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So uh...hi. I hope I haven't caused too much of a disturbance these past few days. My name is Eleanor Rochester, I just moved in on the second floor. I tried my best to be quiet, but awkward and heavy pieces of furniture made it rather hard sometimes. The delivery men weren't nearly as concerned about being quiet as I was. I'm just about done though, now it's just down to rearranging a few pieces of furniture here and there to get them into their proper spots. Sometimes you can't tell if you've got everything where it needs to be until you look at it a few times, y'know?

So...guess that's all. Just wanted to say sorry for my possible noise. If I disturbed you, I will do my best to make it up to you. I know the traditional exchange between new neighbors is some sort of baked good or whatever, but I think you'd hate me more if I did something like that. I can make you a light up snowman instead? It's a bit more permanent than cookies, but it's much easier on your stomach. Unless you try to eat it. Hopefully no one will do that though.

Hi everyone, apparently this is the place to make yourself known to your neighbours. I'm Jenny and some of you may have noticed me moving in last night, sorry about that.

My removal guy had to be rushed to hospital yesterday afternoon so I didn't end up driving down until 11. Not that any of you really needed all that detail. Anyway, I'm originally from Scotland, but I've lived for the past year in Costa Mesa where I still work at their renaissance centre. I suppose I should also let you all know that I have a dog but I promise he won't make any noise. He's not barked at a single human being for the all of the time I've had him.

If I did wake anyone up I'd love to make it up to you with a cup of tea? Just drop me a line, I'll be in all weekend attempting to unpack all of these boxes.

I've never lived in a building with this kind of communication before. It's an interesting idea. I wish I'd thought of it.

My name is Henry Fanning, and I'm new to the building. I work as an architect, and I value my privacy. I sometimes play my music a little loud, however, without entirely realizing it. I apologize in advance, and feel free to tell me to turn it down.

It's a pleasure to be here I suppose. Thank you.

It wouldn't do to not introduce myself as a neighbor; I'm Ariana Veilleux. Some of you may have met my husband by now, as we own quite a busy little club downtown by the name of CASKET. I look forward to meeting several of you in person, whether at CASKET or elsewhere--I may be new to the building, but I'm not new to the area.

And if you'll pardon me, I have a pint of ice cream that's trying in vain to become solid again, so I really should go check on it to see how it's doing.

- A. Veilleux

Hey, uh, guess I've been here long enough to put up an intro or something... How the fuck did I end up staying for two fucking months?

I'm Dov Cantor. Kinda in an in-between sorta situation right now. I'm from New York, kinda ended up here on family business and now I guess I'm staying here with Elias for the time being. Working on some film sets as a coffee bitch PA for now.

I'm always down to meet new people. Especially people who like to have a good time. So yeah. You, me? We should party.

P.S: Is the wiring in this place like, crazy or something? I keep getting shocked by stuff and I have no freakin' idea why. Sometimes it's not even electronic. Uh... Help?? It hurts!

So, if you haven't noticed yet, there is currently a 30-ft  horse trailer parked catty-cornered across the drive.  It may be blocking some cars from getting out.

It's mine.  I call her the Monster.

What you don't realize is that rather bedraggled-looking trailer contains all of my worldly belongings, including a lot of boxes.  One of those boxes is full to bursting with packing peanuts, which are in turn carefully swaddling a bottle of Borgogno Barolo Riserva 1955, a bottle of Jean Grosperrin 1958, and a selection of midwestern beers and wines.  Whoever unpacks that box gets to keep it, and I'll provide for any other brave volunteers from the rest of my supply.

That's right, I'm bribing people to help me unpack in the middle of the night with fine booze.  And possibly pizza.  Is there a place with reasonably unburnt crusts that delivers around here?

If you want to take me up on the offer, I'll be the fellow lugging boxes up to 507. And furniture too, if nobody responds to my siren call of pizza, booze, and not being able to drive their car in the morning.

Sorry about that.  It was the only place I could park her.  Also, hello.

