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Los Angeles, CA

I’ve lived in Los Angeles since 1998. 21 years ago I moved from San Diego to Los Angeles so I could finish school, get my BA at CSUN and defer repayment on my student loans.

On Wednesday, May 15, I caught the 10pm Amtrak from LA to San Antonio. I thought a 2-day train ride would be a great way to get my thoughts together before leaving the US for my first international stop, Mexico City. I also really love the train and the fact that it’s a great place for drawing is an added bonus.

When I arrived at LA Union Station I was feeling nervous. Maybe because I was leaving behind most everything I’ve known for over 21 years, maybe it was fear of all the unknown ahead, maybe it was both or maybe it was something else all together. Instead of trying to figure out why I was nervous, I decided to use that energy for good.

I met a fellow blogger and train enthusiast name Rick, who was on a 23 day Amtrak adventure through the US. Rick snapped this pic of me and my sketchbook.

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I Bought it, the American Dream

If I’m honest, I’m not sure where the dream came from, but I take full responsibility for adapting it to fit me and pursing it to the best of my ability. I did everything I was supposed to. I went to schools, including 2 jr colleges, 2 Cal States and a trade school. I bought a diploma and a BA. I bought 20+ years of student loans, credit card debt, car payments and dreamiest of all, a home that came with HOA dues, property taxes and 2 mortgages, yay!!