For those of you who read my blog that I wrote earlier today (well technically yesterday as it is now 12:40am) you will find what I am about to write pretty ironic.

I had a great day off. I spent hours in a coffee shop finishing that peace corps app as well as blogging etc. Afterwards, I went to dinner with some great friends at this little place called "Roady's". When you walk in you get a strange feeling that if you can't prove your age to be over 60 then you will be kicked to the curb. We have a history there and love going because all of the old people give you dirty looks, scoffing at your youth. It makes for an interesting meal. Following the meal I went to Pasadena and hung out at Vroman's bookstore for awhile. Here comes the awesome part. As I was leaving (about 8:30pm) I passed this man who asked if I had any spare change to buy food. I promptly dug into my pockets, producing two quarters and a dime. I smiled and walked on. As I got in the car and put it into reverse, I had a sinking feeling. I just walked passed the very situation that I have been praying about! Here was a homeless man hungry and asking for money and I pretty much threw change at him and walked away. I sat in the idleing car for a bit contemplating the situation until I ditched my pride and threw the car back into park. I walked back and asked him if I could buy him dinner. He excitedly said yes and that he would love a burrito and coke. I went down the street and bought a bean and beef burrito with two large cokes (they were so big I was thinking about keeping the cups and opening a community pool this summer; if only I were life gaurd certified). When I returned, the two of us hung out for awhile chatting about our lives. His name is Barry and he has been homeless for almost 2 years. At the end of our time together I assured him that we would hang out again soon. I'm looking forward to seeing him again.

Isn't it amazing that God puts these cravings in our hearts but doesn't leave them unnourished? God is awesome.

It's finally done. After who-knows-how-long I have officially submitted my Peace Corps application! I'm not sure why it has taken me so long. Perhaps subconciously I have a fear of the colossal commitment. I dunno. But I must say, it feels good to know I've started the ball rolling. I'm not sure what type of time frame I'm looking at but I imagine that it will still take a long time. So if you work with me at Hillview and you are reading this DON'T FREAK OUT!!! Besides, everyone has their time to leave and yes mine will come eventually. Although I can't think of any convienant time for it.

Whats new with me? So much. I'm reading these amazing books that are putting a stirring in my heart for action. If you haven't read "irresistable revolution" by Shane Claiborne you are missing out. Let's just say once you are done you will probably want to sell everything you have and live with the homeless. At least I wanted to. His love for people and community are incredible. I'm hoping that any potential peace corps adventure will satisfy the craving that this book has left in my heart. I'm also about to start Dorothy Day's autobiography. Needless to say i'm very excited.

What else.....work? Well, work is going. It takes such an emotional toll on me. It's hard to see kids not making the right choices and furthering any pain that I'm trying to diminish. But on the other side, it's incredible to experience moments of joy with these kids who have been deprived of it for so long. Almost all of my original boys from when I started this job over a year ago have moved on. I'm left with two of the original seven. It's weird. I wish I could post pictures of the amazing times we've had together but I can't post pictures of them. Confidentiality crap. oh well.

Um, i had a birthday. I turned 24. I got my first present the moment I woke up.....the flu! I was determined not to let it get to me and I went out anyway. I went with some friends and watched a live taping of Jay Leno. It was a lot of fun. I thought maybe I could become famous for throwing up on Sandra Bullock on live TV, but unfortunatly my nasea eluded me during the taping. I guess I'll have to find some other venue for breaking into the entertainment industry.

I'm not sure what else would be of interest in this post. Perhaps I'll just put some highlight pics up from the past few months

I've had 2 hours of sleep in the past 24, so I'm a little loopy. Went to this club in Hollywood across from Capitol Records. Danced until 4am then went to work from 6:30am - 10:30pm. I want to write since it's been awhile, but I'll try and save it for tomorrow.