Settling in

Boxes are mostly unpacked, I've cooked several meals, had some guests (one of whom includes a very small mouse scurrying through my pantry), and had a waterfall coming through my smoke alarm. All in all I like where I live, think I'm really going to like living by myself and love that I've seen Sean and Julie three nights in a row.
I've applied for a couple of jobs and we'll see how things play out. I'm feeling really good about things and am more confident than ever that this was the right choice for me. Praise God.

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And just like that I'm living in Colorado!
I know that it has been forever since I've posted and the few who read my blog have probably given up hope of me ever posting again but never fear I have returned.

this is the first time in quite a while that I've been able to get to a computer to a) check my email b) blog c) sit down and not think for a few minutes. It is so nice to be at the computer staring at the screen and letting my fingers do the talking rather than my mouth. Ah technology.

I now officially live in Lakewood, CO. It's very nice (all 3 days that I've been here). While I wait for my internet to be up and running I get the joy of using the libarary. the Jefferson county library is incredible. I'm so blessed to be able to do this here.

The wave of emotions is fierce, I'll be honest. Everything seemed to be fine until my parents pulled away to drive back to Ceres, CA (bless their hearts) and I walked back to my one bedroom apartment, that I will live in by myself, and wept. It is still very difficult to imagine that I'm here.

Sean and Julie, if you by chance read this CALL ME! Capp told me that you have moved, have no cell-phones and I don't know how to reach you.

I start Culinary school on July 11th. Until then I unpack, settle in, find a job, make some cash and pray that I'll make it.

peace to you all.

Deep breaths

I've not fallen of the face of the planet, although it kind of feels like it.

I've moved out of my favorite apartment and back into my parents house for 19 days. Then I move to Denver. I can't believe it is actually happening! I've recently decided that I hate saying goodbyes. I'm really not good at them and it is just not fun. It's really hard for me to believe that I'm not going back to Monrovia, the part of my life that I've spent 6 years building has come to an official close/change, I won't get to regularly attend CA, and the list could continue but I'll refrain for fear of tears that will puddle on the keyboard. It's hard and I've only been gone about 9.5 hours. I guess it doesn't help that I'm exhausted, eh?

The road ahead is unknown, makes me nervous, and terribly exciting. I'll be honest, I need your prayers.

As the tears well up in my eyes and slowly fall down my cheeks I smile knowing that Jesus knows me and the plan ahead of me in Denver, CO. I'll post when I can and check/respond/write emails as often as possible.

Peace.