I figured since there have been SO many things that have happened since I last wrote that I would sort of do a monthly recap with highlights of interesting (or not so interesting) things that happened. So, off we go...
January:
January was kind of a rough month. I came back after being at home for 2 weeks fulling expecting to be re-energized and ready to take on the world. Unfortunately, it was quite the opposite. Being with my family, friends and Sadie back at home had been wonderful and coming back to our practically empty, gloomy apartment was just sad. Not to mention that we still didn't really know anyone of have any social life to speak of. And I started back to school which should have been fun but was more stressful than anything (more on that later). Here are the highlights (to the best of my memory) from January...
1. My Aunt Glynis came to visit! It was so nice to have a familiar face in LA!
2. I saw Tiffani Amber Thiessen (aka "Kelly Kapowski") at Chili's while having dinner one night.
And, yes she is TOTALLY as gorgeous in person as you would imagine. I didn't talk to her
because she was having dinner with a group of friends, but from what I could overhear she seemed really nice and genuine. Now if I could only find Zach Morris...
3. Me, Laura, Jenn & Travis had lunch with Bobby Ray Shafer aka Bob Vance, Vance
Refrigeration of "The Office". We met up at the galleria near our apartment and
were treated to a yummy lunch at Cheesecake Factory. Bob entertained us with all kinds of stories and witty anecdotes. It was a really fun time and I was thrilled to meet another
member of "The Office" family!
February:
February started off rough too, but then had many great moments as well. The thing that stands out the most about February was that I decided towards the end of the month that I needed to take a break from school. There were several issues going on that led me to make that decision, but I won't go into them now. Just know that everything is ok, and I'm trying to work through things so that I can move forward in my musical pursuits. I'm not giving up, I'm just processing some things so I can grow and be a stronger person. My favorite moments from February are...
1. My mom and Aunt came to visit me! I cannot tell you how happy I was to have my mom (who is also my best friend) here visiting me. It was nice to finally be able to show her what I had been doing since I moved and let her in on what my life is like here. It was also amazing
because she went above and beyond (as always) and bought me an apartmentsworth (I know it isn't a real word, but I like it, ok?:) ) of furniture. You will be glad to know that The "Bat
Cave" and "Black Hole" are no more!! Here are a few pics...decorating is still a work in
progress and I still haven't taken any of my new bedroom furniture- I need to get on that!
2. I found that a fellow Clemson Tiger alumni/FCA friend, Ashlyn, lives in Sherman Oaks.
Thanks to Justin I was able to hook up with Ashlyn and she invited me to her amazing
Bible study group. She has been very kind in including me and Laura in tons of stuff
and making sure we feel welcome! Not to mention we've got to meet a lot of new people.
Very cool!
3. My old Clemson buddies Justin Tanner and Tavaras Brockman came up to LA one night
(Justin is living in San Diego now and Tavaras came to visit him) to hang out with me, Ashlyn and Samantha. We had dinner at The Grove and then went to Firefly in Studio City to hang out. It was more fun than a barrel of monkeys.
4. I got a part time job as an office assistant for a company called 8 Days Technology.
Basically they service commercial and residential computers and I take care of the office
stuff. It is nice to feel like I'm contributing to something again....even if it is only 12 hours a week. Bonus: we service Jack Nicholson's family....only in Hollywood, my friend. My first day I sent "his people" an invoice. ha. that fact that I typed that just seems ridiculous, doesn't it?!
March:
So, half of March was spent in LA and the other half in Columbia. The most notable thing I remember about March would have to be turning 27. It was like...wow...am I really in my late 20's?! Yikes! I need to get on the ball. It was strange having a birthday 3,000 miles away from home. Like every other "holiday" since I moved it was just strange...no family, no friends from home. And, due to money constraints we couldn't really do anything fabulous, which stunk since we are in the city of endless possibilities when it comes to things like birthdays. oh well, there is always 28....but I can't even think about that now haha. Here are highlights with those numbered points you've come to love while reading this blog...
1. Getting flowers on my birthday! :)
2. Getting to see one of my favorite bands Just Off Turner at Tangier in Los Feliz on St. Patty's Day! They were so great and I loved being able to meet Bryan (the guitarist/lead singer) and talk with him a bit...very cool dude. If you haven't checked out their music go do so
immediately!! It is infectious and will having you singing along in no time.
3. Going home for a week and a half and being able to see my family, friends and my baby Sadie Grace! Once again I cried like a baby while leaving and saying bye to my doggy.
4. Katherine & Keith's wedding! We had such a fun-filled weekend...we started Thursday night and went to a club with a Michael Jackson cover band playing only songs from "Thriller"...it was uh-mazing. We literally danced for like 4 hours. f-u-n my friends. Friday we had the bridal luncheon at which I showed my famous "you're getting married so here is your life in pictures that will make you cry" slideshow. Later that night we had the rehearsal and then the rehearsal dinner which were both super fun (to quote Elle Woods). I can say without a doubt that Katherine and Keither are going to make incredible doctors and one fine married couple.
Keith definitely has my seal of approval (which as you know is integral!). Their wedding was beautiful and once again we danced the night away. You can check out the plethora of pictures (you like that alliteration, don't you?!) in the album "Katherine & Keith's Wedding" (in my myspace albums). Here is one of my favorites....Dr. & Dr. Keith Gettys
I was going to go on to April, BUT it is late and kids I am tired soooo I will say this is the end of part one. I shall write part two tomorrow and get you up to speed on things currently going on.There are lots of interesting and fun stories from April I assure you. So, until tomorrow I say goodnight! (and don't let the bed bugs bite for heaven's sake!).
