I have to just write about how amazing it is to have a 'home" here! Bernie and Doug are 2 of the most amazing people. They truly have taken in this girl from Atlanta. I know them via a sorority sister. Doug has been INCREDIBLE! He sends my resumer to EVERYONE he knows, which is evidently a TON of ppl. Bernie, she's so AWESOME! She treats me like her little sister, allowing me to vent and open up about everything.
Pretty much they are a young family, with HUGE hearts, and now have a 22 yr old in the house all the time. They let me just come over. Watch TV. use the internet. and just feel at home. It's A-MAZING! They cook me dinner and allow me to just be me. I'm not on edge or anything. I feel at home.
Also, it's funny b/c every night I have to text Bernie to let her know I'm in my house. I love it. They have all my car info. A SWEEEEET pic of me. and all the contacts of anyone i know out here. Just in case...
It just amazes me that God puts people in my life to make LA really feel at home! I mean out here it is ALL ABOUT WHO U KNOW! They know a lot of people. Last night- went to dinner with Bernie and her friends. It was great. These middle aged women allowed me to hang out with them. And now they want to help me! I mean both women work as producers for network news and network programming. It amazes me that they would be so willing! These women are amazing. It just makes me realize that no matter what, I do have people out here who care and are rooting me on.
Without this family, i don't know that I'd be enjoying LA as much. Yes, it's tough. Yes, it gets lonely. But at the end of the day, I am here for a reason. I am following MY dream. I'm doing this for MYSELF! and I do have people who want to help me, even though they barely know me. God is TRULy wonderful in so many ways.
I've been over here all day, just hanging out. I'm just SO BLESSED to have a people here that are amazing!!
Friday, September 18, 2009
Jeremiah 29:11
It's so frustrating. I got done with school. I've interned. I've got the experience. My whole life I have pushed myself to the next level. I'm not the girl that just sat back. All I want is a chance. A chance to prove myself. There's no doubt that if someone gives me a chance I will win them over. I want this more than anything. I picked up and moved out here with NO ONE and NOTHING. I live in the hood. Clearly, I want this. So give me the opportunity to show you what I got. That's all I want. I promise I will prove to you that I am the right person.
I just keep telling myself this is HIS plan. And most of the jobs aren't what I want. So I know something BIGGER and BETTER is coming. I know He will lead me where I am supposed to be. I have to keep my head up!
My resume is on several desks. I know one will look at it and say, "I want to meet her!!" Once again, if this was easy, I wouldn't want to do it! life is about taking those risks. Getting rejecting. and using the strength and will to succeed. I know I'm gonna hear no. But I also know there is a reason I am out here. I'm just as good if not better than the next! I just keep thinking about how these experiences will be great for my E! True Hollywood Story or Biography.
I'm relying and trusting in Him. He led me out here. He's with me every moment. He's teaching me so much. I know He'll put me where I need to be.
I just keep telling myself this is HIS plan. And most of the jobs aren't what I want. So I know something BIGGER and BETTER is coming. I know He will lead me where I am supposed to be. I have to keep my head up!
My resume is on several desks. I know one will look at it and say, "I want to meet her!!" Once again, if this was easy, I wouldn't want to do it! life is about taking those risks. Getting rejecting. and using the strength and will to succeed. I know I'm gonna hear no. But I also know there is a reason I am out here. I'm just as good if not better than the next! I just keep thinking about how these experiences will be great for my E! True Hollywood Story or Biography.
I'm relying and trusting in Him. He led me out here. He's with me every moment. He's teaching me so much. I know He'll put me where I need to be.
Wednesday, September 16, 2009
Lost in a GIANT grid!
How do u get lost in a city that is GIANT grid?!?! Who knows. but i did. yes, map quest got lost. but on my adventure from the valley to Santa Monica. I discovered a lot!
Only in LA will u see a tag plate that says "Millionaire in Training." that's just showing off that u don't have money and prolly never will. get one that says broke as a joke. it would just be funny.
On my mini adventure, I circled UCLA multiple times...man do i wish i lived in Westwood. it's nice. Near belair, Beverly Hills, and just a trip over the hills to studio city. I went through "Boystown" on Santa Monica Blvd, which is where all the gay men are, so i'm thinking i'm gonna hang out there. At least then, I know they are legit and can be my bff. I need an amazing bff who will shop with me and talk about guys. Then i ended up in the jewish community. I knew i was there when I saw a flock of children all with tall black hats on their heads crossing the street to the Hebrew center.
