Most people don’t realize there’s a maximum weight for checked bags when flying. That’s because most people would never attempt to check a bag over 60lbs (over 50lbs is when you’re charged, over 60lbs CANNOT fly – unless you opt for cargo - requiring the time and desire to get to another terminal). Never having mastered the art of packing light, it wasn’t the first and likely isn’t the last time I'll arrive at the Air Canada desk to hear my bag is 30lbs over the legal weight restriction... oops! I then spent the better part of 20 minutes behind the kiosk rearranging my two bags, while adding a third (thanks to Longchamps!). After an eventful check-in, an uneventful clearing of immigration (THANK God!), and a full-on security search of my extensive carry-on(s) - the six-hour flight flew by. I was so grateful to see my best friend at LAX – with my total baggage weighing more than me, we excitedly drove home – my new place is in the same building as hers, only four floors above. After numerous visits I know the complex well, and I’m ready to call it home.
My first morning as a LA resident, I went to see my place - I love it. It’s everything I hoped for and more. I’ve unpacked my three bags and bought a few necessities (did I mention I live across the street from The Grove? Just a few of my favorite shops below...) - managing to get as settled as possible with all of about 20% of my belongings!
Kevin Frazier – lives on my floor: http://www.etonline.com/about/bio/2007/03/47535/. I’ll keep my eye out for more and write again next week – definitely a lot to do to get settled and have WATW up and running but so far so good. I’m home.
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Hi K!
ReplyDeleteLife's so interesting sometimes - I was on Linkedin earlier and was going to add a recruitment manager from Robert Half that I met with in April only to find out that he just left recently to do something else! Then I started looking at those that still work for Robert Half and wondering if I should contact them - THEN i stumbled upon your page and found your website.
I was recently let go (well in April - not so 'recently' anymore) from E&Y as an intermediate audit staff. Unlike your situation I did not tell the boss that "I'm quitting" (Although I wonder how i'd feel like - maybe you could tell me!). I read your blog entries and in the past month I was actually thinking of relocating to California too. I love everything about the west coast - sunny weather seems to make everything much better for me. But I think it's probably wiser to get my CA first. What really made you be so brave and just quit and start a new life in another city? I gotta say you're very courageous! Anyway, GOOD LUCK with your new life there! I'm sooo jealous! So what's your new business venture about?
J from Toronto :)