Sunday, September 4, 2011

The Light at the End of the Tunnel

So I wanted to post about our Decks for Dogs event first because it was successful and fun but I don't have the photos on me so sorry if I'm out of time sequence.

This summer was rough. I felt extremely sad and went though a major transition when I needed to move. 30 hours a week of school felt like it was ruining my life. Working part time at the airport doesn't pay any bills but it is the best side job ever. It feels like it's the worst job when you need to make money and spend most of your week working towards school. Not to mention the shitty weather, working until 3am and getting written up left and right. Hopefully, I didn't get into too much trouble because I really do love my flight benefits.

I graduate in two weeks. I need to make up some hours and do quite a bit of homework but I think I can get it done so I can graduate with my class. I feel like a big weight will be lifted when my time is given back to me. I can finally see a future. I can focus on the salon, which is something that I have totally neglected and I need it to work or else I lose the last 2 and a half years and a lot of fucking money.

I went to Vegas for the day via Los Angeles about a week ago. It was hot and I missed the MAGIC convention because I got my days mixed up. Yes, I showed up at the last hour of the convention on the final day. Oh well, it happens twice a year. If my crew saves up they can come with me in February and represent! It was a good overnight trip. I was glad to get out of town. Lucky me it was off season and the hotels were super cheap. Encore and the Wynn are usually $450 a night, and around $385 on special but being that it was August and 110F I was able to get a room for about $160 after tax and fees. Totally killer hotel, it is like Asian fusion meet Alice in Wonderland. A little bit of sun out by the pool, some good eating and good company.

I settled into my place and even though it is super small and hood, I like it. I am close to downtown, I have awesome neighbors and I write a small rent check. The plan is to work hard and save. I checked my credit with a bank when I was apartment hunting and they pre-approved me for an FHA loan. I didn't have the money for a down or the time to look but everything happens for a reason. I felt like the universe was angry with me. I really did. Things happen the way they do because that is the path you are supposed to take. Learn from experiences and become a better person. I really am happy and grateful right now. I don't know how I could ever be sad or upset when I have so much. Not having any money is okay. Things come and go. I have so much of what I need without ever needing a lot of money. Transition is okay. Growing as a person is what needed to happen.


I'm out and about. Currently I am in Seattle at the Waterfront. Having my vodka tonic, a seafood cocktail with king crab and prawns, pork sliders, some amazing oysters (they were so incredible, I won't be able to eat any until I return to Seattle). Yesterday was my uncle's 65th birthday celebration at an old school Italian place in Chicago. Great to spend time with love ones and eat well. I was able to get a killer deal at the airport Hilton for $49, another great airline benefit. Made my way to Seattle. Saw an old friend. Took public transportation all over both cities. My one gripe about Denver, the public transportation is lacking. I would love to give up depending on a car. I love Denver but it isn't as progressive as I would like it to be. Maybe the grass is greener but I think Denver could stand to step up it's game. Tomorrow the plan is to go to St. Louis to visit a friend. I tried to make it to Los Angeles today. I played airport roulette this morning and the flight to Los Angeles and surrounding areas were full. I was hoping to see my family and maybe stop by Chinatown and Little Tokyo but another opportunity will present itself soon now that I am looking at my freedom in just less that two weeks. Having my time back to do what I want to do and travel is something I never want to lose again. If I lose it I will figure something out. Next month I am hoping to go to Asia or Europe, whatever has more open seats. I almost hopped a flight to Paris today but I knew I wouldn't be content going to Paris overnight and that I needed to get home. Just a few more weeks and a little bit of hard work and money making and I can go on my next trip. Does anyone want a massage? :)