That's y I love this place. There truly is so many cultures. Then i get to go home through Little Armenia, Little Ethiopia, and Little Mexico. I'm becoming very cultured these days. No worries!
Only in LA will u see a tag plate that says "Millionaire in Training." that's just showing off that u don't have money and prolly never will. get one that says broke as a joke. it would just be funny.
On my mini adventure, I circled UCLA multiple times...man do i wish i lived in Westwood. it's nice. Near belair, Beverly Hills, and just a trip over the hills to studio city. I went through "Boystown" on Santa Monica Blvd, which is where all the gay men are, so i'm thinking i'm gonna hang out there. At least then, I know they are legit and can be my bff. I need an amazing bff who will shop with me and talk about guys. Then i ended up in the jewish community. I knew i was there when I saw a flock of children all with tall black hats on their heads crossing the street to the Hebrew center.
That's y I love this place. There truly is so many cultures. Then i get to go home through Little Armenia, Little Ethiopia, and Little Mexico. I'm becoming very cultured these days. No worries!
Tuesday, September 15, 2009
If you have a monster truck..GET A LIFE!
wow. what a weekend. Dawgs barely win. went to the farmer's market on sunday on Ventura in Studio City. HELLO CELEBS!!!!!!! no one extremely exciting. but lots of celebs, most of which are DISAPPOINTINGLY short. o well. i need to charge my camera so u can see pics. but it was cool b/c its so many great fruits- NO southern peach, but not bad. i got asked by this older man if the Meg and Robbie- Doug and Bernie's kids were mine! DO I LOOK OLD ENOUGH...HOPE NOT!! but it was cool.
i love that family soo much more each day. They have taken me in and treat me as if i was part of the family. Bernie cooks me dinner and shows me everywhere I need to go, Doug helps me anything job related, and Robbie and Meg remind me of my brothers just the way they play- mostly Meg hitting Robbie, just like me and my 3 bros! God continues to amaze me with the ppl he brings in my life. They want to find me a place closer to them in studio city, west hollywood, or westwood. I WOULD LOVE THAT!!! b/c as much as i love my place, i think since i spend all my time there, it makes sense. it just on step at a time. plus i still need a j-o-b.
Sunday afternoon. Paula flew in. YAY! it was great to see a familiar face. So i decide to show her around town. WE're getting on the 101 from the 110. This RIDICULOUSLY jacked up truck gives me the clearing to get in my lane, so i merge on in. i can't go anywhere bc OF COURSE there's traffic on a sunday! Next thing i hear is cluck. THE JERK RAN INTO the back and side of my honda b/c i guess he wanted over. I was so peeved. So i pull on over. This short little hispanic mans jumps down from his monster truck and starts yelling at me. Praise the Lord Paula was with me b/c she let him have it and told him i was not at fault-which i wasn't! The idiot tells me that the cops told him to get off the hwy and wait. I wasn't told that so i didn't. Sure enough, the idiot left the scene and didn't pull over. i had to deal with the cop who was amazing! b/c he loved that I was from GA, he was from Baton Rouge. And of course instead of my fender bender we talked about SEC football. He gave me a bunch of cool places to go to too. Now i have to deal insurance and the hit and run. guess that's a WELCOME TO LA present!
Lesson learned: JACKED up trucks are LAME. sry. but if u get a truck great- trucks have appeal, but monster trucks are UNNECESSARY. u look lame. u need a life. ur wasting ur money. and u leave sweet marks of ppl's car. I might be from GA, but im not stupid!
i love that family soo much more each day. They have taken me in and treat me as if i was part of the family. Bernie cooks me dinner and shows me everywhere I need to go, Doug helps me anything job related, and Robbie and Meg remind me of my brothers just the way they play- mostly Meg hitting Robbie, just like me and my 3 bros! God continues to amaze me with the ppl he brings in my life. They want to find me a place closer to them in studio city, west hollywood, or westwood. I WOULD LOVE THAT!!! b/c as much as i love my place, i think since i spend all my time there, it makes sense. it just on step at a time. plus i still need a j-o-b.
