Sunday, November 19, 2006

Yeah Baby...

Severe lack of communication as of late. My apologies friends. It's not that I don't have anything to write about, I just haven't had free time. Seems to be a trend with me. But today is my, I hide from the outside world and re-energize day. I have some awesome news as well.

Yesterday I got a bonus from my fantastic work, and let's just say I am very grateful. (Hello Spain!) Considering that I've only been there three months and they gave me a yearly bonus (enough for some months in Spain) and a raise, who can be unhappy with that? Honestly I know it's God's support coming through the vehicle of my job. They have been so awesome to me and I am soo thankful that I found them at the perfect time. I have also learned that honoring God and sticking to my convictions, that He has honored me. It has been such a valuable lesson to learn. And as always, I am blown away by His provision and love.

My letters are going out this week for Spain and North Africa, and I'm excited. I finally got my stuff approved and good to go. So if you haven't given me your e-mail and real mailing address, then you better e-mail it to me, myspace me or post a comment and I'll e-mail you so you don't need to post it on the Internet.

In other awesome news, Blogger has upgraded their service and I will be starting a specific Blog just for my work in Spain and North Africa. This will be a private blog and only my friends will have access to it. I am thrilled about this because now I can keep everyone updated and it will be secure. So if you want to know all about my business, let me know :)

All other fronts of life are good. I have been enjoying SF a lot recently, thanks to Melissa's Birthday extravaganza, the Fray concert last night, and my work's Christmas party at the Ritz this December. I'm glad to be getting my fill, when I lived in LA I missed it oh so much. It's good to be home. (Of course there is no city like NY, whom I fell in love with this past June, but it's still a great city) Here is a pic of Melis and I at the concert. The best part of the concert was when the lead singer fell on stage when he slipped on the champagne that they threw on one of their crew guys because his wife is going to have a baby. He was laughing so hard he could barely get up and so was everyone else.

I have been dealing with a lot of heart issues lately too. I believe that a part of being truly committed to a person in friendship is agreeing to share every part of their life with them, the best and worst of times. It's one of the hardest feelings in the world to know someone you love is going through so much pain. There is something about deep grief that makes everything in this world more gray than it has ever been. The older I find myself, the more I realize how un-black and white things can be at times. At least in the realm of the heart.

I have discovered this great chocolate cafe recently as well. It's cute, and different from your average coffee shop. There are comfy chairs and flowers on the table and not to mention any kind of chocolate you can desire. If you live in Nor Cal, Oregon or Illinois check it out. Ummmm. Specialty chocolates galore. You know, right up my alley for a taste of the finer things in life. Just thought I'd share with the other chocolate lovers out there.

Well that's all for now I need to get busy with my letter sending.

Danielle Renee at 12:00 AM

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Friday, November 03, 2006

Cha Cha Ching.....

Today was great. I had my review at work and it went really well. They gave me a raise, and not a lame one either! Whoo Hoo. I've only been there three months and everything is working out wonderfully. This comes at such a great time because I have been stressed about money for Spain. I am so thankful. They also want me to come back to work when I come back from Spain. How freaking great is that? Oh course there is more to say but I must sleep.... must sleep. I'll talk more about this soon. I had to share....so happy.

Danielle Renee at 9:10 AM

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Wednesday, November 01, 2006

Spain, Spain, and more Spain

Ok so I have to be brief here because I need to sleep, but I need to post because everyone is wondering if I fell off the planet. No I'm still here. But I just had to say that I have been a mad crazy worker chick on a Spain overload these past weeks. Ever since my vision focused, and my heart came back to me I have gone full speed in the Spain direction. And let me tell you I have SOO much to do. I feel insane, but it's official as of tonight. Lindsey and I have talked for hours and hours these past weeks trying to figure out flights and prices, coordination and having headaches. But it's all solved and done. We booked our flights and It's happening for real. T- Minus 2 and a half months- Gone- I also finished my support letter this past weekend and I'm trying to get everything out asap. This past week has been my grounding week. I have so much to do and I'm getting really excited, it's tangible now and becoming my reality. So intense and scary, and yet so freeing. How is it all going to work out? I haven't a clue. Am I going anyway? Yep.
I'll write more la-ter.
:)

Danielle Renee at 8:22 AM

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