Hollywood POV

The busy social life of the recently retired, continues.

This one I had nothing to do with.

On December 29th my Digital Art teacher from Oswego posted on Facebook that she would be in town last week and her group of Hollywood POV Students would love to get in touch with some of the Alumni who worked in the field. Basically a mentoring opportunity.

I missed this event last year due to a huge rain storm and so I was in for this year.

I drove down to Burbank, with lots of time to spare and so I easily found a space to park my car, right outside Burbank City Hall and the offices of Adam Schiff (of all things). I didn't even bother clubbing the car, cause I figured there was no way anyone would steal it from this location.

The event was at a place called the Story Tavern and when I walked in there were 3 people there, sitting at the bar. I sat down at the other end and ordered the Street Tacos (pork, chicken and beef). I also got their home made cider which was very good. It probably was alcoholic, but low, cause I did not get buzzed.

When my food arrived, so did my teacher and another instructor from Oswego. They had decided to get there an hour early and have a bite to eat, before the kids turned up.

So I got my one on one with Cara, catching up with her sabbatical activities and what is going on in Oswego.

We finished eating and the students turned up.

We moved on to the outdoor patio area and I spent an hour or so connecting with several of them, including Jacob Manrow (who is pictured with me).

Some might get in touch with me, after they graduate.

I did mention to them that LA (and California in general) have plenty of work, but the cost of living is horrid. I feel better that I have warned them.

I left a bit after 8PM and found my car was indeed just fine, so I drove home.

A good evening.