Secured my apt in NY, 16 days to go...

Rom 1:17 "The Just Live by Faith"
God provides when we surrender and put our faith in him. This entire journey of surrender through my job, letting go of my truck and eliminating most of my possessions, has been a scary task. But things are coming together nicely. I am at peace about my life, and quite frankly I appreciate living simply. God is NEVER on time but is never LATE with providing for us. It is written...

My apt came through! Woo hoo! I will be living in Brooklyn, NY. It is about a 15 min train ride into New York City. My roommate Kelly seems awesome. She is going to meet me at the airport the day I land and help me bring my stuff into the apt! What a gem she is! In addition, I filed for my taxes today and it looks like uncle sam is going to be giving me back a nice chunk of change which should help in my transition to NY. I was not expecting to get anything back really, so it is nice to look forward to that.

Removing the stress of looking for an apartment has been liberating. I have some interviews set up on the 16th, a couple of days after I arrive, which should provide options. I am excited and looking forward to New York, but I am making sure I am enjoying the moments in front of me as well. Enjoying the present and what amazing friends and family I have in my life has been nice to take in. This last week has been awesome because I have had the opportunity to spend time with people who mean the most to me. Spending time with my sister, my baba, my grandma, my best friend Briana, Scott and all the phone conversations I have had, ah what a breath of fresh air. I am blessed in my life with the people around me, the opportunities in front of me and love I share and will soon share with people in my life.

17 mile bike ride, and new apt info

So today was an eventful day! I rode my bike from Huntington Beach, CA to Irvine, CA (approx 17 miles). Ummmmmm yea, my legs are going to fall off and all that will be left is a torso! I wanted to see if I could do it, and ummm I did but I know I will be sore tomorrow. I hit 3 major hills, it started raining on me, and then the wind was blowing when I arrived in Irvine, so I was riding against the wind. Hahaha yea. But the awesome thing is that a person never feels more alive then when the heart is beating and ready to explode. It's nice to feel alive and go through the motions.

Another super fantastic thing, I got a call from a girl I have been communicating with in regards to an apt in New York. Its in Brooklyn, about 15 mins subway ride into Manhattan. It sounds perfect. 4 girls live there. One is getting her Master's at the college I am applying too, and the other two girls work for the Red Cross. So there will be the community service piece and the Master's program in common between us all. We had a half hour conversation about our expectations of each other, the place and of life. We seem to get along well. She has a couple of people looking at the place this weekend but said she is inclined to give the room to me. So we shall see. I will know by this weekend. I am not too worried because I know if this doesn't work out, there is another divine plan. But I really hope I get it! =D In addition, I networked with a VP I used to work with at Disney Films (from when I interned there back in 2006) and his friend's fiance got in touch with me today. She is a recruiter in the entertainment industry and she is going to meet with me once I get to NY and assist me in finding a job. She asked me to send her my resume, and I did. She will be keeping a heads up starting now for opportunities that will arise. Things are coming together nicely and it is exciting. Now i just need to go through all my clothes and stuff and see what is essential to take, and what isn't. Thanks everyone for your support thus far, I can't tell you what it means to me.

My job is over, and my truck is sold.....

So the decision has been made!!!! My last day at my job was on January 20th and today I sold my truck. My Tacoma, my baby, of five years. I was the original owner to that bundle of joy. Everyone who knows me knows that I had some awesome adventures in that truck. Symbolically it dictated so much of my independence. It was bittersweet to see it go today, but this foreshadows my move to New York!!!

Now I am working on finding an apt and a job out there. Before I leave to New York, which is on Feb 14th (yes I will be spending my Valentine's on a plane and sharing my love with the city!), I would like to secure a job and a place to live. Is all that going to happen before I leave? Who knows...this is all God's will and I am excited to trust in him and watch as he provides for me.  Also, before I leave to new York I am submitting my application to graduate school to pursue my MS in Urban Affairs with a concentration in Non-Profits and Public Policy. I will be applying to Hunter College in Manhattan. I find out in May/June if I get accepted for the Fall Semester that starts in September. I am networking a lot in New York right now, so I have options until I hear back about grad school.  Nothing can devastate me at this point, because I am putting my best foot and effort forward and what is provided to me I am confident is God's will. If I don't get an opportunity I "thought" I wanted, I walk in peace and excitement knowing God has another adventure else planned for me. :) 

I am so excited and I created this blog to share my struggles, happiness, emotions, and success with you guys. I am up and moving to a new place with no definite answers, and I am excited, scared, and at peace about it. I am determined to pursue my calling and to really wake up every morning happy with what I am doing in my life and the way I am serving others. So I invite you to share this journey with me, it will be an adventure and I promise to only post raw and honest updates on my pursuit!!!

Yallah, here we go!