Picking up a camera

Today was my second day of classes and I loved it. We had a hands on camera class from 9:15am-3:30pm.  In most movies that are watched that aren't shot in digital 35mm cameras are used. In our camp we will be using 16mm cameras which just means that the film we use is half the size. For the size at which we will be  screening our films 16mm is all we need.
We learnt how to set up, operate and load the camera today. It was cool that on the second day of class we were actually handling cameras. I know a lot of film schools where that is not the case.
Tomorrow we are going out to Griffith Park to shoot camera tests. The purpose of these tests is to learn exactly what changing f-stops, lenses, and film does to a shot. We will be screening what we shoot two days after we shoot it to actually see what manipulating different things does to the overall visual of a shot. This will definitely be helpful when it comes to going out on Sunday and filming out own short films.
LA is definitely an adjustment from home. The hardest part is definitely not having a car. There is not a ton to do in my area that is within walking distance so my routine is basically to come back to my apartment and to just stay here. If I continue this for the next few weeks I might go crazy so I will have to make an effort to try to get out more and hang out with someone who has a car! I think I will be going somewhere with a couple of girls from the class on Saturday because one of them has a car. It will be nice to see something other than my apartment and the school.
I have been very good so far at cooking relatively heathy food and making sure I at least work in a couple of exercises here and there.
It is weird living alone, it is extremely boring! I like watching TV but when you feel that it is close to your only option it doesn't seem as great. Plus none of my shows are on! I miss coming home and being able to talk/vent about my day to my mom which was a regular occurrence. And it is weird in the morning not having my dad to say hi to. My i-Pod is my best friend at the moment and I listen to it or watch TV whenever I am back at my place.
I am still extremely excited and I will make sure I wear lots of sunscreen tomorrow because we will be spending 4 hours out in the sun and I burnt myself quite badly Saturday which made me learn my lesson! I hope the world is treating you well!!