Hello, hello!

It's been about a month and a half since I've been in sunny California, and even with one steady part time job on my hands, I have to say that things couldn't be better! As some of you know, I've been working as a photographer at the UCLA hospital doing portraits of newborns. It's definitely a "cute" and creative job opportunity. However, the pay and commute may make my stay there a short one. Only if a better paying/more enjoyable job comes my way.

About three weeks ago, I started a freelance assistant editing gig with E! Entertainment. The job was heaven sent. No doubt I was a nervous wreck the first three days, seeing that it had been a couple of years since I had touched an Avid! but like falling off a bike, I was back on and well on my way each day that passed. However, the work has dried up since July 5th.

Finally on the job-update, a two-year old network called SiTV (pronounced "C-TV") gave me a ring to ask if I could come in for an interview for an assistant editing position. The downer to the gig is that it's a graveyard shift (midnight to 8:30am). Unbelievable that this shift is even worse than what I worked at Discovery! Anyway, the interview went well, as far as I know. The director of post production said that they were impressed with me and I "presented myself well." So, we'll see what happens!

Two weeks ago, I signed a lease on a new apt. in Studio City. I love the place! It's spacious, big closets, has a patio, and the complex has a pool. My apt. is right by it! Andrew and I have been busy painting and "remodeling" it. I'll be sure to post pics as soon as it's all done. :-)

Speaking of apartments, I do have one other blog I want to post that I originally posted on myspace. It deals with just one crazy apt. manager I had to deal with before finding my current haven.

Other than becoming more "Officially Californian" everyday, I've also enjoyed my new home by celebrating the 4th of July at a cookout in Santa Monica and watching the fireworks in a local neighborhood shot from CBS Studios, going to Disneyland for a day (I'm an annual member! ;-)), going to see one of my favorite performers ~ Kristin Chenoweth in concert at The Greek Theatre, and going to see "Pirates of the Caribbean" opening week at the El Capitan theatre ~ which is owned by Disney, so it was a huge to-do! We're talking employees dressed up as pirates, pieces and props from the movie on display, and an organ player dressed up as a pirate entertaining us in the theatre before the movie. Pictures to come for that, as well. I've also started back up with voice lessons. My teacher played Kim in "Miss Saigon" on Broadway back in 1992 and is Filipino! hehe. :-) As soon as I'm settled, I'll be looking for auditions again!

Hope all is well with everyone!

Charlene