It's already December and the year's almost over. I can't wait for 2006!!! I'm looking forward to finding a part-time/per diem job so that i can save some money for a place of my own. Travel nursing is still on the list, but i want to get some experience in a lot of other areas before i get into it. What i'm really excited for is our trip to the Philippines in April! The sis n i are planning on visiting Borocay, Manila, and other tourists spots for about a week and a half, and maybe stop by Hawaii for a couple of days on the way back.

Plans for the rest of December: Kanye West concert this Saturday; Henjie's return from Spain and off to vegas next weekend (or, SF for some H&M shopping with Kris), and vegas AGAIN! with the fam bams for Christmas. What a way to celebrate the holidays! Speaking of vegs, I WON $300! during our trip Thanxgiving weekend...but broke even. Boo. Next time, i WILL win the jackpot dammit. If mom can do it, i can do it too.

Work has been such a drag!!!!!  I haven't had a FULL TIME paycheck yet. Being cancelled all the time is a bitch! I need another j-o-b. I want to buy a place of my own. I want to pay off my debt. I want to pay off my car in 2 years. I want to do soooo many things, but it hasn't been easy. It's all good though. I have a back up plan.......TRAVEL NURSING!!! My coworker and I have it all figured out. Now, all we gotta do is act on it. So, hopefully hopefully hopefully, i'll be able to take care of everything soon.

Speaking of wanting more money, it doesn't help that i'm planning on going to the Philippines with my seester in April. Ha. I want more money, but i only have so much time to travel before i get married. I'm excited. And hopefully we'll get to stop by Hawaii on the way back.

Well, this year is almost coming to an end. Did i mention what a great year it's been? I can't wait to see what 2006 will offer. I CAN'T WAIT!!!!

Man o man, it's been almost 3 months since the last entry. Well, the family issues are over and done with. I finally moved out of the house and on my own!...sorta. All that matters is that i'm happy.

Speaking of happiness, this year has been a GREAT year. No major drama. I got rid of the unimportant people and got closer with those that matter the most. I've been through some major changes: my way of thinking, my way of living, and and the way i see life in general. I try not to live life with regrets, but sometimes i wonder why i did the things i did in the past. I spent a good majority of my young adult life giving my all to someone that took me for granted. I was there when times were a little rocky, when he was in trouble, and when he needed someone the most. And what is the reward i get? Nothing. How has it benefited me?  It hasn't. Am i still hurt?? Somewhat. i guess it's because even after a year, it's SLOOOWLY hitting me. I'm barely starting to realize the pain i had to go thru just to make him happy and to keep him by my side. Now, when i think about it, i think to myself, "selfish bastard".

Well, all in all, i've moved on to bigger and much BETTER things. I'm slowly growing out of it. I'm maturing and moving on, having fun, making that money, and staying happy. That's how life SHOULD be. Right?

I'm sooo tired from work. I feel like work is my second home away from home. But none the less, i still enjoy it. This weekend me and the homeslices are going out to Morongo to celebrate roll digity Dine's bday. I can't wait!!! I'm soo excited!!

This past weekend was fun and also full of work. Friday: went to the Shabs with Mils and Dine and said wassup to Old Man Shiznabs. Good food with great friends. Convo of the day....

Mary: Hey dine, would u sleep with a male stripper at your bachelorette party?

Dine: Nah, i'd prolly suck his d---though. (in a monotone voice).

HAha! That shiet was hilario.Afterwards, off to Albertson's, picked up some Rasberry Smirrs, and ended up at Dine's house. Paul met us up and took a couple of shots and shots and shots and shots, with Sunny-D of course. Watched half of "Be Cool" and half of the 1st season of the Chappelle show. Chatted online with random peeps off of Dine's buddy list, and continued the orgie in Dine's room! Afterwards, headed down to Ry's Fuckingham Palace for a house partay, and met with Ric and Joesneff. From then on, the orgie continued....It was quite an interesting night. VERY interesting nite. And so, the weekend continued with work, and work, and work again.

Thoughts for this week: Starting off new and being more open to anything and EVERYTHING. Any suggestions on how to start off??

It's been quite a while since i wrote on this thing. The subject for today, FRIENDS. Back in high school, i had lots of friends to keep myself busy. Really GREAT friends i might add! During college, i made many friends and gotten closer to those whom i've known from back in the day. And now that i'm done with school, i've rekindled the flame with all my high school friends. And it's awesome!! Looking back, i can now point out the VIPs in my life. I really know what the true meaning of being there for someone "no matter what." And i can only think of 4 people who stand behind that meaning. Without these 4 people, i really don't know where my life would be. It's also great having a girl best friend, and a couple of guy best friends. I really get the whole picture when it comes to difficult situations. I love these people like family and i would do everything in my power to make them happy!

Changing the subject....what else has been going on? Well, i've been done with orientation at work, and now i'm on my own! I love my job! And i'm soo glad i chose the path i've chosen. Nursing is a GREAT occupation. It pays GOOOD, the hours are dope!, and it makes me feel good knowing that i'm helping people out when they need it the most. Life is....AWESOME right now!! Work, play, PLAY, work. Work hard, PLAY HARDER!!