What is this blog about?
30 Day LA documents the attempt of an ordinary working stiff to do something new every day for 30 days in the greater Los Angeles area. Through these daily adventures, 30 Day LA aims to explore and understand the ever-changing landscape of the city and rouse others to start a 30 day adventure of their own.
After three years of working full time in LA and nothing interesting to show for it, I decided I needed a change. Inspired by two self-made pale white dudes, Steve Pavlina and Morgan Spurlock, I concocted a plan to make up for all the times I stayed in after work and on the weekends. For the next thirty days I would do something new everyday in order to explore and discover LA, a place that feels like I stranger even though I call it home. I set some guidelines for my adventures:
- Maintain current responsibilities (working full time; writing, cooking, and running 3x a week).
- Keep a budget and do as much as possible on the cheap.
- Activities planned by or for others (birthdays, hangouts, etc) qualify as something new
- Incorporate new activities into regular routine
- Do a wide range of activities including sports, music, partying, culture, art, food, etc.
I'm hoping that by the end of the month, I might just get to know LA a little better and be inspired to continue on the adventure through the rest of my life.