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Something New: Week 1 – Riding The Bus To Work

by on Jul.11, 2008, under Something New

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How do you get rid of one experience? Have 100 more to take it’s place. So, in the spirit of keeping things fresh and exciting for myself I’ve decided to drown myself in a multitude of experiences. Once a week (hopefully, if not every two weeks) I will try to do something new. Something I haven’t done in a while or something I haven’t done ever. This shall include, trying new foods, things, situations, and whatever comes to mind. This week it was riding the bus to work.

Los Angeles has a type of bus service called the Commuter Express which is basically a fast bus service for professionals that only runs during Rush Hour. This makes riding the bus from the San Fernando Valley to downtown Los Angeles even remotely feasible. With the help of my sister, I was able to plan this expedition out and hit the buses for the first time since almost 7 years ago!

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Hope for Fire Fighters

by on Jun.06, 2008, under Life in Los Angeles

Hope For Fire Fighters

Downtown Los Angeles played host again to the annual “Hope for FireFighters” event yesterday. Once a year Firemen and Women invade the business district in downtown L.A and throw a huge block party. The goal here is to raise money for the widows and orphans of Firemen who lost their lives in the line of duty (as well as disabled Firemen who were hurt in the line of duty). Despite warm temperatures, many ventured out – wearing ties and all – to go show support for those that help keep our city safe.

The company I work for hosted its usual booth and competed in the water filled activities that filled the afternoon. It was hot, but fun.

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