L.A. Confidential

For three weeks now since I joined CarryOn, the folks in LA (save for JP & Paul, and even Kevin who I briefly met while he was changing his sweat soaked shirt…) have largely been smiley faces and avatars in the IM board, plus a gazzilion email personalities ranging from the automated (Tracy’s profnets… I’m not saying you’re a machine Tracy. =) ) to the hilarious and seemingly inappropriate (I probably should not mention anything in that regard…).


But last Thursday, I, and Eloise, my fellow newbie, were finally able to meet a couple of LA folks.


First up was Carlos, whom I’ve been working with on some accounts. My first impression of him was… he is tall. He’s at least a foot taller than me. So when Dave came, well, I was half wondering why CarryOn does not have a basketball instead of a softball team. GO TEAM!!!


Carlos is a great teammate. Must be part of his sports instincts. He uses phrases like, “I’m here to help” or “Do you need anything?” He is also sarcastic. That Thursday I had complained about not feeling well… and he offered to call the “wambulance.” He also stole my mouse to finish an ESPN report, despite that I offered to get one at Staples during lunch. He was having a Marbury moment. I think he prides himself in being able to function well after a late night out. He seems like he’s ready to crash but just keeps going. (I will save his Nautica heroics for another blog.)


I only got to be with Dave a bit over lunch. He dished out some scoop about the LA office that would rival a Desperate Housewives episode. Wouldn’t you like to know what secrets he revealed… =D But then again, you’re all in on it anyway. Ho-hum. I didn’t get to ask him about his extreme sports stuff though. His blog says that he is the source of all things extreme. How about swimming in the Hudson River?


It was fun to meet some LA superstars. It’s always a great opportunity to get to know the people you are working and spending time with for at least ten to twelve hours of your waking moment…


p.s. Did you check out my previous blog entry? (click and zoom in) Calvin & Hobbes are looking for a PR agency...