Sunday afternoon. Paula flew in. YAY! it was great to see a familiar face. So i decide to show her around town. WE're getting on the 101 from the 110. This RIDICULOUSLY jacked up truck gives me the clearing to get in my lane, so i merge on in. i can't go anywhere bc OF COURSE there's traffic on a sunday! Next thing i hear is cluck. THE JERK RAN INTO the back and side of my honda b/c i guess he wanted over. I was so peeved. So i pull on over. This short little hispanic mans jumps down from his monster truck and starts yelling at me. Praise the Lord Paula was with me b/c she let him have it and told him i was not at fault-which i wasn't! The idiot tells me that the cops told him to get off the hwy and wait. I wasn't told that so i didn't. Sure enough, the idiot left the scene and didn't pull over. i had to deal with the cop who was amazing! b/c he loved that I was from GA, he was from Baton Rouge. And of course instead of my fender bender we talked about SEC football. He gave me a bunch of cool places to go to too. Now i have to deal insurance and the hit and run. guess that's a WELCOME TO LA present!
Lesson learned: JACKED up trucks are LAME. sry. but if u get a truck great- trucks have appeal, but monster trucks are UNNECESSARY. u look lame. u need a life. ur wasting ur money. and u leave sweet marks of ppl's car. I might be from GA, but im not stupid!
Saturday, September 12, 2009
Once a DAWG...
UGA fans are the best!! There is a bar in LA that is low key and gamedays-FULL OF UGA FANS!!! i am HOME!!!! it's great. People are nice. Red and Black is everywhere!! and ppl understand my love for football! it's the greatest place on this side of the Mississippi. But to the guy who grabbed my leg and spit while talking- have u thought about coaching? U r my hero and ur comments are AWESOME! Almost as good as Brian's texts...no. brian's win! but Next game, I PROMISE i will yell at the screen with u. Gosh-I LOVE GAMEDAYS!!!
But dear Dawgs...esp defense,
stop hooking up with girls and partying so much and LEARN to block. that is all. thanks!
planning a trip to GA for the LSU game. I have to be home for ONE game since NO ONE tailgates for anything out here. I miss it way too much. i need one in my system! I need a tailgate w/ steph and brad and ash! To steph-U might be a cock...but ur mom's a dawg!! i miss harassing other teams and being obnoxious while talking football to boys. It's the great day of the week. LA- I'm gonna teach u to tailgate, it's way too fun. Ur missing out! we'll fix it!
And I love foreigners!! I just have to say i know more ppl not from America then ever before. it's GREAT!! ha. Everyday i meet someone not from America...how cool!?! TOday Austria. i got told ppl in the south were stupid. He was joking, but seriously. give the south credit! we're all pretty awesome! no one thinks im from GA...i dont know why!
And i found my home. i moving to the Hollywood Hills. It's too beautiful at night not to be there! So i'm saving now. or gonna find a "big poppa" like Kim on real Housewives. ha. NAh not my style. but Hollywood Hills, i could live there! so anyone who would like to donate, let me know!
But dear Dawgs...esp defense,
stop hooking up with girls and partying so much and LEARN to block. that is all. thanks!
planning a trip to GA for the LSU game. I have to be home for ONE game since NO ONE tailgates for anything out here. I miss it way too much. i need one in my system! I need a tailgate w/ steph and brad and ash! To steph-U might be a cock...but ur mom's a dawg!! i miss harassing other teams and being obnoxious while talking football to boys. It's the great day of the week. LA- I'm gonna teach u to tailgate, it's way too fun. Ur missing out! we'll fix it!
And I love foreigners!! I just have to say i know more ppl not from America then ever before. it's GREAT!! ha. Everyday i meet someone not from America...how cool!?! TOday Austria. i got told ppl in the south were stupid. He was joking, but seriously. give the south credit! we're all pretty awesome! no one thinks im from GA...i dont know why!
And i found my home. i moving to the Hollywood Hills. It's too beautiful at night not to be there! So i'm saving now. or gonna find a "big poppa" like Kim on real Housewives. ha. NAh not my style. but Hollywood Hills, i could live there! so anyone who would like to donate, let me know!
Butterflies
Caterpillars. They live their lives. Cocoon. Turn into a beautiful butterfly. Living their lives in a new, more beautiful form.
I dunno if you have ever heard, but it's supposably representative of human life. We live in these bodies. Pass. and spend eternity in heaven, as a more beautiful, perfect place with the Lord. It's a beautiful representation. ANd reminds me daily of my grandparents.
