Made It Back From Washington Without Any Scars.. Almost
I haven't been home since my father passed in November. I wish it would have been longer, but I understood the situation with Brian's business and everything. I am planning another journey home with Ember and Stickky in July. It was really good to see my Mom and Pops as well as my Abuela (Little Grandmother for those of you who lack any knowledge of Spanish). My friend Justin, is always a blast to see. I enjoy his company so much. It makes me feel at ease to have him around. He is such a great guy friend that I couldn't ask for a better one. Everyone really enjoyed my time there and I can't wait to go VISIT again in July. I've been so comfortable here in Ventura/California, that I just don't see myself moving back to Spokane ever again. I hope to create a life here that I won't have to move. I really am fortunate to have such great new friends here.
My sister was really excited to see me, as always. She has always loved that we could communicate so well. She is such a blessing in my life because I have always been able to understand her and speak for her to everyone. No one in our family really knows much sign language and I really feel as if I was born to help tie our family together. (not that it is my main purpose of living, or defines me) But I know that it means a lot to her that I continue to learn and make an effort to communicate with her. I am so happy that I am able to do that for her that I have made the career choice of being a professional Sign Language Interpreter. I plan on going to Oxnard College in the new year and hope to be finished and Certified by the year 2008. Wow.. That felt powerful. I really want to start my career as soon as possible. I have recently given some thought on volunteering in the Deaf community. I am starting some research on Ventura/Oxnard/Santa Barbara Deaf communities. Sign Language has been a part of my life for as long as I can remember and I know it is something that I am truly skilled at and could become a very great interpreter. I just CRAVE it. I sign to songs (not quite like Napoleon Dynamite, but similar) all the time, and it helps me remember signs.
To finish this LJ off.. I'm just gonna go out and say it.. Brian and I aren't an "item" anymore.. Sounds so retarded. I had a hard time with it on Monday, but I'm feeling very optomistic right now and I am enjoying time to myself. I know I still have many good friends, and I hope that Brian can still be one of them. He is a great guy and I don't think less of him or myself. So needless to say, it ended just fine with me.
Not sure where I was going with this post, but I got a lot off my mind and I guess thats what matters. Until next time kiddies.. Enjoy life and be safe in your journeys, wherever they may be.
My sister was really excited to see me, as always. She has always loved that we could communicate so well. She is such a blessing in my life because I have always been able to understand her and speak for her to everyone. No one in our family really knows much sign language and I really feel as if I was born to help tie our family together. (not that it is my main purpose of living, or defines me) But I know that it means a lot to her that I continue to learn and make an effort to communicate with her. I am so happy that I am able to do that for her that I have made the career choice of being a professional Sign Language Interpreter. I plan on going to Oxnard College in the new year and hope to be finished and Certified by the year 2008. Wow.. That felt powerful. I really want to start my career as soon as possible. I have recently given some thought on volunteering in the Deaf community. I am starting some research on Ventura/Oxnard/Santa Barbara Deaf communities. Sign Language has been a part of my life for as long as I can remember and I know it is something that I am truly skilled at and could become a very great interpreter. I just CRAVE it. I sign to songs (not quite like Napoleon Dynamite, but similar) all the time, and it helps me remember signs.
To finish this LJ off.. I'm just gonna go out and say it.. Brian and I aren't an "item" anymore.. Sounds so retarded. I had a hard time with it on Monday, but I'm feeling very optomistic right now and I am enjoying time to myself. I know I still have many good friends, and I hope that Brian can still be one of them. He is a great guy and I don't think less of him or myself. So needless to say, it ended just fine with me.
Not sure where I was going with this post, but I got a lot off my mind and I guess thats what matters. Until next time kiddies.. Enjoy life and be safe in your journeys, wherever they may be.