... of "Misadventures in the (310)"
Yes, my blog has been around for a little over a year now, and some year it's been.
"Misadventures" actually started life as "New to LA" (hence the URL), my attempt at an online journal to keep in touch with the folks back home (namely fellow DC bloggers Durban Bud and Tos) and, hopefully, a way to connect with friendly LA types. A cool, catchy title, initially eluded me, so "New to LA" concisely summed up what my original intention for the blog - the trials and tribulations of my move to LA. Eventually I decided to "borrow" from the title of Dennis Hensley's 1999 novel, and thus "Misadventures in the (310)" was officially reinvented.
My first entry touched upon a theme that would soon become a staple of my writing: the celebrity sighting (preferably of C-List or lower stars), and for which I would ultimately coin the term "CelebFlash." I love my star sightings. It still amazes me that I've met Sue Ellen Ewing and Buffy, and that I get to come in contact with people most of you only get to see at the movies or on TV. But as I've come to realize, that's LA for you!
Another passion I'm exploring is my bodybuilding. My "big boy" pics seem to earn more Blogbacks than any of my other entries. When I started "Misadventures" I was a svelte 170 lbs, now I'm a solid 190 lbs (and still growing), and with my guest rambler DieselXXX I'm sure this aspect of the blog will certainly flourish.
Of course, littered amongst these themed entries are my musings on life in LA: from parking and Tivo issues; to my excursions to Venice and Wizard World; to my thoughts on the world of entertainment - the local news here may as well be Access Hollywood!
People said that LA would take a lot of getting used to. I acclimated quickly. Maybe DC was a easy city to transition from, or maybe I was lucky. My job at The Farm brought me into contact with the most interesting (for me) of LA inhabitants, the struggling actor/waiter. I met good people, I met future roomie Mikey, and recently I met Joe.
A lot has changed in 53 weeks. When I moved from DC Memorial Day of '05, I didn't quite picture things turning out the way they have. I've skirted around my personal issues, I haven't wanted to air my dirty laundry, but I think it's mostly all there (between the lines anyway). Ultimately I think everyone is happier the way things have turned out... I know I am!
The one constant over the past year: my dog, my pup, my son, my Bentley... There is nothing better than coming home to a little pup peering out the window waiting for you!
I couldn't have done it all without him!
6 comments:
My goodness, that Bentley is a big boy now, just like his Daddy! :-)
Congratulations on the blogo-versary... I can't believe it has a been a year - it has flown by.
As we've talked about this before it is a pretty neat phenomenon to be able to keep up despite the distance - and do so in a way that might attract others too...
I can honestly say folks, with M310 I would know NOTHING about tv and pop culture (no cable in my house) or how to make my pecs the color of most rooftops in Italy...
Bravo! Well done! Hope to come out west to see you and Mikey soon!(still funny you guys ended up living together... damn I'm good :-P)
Damn Tos! I knew he would beat me to comment.
I remember having dinner with you the day before you moved, and telling you to go to blogger.com and set one of these up (since it would be interesting to read about your new life in LA). I would like to take credit for that!
I should prolly limit the amount of dirty laundry I share about myself, but I have too much of a big mouth, or rather, fast fingers.
Anyway, yours is always a pleasant read and I'm glad you've stuck with it. Congrats!
I should head to LA soon for a visit...
I for one am happy that your dharma brought you to LA. Happy 53rd and from me to you, I wish you continued happiness.
your boy,
D
Of course I am first...
You know I'm always on top of things... :-)
Congratulations, hottie!
Here's to many more!
Cheers,
jason
It's been a great year! Love your blog and found your experience in LA a good parallel to mine moving to SF from DC the same month you moved. Great getting to know you buddy!
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