| Friday, April 28, 2006 |
| 17 Minutes... |
Left on this computer and until Sarah Jane arrives (maybe?) at my apartment for lunch... this needs to be quick!
Three words:
I love work.
Last night my feet were so sore at the end of shift, and I loved the sensation... mind you, as I crawled into bed I thought to myself, self... this is nuts. But then I zonked right out and it was beautiful!
Also - relationships at work, much improved: patience is going strong... I am starting to understand some people better... all in all - good things are comings!
I cannot escape the Colombians. It is wonderful. Everyday that I arrive home, and they are outside playing, they come running... I love them so much. At any given time I have 1 to 5 children in the apartment, eating my food, asking me to give them things, hanging all over me, chilling on the patio... beautiful!!! However, getting them to leave sometimes is a bit of a challenge! Hehe...
Where do I live some people want to know?
Apartment 307 Building 714 Appleby Drive.
Phone number which will be coming to my apartment tomorrow; 652-2039. Don't call me till then, cuz I won't get it. However, feel free to call me there! Is this dangerous that I'm putting this online? I don't know... please don't stalk me if I don't know you!
Hope you all have a wonderful day! |
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| Friday, April 21, 2006 |
| Mangoes... |
Are officially available people. I know this because I bought a bunch the other day - and they are basically the shizz. Oh yeah.
So I have been thinking lately - actually that is not true. I am in this super weird mood today. Like, I woke up and saw the gorgeousness of outside and wanted to be there. So that is what I am going to do today. Anything I can to be outside. Maybe later toss a ball around with some friends and just relax.
Last night at work was crazy heinous. Crazy heinous. I started the shift off by spilling this creamy milk-like pina colada mix down my leg. Then I got all sorts of mixes on myself, broke two glasses - one of which went into the ice bin, and finished it all off by telling off a co-worker. Not really, but I threatened him with pain if he didn't leave me alone... seriously, he was ticking me off.
This is all to say that as I was walking away from work, I have decided that I need to pray (and be prayed for) for patience with the people I work with that are the difficult ones. It is easy to spot when people are covering for insecurities or issues with "cool" characteristics: being liberal with the liquor, hoochie... all that stuff. Kinda sad to see, but moreso a challenge to be patient and loving even when those things start to grate on the nerves. There is this one server who actually is quite rude - the others don't seem to notice, but as I am this heinously oversensitive person actually is quite hurtful/confusing at times. As I left work I knew that I especially need to pray for Christ-like feelings toward her. I wonder what it is in her life that makes her so angry?
Anyway, keep these things in mind. Keep me in mind. Feel free to call, write, encourage in whatever way you may feel. And please, feel free to drop by the Red L - home of the claw... I'd love to mix you up a little something something... hehe... |
| posted by Erica @ 10:03 a.m. |
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| Tuesday, April 18, 2006 |
| Bogota - Part II |
Ok, so these days I feel like I am in my first week of being in Colombia again. It has been kind of weird actually. I walk around, doing my thing, and wonder inside if people can see that I am a different person today from last week. I started work yesterday and absolutely loved it! It was so weird to hear so many expletives and to be working in a bar, but really quite wonderful all at the same time.
I kind of felt like I was back home and that dad should be under a truck somewhere, with his usual stream of words that Bethany kids would die if they ever heard coming out from under the particular vehicle of choice. Alas, I was not surrounded by oil bins, tools, garbage and the weird assortment of shop stuff... instead it was liquor.
It was interesting that my trainers first words to me were (literally), "I hope you drink..." a little bit frightening actually. I was thinking to myself, "How do I get outta this one...?" Alas, it wasn't too difficult, small sips, pour down the sink before they see, all is well. Apparently my trainer tonight won't be so lenient - so this job could take a little bit of finesse on my part. Once I am trained, it's not such a big deal - it's the training where they expect you to know the product. Don't worry friends, esteemed Bethany people who desire me to be a decent, God-fearing Christian: I am not started on the road to sin and debauchery; all will be well.
