Random Happenings...

There's really nothing profound to write about today. My life is finally finding it's rhythm in Seattle. It doesn't suck as it didn't a week ago. I have hope that things will be alright...in the long run.

I started working at Starbucks on Monday. I was so nervous. I knew there was going to be a lot to learn, but when they gave me the massive 'learning to be a barista guide', I wasn't quite sure if I had picked the right part-time job. I've always wanted to work at Starbucks...at least the last 4 years...I love the atmosphere it gives people to socialize, work or like me, sit and journal or people watch. I think what's going to work for me at this job is the fact that I'm great at being a people pleaser...so I think customer service will come naturally. I look forward to meeting people from such different walks of life and being a part of their life experience...however small or large my part in their lives might be. The hardest part will be learning to make all those drinks...let alone memorize what a tall triple shot mocha and learn how to abbreviate it...can some one say cramming???? Since they sell Kenyan coffee, I've been bragging at any chance I can get that I'm Kenyan...the only irony is that Kenyan's don't really drink coffee....

My dad is in the States on business and I get to see him this coming weekend. I love my parents...I don't think I could have asked for better, caring, wise and unconditionally loving parents...but there are always dysfunctions to deal with...This will be the first time I'll spend time with my dad alone...at least since I'm all grown up now...and for the life of me can't figure what the dynamics will be. About 1yr ago, I went through a difficult transition with my parents... it all turned out for the best, but I'm not quite sure how that will translate face to face. I'm sort of the person that analyzes everything very meticulously...so I'm just trying to figure out what this is going to look like. Another fascinating thing is that this will be the first time my dad hears me perform (my parents work with orphans in the community they live in and he's here trying to raise support and talk about the work they are doing. He's asked me to sing at one of the functions he's attending). I have this hope that my dad will finally realize that singing is my true calling and nothing else gives me as much joy, fulfillment and a sense of belonging as being in front of people and letting them hear the thoughts that cross my mind.

When I return from the weekend, I get to move into my new place. I'm so EXCITED!!!! I went to 'my place' yesterday to take pictures so I can start figuring out on what color I'm painting and how I'm going to furnish the place. It's a cute cozy studio that has tons of natural light, in a building that is 80 some years old. This is going to be the second time I live alone, and I'm super excited about it. Having my own space is HUGE for me, otherwise the ugly side of me really comes out.

Here are highlights in my life

• My friend Sarah Nun has been shipping a few items I left behind and each time she sends me something, she includes a piece of herself in the form of a poem. I love how she writes and I'm looking forward to more poems.
• My new "Moondance" earrings I purchased from thenoisyplume.etsy.com. Probably the best earrings purchase I've ever made... I feel exquisite when I wear them
• A new friendly blogger who's been reading my entries and commenting...it's always good to know that people out there are looking into my life experience
• My friend Deepu, who I call my little brother...called me yesterday just to check on me. I was so pleasantly surprised that he actually took a few minutes to call ...I haven't felt that special in sometime...thanks Deepu :)