So we begin again. Although it never really ended. (1st week in L.A.)

I have arrived in a new land, Los Angeles. More precisely, Torrance. After a lengthy and tiring 3 day drive from Detroit I arrived in the evening. The first noticeable thing was the tempurate. Cool, breezy, and, unlike the mid-west, not humid. I guess all 3 of those things are unlike the mid-west due to the heat wave there.

As the week progressed and I started my job with Toyofuji Shipping. However, I still notice the temperate weather every day, 72 and sunny. This made my stay in the office a little less bearable. As I learned more and more about the inner working of a freight company that ships Toyota vehicles to various ports in the U.S. and Canada (Long beach, Benicia, Portland, Vancouver, Newark, etc.), I hoped to get a better view of my surroundings outside of the 2 desk office with no windows.

My wish was granted on Friday when I was given a guided tour of important shipping landmarks near the port of L.A./port of Long Beach. Such as Point Fermin, Angels' Gate park, and, of course the ports and berths themselves. After seeing these things I had a better understanding of how things worked.

All and all my first week of work flew by. I learned a lot and I learned there is still a lot to learn. At least my boss/co-worker is very patient and understands that the road and long but not difficult.