The New "New"

today officially started my first day living in california. it's all new. new place to live. new place to work. new friends. new are to get to know. lots of newness. it's exciting as well as overwhelming. thankfully i have a roof over my head and some contacts trying to help me find a job. this area i'm in now, sherman oaks, is a great area and close to grocery stores, restaurants, stores, etc. all bike accessible which is wonderful. i've basically applied to 30-40+ companies and businesses in and around la and the bay area. now the waiting game.....hoping to hear back from them any minute. will update as soon as i learn more.