i feel very blessed to have three weeks to veg back in the midwest. away from the worries of getting an agent, making the rent, and wondering how long i'll be sitting on the 405 on any given day. however, i do love life in la, so don't think for a second that i won't be psyched to head back in january!! i'm ready to hit 2008 with vigor! i have a feeling it will be a good year. but, then, they always are :)
the past week has definitely had it's ups and downs. at times it has been amazing, and at times very painful. i'm learning that it's really during the times when you experience emotions very richly, either good or bad, that you truly know you're alive. God uses the most interesting variety of events to draw me closer to Him; i know i probably say this a lot, but it's so comforting knowing that i'm not the one in control of my life, that God knows His plan's for me and they're better than anything i could ever dream up myself. yes, a big life change occurred this past week which has caused many mixed emotions. but, i'm taking one day at a time, and i appreciate everyone's continued prayers. thank you guys.
also, though the past couple of weeks have had very fun moments!! i went to several festive Christmas parties, including one with my two roomies, where we lit the tree, watched a Christmas movie (i've still yet to see home alone, it's a wonderful life, or Christmas vacation--all staples of the season for me...i need to get on top of that!) and exchanged what turned out to be some really top-notch gifts!! i got some argyle arm-warmers, a jewelry organizer, peanut m&ms (my latest sweet of choice!!), and a helpful book on acting :)
another party i went to, was upon invitation of my boss, kris, the voiceover artist. he was going to a party thrown by a colleague from a major radio station in la. it was at this guy's house on the beach in santa monica, pretty low-key, not tons of people. just a fun time of mingling. but there was most definitely a highlight! my newest celeb sighting turned out to be more than just a sighting; i actually hung out with, and then was serenaded by (a rousing rendition of "brown-eyed girl" karaoke-style) dennis haskins--for all you saved by the bell fans--MR. BELDING! i know!! it was a seriously surreal, early 90s pop-culture moment for me. no, lol, it was a lot of fun, and he was a really nice guy. i was very tempted to ask him to say "heyheyhey WHAT is going on here!?!" one of his coined phrases from the show, but i behaved myself and refrained. :)
anyway, i may not write for a few days, since i'll be chilling with mi familia, and then traveling to visit more family and friends for the holidays. so, until then, i wish everyone a very MERRY CHRISTMAS, happy new year, and a wonderful any other holiday you might be celebrating. who knows, though, with all this free time in my near future, you may be hearing from me sooner than later ;)
thanks for reading, it's a huge encouragement. goodnight all.
p.s. i'd like to give a shout-out to the steves, mike, don, and debbie (you know who you are!) ;)
oh my goodness!!!!! mr. belding?!? that is soo great. PLEASE tell me you took a picture with him. Has he aged well?
oh good times. i love ya girl. i would love to get out there and visit after my return from the Saharan wilderness. :)
I love you LP. I'm so glad we got to talk online the other day. Anytime you need something, you know that you can always call on me. You're in my prayers, and just keep remembering that God has such a great plan for you!!!
How cool! :) LOL! I bet you were eating it up! I too hope you got a picture, but I'm guessing since it isn't posted, you probably didn't
Ah well... that will be one for the grandkids, right? ;)