The Good, Bad & Ugly

First up... The Good! We've got a winner for my Theater Thursday 100th post giveaway. Using random.org, let's give a big Congrats to... Krystal!!!!

Don't be sad if you didn't win, there will be more giveaways and very soon! 

The bad. I'm still waiting to hear my move date from work. It's really frustrating only having a time frame and not an actual date. Without a date, I can't call apartments asking to see them or book a flight out to actually look at places to live. Having a place to live is pretty important...

The Ugly. 

Did you see this last night? I was shocked. I mean she wasn't my favorite but I never thought she would have got sent home this early. Thank goodness my two favorites were safe! 

Top 5 Reasons To Be Excited About CA

My giveaway ends tonight so make sure you've entered! 

Since the secret is out about moving to California, I can now share with you a little segment, I like to call.... This week's Top 5 reasons why I'm excited about moving to California!

1. I'll be living in the same state as the Governator. Whether you like his political stand points or not, I'm a major fan of Arnold Schwarzenegger. He's what American dreams are all about. He came from Austria barely speaking english and look at him now. Plus I had a giant crush on him circa True Lies the movie. 

2. The off chance that I might run into/meet Jon Favreau. He's funny, talented and kinda cute. Have you seen him in Couples Retreat? hilarious! Who wouldn't wanna bump into him in the club?!? Sadly, I think he's married. 

3. Two words: Keanu Reeves. Hi. Yes, you're gorgeous. Can we make out? If you know anything about me, it's that I'm an avid fan of the Reeves. Since I can remember I have loved him. Like had the biggest crush on him. When I first saw Speed, I'm pretty for sure I told everyone I knew I was going to marry him. So watch out Keanu, I'm gonna be looking for you! 

4. Swingers. If you've ever been to LA or Santa Monica and not at the Swingers Diner, you are missing out. Both times I've been there, I've had breakfast foods and it's amazing! They offer great organic options and the prices are so reasonable. The food taste great and the atmosphere is perfect. If you wanna know more about Swingers, I featured them on my travel site. 

5. In 20 minutes or less you can be at the beach. Sand, water and sun. Ahhh, now that's the life!

Oh California, how I can't wait!!!!

The Scoop

Incase you haven't entered my giveaway, here's the link! Enter! You know you want to win!

So last Wednesday, I posted a few photos and told all of you that I had a secret. If you couldn't guess what city the photos were taken of or the secret, well wait no longer because here's the scoop!

I'm moving to California! 

Yep, you read that right. I'm moving to golden state! Shew, there I finally said it! The secret is out and it feels good. So here's the details.... if you remember I traveled to Los Angeles last year and loved it. I didn't even want to get on the plane to come back but I did and since then the plan has always been to move. 

Fast forward to a few weeks ago. I put in my transfer, talked to 3 HR departments and now I'm playing the waiting game. I've got my transfer in and a tentative idea of when I'll be moving. However, what's really frustrating is not knowing the specific dates, knowing where I'll be living in the city and not having more than 2 boxes packed. 

I kind of know when I'll be moving 2,500 miles away to the other side of the country but from my understanding I could be called any day and have only 60 days to be there for work. So I've been purging belongings that aren't worth the move and getting the stuff ready that I can. 

I am SO excited though! I'll be working in Long Beach and living in the surrounding area of Los Angeles. I'll be near the beach, tons of great vintage stores, grocery shopping at Trader Joe's and a fast food stop away from In & Out burger. Who wouldn't be excited!?!? 

At the same time though, I'm a little nervous. I'll be learning everything new again. Where to get my groceries, the most convenient gas station to my house, places to hang out, eat, shop, see a movie, etc. How I'll spend my off days, trying to meet new people.... to say the least. So I think it's only natural to feel a little nervous and scared. 

So any tips on neighborhoods, apartments, etc. give them to me! And I hope you guys will enjoy my adventure in the coming months!