This all came about b/c tonight i was talking to Bernie and Doug-a friend's family, who have now taken me in and are prolly 2 of the most amazing ppl!! We were talking about spirits and things that actually scared the crap out of me. But i thought of my grandparents. All have passed, yet I know they are my angels. I know I'm not alone here. I know the 4 of them are all looking after me.
But butterflies. As we were talking, I looked at my ring. I will never take it off b/c it makes me think of the greatest ppl to ever enter my life. My grandparents all mean so much, so hardworking, loving, and Godly men and women. But esp Imom and Idad, do i think of when i see butterflies. B/c the day Imom passed, I saw 2 yellow butterflies chasing each other. When I was told, I new it was a way to know she was with the love of her life, Idad, in Heaven and was ok. Butterflies are always around and will just appear and sit, it's crazy. It's like a way to know they are always with me. I just think butterflies are so beautiful just like those 4 special ppl to me.
AS I told the story of my love, I said, I know all 4 are always with me and watching me. I've been having lots of dreams about Imom lately. But it's like there is this sense of peace knowing that I'm never alone! So Bernie looked at me and said, this is crazy, but i hate anything with butterflies. BUt the other week she felt she had to buy a yellow butterfly wind chimer. now, understand, that i feel so close to this family after just really 1 wk of knowing them. I feel safe and at home. It's weird, but it's true. When she said that, i got teary eyed out of nowhere. I know to many this might sound crazy, but i got teary eyed, b/c i felt like my grandparents were all with me saying I'm gonna be ok. Almost as if it's a sign that this family will take care of me and I'm gonna be fine in LA.
My grandparents all mean the world to me. They all were the MOST amazing people. Prolly 4 of the finest ppl. I mean just so kind and welcoming. No was ever a stranger! I don't know if that's the case with the chimer, but i would love to think it like that. It just showed me that i'm ok and I know God is always with me, leading me where I need to go. It just reinforced that i am here for a reason. I know with hard work everything will pay off. And that love is incredible. I have angels watching over me. I just need to spread my wings a fly like a butterfly.
I dunno if you have ever heard, but it's supposably representative of human life. We live in these bodies. Pass. and spend eternity in heaven, as a more beautiful, perfect place with the Lord. It's a beautiful representation. ANd reminds me daily of my grandparents.
This all came about b/c tonight i was talking to Bernie and Doug-a friend's family, who have now taken me in and are prolly 2 of the most amazing ppl!! We were talking about spirits and things that actually scared the crap out of me. But i thought of my grandparents. All have passed, yet I know they are my angels. I know I'm not alone here. I know the 4 of them are all looking after me.
But butterflies. As we were talking, I looked at my ring. I will never take it off b/c it makes me think of the greatest ppl to ever enter my life. My grandparents all mean so much, so hardworking, loving, and Godly men and women. But esp Imom and Idad, do i think of when i see butterflies. B/c the day Imom passed, I saw 2 yellow butterflies chasing each other. When I was told, I new it was a way to know she was with the love of her life, Idad, in Heaven and was ok. Butterflies are always around and will just appear and sit, it's crazy. It's like a way to know they are always with me. I just think butterflies are so beautiful just like those 4 special ppl to me.
AS I told the story of my love, I said, I know all 4 are always with me and watching me. I've been having lots of dreams about Imom lately. But it's like there is this sense of peace knowing that I'm never alone! So Bernie looked at me and said, this is crazy, but i hate anything with butterflies. BUt the other week she felt she had to buy a yellow butterfly wind chimer. now, understand, that i feel so close to this family after just really 1 wk of knowing them. I feel safe and at home. It's weird, but it's true. When she said that, i got teary eyed out of nowhere. I know to many this might sound crazy, but i got teary eyed, b/c i felt like my grandparents were all with me saying I'm gonna be ok. Almost as if it's a sign that this family will take care of me and I'm gonna be fine in LA.
My grandparents all mean the world to me. They all were the MOST amazing people. Prolly 4 of the finest ppl. I mean just so kind and welcoming. No was ever a stranger! I don't know if that's the case with the chimer, but i would love to think it like that. It just showed me that i'm ok and I know God is always with me, leading me where I need to go. It just reinforced that i am here for a reason. I know with hard work everything will pay off. And that love is incredible. I have angels watching over me. I just need to spread my wings a fly like a butterfly.
