Today has been good. At times, rough, but overall, encouraging. This morning, Jess and I got up very early, to get her to the airport by 6 am. (She did get home safely, after traveling all day). After that, I rested in the hotel and then checked out. For the first time, I felt pretty alone. I mean, I guess that's expected, considering I pretty much was alone. It's just hard to think about being far away from home, and without my own place and everything.
But, now I'm feeling much better. God's put some great people in my life here, and that makes all the difference. I'm staying this week with Debbie, a friend who I had one class with at MU, and her 3 roommates, still here in Santa Monica. They and about 20 others from Missouri are starting a church plant here in LA. They already have a great community started, and I'm excited to be joining in. I lounged with the girls all afternoon, and we had pizza and played "Cut-throat UNO" (not to be confused with "a cut-throat game of UNO," it's actually a different way to play). They are so welcoming and I'm blessed by their generosity. I'm also enjoying the company of Lane's (one of the roomies) little chihuahua, Eisley!
I also looked at an apartment with one girl from this MU group. She and a friend from Chicago (who is also wanting to act) are looking at a two bedroom for 3 people. It was small, but very nice, so I'm definitely considering it. This week will bring a clearer idea of the next steps I need to take.
Golden Globes are here tomorrow. I'll definitely be watching, and maybe even will try to find out how to sneak by and see the red carpet entrances...not sure about that yet, though. Also, a huge HAPPY 16TH BIRTHDAY to my awesome brother, Cody. I love you and wish I could be there to celebrate with you!!!!
Night all...
I'm so glad you were able to find some people to be with! That makes such a difference! Okay, well I'll talk to you later. Love ya girl!
awe lauren looks like you are having such a great time. its amazing to see how much the Lords provided for you. thanks for being so committed to the blogging world too, you're doing a great job!
yay! eisley is so cute!
wish i were still there with you... :(
I second Ashley's comment. I'm loving your blog. I'm committed to comment if you are committed to writing. ;)
Have fun watching the GGs! We have leadership meeting first. But afterwards, I'm totally there!
Girl I love you so much! I'm so excited about what the Lord has in store for you. It is so hard moving somewhere unfamiliar after you've been used to the college life... But it will be a time of refining for you... a time where He will cause you to totally and completely rely on Him. I know that my first 6 months in Jeff City it was like the Lord was holding a mirror up to me and revealing insecurities, pride, strengths, weaknesses, etc... cherish these times, no matter how rough they get...because our King is leading us in triumphal procession...and he is purifying you into a woman after His heart. I'm just blessed to know He has already provided you with a community of believers. I love ya and I hope you know you can call anytime - day or night, cause...well you know me...I'm up pretty much all the time! :) Praying for ya!
I miss you...but thanks so much for the blog. It shortens the distance as I try to keep up on your adventures. I look forward to reading more as the story unfolds. Take care and know that I am praying for you always! :)