So, I’m officially an L.A. resident! Still surrounded my boxes, still daunted by my seemingly never-ending to do list (must remember to exhale. Many times), but I’m here. F and I have accomplished a ton in a few short days:
- Made household purchases at Target, Costco, and Macy’s. Shockingly, we agreed on some plates!! And our glasses!
- I’ve gotten health insurance, a mani pedi, applied for a job, taken my first Bar Method class at the Marina Del Rey studio, made Francis an omelet, and driven around without having a complete panic attack (I had a 50% one…). I have not driven alone yet, but will do so on Sunday
- Contracted a housekeeper to come 2x a month, are trying out a delivery laundry service
- We have begun to talk about the wedding. I need to find more Orange County locales. I am thinking of emailing this lady for her help.
Things I have learned about living with your beloved/ living with my beloved specifically:
- Get used to getting your way 50% of the time
- F doesn’t use napkins, likes chrome/metals, is addicted to Risk on his iphone, is good at comforting me when I’m having lots of anxiety, eats about 2-3x as much as I do
- TiVo sharing is critical. As long as I get my Masterpiece Classic, Mystery, and Contemporary, (and some Law & Order CI thrown in) I’m good. Well… until the Fall slate begins.
- Nagging doesn’t get me very far
I’m sure I will be adding to this list as we go along for the ride!
Ella & Jack 