Friday, September 11, 2009
Nothing like Yogurtland and Coffee Bean!
So you know how I spend my days in coffee shops emailing?!? ok, so i have been extra tricky and switch up which ones i go to b/c i don't want to be a regular...but that didn't work out. One knows my name, my order, and he calls me his ga peach. FML. i have no life! haha. and NO mom. He's old. Thanks tho.
i'm realizing a little more everyday. I really like this place. I love that I live here now. it's warm and sunny EVERYDAY!!! LOVE IT!!! It's becoming me a little more each day. I'm a regular at Coffee Bean. and Yogurtland is the BEST invention EVER!! frozen healthy yogurt-like 12 flavors. And lots of toppings-fruit and cereal and sprinkles and chocolate...and its weighed based on ounces. FORGET pinkberry...Yogurtland is the SHIT!! GA- get a Yogurtland!!!
But missing UGA football!! Tomorrow is gameday..i'm not there. But I've decided LSU or Auburn...I'll be there. but today i was in a restaurant, talking to the dad about how i can't stand Pac10 football- i looked around let's just say i had several glares...oops! But come one ppl....get OVER yourself!
i'm realizing a little more everyday. I really like this place. I love that I live here now. it's warm and sunny EVERYDAY!!! LOVE IT!!! It's becoming me a little more each day. I'm a regular at Coffee Bean. and Yogurtland is the BEST invention EVER!! frozen healthy yogurt-like 12 flavors. And lots of toppings-fruit and cereal and sprinkles and chocolate...and its weighed based on ounces. FORGET pinkberry...Yogurtland is the SHIT!! GA- get a Yogurtland!!!
But missing UGA football!! Tomorrow is gameday..i'm not there. But I've decided LSU or Auburn...I'll be there. but today i was in a restaurant, talking to the dad about how i can't stand Pac10 football- i looked around let's just say i had several glares...oops! But come one ppl....get OVER yourself!
Thursday, September 10, 2009
Top 3 Things Learned In 1 day!
2 posts in one day...yes i know! But i'm learning so many new things each day!
1st- NEVER buy anything from IKEA...or if you do...get someone who KNOWS how to put things together, put it together. I got someone to put my dresser and bed together. Let's just say..i'm basically sleeping on a mattress on the floor bc the bed is broken. And my dresser jiggles like jello and the two small drawers on the top shelf of the dresser...DON'T EXIST! I knew i should have done it myself-or just bought it off craigslist. At least then it would LOOK like what it is supposed to.
2nd- If you go to the beach-esp Manhattan Beach...WATCH for fishing hooks. My roommate spent labor day in the hospital b/c she got hooked. haha... not funny...yes it is. she was walking in the water near fishermen and then felt something tug at her foot...she'd been hooked. It was a BIG ordeal- those HOT lifeguards took her away on a ATV and she got wheeled into the emergency room! So- unless u want to be the catch-be careful!! or make it OVERLY dramatic so the HOT lifeguards will come!
Finally 3rd- Mom is ALWAYS right! Man, who knew that even though my mom is 1000s of miles away...Kay would be RIGHT ON! My roomie-Ania, got the flu the other night. Her temp got up to 105-yes i'm staying away, washing my hands and drinking LOTS of fluids. SO i called Kay- the ONLY mom in the US bc my apt is all foreign...well basically. She said to give Ania Tylenol or something to break the fever. Put her in a luke warm bath-not hot not cold, drink fluids, and of course sleep. That's what I told her to do. But she just went to sleep. We had to call the hospital and eventually took her there but they said to do the SAME thing. WHO KNEW KRAZY KAY is SOOOO RIGHT ALL THE TIME!!! Gosh...i Love my momma!!!
Those are my lessons learned today!
Increase the Peace- I'm out!
1st- NEVER buy anything from IKEA...or if you do...get someone who KNOWS how to put things together, put it together. I got someone to put my dresser and bed together. Let's just say..i'm basically sleeping on a mattress on the floor bc the bed is broken. And my dresser jiggles like jello and the two small drawers on the top shelf of the dresser...DON'T EXIST! I knew i should have done it myself-or just bought it off craigslist. At least then it would LOOK like what it is supposed to.
