I realized late in the game that I wasn't going to the same LA hotel as last time -- this time I was going to the Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills.  Given the cultural supremacy of Beverly Hills in these United States, I started to expect something glamorous.  But after a long day of travel, my actual hotel room is rather uninspiring and truly below ( Read more... )

Ran 4 miles, ate leftovers, everything is packed and ready to go, all chores done, all documents downloaded, all devices charged, all I need to do is brush teeth and put on pants and go.  Hoping for an easy flight.  Will update from the Beverly Hilton ($400/night!).

No problems with the flight or anything, I arrived at K's apartment around 8pm local time. He'd purchased items for a charcuterie board, so I snacked on meats and cheeses on his dining room table while sipping some red wine -- as I recovered from being AROUND SO MANY UNMASKED STRANGERSThen we popped across the street to a cozy bar and had a couple ( Read more... )

For as long as I've lived with T, whenever I was about to travel, I was able to find appropriate luggage in the basement.  It wouldn't be new or stylish, but I could find what I needed.  He'd periodically order new luggage, I'd use the hand-me-downs because I don't care ( Read more... )