-Richard Wainwright

The more the merrier, yeah? Anyone feel like hitting the town tonight? I want to check out that CASKET place. Seems like I talked to a couple people on here some time back that were interested in going with me. The offer's still standing. Casual Monday night drinks on me sound good? I know they do.

Hello everyone in this absolutely lovely building - I just wanted to introduce myself. I'm Juliet Blackwater, and I've taken up residence on the eighth floor. Um, I work at Balboa Public Library and I'm a Lit major at UCLA. Is anyone else in the building a student? Otherwise, I suppose if you need a book recommendation, I'd be good to ask. Thanks for having me? How awkward is this...

Hello everyone. Victor Theson here. (in apartment 405)

I am just getting settled into this place. I am very impressed with the quality of the rooms and the amenities. I am looking forward to starting a new life here with you all.

I do apologize in advance for any disruptions I may be causing in the next few days to a week as I get some of my personal items set up, as well as likely purchase some furniture and move it in. If anyone has any good suggestions for a place to find good furniture and appliances, I would love the assistance, and I'd be happy to thank anyone who gives me some good tips with a friendly round of drinks.

My schedule is pretty free right now. I'm waiting to get completely settled before re-joining the work force. I suppose I'll just treat it as a mini-vacation. Please feel free to come an introduce yourselves to me, if you like.

I'm pretty laid back, and enjoy most social activities, good conversation, and good music. I'd also really like to explore the beaches, and any trails their might be in the area. If anyone is interested, please let me know.

I suppose that's it for now. Thanks everyone.

-Victor

Attention fellow insomniacs:

I've just moved in, I've been stress-baking to avoid finishing my unpacking, and I appear to have accidentally doubled the batch on some chocolate-chip cookies. Please come say hello and pick some up before I eat them all and make myself sick and/or permanently alter the earth's gravitational pull through the expanding size of my ass.

Thanks,
Bea
Room 702

P.S. Right, introductions. Bea Murray, new resident, museum curator/ artist. Seriously, come eat cookies.

Since I've been making noise moving in the past day or two, I thought I'd take advantage of this forum and introduce myself the second my internet was set up. You have to love technology, allowing us to communicate like this, so modern, so new, so very different. I'm Sean Allen and I just moved here from San Fransisco. I haven't exactly seen much besides the view from my U-Haul, but from what I've seen so far, I'm in love. Living in a major city like San Fran was never really my style, I love the city and all it has to offer, but there weren't many quiet places. Here I LIVE on the beach, which is absolutely amazing. I don't know if anyone else does or is interested in yoga, but I'll definitely be doing yoga on the beach every morning for anyone that wants to join.

I teach meditation and yoga six days a week at The Newport Mesa Zen Center, and if anyone here wants a free class or two, let me know, I have cards and can also give private instruction in my free time for residents, what's a neighbor for? I'm also a practicing Buddhist in case anyone else is as well. I hesitate to mention this, but from time to time I like to hang out with my friend Mary Jane, so if anyone here can set me up, let me know.

Hey all,

It's Fee Shepherd in 307.

Anybody know anybody who needs a bartender?

I'm certified, tended bar in New York for about five years, and have long-ass legs.

PM me for my number, unless you're an ugly perv.


Free drinks for anybody who hooks me up! :D

I'm unfortunately out of coffee filters. Does anyone have a few they wouldn't mind sharing? I'll pay you back ASAP!

Ohhh, yeah. And to get the formalities out of the way: hello, my name's Dominic Ramírez. Or Dom, if you'd prefer. I'm in 207. I keep late hours now and then (the whole work routine), so please let me know if I'm disturbing you! I try to keep my music turned down as a rule of thumb, but we're all forgetful sometimes, right?

In my first hello I talked with someone about drinking and I shared a Dean Martin quote. I never caught your name, but I am randomly off tonight and would LOVE to go out for a drink. What do you say?

