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Love me some Santa Monica! Break a leg!

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Thank you :-)--I hear its small but sparkly. Was surprised it didn't have an airport but learned it isn't too far from LAX...

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Yeah just a couple miles from LAX. It is very small and cozy but super popular bc it just seems to have some of the best relaxed beachfront style of life energy. It is also very visually beautiful with mode walking streets so perhaps that is part of where the sparkly comes from.

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Hard not to fall for Santa Monica…or Venice Beach.

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I plan to take many, many copious pics!

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Oh yeah, if you get a chance take a drive just north through the Pacific Palisades to Malibu. It's got palaces like Beverly Hill but more beautiful imo, bc on the coast.

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My manager lives in Bel Air--I want to see the sights a bit should time permit.

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Indeed endless possibilities should time permit, but obviously focus on the opportunity. Just take no offense when people are superficial. It's normal. LA is one of the superficial capitols of the universe, but fun once you move past it.

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Superficial in what way, just curious so I look out for it.

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Oh please DM me if you come! I'd love to meet you IRL, even if just for a quick hug and a selfie!

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OMG That would be so awesome! I will let yah know--I will probably be there for five days or so, so we can likely meet up! And maybe you can tell me where the best places to eat are!

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Yes! Again, be sure to DM and I'll give you my cell.

You're welcome to stay here but we're in the canyons so not really close.

But I'd love to take you to lunch or dinner at Soho House or wherever. I'll definitely give you an itinerary!

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That would be AMAZE!!!! I hear the local food stuffs rocks! :-)

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Some decent foody stuff. But it's no Chicago😆

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I'm THRILLED that you've got something very exciting potentially in the works!!!

I'm so sorry that you've had such a rough time with health problems.

xoxo

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Thank you--it almost always seems my good news is always accompanied with some sort of shoe drop...

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((((( )))))

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Jun 9Liked by Alicia Norman

If the enterprise falls thru in Monica it means they were smart enough to include you but not clever enough to be successful.

Be thinking they need uou. Don't be afraid to bail.

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You! You sir, you rock! Thank you for that. I am sooo nervous about this meeting. That helps more than you know.

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Relax. What is most important is NOT whether they like you but if you like them. You are also interviewing them.

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Very true --ppl need to look at it more that way--like this process is a two way street!

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Jun 9Liked by Alicia Norman

I’ll be in the area from the evening of the 13th through the morning of the 17th for my son’s wedding. A lot of cosmic forces concentrating in the LA region 🧐. Do you think it may have something to do with what may be a new force? The force of the Lorraine?🎇🎆♊️. Hummm ♐️♐️♊️

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Yah know--could be--if I am there by then hit me up... I cannot wait I haven't been out of GA in ages.

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Jun 9Liked by Alicia Norman

Wow I’ll do my best to make it happen. I will have some free time

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Coolio--I do want to meet some Substack peeps!

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I direct messaged you my cell number so that you can text me when there once you know your schedule.

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(((hugs))) TYSM!

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Jun 9Liked by Alicia Norman

🤞👌🏻🖖

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Jun 9Liked by Alicia Norman

Been thinking of you! ❤️

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Thank you, Patris--u got my email...? DM me and I will send it.

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Jun 9Liked by Alicia Norman

Woo hoo!

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Thank you! Imma keep ya'll posted--I am gonna look like a tourist with all the Selfies and vids, lol.

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Jun 10Liked by Alicia Norman

Sweet!

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Jun 10Liked by Alicia Norman

I worked in that area for many years. It’s a great place to visit and hang out. Lots of great restaurants, things to see and people watch! Have fun, the weather should be fantastic.

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And I am guessing free of GA allergens, which would be a bonus!!! Thank you :-)

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Be safe and good luck. Have a Mimosa for me

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Gurl and you know it--I don't drink but heck, in Santa/Monica LA. I will have to cheer the city.

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Jun 10Liked by Alicia Norman

Good to hear from you. Sorry about the health issues. Good luck in SoCal.(You'll kill it!!) 😃😃👍

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Thank you, Charles. I hope so--I feel equal parts excited and nauseous, lol!

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