California Stars

So, I haven't posted in a few days. Guess I should write something.

Since the drive to and through California was done mostly during the night, I listened to the song 'California Stars' by Wilco since the whole drive, I was seeing stars in California.

I really have a thing about that, listening to songs at times that are appropriate. Like listening to 'Superstition' by Stevie Wonder while driving on the 60, also know as the Superstition Freeway.

Anyways, here's the video for the song California Stars' by Wilco. This song may be one of my favorite songs ever.

The Reason for the X-Box360

So, I was really torn on whether or not I should bring my tv and xbox out to Sacramento with me. I wasn't sure if I'd have room or a lot of time to use them. I am really glad I brought them. Not only have I had my fair share of time using it so far but, as I currently write this, two of my roommates are in a very heated game of NHL 09. It really bring people together.

Surprised by California

I have heard and seen many different stories about California, tons of beaches and pretty girls. Sunshine all the time but never too hot. This was a really bad picture to have when going to spend 3 months in Sacramento, and even for the drive here. While it was the middle of the night that I was driving through California, I didn't see any sun, beaches, or pretty girls. What I saw was a whole lot of nothing and smelled a whole lot of cow poop. Not really anything like what I imagined California to be like. But I can brush that all aside as long as work is busy and I get to meet this man. It would make my life to meet the Governator!

Leaving for California

That plan didn't work too well.

I got to Sacramento around 6am this morning. I had planned on getting in much closer to midnight. I got up Tuesday around 10am, needing to finish packing the kitchen and bathroom. Not really that much stuff. I guess I dragged more than I should have and it took me way to long. I wanted to leave by noon, 1pm, but I wasn't in my car until 4:35pm. Then, I hit some rush hour traffic leaving Phoenix. During the drive, I got to find to that, no matter what time of day it is, there are always going to be a lot of people driving around Los Angeles.

Around 1:30am I realized I should probably pull over and take a nap, which I do for an hour. Of course it wasn't the most comfortable place to sleep, not being able to adjust my seat much, but if you know me you will know that I can pretty much sleep anywhere.

An hour nap, then back on the road. As soon as I hit the highway, I have the sudden need to go to the bathroom. After feeling this, I see a sign, 'Next service area 35 miles'. Not sure if I should just pull over or if I can make it, I keep driving and mercifully make it without any incident. After that, I buy a water at the gas station and the cashier proceeds to talk to me for like 45 minutes. Must have been lonely.

Well, the rest of the drive was uneventful. May talk more about it in a later post. I got in, saw Brad sleeping on the couch and thought I should let him sleep, he may have been sleeping out there just waiting for me, but he probably would like his sleep more than seeing me. (He wasn't waiting for me and has informed me that he is not a morning person. Really glad I let him sleep.) Though I did scare one of the other roommates when I just walked by the door she was walking out of. Great first impression!

And then I slept.

I QUIT!!!

Tomorrow (I am talking about Monday, which is really later today, but since I will be going to bed soon, I will refer to it as tomorrow) should be one of the happiest days of my life. I need to do two things before it is definite, but I am going to tell you why its such a joyous day first. I am going to be putting in my 2 weeks notice! I was thinking about how I will be leaving the day of or after my last exams. If I can't get it moved up, my last finals are on Thursday May 13th. I get paid every week for the work I did on the prior week and the checks are issued late Thursday. They are supposed to be issued Friday but I can get mine on Thursday night. One of the perks of working nights I guess. An issue arises with this since I am hoping to leave to work in California as soon as I finish my last final which should be Thursday May 13th. If I work the first week of May, I won't be able to pick up my last paycheck! I am actually hoping to move the date of my last final up, so it would be even harder to get that check. I know I could ask them to mail it to me but I would really just rather quit, since I have the money.

The only things I need to do are, obviously, send in my notice. Prior to that, I need to check with my buddy Brad and make sure the job in California is still on. I mean, there is no reason to think it isn't other than that no company in the industry has ever seemed like they know what they are doing. I trust that, if Brad says Cali is a sure thing, there is a 90% chance it is a go. I do trust Brad, I just don't trust any company in this industry.

Either way, whether I quit this week or next, I am totally excited! While the job really is interesting, I hate the hours and the wear I put on my car. It really may be one of my favorite days ever!

Quick California Recap

Just a few thoughts about my trip to California.

1. I never want to drive around LA on a regular basis.

2. I wouldn't mind moving to LA. If I did, I would sell my car and bike everywhere. (Or get a scooter)

3. Always nice to hang with my family.

4. Can't say the same about all their friends.

5. Under-age kids that ask me to buy drinks for them really bug me. I didn't do much drinking before turning 21 (I think I might have had one drink about a month before I turned 21), why is it so hard for you to go without it?

6. I hate long drives.

7. Coffee helps keep me awake. So does shouting every song that comes on my iPod.

8. LA can have some crazy fog.

9. Being at the ocean was amazing. I am looking forward to going back some time.

10. I like Cali. just not sure if LA would be the city I would choose. Looking forward to checking out San Diego sometime.

Now to bed.

California Bound!

I will be in California tomorrow! Looking forward to seeing my bro. I won't be leaving till about noon. I said I would do a charity walk/run with my company, but right after that I will be leaving.

Won't have my computer with me so I can't blog. (Not that I would if I could. I'll be in California with my bro! Can California handle that many Debos?) But if you would like, you can follow my updates on my twitter here. Hope I can at least keep you a bit entertained that way.