2nd- If you go to the beach-esp Manhattan Beach...WATCH for fishing hooks. My roommate spent labor day in the hospital b/c she got hooked. haha... not funny...yes it is. she was walking in the water near fishermen and then felt something tug at her foot...she'd been hooked. It was a BIG ordeal- those HOT lifeguards took her away on a ATV and she got wheeled into the emergency room! So- unless u want to be the catch-be careful!! or make it OVERLY dramatic so the HOT lifeguards will come!
Finally 3rd- Mom is ALWAYS right! Man, who knew that even though my mom is 1000s of miles away...Kay would be RIGHT ON! My roomie-Ania, got the flu the other night. Her temp got up to 105-yes i'm staying away, washing my hands and drinking LOTS of fluids. SO i called Kay- the ONLY mom in the US bc my apt is all foreign...well basically. She said to give Ania Tylenol or something to break the fever. Put her in a luke warm bath-not hot not cold, drink fluids, and of course sleep. That's what I told her to do. But she just went to sleep. We had to call the hospital and eventually took her there but they said to do the SAME thing. WHO KNEW KRAZY KAY is SOOOO RIGHT ALL THE TIME!!! Gosh...i Love my momma!!!
Those are my lessons learned today!
Increase the Peace- I'm out!
Teachings of Tichy
So...i'm doing my ususal...all afternoon ending emails in a coffee shop...what a life i live!!!! I NEED A JOB..SO HIRE ME!!!!
Yesterday, I spent all day in Long Beach with my roomie Sarah and her swimmer friend Jan. So he's been giving me daily advice, so I must pass it along!
Sit in a bakery. Appear busy. But approachable. Look confident. but shy. Has he really met me? I'm NOT shy...i have a hard time being extremely quiet. O well. Then he said to sit back, fasten my seat belt, and relax. Ok. i can do that! Then things will come my way. Alright!
Guess I'm sitting back and waiting for a job...NO!!! But i am playing a wait game. If I don't hear back from anything by tomorrow...i guess the harassing begins!!
Yesterday, I spent all day in Long Beach with my roomie Sarah and her swimmer friend Jan. So he's been giving me daily advice, so I must pass it along!
Sit in a bakery. Appear busy. But approachable. Look confident. but shy. Has he really met me? I'm NOT shy...i have a hard time being extremely quiet. O well. Then he said to sit back, fasten my seat belt, and relax. Ok. i can do that! Then things will come my way. Alright!
Guess I'm sitting back and waiting for a job...NO!!! But i am playing a wait game. If I don't hear back from anything by tomorrow...i guess the harassing begins!!
Tuesday, September 8, 2009
New city=New Adventures
HELLLLO LA!! It's just Jenna!!!
yes, I know what u thinking, but one day that's how I'm gonna start my show...so prepare urself!
So, i've been officially in LA now one week and 6 days...almost 2 weeks!!! There's sooo much to tell. Boy, has this new start been nothing but an exciting adventure!! Yes, I've had to do a lot of adjusting!!! It's no Atl!! I'm alone a lot, but that has turned into an amazing thing!! I'm learning new things about myself and this place daily. Every day gets better and better. But ooo man, what an adventure.
Who would have ever thought that a girl from Snellville, GA would pack up with 2 suitcases, a carryone, and laptop bag, 1st-if u know me, i left EVERYTHING!!! but i would have never thought I would actually pack up, leave everyone/ everything I know and love and move to the opposite coast with no one and just her bags and little money. Honestly, if you would have told me that, I would have laughed. But this is NEW me. I'm taking LOTS of risks, following a dream, and for once in my life being completely selfish. This is the only time for me to be me and do 100% what I want. I love it! Luckily, I have an AMAZING support team who push me everyday. I know those people will always be there for me and always support my decisions. Yes, it was hard to give them hugs and kisses. THen, watch them watch me go through security at Hartsfield-Jackson, waving the WHOLE time. But those that let me go, know that I've got big plans and need to do this.
