Now it's gonna be me and you

I only have two words...

Holy. Crow!!!

It's been ages - and really, ages - since I last wrote on this, my invisible blog! I am feeling so nostalgic and excited at the same time to even be writing here. I don't know why I suddenly feel the need to do so, but seeing as I've literally had this since some time in high school, I guess I like to look back on the small stuff with the big updates. Just for posterity's sake.

I always have to start with what's new - because let's face it, so, so, so much of my life has changed! I can't even begin to go into detail as to how and when these things occurred, but they have. So, for the big three, I'll start them off in chronological order of when they happened.

What's New With Me - The 411

1) I got my first ever big girl job - salary position and all. I'm an EA at a private Catholic school!
2) I got my driver's license FINALLY. (This one was a real game changer folks.) And...
3) Me and my sister's BOUGHT and now CO-OWN a freaking house!!!! (Okay, it's a town house, but a house all the same!!!)

The job comes first, because it's the first thing that has truly made me feel like an adult. I know I've had previous jobs doing the whole 9-5, but this one is the real deal because I've got benefits to go along with a salary! Can you believe it? I love it there. And I get along with my boss, who of course is the Principal! And although having a work family is nothing new to me, since I've been at other jobs before and gotten close to the staff, this is a really constant work family that for the most part, I really like! My day to day is working like a TA in the classroom but also pulling aside those students who really do need the extra help. Some days are more frustrating than others, but mostly they're great. I have a heart full of love for all the kids I work with, and today (to be explained later) was extra special with them!

After trying and failing for my license, I am now the proud owner of a Driver's license and a nifty 2004 Toyota Echo! Driving was a huge obstacle in my life, it made me feel inadequate and like a crappy friend because I had to bum rides everywhere, but now I drive everywhere! To work, to my friends', to the gym, you name it (as long as it's in Surrey - ha). This one really has changed a lot for me, because I can be relied on for a lot more and I'm not as limited as I once was. Of course it also means I have to deal with car payments and fix other car problems that come along with the territory, but so far so good and, if you can believe it or not, I still pray everyday for a good driving day. Haha!

Finally, a HOUSE. The most recent change in my life. It almost happened so quickly that I forget the details, but my parents' and sisters have all been thinking about it. We never really acted until this great place so close to our current home was on the market, and it was too good to pass up. We went back and forth for a bit about whether to take the plunge, but it's happening, and I can't wait. We take posession in May, and the best part I hope, will be the moving in and decorating and just finally having a little independence. It's close-quarters right now, so I need the space! Whew.

So beyond those three things, life's just been dandy. Straight forward. Going with the motions. What else can I hope for? I'm blessed to work at the school I do - it's brought me closer to a bunch of great people, and most importantly to God. I thought it would be tough getting back into the religious swing of things, but it in fact has been quite easy and very refreshing. I like starting off my day with prayer and really seeing the students do that too.

Today was the last day of school before Spring Break. It was AMAZING. We ended it with a hip hop performance for the whole school, and the staff even did a dance as well! I was part of it and like to think I had a good amount of rhythm. The main thing is that I didn't embarrass myself, haha. There were some parts of the whole hip hop assembly, as each grade performed, I felt truly in awe of the situation. Every student was laughing and having the best time, all the parents were so proud of their kids, I just couldn't believe how lucky we all were. It's so cheesy, but I actually felt like crying (tears of happiness), just because it was all so freaking happy in that gym.

I can't say it enough. So much has changed - so much has happened! I'm not doing this entry justice. I just think it's worth knowing that I've been through a lot and even though I don't always document it or remember it, I'm happy with how things are and am always hopeful for what's to come. I hope the invisible reader can understand me - I feel so blessed. That's really the main thing I want to convey through this update.

Even though I've been listening to some great new music lately, the title for this post is from an older track that's been playing through my mind lately! Call Your Girlfriend. Message is kinda weird, but the song makes me happy!

Always here, and always yours --
Gelina