#Project Expat Episode 2: Fly Mom to LA to Get Valuables, Dog, and Party!

On that first day that I decided to make the executive decision to become an expat rather than stay in my apartment in LA, two things were at the forefront of my brain.

One was how the hellI was going to pack my entire apartment in less than three weeks. Two was how I was going to get the only actual possession I have that I care about to my mom…my dog, Oscar. I immediately called her to see if she could come to LA from Florida last minute.

She of course dropped everything and opened her schedule to come. She’s the best parent in the world like that. So I used all of my Chase reward points to get her a roundtrip flight (would have been $600).

Turns out the weekend was more fun than productive, but I’m happy to at least have gotten Oscar to his second home in Florida safely and last minute. That being said, there’s a lot of wine-drinking and me crying in this episode!

But I promise there’s informative parts as well! Such as:

1. Mom’s opinion on my moving and moving in with a boyfriend
2. Best cell provider for expat life (and worst)
3. Foreign Real Estate investing conversation with a luxury realtor
4. How to decide what to store, trash, or give to someone you trust
5. What it’s like giving up things you love and are comfortable with to chase your dreams
6. Which companies I use to store my things and my car (see below!

So without further ado, here is Episode 2! (I know it’s long but if you’re binge-watching Netflix, please squeeze me in to one of your time slots!!!)

Information on places or companies I mention in this episode:

Favorite Restaurants in order they appear:

1. Rooftop at Dream Hotel, Hollywood
2. The BLVD at Beverly Wilshire Hotel, Beverly Hills
3. Villa Blanca, Beverly Hills
4. PUMP, West Hollywood

Companies I Used for Storage:

• Clutter: $135/month for about 20 boxes of storage! Plus free movers for 2 hours, boxes, and 2 pick up and delivery of boxes per month! GET $100 OFF use this code: RJDRTN

• Car Storage: Spot Hero app monthly parking ($150/month for covered parking garage)

And now my usual sob story: I am not profiting from making these videos! I am doing them because I want to show you the process of taking the leap to fulfill your dream of moving abroad and because I like creative projects! If you enjoy my content and/or appreciate my hustle, PLLEASSEEE share my content, peruse my website (I get ad revenue just for you clicking around!), and leave me some comment love on here and social media!! My gratitude is enormous for those of you who do!!!!