The last week has been insane! I've been very sick. I somehow got acute hepatitis a! Seriously?! I'm doing a lot better, but I was in a lot of pain. There's nothing you can take to stop it, you just have to ride it out. Lame. I was upset that I was missing out on shows and holiday parties, but what can you do? I was well enough to be able to make it to the holiday party at the sfcc clubhouse. I was so glad I could go. It was so nice to be able to see everyone. I didn't realize that so many people were worried about me. It felt wonderful to be back.
I've been feeling very inspired lately. I've been reflecting on this past year and how wonderful it has been to me. A year ago, I couldn't imagine my life where it is right now. I had a feeling about 2007. I had a feeling my life would make a change, and I took the initiative, and I did it.
What's ahead? Any resolutions?
I'm not one to make New Year Resolutions, because I believe if you are wanting to change something in your life, then just do it. You don't need a new year to be your starting ground. Having said that, since I have found something to achieve, and with the new year just around the corner, it only makes sense to have it known as my New Year Resolution. As I said, I am feeling very inspired, and I can feel greatness in my gut. My resolution is to become a force to be reckoned with. I am going to amp up my game. Writing, and editing. I want to give my best performance every time. Watch out, because I'm only getting better.
12/27
::EDIT::
turns out I don't have Hep A. Seems during my surgery almost 8 weeks ago, a stone got loose and well, to keep it simple, that's what's making me sick. I'm going to the hospital tomorrow to get it taken care of. I'm just glad I'm going to be feeling better...finally!!!
Sunday, December 23, 2007
Tuesday, December 11, 2007
Saturday, December 1, 2007
Thoughts from L.A.
I decided to be spontaneous, and go out to L.A. for the day yesterday. I should be taking advantage of my flight benefits, right? Right. I had a few hours to kill before meeting up with Mark, so I found my way to a Starbucks to write. I didn't know about what, so I used a technic I learned in high school. Just write. Don't stop writing, even if you stray from the topic, just keep going. So I did.
12:10pm
I woke up this morning in the Bay Area. Hours later (I was going to give you the exact number, but that would involve math), here I am in Hollywood. With roughly $30 in cash, & $20 in credit (again, math), I have spent the last 30 minutes walking down Hollywood Blvd. -in the rain. I had to spend $6 from my precious budget to buy an umbrella. It took me a while to find a store that sold umbrellas. I really don't want to compare L.A. & S.F., but... it took me 30 minutes of walking to find the Starbucks I'm drying off in. There's one on every corner in S.F.! I checked the whether earlier this week, and it said nothing about rain. Smart move on my part to accessorize my outfit with a scarf.
In a short amount of time, I was stopped by 3 different people asking me city things. Guess I look local. I feel very cold, but pretty awesome. A year ago, I wouldn't have been able to fly out to L.A.-by myself, figure out the public transportation here, and get myself to where I need to be. I feel very independant. It's freeing. I do wish the rain would stop. I've never been one to be spontaneous- I've always wanted to be, but it never worked with my schedule. I have this wonderful ability to hop on a plane and just go whenever I please. It's the perfect escape! The Dickies store where I bought my umbrella... I think it was being run by 50-something year old Russians. I just thought that was odd. Anyway. I'm almost done with my venti drink, and have eaten half of my mint milanos. I should head back out there and explore some more.
6:15pm
I was at the corner of Highland & Hollywood, waiting to cross the street; my new umbrella, (which as I write, I now realize was left in Mark's car) was shielding me from the light drizzle. My earbuds were in place, shielding my hearing from...everyone. Yet a man insisted on making a comment to me. "Why miss out on the free shower?" is what I believe he said. Something to that extent. I've come to learn that I'm the type of pretty that any average joe feels they can talk to by making a "witty" remark, and that I'll laugh at it as a form of appreciation. It's not appreciated. It's annoying. And while most girls are too polite not to let a giggle leak from their mouths, I ignore. It maybe harsh, but that's how you correct that kind of behavior. It's like training a new puppy. If I had a spray bottle, I would have sprayed him in the face. What? He enjoys free showers... well he implied it anyway.
The Morning After...
All in all I had a nice time. I walked around Hollywood Blvd, going into gift stores, and looking at the stars on the walkway. I enjoyed being by myself, which makes sense... I am awesome. :). It was nice to just be, to enjoy my surroundings. I also had fun catching up with Mark. It's nice to see friends. We got starbucks, rented Mr. Brooks, made fun of how bad that movie is. It was fun.
