ramon: I think your area is more cash monies than my brother wants to spend. It’s all nice down there. And hip. How’d you find it? Craigslist?

    Jon: I liked YES MAN when it was called LIAR, LIAR.

    Jessica: OMG, dude. The malls were like a shitstorm. I was astonished and impressed. I went to the Thousand Oaks mall which is much more laid back, but not as good.

    Speck: We went to YoungSoSan for dinner. And Chez Annie’s Mom. She is a deadly and fierce beast in the kitchen.

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