One year and a bit in the USA and loving it!

[effects69 2]

Since moving here to Los Angeles in April 17th 2009 life has changed for the best. We had a really beautiful backyard wedding right here in the valley. Mountains all around us. Nice hot sunny weather. My parents even travelled from the UK to be here at the wedding. We spent a lovely honeymoon at Laguna beach with plenty of sight seeing. I settled in pretty fast. My wife's family are great and her Daughter and I get on really well. I made friends here pretty fast also. ( Mainly musicians ) One of them being one of my all time rock idols! Crazy the people you can meet and become friends with here in LA. The only annoying thing was having to wait for my work permit. Once I finally got it after waiting for 5 months I soon found work. But that hasn't lasted long as I was laid off at the beginning of this year. I'm still looking for a new job. In the mean time I have recorded a CD down in a studio in Hollywood. Done quite a few shows and have started to make a name for myself. So as far as music goes everything is smooth. But the pay is bad. My wife is VERY supportive. I'm staying positive that I will find a good job soon. And at the same time I will keep pushing forward with my music. You can hear my 3 song single at http://www.myspace.com/byrongore And for anyone in San Diego I have a show there on the 20th. Details can be found on the myspace page.

As far as adjusting to the USA, the first thing I noticed is how everything here is sooooo much bigger than in the UK. The roads and freeways still scare me. I'm learning to drive right now so should be on the scary roads myself very soon. I do miss a few British foods and drinks, like Space Raiders crisps, Kenco coffee and Walkers crisps. I also miss the curry the you could buy at Tesco and the Posh noodles. :/ But I have become a lot healthier since moving here. My wife has made sure of that! Oh and of course it's a lot hotter here in Southern California. We live about 40 mins from downtown, in a little valley. It's a lot hotter here than it is in downtown LA. It has reached 114 degrees :S But I'm getting used to it. So life is good we are still in love and having fun. I have family visiting next week from the UK, so I can't wait to show them my new home and for them to meet my wife. Below you can see some footage from out wedding on June 7th 2009.

Mr and Mrs Gore

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xBiViopTDvs

A little interview on our wedding day

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ACgRC9s7R2s&feature=channel

Cutting of the cake.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MQdV9SafRk4&feature=channel

Bouquet and garter toss

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p3D8FO3aQEM

[littlecrazyangel 1]

Hi! I'm here for over 8 months and I also love it. I don't have a licence yet (road test next week and I hate Parallel parking). I volunteer at the animal shelter which is an old dream. Soon I will have to look for a job also.

I've watched the videos on youtube. You had a very nice wedding.Congrats!

[effects69 2]

Hi! I'm here for over 8 months and I also love it. I don't have a licence yet (road test next week and I hate Parallel parking). I volunteer at the animal shelter which is an old dream. Soon I will have to look for a job also.

I've watched the videos on youtube. You had a very nice wedding.Congrats!

Thanks! Glad you like it over here too! The Animal shelter sounds like a great place to work!

[Nich-Nick 3,353]

It's nice to read stories of happy adjustments when the boards are ususally full of complaints. My husband too is loving his move from the UK. I enjoyed your wedding clips and music. Thanks for sharing.

[NotworkSte 19]

Really nice read, thanks for posting. MMmmm would love some space raiders right now.

I too have become more healthy. Did not think that would happen in Florida, but I eat a lot better, work out more than I used to and spend much more time outside than I did back in the UK (where I was usually holed up raiding in warcraft).

[effects69 2]

It's nice to read stories of happy adjustments when the boards are ususally full of complaints. My husband too is loving his move from the UK. I enjoyed your wedding clips and music. Thanks for sharing.

Really. That's a shame So I'm glad I had a nice story to tell

Really nice read, thanks for posting. MMmmm would love some space raiders right now.

I too have become more healthy. Did not think that would happen in Florida, but I eat a lot better, work out more than I used to and spend much more time outside than I did back in the UK (where I was usually holed up raiding in warcraft).

Hehhehe yeah Space Raiders taste so amazing! Can't wait to get mine next week! I also spend a lot more time outdoors since I moved. And have become far more healthy. I guess it's because of the nice weather.

[Vivi6 12]

Congrats, lookslike you have a great experience to share. I too love California, but still miss Italy a lot, and I am sad about being away from my family, maybe the fact that my mother hasn;t really fully accepted my decision still stings a bit.

I love being outdoors too, and I excercise more than in Italy- althought there is more fattening food here so probably the exercise counterbalances it!

[Harsh_77 716]

Looks like you guys having a good time.... and adjusting to the new life in US. If you want walkers crip, you can get Lays in US they are same.

If you like the thicker one then go for kettle ones, they are pretty much same.

Definately roads are bigger much more fun to drive on, and good thing no speed cameras like UK....

Hopefully would be there soon too.......

[effects69 2]

Looks like you guys having a good time.... and adjusting to the new life in US. If you want walkers crip, you can get Lays in US they are same.

If you like the thicker one then go for kettle ones, they are pretty much same.

Definately roads are bigger much more fun to drive on, and good thing no speed cameras like UK....

Hopefully would be there soon too.......

Lays and Kettle still don't cut it.

[Gemmie 142]

Lays are the same as Walkers aren't they? Same company.