Back to the Grind.

It's been a beyond marvelous break...one of those kinds where reality goes away to leave you to yourself and the wonderful things that surround you everyday.  Now, it's back to the grind.  I don't know if I'm quite happy to kiss this time goodbye, but time waits for no one.

Finals. Wooaaahhhhh.

I can react in two ways:

 

REACTION A

REACTION B

Friends, please pray that I take on Reaction B...because I really like giving others a thumbs up.

~Esa Cita

I dig.

It's amazing what a four days of no commitments other than your own family, your own food, your own shopping, and your own homework looks like.  Not that I hate the world outside myself or anything, but man oh man have I been digging this Thanksgiving break like no other.  For the first time this semester, I spent it selfishly away as a real vacation.  What a concept!

I actually watched two episodes of my favorite TV show, Psych.  I went shopping and spent that birthday money that's been waiting for five months to be spent.  I actually took a day to do homework..and by the grace of God I was able to actually focus.  I actually ate all three meals sitting down.  I didn't go out to socialize, I simply enjoyed quiet days with those close to me in the daylight hours.  I actually turned off my phone for a day.  I woke up early and prayed in the morning daylight while waiting for a wonderful day to continue.  I got to just talk in the daylight hours.  I watched a bit of a movie or two.  I'm going to go back in a few minutes to finish my homework, and watch a movie into the early morning...because I can and will sleep in.  I really dig this Thanksgiving break.

World, I don't hate you.  I actually love you.  I just really liked my vacation.  God gave me an awesome past few days to recharge, work hard on my 17+ page paper (it's easier to stop counting at 17) and final presentation, and prepare for the 4 or 5 other papers that I will be preparing in the next 2 weeks.

~Esa Cita

P.S. You may notice that I used the word "daylight"  multiple times and that I sound redundant.  Disclaimer: I don't care.  Daylight is a big deal.  I like the sun.

Black Friday

I'm sitting here in Maryland on my grandparents' coach...sadly, I'm not currently living here so the little yellow room that I normally occupy is not for mine to take tonight.  But not to worry, for in the background while my family is waiting for each other to arrive, He is We is playing, and I have a Corona to keep me company while I work on an assignment due tomorrow night.  Plus, I went Black Friday this morning all alone for the first time in my life!  Though I bid all my birthday money goodbye, it was very worth it.  My birthday was half a year ago, so it's about time I said goodbye.

Not being a morning person in particular especially after very little sleep, it was pretty painful to be up and about at 5:30AM, but the quiet store made at least the first 3 hours quite peaceful.  So many items bought!

Once I got home I ate a bit, bit the world goodnight, and headed into dreamworld for a few hours.  I woke up to get ready for Maryland, and here I am working on my paper on internally displaced people, daydreaming, and listening to my family members wait for each other to arrive for dinner.

Oh wait, family is calling. Off to enjoy!

~Esa Cita

Owl keeps me company at night

I have a new pet. He's an owl and his name is With Godfree....pronounced Godfrey.  He's not much into politics so he'll never run for office, especially with a name like Godfree.  However, he's more than happy to stick with his truths and wonderful opinions so he really isn't concerned.

When it's late, I have the owl to keep me company while I chitchat with my books and discuss how they should help me write my paper.  Sometimes, I even listen to the owl's city...and that keeps me awake throughout the twilight hours.

Godfree keeps me company

even

when it's late

Having just arrived from my flight a few hours ago, I am up from my Boston-nap excursion to work on a final paper. It's funny how when there's so much to do the time just runs off with the wind.  Such is the life, such is the semester. 

This weekend, I was interviewed like crazy...and my oh my it was a cool experience.  I don't know if there's any job quite like that job, so naturally the interviews were like no other.

Cool facts:

• I played trampoline dodge-ball.  Yes, trapoline dodge-ball.
• I whacked myself in the face with a door that looked like a small drawer.  The top of my nose has a black spot as a result..battle scar.
• I gave my testimony to a few missionaries, missionary bosses, and fellow applicants.
• I met amazing people
• I named my car finally! His name is Jorge (pronounced George) Mason.
• I was in Cambridge today
• I hung out around Harvard and went shopping inside The Coop.
• I am writing about Cardinal Newman for a paper...yahhooo!

I'm becoming quite used to rattling off lists. It's kind of a shame.  Oh well, dreams don't turn to dust.

~Esa Cita

Brest Friend

The following are reasons why Ana Teresa Deliz is my best friend.

• She tells me to fix my eyebrows when they don't look good to her...and then changes her mind.
• She doesn't like my facial expressions---they're "..special" to her.
• She laughs in my face when I make a fool out of myself.
• She makes fun of everything I do.
• She loves teasing me before, during, and after all my mistakes.
• When I pour my soul out to her on the phone...she yells "WAIT!"/"YESS???!!" and talks to her family members about the food that they're going to be eating and how she's on the phone talking to Carmen.
• She tells me that I'm awesome.
• She has a secretary for when I need to rant who will transcribe the message for Ana to laugh at, then talk to me about how I feel.

Behold, my best friend Ana.  I've posted about her before.  However, today while I was heading to work late from a class that went over I was inspired by one of her text messages that reminded me of the beauty of our friendship and why no one, not even my worst enemy (if I ever had one), could ever truly affect me with silly insults.

The love of my best friend has this all well taken care of.  With Ana's support...I conquer the world.

Ana inspires me to be a fool and to be laughed at in return.  As a person of ridiculousness, I often am faced with a questioning look, glare, or laugh.  With Ana on my side, I can remember that life is all about doing what's worth it---even when you get laughed at sometimes.  While I don't believe that life is to be lived in order to accumulate laughs, I do recognize that there will be many a time when doing what's worth it will collect a laugh or two in this collection called life....such as this afternoon when I acted like an idiot and had to call Ana's secretary to let Ana know.

Thank you Ana for always making sure I know that I am ridiculous.  Thank you for toughening me up, and reminding me to fight for what's worth it.

~Esa Cita

Habitual postings

I have a bad habit of going to this blog when I am distracted...such as this exact moment.  Now, I have an assignment that I told myself I'd finish by seven, and the time is 6:30pm.  Will I finish? Highly likely.  Will I be speedy Gonzalez? Yes, that's likely as well. I had a few horrid lessons in procrastination this weekend, and man oh man did I pay for them.

It's funny how some people just keep on learning the same old lessons, day after day.  I'm pretty sure that the only thing that would motivate me to do my work is a cookie and a communist I wanted to prove a point to. 6:32pm.

Actually, I'm going to walk outside this little booth. See ya.

Okay, I'm back, didya miss me? 6:43pm.

Time to actually accomplish work. Nonprofit management class awaits my assignment.

~Esa Cita

another lil quote

The happiness you have a right to enjoy has a name and a face: it is Jesus of Nazareth, hidden in the Eucharist.  Only He gives the fullness of life to humanity!  With Mary, say your own "yes" to God, for He wishes to give HIMSELF to YOU.
-Pope Benedict XVI

Amen amen, what keeps me through my days. :) Oh my God, I love being Catholic.

~Esa Cita