Finally! I have some information about what I'm doing. I arrived at the Hacienda Hotel on Sunday, July 8 after a wonderful weekend with Alena and her husband Peter. We had lots of fun in L.A. that included a day at the beach and several nights of partying. On Monday, I woke up with a bad episode of food poisoning which I foolishly mistook for anxiety about my new job. I still can't eat anything and am feeling rather tired and worn-down. No worries, I think that the worst is over. Yesterday was spent at the California DMV, which is arguably one of the worst places in the entire world. I emerged triumphant, however and walked away with a permit for a commercial driver's license! The next couple of days are orientation and on Friday we set out for our first adventure. For our training trip we are going on the "Western Wonder" which includes visiting Big Sur, San Francisco, Yosemite, the Sierra's, Zion, Bryce Canyon, Monument Valley, Lake Powell, Grand Canyon NP, Las Vegas, San Diego and THANK GOD we return to L.A., the most disgusting place on the planet.

I know when I read blogs I am always way more interested in pictures than text so I'm trying to get the wireless Internet on my computer working so that I can upload some photos. PEACE!