I’ve officially moved to LA.  I still can’t believe I live here because it feels like a really long vacation.  In an effort to integrate myself into the LA culture, I’ve taken a number of steps to get myself well situated in my new life.

• I bought a car.  I was really bummed about this because the responsibility of having a car is overwhelming, but I get kind of excited when I think about the road trips I’ll be taking over the next couple years.
• I bought a bunch of camping gear.  I was REALLY excited about my massive purchase at REI.  I didn’t realize how easy it is to go camping here until I actually did it.  I’m hooked.
• I played beach volleyball.  I told myself that I have to take up one warm weather and one cold weather sport while I’m in CA.  I’ve decided that beach volleyball and snowboarding will be those sports, and I’m pleased with my decision.
• I eat a lot of salads.  It was a nightmare trying to find a decent salad in Boston/Cambridge, but it’s so easy here!  Two words: cheap avocados.  Nuff said.
• I drink two liters of water everyday.  Actually, this wasn’t an active choice.  It’s so goddamn hot and dry here, you have to drink about two liters to not feel like crap.