It's crazy. My whole life, Atlanta was home. I went 45 minutes away to school. I saw my mom, dad, and best friends at least every 2 weeks. It's hard to be in a huge city and know you have maybe a handful of people, maybe. But honestly, I think it is the BEST thing that could have ever happened to me. I'm learning WAY too much about myself- like I do want to be in control and I want it my way. I'm hard headed. I'm loud, obnoxious, but care so much. But hey, that's who I am. You can take it or leave it. I learning to be completely ok if not everyone likes me. To be honest, I'm learning to really not care what others think. Because those who know and love me, know that I am who I am and I'm going after something I really want. Obstacles are in my way, but that is just gonna make me even stronger! I'm not alone. I'm so dependent on the one thing that matters-my relationship with Christ. I know He's not gonna lead me somewhere I can't handle. I know He's with me all the time and everything is HIS plan, not mine. I've taken a leap of faith and learning to give everyting to Him. I needed that. He's showing me that I can be myself in a town that wants me to be everything I'm not.
Soooo...the reason I'm writing this is to share this experience with everyone! B/c just within the 1st few weeks, I've been through a lot!!!! and to be honest, I have a lot of bones to pick with this place. So i'm giving it to you as a girl from the south living in one heck of a place.
My dearest GA,
I miss the green oaks and magnolia trees. Here it's nothing but palm trees and trees on fire. I miss the open fields. Here it's street, street, street, ppl, ppl, ppl. Shop, shop, shop. There is NO empty space. But it is cool because even though houses don't really have front yards, the views are gorgeous. I mean there's soooo many beaches and when ur at the beach and look to ur right, there's the mountains. I PUT my FOOT IN THE PACIFIC!!!! SO i just need to Arctic to complete that goal! BUt it's so cool to be at the beach one minute, then 20 minutes later be in the Hollywood Hills overlooking this giant area that is Downtown.There is so much hustle and bustle. I wonder about everyone's life. Like the guy in front of me reading a book. Or the nicely dressed men to the left of me smoking and intensely talking. Or the lonely old man alone in the corner listening to music. Like...what do they do...what's their story? it's crazy to think there are so many different people in this place!!! It's so cool!
I miss the paved expressway. OMG you know how we ALL hate the construction that never ends on I-95 or I-85 in south georgia? or 75-85 in Atlanta, well i'd MUCH rather be stuck in that than when you drive you're not sure if you car has a flat tire because it's bump bump bump on the interstates. I actually miss driving behind the old women and men in their cadillacs or town cars going 25 on a 45 mph street. Those cadillacs and town cars here swerve in and out of lanes going 35 in a 25. I look like great driver here! ooo and looks i get are priceless. BUt I'm gonna keep reping my GA tag!!! but i get the looks by most that drive pass me...its AWESOME!!
I miss the "y'all and fixin'" I miss the way people FLOCK to CFAs at noon or how one is one every corner!!! I have to drive 30 minutes to find a CFA and when i get there NO one is in the place, and those that are are so confused b/c there's no burgers. It's CFA ppl!!!! Oooo and did I mention there is ACTUALLY SWEET TEA!!! GOD BLESS CFA!!!
I miss fireflies and bugs-wait no i don't.
I miss the humidity and how my hair afros when I step outside. My hair has the privilege of being straight everyday. OOO this heat of 101 has NOTHING on GA's 85. I walk outside. NO sweat. No curly hair. It's 100, but SUNNY and beautiful!!! everyday it's the same...no real clouds or sun one minute, rain the next. LOVES IT!!
I miss UGA football tailgates and those Atl Braves. Instead, I'm an SEC girl stuck in PAC 10 HELL!!!! OMG if i hear ONE more person tell me HOW GREAT the TRojans are, I'm gonna punch them! Ok, i'm not mean like that. But, ppl let's face it...YOU PLAY NO 1!!!! Ohio State plays NO 1!!! So this is actually a funny story so I MUST share. If you know me...you'll know DON'T MESS WITH ME AND MY FOOTBALL!!!!! BUt this guy didn't understand that I'm from the south with 3 brothers, yes, I am a girl. But where I am from, we are know FOOTBALL!!! So anyways... he walks in, granted he's from CAli and lived here his whole life. So he opens his mouth about HOW great USC is...blah blah blah, yea UGA lost, I'm not talking about it. But he's like "USC could beat anyone." Of course being the quiet person I am said, "Um, i'm sry no they can't." So we got in a discussion about how I think USC plays no one. He goes" Ohio State and UCLA." I almost peed in my pants laughing, but held back. I said, ok if you're so great, come play SEC teams. He proceeded to tell me how UGA sucked. I told him, I'm not talking about UGA, I'm talking about the SEC. HE was like well, USC has won the nat'l championship for the last 10 years. At that point, I realized the idiot I was talking with and just laughed. I said that's why Florida and LSU won it for the last 3. and what about Texas and Miami. Hmmm...I CAN'T stand hearing about USC. No I don't play football, and yes I know its a good program, but come on!!!! I mean I know it gets annoying with UGA always talking about 1980, but i'm not talking UGA, I just want one person out here to admit that the SEC is the HARDEST conference! That's all. Let's say he walked away going she's a girl, she doesn't know anything. You're right. But this place has NOTHING on UGA tailgating or traditions in the south! SRY, just for those who don't know I'm currently living in the USC area with 3 USC swimmers. So the rest of LA could care less. But where I am, does. Get you facts straight then come talk to me about football.
