Got introduced to everyone at a bar in Hollywood. Finally met dennis face to face. Saturday we hiked up to the Hollywood sign with Amanda's Godfather. My shins still are recovering. We ate at a great little restaruant and saw the fat kid from "The Sandlot". Drove around NoHo and Studio City for hours. Called twenty apartments from their front lawns hoping to get a tour. No luck there. Tried to buy a Thomas Guild at several different places. No luck again. Apple wasn't currently hiring. Went to the mall for applications. Amanda picked up fourteen... I got two. Walked past Tommy 'Tiny' Lister Jr. sitting infront of the escalator. Watched Moulin Rouge with "Thurman" and Tricia. Ate shrimp for the first time... ate some more. Talked movies after dinner by the pool.

"Gasp'

And thats just the half of it. I'm so exhausted. But it's not over with yet. Tomorrow morning we are turning in our apartment applications and hoping for the best.

Billy sugested we bring the landlady some cookies because they're "straight from the heart".

Then we are going to (hopefully) open bank accounts here. Then I have to go into Kinko's to talk to Kim. Both of us need to call Nielson to set up interviews. Drop by Bed, Bath & Beyond... Pet-co...Staples... and who knows what else. Look up theaters in the surrounding area and see who's looking for help.

But on a lighter note: Amanda and I decided to take a short break, and actually enjoy the best thing California has to offer: the beach. I know it's snowing in Michigan, but it was 70 plus today. We walked barefoot in the sand at the spot where the ocean washes over your feet (I missed that). Spent eleven dollars on a hot dog and two drinks. And drove ten minutes in the wrong direction on the 101. Actually I believe its the first time we have messed up on directions since leaving Michigan.

I tried to call you Mandy, but you had already gone to bed. Sorry. I told Mom to have you call Amanda's cell when you get home from school and we can finally talk... I miss you very much. And that goes for you too, Nick, Dad & Mom. I will be calling soon (hopefully during some point in between our mad dash of erands).