thanks(Giving)

the last few months have been one of the hardest in my life and i would not be working or having a place to live if it wasn’t for my friends who didn’t leave my side after i became homeless for the first time in my life.  this short list is for all of those who saw me and not my circumstances. Thank You! :0)

-my social worker, doc and the other people at the community clinic i go to because they treat me like a person, not a number.

-my friend Jon who has picked me for bowling all over the city of seattle.

-my parents who stood by me after my diagnosis of SaDo and watched me when i was drowning on depakote.

-the team at the hospital i was at briefly who bought me lattes, ice cream and other treats while making me being there a little bit easier.

-my friend Crysdian who made sure that i didn’t do anything stupid when i reached the breaking point this summer.

-my bowling league-a place where i can still sing lame 80’s songs and dance in the bowling lane without feeling weird or awkward.

-my favorite barista’s all over the city that remember what i drink, and pour hearts in my coffee.

-my BF who was a steady when i wasn’t-giving me a place to sleep away from the day shelter on the weekend, dragged me out to remind me that people still loved me and didn’t judge me because of my circumstances.

-being introduced to flickr, by meeting a super genius who just left the (L) coast for the (R)  and who’s photo’s are amazing.

-my friend Joe who encouraged me to get a job when i didn’t think i could do it; who believed in me when i didn’t. Thank you!

-my friends who made sure i didn’t end up on the street in August. a pizza guy and a few other random people who helped me when i didn’t know where to turn.

this thanks(Giving) i am really glad for the small and large things that happened in my life and which if they haven’t happened would not have changed me. my parents who called me everyday in August and September when things became rough and i began to Doubt my circumstances and them changing. all those who saw my worst side and helped anyway they could. ThankYou!

catchUp

i Hate being sick and fevering-that i got Right after my flu shot-has finally passed. things at the transitional house have been weird lately; one of the best women there left for a new place outside of the house, my neighbor in my suite finally learned to lower the volume on her noxious stereo. i also picked up a job at one of the top companies on fortune 100 list of best companies to work at.

i got a job that will give me a little bit more money per-month. Yipeeee! i am working retail now something i have done before and wasn’t so certain about. i have some really good co-workers. Awe-some. i have finished another poem that i hope to read @ an open mic this week. something i haven’t done for a few months.

this past weekend my beau and i attended a BurningMan party @ a huge, cold warehouse. the party itself was pretty lame, but i got to see a few guys from a band i have been friends with for most of the time i have lived in seattle. a huge Highlight. even the beer was scarce, i walked around drinking cranberry juice out of one of those tacky plastic cups. sheek. Not. my beau and i found the party Boring-we snuck out early.

partying isn’t a Highlight of my life anymore-i prefer sitting at home and watching movies such as the last king of scotland, a gripping and quite disturbing movie that was really well made. i recommend  to anyone who has known of the disturbing military regimes in africa. by beau and i decided that the movie was better than the BurningMan party we attended, we thought of going back to the party @ 2am, but thought that sleeping was a bit more important  than being at a half a rave party.

for the first time i have belief in myself and my abilities-i am looking forward to a cozy thankgiving with my beau and watching movies on Friday-and eating leftovers. Yum.  

fallIng

for the past week i have been sick with the Flu-i slept more than i have in a longTime and really needed it. stay Tuned for my Thanksgiving entry next week.