I knew these past two weeks would come to pass, but I never thought they would happen so soon. I’m flying back to Pittsburgh now. I left Vegas at around 7:40 this morning. I had just spent the past two weeks visiting Jenny’s parents in Idaho, and about 4 days in Vegas spending some time with Jenny and touring downtown again.

But it’s all gone by so fast. Like anything else that’s happened to me in life. My college years have come and gone right before my eyes. It’s so frightening. Frightening in that now I have to find work. And not just any hum drum job. I want a job where I actually make a difference in people’s lives. One that makes an impact. I’ve always been like that though haven’t I? Aiming so high. What’s really scary is that all my life, I’ve been doing things for myself…all by myself. I never needed anyone’s help. Sure I asked for favors…business favors. Tit for Tat. But I never really NEEDED someone’s help. And this time I do. Knowing that your family can’t really do anything scares me all the more.

And just when I need it most, I have friends who will reach out and help me in my most critical time of need. Joel has been incredibly grateful in offering me a place to stay in LA while I look for work out there. But someone stands out from the rest…and that is my wonderful girlfriend, Jenny. There’s never been really too many people in my life that have been more than just a best friend. Jennifer on the other hand, has been everything…childhood friend, best friend, girlfriend, my heart…everything! The night before I left, she told me that I can always fall back on her in case things don’t turn out right in LA. That I could always come and stay with her and look for work in Vegas, too. What a profound friendship we share. It’s as if God had placed her in my life at the most precise moment. I love her always and forever!

So I’m going back home and my mom’s throwing a graduation party for me on the 16th. Hopefully a ton of people will show up. All you can eat Chinese…mmm. I can’t wait. I have a ton to do, too. I have to finish this project for Bill before I leave. Then I have a flight leaving out of Pittsburgh to Las Vegas on the 18th. At least this time it’s only 8 days instead of a torturous 70-something. So in 8 days…the rest of my life begins…

At least I know I’m not going through it alone…

Ok first I thought it was beautiful, and it is, but being snowed in like this is giving me cabin fever like crazy. A few days ago, Jenny and I spent some time with Linsey and Dave. We out to eat at Applebee’s and Linsey got the Chicken Brocolli Alfredo except they didn’t put any brocolli or cheese on it. Stupid. So we gave the waitress, Becky, and the manager hell all night. Afterwards, we went to the arcade and pool hall at ISU.

Lins and I are scary.

Mmmm.

There’s this game there called Stacker and we were trying to win prizes from it. It killed my five dollar bill. Stupid addictive arcade games. Then we played some pool and went to Linsey’s house.

Mmm..the hot tub at Linsey’s was freaking awesome. I want one someday when I’m rich and famous.

Rub a dub dub…four friends in the hot tub.

Whoa!

Spoke with Joel about me coming to LA and he’s letting me stay at his place for a while until I find a place to live. Speaking of places to live, I’ve been searching…it’s tough. It’s so pricey out there. But first and foremost I need to secure that job at E! Networks.

It’s hard to imagine that I only have five days left here with Jenny. But I’m coming back on the 18th anyway. So that’s good. It’s exciting to see how this is all unfolding. How it all seems to be working out. For those of you out there who are reading this, keep me in your prayers!

Wow…after almost 3 months of waiting, I finally get to see my girlfriend again. I’ve been at Jenny’s house for the past 6 days now. Which would explain the lack of posts on my blog. Haha. *wink wink* But yeah, I’ve met Jenny’s family, Rachel, her mom Sandy, stepdad Will, and a bunch of others like Lindsey and her boyfriend Dave, Rachel’s boyfriend Jared, Jenny’s cousin Collin. Lotsa lotsa people. All so very nice to me.

The view from Jenny’s balcony. The mountains here are incredible.

The other day I went to this place called Kowloon’s. It’s a Chinese\Filipino restaurant. One of the ladies that worked there was Filipino, and she made me some Lumpia. Mmmmm. And so I bought some wrappers off of her and I made some Lumpia for Jenny’s family. We also went to this place called Lava Hot Springs, natural hot springs heated by underground volcanic activity. Fun stuff. Lindsey and her boyfriend Dave are nuts. Nuts but nice. Nice nuts. Yep. Haha.

Me and Jenny together again…FINALLY!

For New Years Eve, we spent the night hanging out here at Jenny’s house. It was my first time having someone to kiss on a New Years Eve. And what better person than my most wonderful best friend and girlfriend, Jenny. I gave her my surprise too. It was a necklace with a heart that matched her earrings I gave her for Christmas, and another heart locket that had a cutout of the one of the hearts from the king of hearts from my cards. That’s a lot of hearts! But that’s ok, she has my heart for sure.

Jenny on New Years Eve. Awww what a cutie.

In other news, I got a call from E! Networks in LA and they want me to come down for an interview sometime. So after my stay here, I’ve got to schedule an interview with them for this position as a Freelance Production Artist. The pay is horrible but at least I’ve got my foot in the door and I can start making some contacts. I know I’m more than qualified to do the work, so I’ll be able to find a permanent position once I prove myself.

It’s so great finally having a chance to relax. It all seems so unreal to be with the one I love again. Everything just seems to be working. I never want to leave Jenny again. She’s mine forever. I love you Jenny!