my day of driving today.

Know it's a holiday weekend and not always the best day to travel however just made it back to Los Angeles and actually wasn't too bad . Made it in about 5 hours or so . After a good nights rest in Livermore. made it to the Starbucks in Livermore, had my usual coffee. Went to the CVS pharmacy stocked up my cooler with caffeine free coke. Had a light lunch of tomato soup at the Safeway in Pleasanton. Then was on my way southbound. Was pretty uneventful stopped for gas about half way, and had a teriyaki chicken sandwich at Carl's Jr.On the outskirts of Bakersfield. Made it over the dreaded grapevine ( a large mountain you have to drive through to get into Los Angeles).Glad to be home safely and back to work for a bit .However always nice to see a change of scenery and my family . Stay tuned for my next road trip. Here's a picture of my niece.

Northen California advenutres.

Actually not really a adventure more of a family visit. Things at work are getting kind of weird. so I thought I would take a road trip and see some family, before I have to work throughout the summer months.My adventure started Tuesday night early Wednesday morning. packed up my minivan and headed North out of Los Angeles and towards the bay area .Nice time to travel after midnight in the Los Angeles area. Mainly because of you guessed it, the traffic.The first evening was able to stay outside of Bakersfield. Motels are usually pretty reasonable.Got one about after 100 miles or so from my residence in Los Angeles. Needed a good nights rest so got myself a motel room (have a mini van always a option to sleep in it).Woke up the next day refreshed and had breakfast close to my motel on the California 5.Topped off my gas and noticed you have to be aware of things on the road. Mainly the gas is marked for $2.99 a gallon . However when you put your card in this is the CASH price. it's kind of deceiving , however payed $3.13 or something because I used my debit card. Did the same thing on the way back . you think I would of learned .oh well live and learn.Had about another 300 miles to go or so , however the ride is nice if there's no traffic. there wasn't any to speak of, so wasn't so bad. My only thing about the 5 north is it's kind of barren . Meaning you see a lot of open land and such, however your pretty much on your own . Not too much out there, except for big trucks and agriculture farms. The 99 parallels the 5 and there is much more on the 99 as far as places to stop . Talking about places to eat and shop. However the 5 is more of a direct shot.Anyway got to my destination and checked into another motel in Livermore . This town is in the east bay of San Francisco . Not really a big city or anything, just a suburb of San Francisco . However very quiet safe area.Got settled in and got myself lunch at a place called Applebee's . Went back to my room got on the Internet at my motel(said a few things on Twitter ) then took a nap. After reading this blog your probably ready for a nap. Not the most exciting trip, however wanted to document it .more of a family visit.After my nap was getting bored of my motel room so thought I would go to the TGIF restaurant in Pleasanton CA. Had some perrier water at the bar (not drinking at the moment) and ordered a buffalo chicken sandwich. Then went back to my motel room and watched half of the Hangover movie (yes I know the ending is the best) however HBO was in my motel so had to take full advantage of it.Anyway got tired and only had a chance to watch half of it. The next day went to local Starbucks had my cup of coffee. Called my father and arranged a lunch at the Black Angus in Dublin. Food was good ( we always go there) my father always has a coupon. My father seems to be doing OK . however he looked kind of pale and thin. He's in his early seventy's . After seeing my dad got back to my motel . Showered then called my nephew who lives in the same area ( my brother's child). Drove about another half hour to Brentwood and saw my nephew and niece and the in laws. Had another dinner at Mimi's Cafe. bought my niece a book at Barne's and Noble . then brought them back to the house. Said my good byes and trucked on back to my motel room. Got a good nights rest. That brings me to today.

After being talked into attending a seminiar from a co-worker. the economy.

is worse than i thought. Haven't' been actively looking for a job recently. However today was in for a shock. My co-worker that used to be a government worker suggested I attend a seminar today. Was kind of hesitant , just because haven't really been in a corporate - environment job in some time. Currently work for a small business and we are having are struggles. Anyway has been kind of sluggish at work and need some type of change. Anyway this job was for a Part - time TSA agent working at the airport. Currently I live very close to the airport in Los Angeles.Don't think this would be a very high paying job initially. however would have benefits and would be a government job. Anyway was able to manage to get some time free to go check it out. Well words can't describe the turnout. Actually did not make the seminar because although I thought I had given myself ample time. The seminar was held at a local restaurant in a industrial area. the scene resembled a college football game. Massive traffic, people walking miles from their cars to attend this , Part time only (no full time was ever mentioned).initially low paying job I would imagine. Very discourging to see such a turnout . Although I have a job, the chances of me jumping into a new one in a different field are low in my estimation. Anyway the seminar started promptly at 4:30 pm . Was in the area about 45 minutes before. The traffic was soooo bad wasn't able to park and attend (the ad said promptly at 4:30pm- PST)Just saying the turnout was off the charts! and it's a horrible reflection of our current economy. We are talking about in my estimation a 9:00 per hour job. Anyway that was my day . Hope things turn around soon for our country.