Surreal

Here's the view from my new office. It's still hard to believe. To those who know me best, it's always a BEAUTIFUL DAY, even when it's cloudy. :-) Unfortunately, I can't see the beach from where I am. However, I can see the "Think Blue" sign from Dodgers' Stadium as well as the Griffith Observatory if I really stretch my neck that far.

Perspective

I think that's one of the biggest life lessons I've learned thus far. You have to always put everything in perspective. Life may not always be as bad as it seems. We all go through our own dramas but for me, life is not so bad right now. I can definitely say I'm learning tons of stuff and continuing to refine my skills. I thank God that I am no longer in a position where I want to go postal on all my coworkers and that I can truly and honestly see the products and services that are offered at my new organization. How can you not sell the fact that your organization's sole existance rests on the fact that it wants to create positive opportunities and better the community of an entire county?

There are material things that I don't have in my life right now but at the same time, I have more than some people. I can't help but think about where homeless people go when they're pushed from sleeping on the streets. Where do they go once they've been pushed out of Downtown LA - another neighborhood, another city, another county, another state? How about we increase spending on the causes that fight homelessness?

I may not be able to travel as much as I'd like but the opportunity to travel is something that is more obtainable to me than some people. There are children who have never been outside of their own neighborhoods, much less Los Angeles County. As much as the neighborhoods in LA are diverse, it's not entirely like when you physically travel to anothe country to take in the sights, sounds, smells and touches. It's a completely surreal experience being in a locale that you've only seen in pictures and read about in various publications.

Perspective calms me down. Knowing that there is a greater being guiding me on my path keeps me sane. Having confidence that I can overcome challenges keeps me strong and optimistic. Realizing that my life is filled with great love makes me feel blessed.

Weekend of Firsts

Finally got to see Los Amigos Invisibles today! Yes, they are even better live. Every single album and performance I've heard from them has mesmerized me. I will forever thank my lovely Chris for randomly grabbing their cd from Amoeba's racks and turning me on to them. I think they're tied with The Brand New Heavies in my standards. Common was on the bill, as well but had to jet with The Joe to a Galaxy vs. Chivas soccer game.

I was warned that we would be sitting with the fan club for the Galaxy team but I was blown away with all the shouting, singing, chanting, costumes, flags, streamers and other paraphanelia James and his crew had to for the game. The whole experience exceeded all expectations. One of the great things that I stumbled upon as I wondered around the stadium to take a break from the riot was a mini version of Coffee Bean. I say "mini" because their selection was extremely limited - I'm talkin' no morrocan mint latte here! Ah well, everyone can't be perfect.