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Stealing this from Jamie O'Donnell who is keeping me on my toes these days. This girl really rocks. Check out her blog here. She did this -ing post that caught my eye. I thought this might be a fun way to sum up all the newness of transitioning to LA.

Buying lots of new things for my apartment in LA. I felt so grown-up buying my first mattress and box springs.

Shopping at Ikea was overwhelming and I know everyone is crazy for Ikea but my first shopping experience there didn't impress me like I thought it would. I expected to love Ikea but I think I was just happy to be out of there.

Celebrating my first year anniversary with Mikey. Wow. I can't believe we've been dating a whole year. It's been so much fun to do long distance, hard but fun. I've learned a lot about Mikey and so much about myself. He surprised me with an Italian dinner, letters he wrote that were delievered by our waiters and a picnic on the rooftop. Ooooooo nice!

Drinking pumpkin spice lattes. Oh yay! It's fall!!!

Cooking is a tad bit overwhelming but not bad. I have yet, to figure where everything is in LA. So I'm still trying to remember what I want to make and what ingredients I have. Mikey was sweet enough to pick up shoyu (soy sauce) and mirin for me at a Japanese grocery store. These two plus cooking sake were my staple sauces I used in Japan.

Wishing that I can go home for Thanksgiving and Christmas. I might have to pass on one of those holidays but if I can find a cheap flight home for both of those holidays I plan on snuggling next to the fire with a good book.

Freaking out because we have mice, squirrels and raccoons on our back patio. I have yet to see a mouse or raccoon but rumor has it, they are there.

Mastering the bus/train/bike routes here in LA is one of my top-priority items to accomplish. I'm feeling energized by the task that lies before me. I really want to prove that you don't need a car to survive in America. However, this may take days/weeks/years and tears...

Listening to a sermon that James sent our LA team. I only listened to the first part but it's solid. I need to set aside quality time to listen and journal about the lesson.

Mailing some fun letters to a couple of friends. The post office was the tip of the cultural iceberg in Japan... wonder if I can handle the LA post office?? ha ha...

Going to do some of the things on my "to-do" list.