Does anyone want to go out tonight? I'm in the mood to get out and have some fun. Before I just went out, I figured I'd ask if anyone wanted to join first!

This is more of a public announcement with a hello from a new neighbor tacked on, but I'm sure everyone will read it the same regardless.

Everyone with a residence here is welcome to a handful of drinks on the house at CASKET. [ Directions to listed here ]. I certainly hope to see some new faces over at the club, wouldn't hurt to breathe a little life into it, not that it's suffering!

And as for hellos, I'm Julian Veilleux, occupant of 407. By all means, stop by and say hello if you have the chance. More often than not I might be out, though; unfortunately my business doesn't run itself. The day it does that, I'll be out of a passion, hah! Oh also: anyone in here play anything? Always looking for new blood for the stage, I like to keep things interesting for my patrons.

I think that's about it. Nice building you've got here, I'm sure I'll enjoy my stay.

I’m not really very good at introductions, but I’m going to give this a try. I firmly believe that you really have to simply meet someone to get a good idea of who they truly are. I could say absolutely anything here if I wanted to, and be a hideous monster in person. My name is Vanessa and I recently turned 31. What a horrible age 31 is. I feel too old to go to most of the bars and nightclubs, but I’m not exactly old enough to see the early bird special at Denny’s as a good time. I’m hoping people around here can show me some of the good hang out spots, just don’t say Muldoons. I’ve only just moved here and I already have two jobs. I bartend at Muldoons a few nights a week to make some extra cash, and I’m a hair stylist at Cristophe Hair Salon. I’ve only worked there a few days, but from what I can tell so far, the people are pretty nice and so far not one catty bitch has shown his or her colors, which is a refreshing change of pace.

Besides looking to find some night life spots, I’m also looking for advice on restaurants. I hate to cook, and actually when I do cook, I’m absolutely horrible at it. Maybe one of these days I’ll learn how to cook more than toast and a box of macaroni and cheese. Who knows, maybe someone here will teach me, and maybe that person will come in the form of someone tall dark and handsome, one can dream right?

I’m looking forward to meeting some new people, and I’m the kind of person that will say hello and start up a conversation with almost anyone. I had a 20 minute conversation with a grocery store clerk that was stocking the shelves late last night and could tell you her entire life story. So I’ll most likely say hi to you first, but if I don’t and you see a kooky girl with curly dark brown hair looking lost and extremely frustrated, introduce yourself.

Major apologies to anyone who’s gone through the lobby and the first floor in the past 15 minutes. I couldn’t resist a little run around on the beach. I promise to sweep up any sand I left in my wake. Just need to unpack and find the damn the thing.

Yes, unpack, as I’m very new here. It’s little weird to introduce myself on this thing. My general rule about social sites is to meet someone in person first before I click add but I’m game to try something new. I’m Cassie. I just moved into 107. What else do people sa I’m an oceanographer and yes, I’m still loving Shark Week. Or I was until I cut the lines and packed up my TV. I’m hoping it’ll be back up today. The cable guy’s got another 2 hours to show up. Fingers crossed.

Hmm. Anything el All the heavy stuff’s been taken in so I shouldn’t be making any more loud noises. Sorry to anyone we bothered earlier. The movers almost dropped the fridge. Not cool. If you want to come down and say hello in a more traditional matter, my door is wide open. Putting faces to usernames is always good.

Yo neighbors.

I decided I'm going to marathon the absolute most fucked up horror movies ever. Except I need some practical advice on which to add to my list.

List so far:

- Cannibal Holocaust
- Salo
- Last House on the Left (original, obviously)
- August Undergrounds Mordum
- Audition

So, what am I missing?

Brilliant!

Hi everyone - it's taken me a few days to settle in, but I think the apartment is finally starting to take shape.

I know some of you, and I look forward to meeting the rest of you as soon as your able.

For the record, I'm Lia, I've just moved in, and I'm a little in love with the space.

So what's everyone up to this weekend? Anything happening in Anaheim, or are you going somewhere more exotic?