I'm a Californian!

I got my CA license in the mail last week and my California license plates today. I feel like a regular at the local DMV. Kinda sad really. Hopefully, I won't have to go back there for a long time. I also got business cards for work which is awesome. I'm on a 90-day trial at work, so I'm kinda surprised they got business cards for me so soon.

I've been keeping pretty busy with work, but I'm hoping for some free time this weekend to try a new adventure. The Carlsbad Village Fair is coming to town Sunday, so I'm excited to check that out. I bought a San Diego tourist book, so I'm working on a list of places to check out.

License And Other News

I got my California Driver's License today! Well, sorta. They don't make them on the spot, apparently. I'll get mine in the mail in two weeks. Yay! I had to take the written driver's test. I'm officially a Californian now! I tried to register my car too, but I need to get a smog inspection.

I had my first client presentation Tuesday, which went fairly well. My company's owner and I are meeting the client again next week to go to the next phase which is exciting. I am suddenly super busy at work. I went from having one project to having two, plus I'm helping with 2 other projects. I learned a really cool new rendering package this week called Bunkspeed Hypershot and I am doing computer renderings for one of the other projects. It's really neat software and seems easy to learn so far. I may have to work again this weekend, but at least it's for a fun project. Yipee!

Sublet Planning

A few days ago I was talking to my friend DJ on the phone who happens to live in No. Cal. I mentioned that I didn't have a super set plan of where I would end up once I drive into Cali. I figured I would try for a September sublet somewhere in between San Diego and LA for the widest range of job prospects. I will then be able to relocate closer to wherever I actually get a job. She went online while I was talking to her to help me figure out how far SD and LA are apart and what was in between. Here is what she came up with. It's looking like Oceanside, Irvine, San Clemente are all possibilities. Any suggestions appreciated!

The Calm Before The Storm

Nothing new to report here. One last week at work to go. After that, I have a weekend and a couple extra days to get ready and then the big trip. I haven't done any further trip planning yet other than making that picture for my last post.

Pittsburgh weather and atmosphere has been wonderful lately which makes it harder to leave. Every year, for the first two months of summer here it thunderstorms everyday. August and September are usually perfect, sunny everyday.

I really should start packing or planning or something....

So that's where California is

Dear Readers,
After consulting Google Maps, it turns out that I will be in my car for at least 36 hours. That's actually less time than I expected, yay. Feel free to make me some Mix CDs. I'm gonna need 'em.

Leaving the 'burgh

In protest of all things MySpace and Facebook (sorry Hil), I have decided to start this blog. I'm no great writer, but what the heck. I'm more hoping to tell stories with pics instead. We'll see how that goes...

I gave my two weeks notice at work Monday and my last day is August 22nd. I plan to start driving west (yes, by myself) starting the 25th. Luckily, I am mostly packed already. Unfortunately, I haven't bothered looking at a map or planning my route yet. (note to self: quit blogging and look at map, are you sure you know where California is?)

I am heading to So Cal for a small job fair in San Diego the first week in September. I plan to look for a job in the SD/LA/So Cal area for all of September. I've never been to So Cal, but it seems to host the industry I am looking to stay in. If that doesn't work out, I plan to head to San Francisco in October and job hunt there.

I am excited to travel!