That said, I am pumped to be living life. I have moments where I am really lonely and usually I have to get out of the house to beat them; but I am getting to know Saskatoon in a new way, and for the most part I am loving it. It is a little sad that I am alone; but usually these are the times when I learn the most about my character and God's character, so ultimately, I am OK with it. Besides which, jogs by the river can't possibly be a bad thing: dang I am a lucky person to be living this life! |
| posted by Erica @ 11:26 a.m. |
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| Wednesday, April 12, 2006 |
| 1 hour & 10 min... |
| Late. My partner in crime is late, and so I shall write. Things are wrapping up so quickly here at Bethany. Three days ago I couldn't wait to get outta this joint, and there are still aspects of me that are ready to move on. But last night, as I was packing up my room and sorting through things, I felt shocked at the sadness that suddenly came upon me. I think a part of it was realizing I am afraid of not being remembered; what if I leave here and the people I love from this place never think of me again? And, it's like these days signify the end of a lot of things for me, the end of an era, the end of studying, the end of a time of my life. It's weird and I am not sure yet how I will end up processing it all. I am excited to get started on this next phase of life as much as it means that this one is changing/ending. To those who read this who have been a part of my Bethany experience, thanks for some truly wonderful years... I wonder what is next? |
| posted by Erica @ 6:15 p.m. |
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| Sunday, April 09, 2006 |
| 3 NEWS: New job, New frustration, New Poem |
NEW #1:
New Job: Red Lobster - BARTENDING!!!! (Only for the first month, and then I move to serving... booyeah! This is amazing cuz I REALLY wanted to do this! Praise be!)
NEW #2:
New frustration: I know there is only one week, but today I hit yet another wall. I cannot handle the drama and immaturity around here today, and as a result I kinda had a something this afternoon; but honestly people. This is a real world, and I think here in this bubble sometimes we want a false response or we want people to respond the way we would have them. Interesting how in a community where truth is supposed to reign supreme no one ever wants it.
NEW #3:
New Poem: Written about no one, just a general feeling this came in response to these new frustrations, the following oozed from my pores;
He comes around
every night.
Ready to annoy:
Frustrating.
Like a sharp rock,
On my little toe.
He knocks away,
Banging my every nerve.
Drama. Drama.
The creep.
Won't leave me alone -
I am done!
Leave you fool;
Go far, far away.
Pick at me no more
I say -
I am done!
Take your drama;
Please, just run, run.
The creep;
I want you no more. |
| posted by Erica @ 8:23 p.m. |
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| Thursday, April 06, 2006 |
| SuperStore |
So. I got a job. At SuperStore. How do I feel about this? Well, sometimes a bit embarrassed, cuz it's like I'm getting this degree, and going to work at SuperStore. BUT - this is my purpose in life right now! I am incredibly pumped about serving those who are having crappy days. I feel like it has been so long since I have been involved with the "real world" (I know, I know... Bethany is real... but let's be honest - no it's not) and so I am incredibly pumped to deal with people who will swear, drink, sleep around - all so that I can be a bit of a light again. I miss talking about God to someone who's never heard of His love or with people who don't get that I am happy without a lot of money, or that I'm happy working at SuperStore so that I can work on the side with refugees... I want to look people in the eye and ask em how their day is going, and I want to go home tired at the end of a shift from standing on my feet for too long.
By the way; Liz introduced me to some new music: go to carybrothers.com seriously amazing... his lyrics make me cry at this point in my life. But so good too.
Read down further if you want to see some more of my writing, it's getting buried, but it's there. I posted a new untitled poem. Kind of a personal-er one, but give er a go... lemme know what you all think. |
| posted by Erica @ 7:21 a.m. |
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| Tuesday, April 04, 2006 |
| TAG |
4 Jobs I've Had
1. Rogers Video
2. Admissions Counsellor - Bethany College
3. IGA
4. Valleyview Co-op
4 Shows/ Movies I've been addicted to, or like...
1. CSI
2. One Tree Hill
3. Amazing Race
4. Entertainment Tonight
4 Countries I'd Like to Visit
1. Mexico
2. Colombia
3. India
4. Cuba
4 Books I've enjoyed recently
1. Memoirs of a Geisha
2. I have no time for reading
3. I have no time for reading
4. I have no time for reading
4 People I look like
1. My mom (very, very scary thought)
2. Sandra Bullock
3. Charlize Theron
4. Angelina Jolie
Don't I just wish...
4 Things I'd like to do before I die
1. Have a child
2. See a manatee
3. Lean to play piano
4. Go to Disneyland
4 People I tag
1. Dana Barrand
2. Erica Ray
3. Dave Carey
4. Paula Reyes |
| posted by Erica @ 6:30 p.m. |
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| Some New Writing... |
Just thought I'd share some more with y'all...
Written April 1, 2 & 3rd...
Untitled
You love things beautiful -
Drawn by their light.
In your eyes it is me
For a moment
I am beautiful.
Come back my moment -
I long to be that still.
Alas, time and moments go on
Perhaps someone;
Will come to love this light.
Appleby Drive goodness continues to excite me, maybe I'll write about that next time... for now General Epistles last class is calling me; peace be upon you all! |
| posted by Erica @ 12:18 p.m. |
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| Monday, April 03, 2006 |
| Checking if Gmail is still dumb |
| Are you still dumb? |
| posted by Erica @ 4:21 p.m. |
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