The Enriched Life

"You Jump, I Jump, Jack."

Hii Guys!! Well, where do I begin? First off all, where is time going? Its crazy..i cant believe we are almost into April...werent we just celebrating Christmas and the New Year?? Anyways, i have made a full recovery in health and am feeling way better! I am still on medication and feeling the lazy effects of that, but am still feeling pretty good! Things have been pretty steady lately..working, writing, nannying, time with friends and family...thats pretty much been life lately. Last Saturday I worked at a premiere in Hollywood and then babysat that afternoon for Jamilah, while her parents went to have grown-up time! :) Jamilah and I played, ate dinner, watched TV, I gave her a bath and then she was out like a light! With some hours by myself, I curled up on the couch and decided to watch Titanic,which was on TBS that night. I havent watched that movie in years...i think since it came out in theaters!! I was watching in not thinking i was going to cry, after all it's not like I didnt know the ship was going to sink or anything, but it comes to the last 5 or so minutes and I turn into a blubbering baby. I mean I was crying like my puppy died (how morbid..sorry), but it was pretty pathetic! I loved the movie though:) Sunday, i woke up early to get ready and go to church with my friend and her husband. We decided that we want to start trying out new churches and went to one that we both liked a lot, so I think we are going to return! After church, we went out to lunch for Sushi and then ice cream. It was great to spend time with her and her husband...i genuinely enjoy the time spend together. After a great afternoon together, she dropped me off at home and I ran inside to get ready because I was going to see "Wicked" with Olivia and her family for her birthday! They came to pick me up, we went to dinner at "The Cheesecake Factory" (i had the best cheesecake..the brownie sundae:) ) and then headed off to the Pantages theater! Now, i have seen "Wicked" before, about 3 years ago on Broadway, but i was sooo excited to see the play again! I am proud to say, I know every word of the play (choreography included) from start to finish! I sang the whole play and enjoyed it so much! I think the man in front of me wished I would stop, but I was soo invested in the play that I didnt even notice his looks or "hushes"..well much at least. Anyways, i recommend anyone who hasnt seen it to do so because it is absolutely fabulous!!

"Tomorrow's Another Day, So Bring On The Rain..."

Hi Everyone!! So, today I finally took some time out of my busyness to sit down and catch up on reading on all of my favorite blogs!! *Cynthia just got her blog back so everyone take a minute to go over and check out her newly renovated and daily updated blog..the link is on the side bar under Cynthia Newbern* Anyway, this week was kind of a difficult one for me. I was starting to get over my emotional distress and get my life back together and then on Saturday i started to not really feel well and continue to feel horrible until I finally got enough energy up to visit Urgent Care on Tuesday (i stll dont have insurance) and was informed that I have strep throat, a sinus infection and my shingles started to flare up again. So, needless to say I was not a happy camper and still had to go to work. I left the Urgent Care feeling horrible and really discouraged. Today, is my third day on antibiotics and first day that I am actually starting to feel better. My body aches arent soo bad anymore and my fever has broken and throat is feeling better-I am just hoping to knock this out of me now and not get sick again for a really long time!! Tomorrow I am working a movie premiere in Hollywood and Sunday I get to go see the play "Wicked" at the Pantages with my family I nanny for! I cant wait!! I saw this play on Broadway about 3 years agao and it is my absolute favorite. I can sing every word of the play from start to finish and can even dance a few of the numbers...yes i am obsessed!! But i have been in love with musical theater for years..its a healthy and cretaive obsession of mine! Next week is LA Fashion Week and is usually one of the busiest weeks of the year for me, but this year because I have been sick and a bit overwhelmed I am not sure how much I will be doing this next week, but whatever i go to should be a blast!! Next week is Katy Terrano's 20th Birthday!! Happy early birthday!!! I love you:)
So, my sister, Ashley is coming down to visit me for my birthday! She is coming April 6th-8th for a quick visit! It's the first time ever meeting her and I am very excited! It should be a great weekend!! April is going to be a very busy one for me!! Im going to Texas with a friend, Aoril 13th-17th and then Arizona with Lori the 27th-29th!! I am really excited to get the chance to travel and get out of LA for a little bit, even though I hate to fly!!! I'm starting to feel like I am getting a handle on life again and am feeling better. I should have an update sometime next week about my songwriting, but in the meantime please keep me and that whole situation in your prayers!!! Thank you!! I will update again soon! Hope all is well with everyone! Oh and beofre I go...I am sooo glad that Grey's Anatomy was a new episode last night...i loved it and I am now obsesed with the new show "October Road" which is right after Grey's!! I loved it and am sooo excited to keep watching it!!

Love always

Me:)

There's Always Tomorrow...

I'm learning everyday that I may make mistakes, I may feel betrayed or hurt, I may not understand life or where I'm going, but no matter what happens there is always tomorrow, the Lord loves me and has a divine plan for me, I have a family and friends who love me and I need to just take one day at a time. Im just working a lot and trying to meetmy goals of saving money so I can eventually go back to school. I'm writting a lot and just trying to focus all of my energy on producing creative works and to make the best of every opportunity that I am given. I was planning on this being a longer post, but I have to go get ready for work and then take off! I promise I will update soon and it will be longer and more in depth, not so retrospective! :) Thank you to everyone who has commented and left me all those encouraging words. I so appreciate it and love all your comments. Thank you. Thank you. I am very blessed. I will be putting up a photo album on the sidebar of my NYC trip with my brother. I know it has been since December, but I just finally figured out how to upload my pics to the computer!! Enjoy!

All my Love,

Me:)

"Life Is Beautiful...Though It's Complicated..."

This isn't going to be a long post, but I just felt like I needed to write something. I'm a  sad today. I'm feeling pressured and stressed and like I am once again getting ahead of myself in life. I so want to make the right decisions and I feel like I do most of the time, but today isnt one of those days. I really need to find who I am in the midst of all this craziness and stay true to that person. It's hard and I'm stressed and a bit discouraged, but I guess that's life. I feel like I am craving something in my life, but I dont know whats missing...I just dont feel complete, but I wonder if we ever really do?

I need to make time to educate myself on certain issues and to also find a church that I can call my home. I pray that I will come out stronger...