Family

So a lot has happened since my last post. I went to the beach with Erika and Crystal last week and it was such a lovely time. August has been an extremely transitional month for so many people that I know, including the three of us. Life really is a book, and as long as you can appreciate each transition as a new chapter, it's a much more enjoyable ride.

I just went to Augusta for my sister's 26th birthday! It was absolutely amazing. I thank God a million times a day for my family. There are two things in my life that have been constant; change and family. Not everyone has that luxury of having a family who WILL be there. There is an absolutely amazing bond that we all have. The only fights we have come out of the overprotectiveness that we have over each other. Anyway, I had such a wonderful time there. Each one of us has such a strong personality that makes it an absolute hoot when we are together. Don't even get me started on how amazing Ollie is. The influence that my entire family has had on her is just incredible. She knows what OCTAGONS are... Dude.. I didn't learn that until like the 10th grade. (okay, okay, I'm exaggerating a bit..) But seriously.. 2 years old? It's just amazing. I am so grateful that she has the relationship with each one of us that she does. My mom and sister teach her stuff all day long. It's brilliant. She can identify like 10 different kinds of birds by the type of song they sing. Anyway, I could go on and on about how special that little beauty is but there could never be enough words to explain it. I miss her. We had a great birthday party for my sister..Brad, Mammy, and I really pulled it together last minute. Later that night, Brad, Erica, and I went out dancing and I had an absolute blast. I just wish my mom would have felt better and been able to go because she would have loved the Motown band that was playing that night. Stupid Haley. :(

While I was there I had three things happen on the job front. 1.) I had a phone interview with the Clinton Office scheduling department, which I think went really well. 2.) Mary Steenburgen called me and said she may have a job lead for me in California. 3.) My mom's friend Carl, who is a musician has a great contact at Paradise Artists in Ojai, CA. All of these things could be good. Nothing has really felt right yet though. Until tonight, when my mom called me to tell me that there is an internship for 6 months waiting for me in Ghana. She has a friend that would hook me up with it. If I can draw California unemployment to pay for my monthly expenses (credit cards, car insurance, car payment, etc) then I think I will do it. It's the only thing that has sounded perfect so far. It's only 6 months which would put me back here in time for Effie to be born (the nickname Ollie has given to my future niece/nephew). I could spend 6 months in Ghana and come back to Augusta with my family just in time for that. I have been praying and praying for God and the Universe to send me the sign and the opportunity for the new direction of my life and I feel like this may be it. There's no way I would have taken off to Ghana if I would have had my boyfriend and my job. We shall see what happens. I would miss my cats like crazy but if my mom would take them, I'm sure they would establish a bond with her and be okay for a few months. When I was in Georgia, I was so worried about my cats, and the Michelle sent me a picture of them all cuddled up with her and Mowgli licking her face. Typical male--just trades me in for the next girl. haha. I was so grateful that she was loving on them though. They are way too social to be left alone for a week.

Okay onto another subject-- I'm finally getting used to not being in a relationship. It's weird, and it's not my first choice, but I'm definitely handling the situation beautifully if you ask me. I'm so much better at being with one person who I have a deep connection with rather than being alone and hanging around multiple people who half way get me. However, I'm learning that if you find that friend in yourself, you feel okay being being with just others who are just friends. That's refreshing at least.

Super random-- I looked up the top 10 songs from the year I was born and they were so funny and ironic.. one of my favorites on the list. "Every Rose Has its Thorns." haha...for anyone who may be reading that doesn't know my name...it's Brenna Rose...and yes I do have a thorn or two ;)

Okay off to hot tub.. Weeds comes on later tonight and I'm so excited about that!

Lesson of the day- love and appreciate your families.