Renee Gauthier sends in a brief, and surely road-weary dispatch from a Red Roof Inn in St. Louis while enjoying some Sex and the City (and, one hopes, some ridiculously overpriced minibar Reese Pieces or something):

"Renee in California! After several days of packing up and throwing out tons of clothing and items. Renee Gauthier has realized she has a shopping problem. Stand-up comic, sketch performer and improviser, Renee is heading to the West Coast to try her stuff out on the tan and thin. Day 1 Journal is being entered today - stay tuned for the amazing journey of a 30 hour car ride in her three door Saturn. That's right, three door Saturn!"

Will she find suitable living space? Will her Chicago friendliness be lost on California space-cases? Will the tan and thin recognize her talents for what they are? We'll let you know what we hear.