long update
wow where to begin? Tonight I just arrived back to Bakersfield after an eventful work week last week and an average weekend. The big news overall is that after 8 full months of working in Bakersfield I finally got my 2nd & 3rd group of visitors. Unfortunately, both groups came Thursday night and were only able to stay for what seemed like moments. My first group of visitors arrived shortly after work; the group consisted of Audrie, Melissa, and Sherwin. After a stressful day at work, being able to see this group of friends really helped me to forget about my troubles. I tried to show them around the town, but as most could guess Bakersfield does not offer much. So we ended up walking around the mall and having a great dinner. However, the best came at the end of the night. After dinner I drove them back to my place and we sat around my room just talking and catching up. We talked until a little past midnight, much later than I would have guessed they would want to stay. Then about 20 minutes later my second group of visitors came. It was Sharon, her two sisters, and one of their boyfriends. They were driving down to San Diego from San Francisco and Sharon thought they could take a quick break to visit me, cause I was somewhat on the way. They were only able to stay for what I would believe was one hour, but we were still able to have an incredible conversation. They seemed interested in my work and I was able to relief some of their curiosity.
It was very special to me to have these visits. Those few hours revealed to me why I truly miss not only having my own place, but why I miss living around friends. I miss being able to have people over my place. I miss being able to go to their places and being able to talk to them face to face. I've been talking to many people through AIM, but there is no comparison whatsoever. I miss being able to look at someone while they're talking and being able to go out with them when either of us are having a tough day. I'm very happy to have been able to write that I've been here for a full 8 months, meaning that my year here is almost complete. Where the money I have made has gone, I have no idea. Mostly to paying off loans and credit card debt I hope.
In other news, I have submitted to my notice of intent to attend Azusa Pacific. Remember that I am only doing this to buy myself time until I can apply to Pepperdine. Next this weekend my hometown friends and I went out for our friend's bday. We ended up eating at Pizza Cookery and watching I Love You, Man because our initial plans we're ruined due to our lagging skills and the line-up change to the show. At the end of the night, however, it was still a great night with the guys. Definitely not the most memorable, but it was nice to see them.
Also, before leaving for Bakersfield I was able to spend the day watching television. Which I never get to do, and will not being doing anytime soon, due to the fact that the direct tv at work will be down for a while. Anyway I got to watch Definitely, Maybe. A great movie. I do not remember why I did not like it this much the first time watching it. Highly recommended. Also I was able to watch a few episodes of Friends, which I have gotten really into lately. One memorible scene. Monica and Chandler are visiting Chandler's father who works as a cross-dressing singer at a Vegas Lounge. Chandler's father goes to someone in the crowd and asks "Where are you from." The man replies, "Bakersfield." Chandler's Dad says, "I'm Sorry" Then the man repeats, "Bakersfield" finally, Chandler's Dad says, "I heard you the first time, I'm just sorry." It's an old joke, not very funny. But it still helped me a little bit. Im sure the people of this city were not very happy with the writers after this show, but ah well.
Though my future is still uncertain, I welcome the change that it promises. I am really scared of what it might bring, but I know that they will be necessary for me to find happiness, therefore I will walk forward.
It was very special to me to have these visits. Those few hours revealed to me why I truly miss not only having my own place, but why I miss living around friends. I miss being able to have people over my place. I miss being able to go to their places and being able to talk to them face to face. I've been talking to many people through AIM, but there is no comparison whatsoever. I miss being able to look at someone while they're talking and being able to go out with them when either of us are having a tough day. I'm very happy to have been able to write that I've been here for a full 8 months, meaning that my year here is almost complete. Where the money I have made has gone, I have no idea. Mostly to paying off loans and credit card debt I hope.
In other news, I have submitted to my notice of intent to attend Azusa Pacific. Remember that I am only doing this to buy myself time until I can apply to Pepperdine. Next this weekend my hometown friends and I went out for our friend's bday. We ended up eating at Pizza Cookery and watching I Love You, Man because our initial plans we're ruined due to our lagging skills and the line-up change to the show. At the end of the night, however, it was still a great night with the guys. Definitely not the most memorable, but it was nice to see them.
Also, before leaving for Bakersfield I was able to spend the day watching television. Which I never get to do, and will not being doing anytime soon, due to the fact that the direct tv at work will be down for a while. Anyway I got to watch Definitely, Maybe. A great movie. I do not remember why I did not like it this much the first time watching it. Highly recommended. Also I was able to watch a few episodes of Friends, which I have gotten really into lately. One memorible scene. Monica and Chandler are visiting Chandler's father who works as a cross-dressing singer at a Vegas Lounge. Chandler's father goes to someone in the crowd and asks "Where are you from." The man replies, "Bakersfield." Chandler's Dad says, "I'm Sorry" Then the man repeats, "Bakersfield" finally, Chandler's Dad says, "I heard you the first time, I'm just sorry." It's an old joke, not very funny. But it still helped me a little bit. Im sure the people of this city were not very happy with the writers after this show, but ah well.
Though my future is still uncertain, I welcome the change that it promises. I am really scared of what it might bring, but I know that they will be necessary for me to find happiness, therefore I will walk forward.