I've been avoiding the internet lately partially because I've been too lazy or too tired to log into my laptop. In fact, I've been using our home computer this past week instead of my Macbook. It's been an eventful week. For starters, it was a stressful week at work. I spent the whole week covering for my coworker who went on vacation and let's just say that invoices and excel are not my friend. I've had to use excel for almost every job/internship that I've had and I'm still getting the hang of it or trying to. I feel like I need to take a class in order to learn everything I need to know about that program. There are way too many shortcuts that I haven't been able to figure out. However, I do know the basics. That has to count for something right?
Despite settling into my job, I can't help but feel paranoid and think the worst. Ever since I got laid off a few months ago, the uncertainty and instability of being a new hire alongside the worsening status of the economy will always be in the back of my mind. I can't help but feel like I have to prepare myself for the worse despite hearing great things from coworkers and my bosses. I have to shake that feeling off and just remind myself to do my best and think positive. Hopefully it shows in the work that I produce...which reminds me that Oct. 10th marks my 2-month anniversary at work.
Last Sunday I went to the Vampire Weekend concert with my cousin, Angie & Joe. It was fun times all around. It was such a fun concert. Lots of dancing, especially from that guy in front of us. He was just as entertaining as the band.
On Monday, I hung out with Brenton and we had Scoops before he left for the Philippines. I know GP has been bugging me about whether I miss him yet. I guess it started to hit me today just because the last time I talked to him was on Friday morning or was it Thursday morning? I don't remember. I DO miss him but I'm glad he's over there having fun! Hopefully he comes back to California feeling renewed and refreshed and ready to take on what life has in store for him. October 19th will come before we know it.
On Tuesday, I was lucky enough to see Sara Bareilles perform live with my ring sis and friends from HS! I'd have to say that out of all the concerts I've been to, hers was definitely up there on my list of all-time favorite concerts. If you ever get a chance to see her perform, please do!! She sounds even better live than on her CD's. It helps that she seems so down-to-earth and humble. I always have a soft-spot for artists /celebrities like that. Did I mention that she's a self-proclaimed feminist? EVEN BETTER. Her songs speak to me and for me. I love her.
On Wednesday, my brother visited me at work and brought me and Katrina Cha Cha Cha and Scoops. My co-worker said "wow your brother must love you" and I replied "he better!" lol. I love that guy too.
On Thursday I got to hang out with GP and the rest of the LoG oldies at some bar in LA. It was fun even though I was pretty sleepy the next day. Worth it! On Friday, I got to see some of them again plus a few other familiar faces. We had Pink's and then I got into Cat and Fiddle in spite of my juvenile outfit (gLee T-Shirt, BSB hoodie, teal chucks, and shorts) yeah... I promise I'm over 21. Anyway we also went to El Gran. I'm glad I got to celebrate Julian's bday with him! I hadn't seen him in forever!!! Liwanag really is for life. I believe that more and more. They've been my friends since I was 18...wow 5 years ago.
On Saturday, I woke up early and hit the gym with Kristina who always seems to push me to work out even harder because I'm incredibly sore today. I love working out with her and having our life chats though. After that my brother and I treated my mom out to Hokkaido, her new favorite restaurant. Then we came home and I seriously napped from 4 or 5 until 7pm. I was tired. We went shopping at Fresh and Easy.
Today we went to mass, then I spent the entire day searching for a dress for my cousin's wedding. We literally went to Santa Anita mall, then the Glendale Galleria/Americana where I finally found my dress. I'm not 100% in love with it... but I'm sure it'll do. It's a plain black dress but I guess once I accessorize, it'll look better. After that we went grocery shopping at Whole Foods (I love that place!!) and we had dinner there too.
I've just been unwinding and now I'm getting ready for bed. It's been a crazy week. I hope this week is nice to me.
Please pray for everyone this week! We'll get through it!
Today during the homily, Fr. Francis reminded us not to grow tired of serving. He acknowledged that sometimes serving can be difficult because to serve means to love, which requires sacrifice. But during the moments when we feel as though we can no longer go on or continue serving, we must turn to the true source that is God. Human love knows limits but God's Love does not. He is Love and that Love is unconditional. I need to remember not to turn to material or insignificant things. Maybe that's why I've been so tired lately. "We can't give what we don't have." When we allow ourselves to remain tired, we are closing ourselves off to Him and we are hardening our hearts. Today I heard His voice and I'm learning to open myself up and allow Him to capture my heart again.
May we all have a blessed week.
posted by anna liza at 10:50 PM