bestfriend.

i have a bestfriend. i know she is my bestfriend because not only does she know me better than anyone else, she is someone who inspires me to be a better person. i’m a true believer that the one you’re with should bring out the best in you, and she does :)

be inspired: http://kristinalugo.wordpress.com/

<3

work.

as busy season is in full swing, with 12 hours working days are the norm and weekends very likely (without overtime or days in lieu) i continue to question: why? and what can i do from here? i know i will be here for some time, enough time to learn and gain experience and time to make the decision of what do i really want to do for the rest of my life. the question that at 23 (soon to be 24) i still can’t define. although it is a little scary, i know most people don’t figure this out til.. sometimes never? or when theyre much older. but i’ve always had a plan, i’ve always known what i was going to do.

but i’ve come to see that my plans don’t always work out. plans change. and thats ok. so whats my new goal? a corporate life? that seems less and less likely. its hard to move from what you know, what you’re most comfortable with. but thats the challenge, at least that can keep you excited in life. and its exciting to know that there are many possibilities. i just have to figure out which one i want. csr related perhaps? im liking the sound of it, but not sure i even really want the c part. haha.

on another family note: prayers are welcome :)

mother and cousin and grandmother are all gone to cali! :( i wish i could’ve gone as well. but oh well. nyc roadtrip ladies?

be positive.

back to work. the holidays are over :(

nts: only you can create your happiness. do it.

oh december.

i love its ‘snowing’ on wordpress hehe. this means that i do wish we would have a white christmas, just sets the mood properly.

so usually, its recap each month, but not much to report just yet; only awaiting the arrival of christmas! :)

this year its been slightly different: no exams to stress about, no decorating my room, no moving. instead i had lots of work :( and felt i had little time to prepare myself for this amazing season. sigh. i need to learn how to maneuver in this working life that has begun.

thankfully, i got myself 2 weeks off to enjoy the holidays & family & friends :) and to finish christmas shopping and decorating.so far, ive been eating on sunday (twice), tuesday, perhaps tomorrow (wednesday) and definitely thursday and friday. mmm food :)

this month has had its share of ups and downs. but in the end, i believe that He has chosen for me the path i should be taking, the path that has been set, and i need to trust in that path. but in comparison to my small troubles, there are much bigger issues in this world and in this life.

so, perhaps heading to the social enterprise conference in boston at the end of february :) and i must finish reading the blue sweater (so close!) and up next – 3 cups of tea.

and, let’s pray for auntie imee :) she needs us.

merry christmas!

breathe.

Jesus, I trust in you.

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sweet november.

holy. i can’t believe how a whole month has gone by. but next to february, november is my favourite month.

as you watch the trees change colour, fall slowly (usually) turns into winter and we start see frost. this is the month of my best friends birthday and my anniversary with orv :) and every year – this month is always full of excitement :)

this year was no exception.

13; friday the 13th but also kris’ birthday celebration! weee good times. it was just wonderful seeing all the familiar waterloo faces and drink and dance the night away. although it was cut a but short =\ but getting ready is always the very best part.

20; r4 fashion show! that let us girls put our volunteer skills to use and reunite the super6* again :) it was an excellent way to put fashion and the green movement together. besides all the stress, twas so much fun to have the ladies together – maybe we should put on our own fashion show :)

21/24; we’re six! otto and i celebrated 6 years :) we’re getting older by the day, but i wouldnt have it any other way <3

and now its the end of november. already at the beginning of busy season at work. the hardest part about it all is balancing all the work and all the play you want to have. i just have to keep reminding myself that work is not only work, but a learning experience. another step that i can reach and use to get me where i want to go  – even if i’m not sure what that is yet.

as december 4th approaches, my anxiety and nausea are heightened. but its out of my control now. and all i can do is.. wait. sigh.

monday morning.

so here i am. another monday morning, it was rough at first, but i guess not so bad now. the traffic to the GO has subsided and work is.. dare i say, easy. but is easy what i want? it feels as if im missing something in my life. i know what it is, but i cant seem to figure out how to fix it. theres no joy in my work, theres no excitement, theres just.. complacency. fantastic. i need something more; more interesting, more meaningful. but as i wait to qualify, i guess this gives me time to figure it out.

on a happier note, i had a wonderful weekend :) although my arms are sore from playing with matt&noah on sunday and climbing through the jungle gym and carrying the kids on all the rides, it was an excellent sunday afternoon. saturday was master’s convo. it was a little bit nostalgic to go back, showing my parents the classroom where i sat, and the building we paid for but will no longer get to use :P haha it was nice. although since mindy’s still in waterloo, im sure we’ll be back soon enough.

sadly, i think i shall miss yoga tonight – sorry miss kris! im gonna go pick up a new phone for myself :) i give myself presents every now and again haha this one was pretty impulsive, but whatever. ive only been looking for a week and since it landed right at me feet, i shall take it.

that is all. im working on getting greece photos up. perhaps by the end of the week :)) yayyy.