I feel like I put myself in a survivor position. I had only so much money, I was taking the last/only flight of the night to S.F., and it was raining all day. So if I missed my flight, or if it was cancelled, I would have been screwed because I wouldn't have the money for a hotel. I was so chilled to the bone from the constant light rain, I was thinking about buying a sweatshirt. I found one for about 25$. That's majority of my budget. Instead I got the umbrella and made four different stops to four different Starbucks, and bought a pair of socks from the Gap.
I plan to take more trips. More trips to L.A., Las Vegas, NYC! I have my passport application too, and once I have my passport, who knows where I'll go. Cabo? Vancouver? I want to go to Ireland! Visit my cousin in Paris! Eat REAL Italian food IN Italy!
I guess... thinking about it all... the one thing I really learned yesterday was that... Mr. Brooks is a horribly painful movie to get through. :)
12:10pm
I woke up this morning in the Bay Area. Hours later (I was going to give you the exact number, but that would involve math), here I am in Hollywood. With roughly $30 in cash, & $20 in credit (again, math), I have spent the last 30 minutes walking down Hollywood Blvd. -in the rain. I had to spend $6 from my precious budget to buy an umbrella. It took me a while to find a store that sold umbrellas. I really don't want to compare L.A. & S.F., but... it took me 30 minutes of walking to find the Starbucks I'm drying off in. There's one on every corner in S.F.! I checked the whether earlier this week, and it said nothing about rain. Smart move on my part to accessorize my outfit with a scarf.
In a short amount of time, I was stopped by 3 different people asking me city things. Guess I look local. I feel very cold, but pretty awesome. A year ago, I wouldn't have been able to fly out to L.A.-by myself, figure out the public transportation here, and get myself to where I need to be. I feel very independant. It's freeing. I do wish the rain would stop. I've never been one to be spontaneous- I've always wanted to be, but it never worked with my schedule. I have this wonderful ability to hop on a plane and just go whenever I please. It's the perfect escape! The Dickies store where I bought my umbrella... I think it was being run by 50-something year old Russians. I just thought that was odd. Anyway. I'm almost done with my venti drink, and have eaten half of my mint milanos. I should head back out there and explore some more.
6:15pm
I was at the corner of Highland & Hollywood, waiting to cross the street; my new umbrella, (which as I write, I now realize was left in Mark's car) was shielding me from the light drizzle. My earbuds were in place, shielding my hearing from...everyone. Yet a man insisted on making a comment to me. "Why miss out on the free shower?" is what I believe he said. Something to that extent. I've come to learn that I'm the type of pretty that any average joe feels they can talk to by making a "witty" remark, and that I'll laugh at it as a form of appreciation. It's not appreciated. It's annoying. And while most girls are too polite not to let a giggle leak from their mouths, I ignore. It maybe harsh, but that's how you correct that kind of behavior. It's like training a new puppy. If I had a spray bottle, I would have sprayed him in the face. What? He enjoys free showers... well he implied it anyway.
The Morning After...
All in all I had a nice time. I walked around Hollywood Blvd, going into gift stores, and looking at the stars on the walkway. I enjoyed being by myself, which makes sense... I am awesome. :). It was nice to just be, to enjoy my surroundings. I also had fun catching up with Mark. It's nice to see friends. We got starbucks, rented Mr. Brooks, made fun of how bad that movie is. It was fun.
I feel like I put myself in a survivor position. I had only so much money, I was taking the last/only flight of the night to S.F., and it was raining all day. So if I missed my flight, or if it was cancelled, I would have been screwed because I wouldn't have the money for a hotel. I was so chilled to the bone from the constant light rain, I was thinking about buying a sweatshirt. I found one for about 25$. That's majority of my budget. Instead I got the umbrella and made four different stops to four different Starbucks, and bought a pair of socks from the Gap.
I plan to take more trips. More trips to L.A., Las Vegas, NYC! I have my passport application too, and once I have my passport, who knows where I'll go. Cabo? Vancouver? I want to go to Ireland! Visit my cousin in Paris! Eat REAL Italian food IN Italy!
I guess... thinking about it all... the one thing I really learned yesterday was that... Mr. Brooks is a horribly painful movie to get through. :)
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