I miss the random smiles and hellos when you pass a stranger. I was in a parking garage the other day and of course I lost my ticket. So, i'm trying to pay the full price. But can't. SO i ask the guy who works there to help. I looked at me and goes "figure it out yourself." THANKS!!!! oo and then a throw away a parking ticket b/c i got the validation one. Well, you need both. so the attendant looked at me and goes its" $40. I looked and me and my roomie laughed. Yea, right. He wasn't kidding. He was like you should know that. I go I'm not from here. He says," so you go to USC" at this point I'm pissed b/c i had to go through the trash to find the ticket. so I said "No, i graduated from the United states, stopped myself, and said University of GA. I was laughing the whole time, but goooo me!!! It was a very Laura comment. So, yea, I love when ppl are nice and kind. But most are into themselves. It's ALL about appearance out here. In certain areas, they way ppl walk, I'm like get over yourself. Hve confidence, stand tall, but don't walk like a ur better than the world b/c i'm gonna be 100% honest, i'm kinda disappointed in ppl. haha...i mean i thought everyone was gonna be super fake and super pretty, there's a lot, but I think the South has WAY prettier ppl. Maybe I'm biased or ppl there are little more real, but that's what I think. And who am i...just Jenna. Don't get wrong there are A LOT Of pretty ppl, but there's a lot of different ppl here which is super cool! I was told that be prepared to go on a date with a guy who drives a nice car and has nice things, but know he might ask you to just get water and the cheapest thing, because he actually can't afford it. OOO JOY!!! It's crazy too...there are NO trucks!! I miss the guys in trucks and polos, baseball caps, or just in tshirts and gym shorts, or a tshirt and jeans. Here most guys I've seen are either extremely metro or surfer. Not really my type. But hey, I'm adjusting. Most are too pretty for me. I mean I don't want someone who takes longer than me to get ready.
But then I remind myself, I'm not here to look for guys, I'm following my dream of being the next OPRAH!!! I have a really good feeling about it too. I mean I know God never gives me something i can't handle. I know that. There's so many stories and I will def keep updating!! This is the 1st one, which means it can ONLY get better!!! THank you guys for all you love a support. Evidently my resume is being passed up to several places thanks to Doug who is AMAZING!!! Him and his wife have taken me in and treated me like family. So, I know I am ok!! But thank you all for your love and support. I know most thought i was crazy, but here I am and say a prayer. But things will work the way it's supposed to. Sry this was so long, but there's so much!!! 2 wks to tell...but there will be more to come soon!!
Increase the peace, I'm out!
Jenna
yes, I know what u thinking, but one day that's how I'm gonna start my show...so prepare urself!
So, i've been officially in LA now one week and 6 days...almost 2 weeks!!! There's sooo much to tell. Boy, has this new start been nothing but an exciting adventure!! Yes, I've had to do a lot of adjusting!!! It's no Atl!! I'm alone a lot, but that has turned into an amazing thing!! I'm learning new things about myself and this place daily. Every day gets better and better. But ooo man, what an adventure.
Who would have ever thought that a girl from Snellville, GA would pack up with 2 suitcases, a carryone, and laptop bag, 1st-if u know me, i left EVERYTHING!!! but i would have never thought I would actually pack up, leave everyone/ everything I know and love and move to the opposite coast with no one and just her bags and little money. Honestly, if you would have told me that, I would have laughed. But this is NEW me. I'm taking LOTS of risks, following a dream, and for once in my life being completely selfish. This is the only time for me to be me and do 100% what I want. I love it! Luckily, I have an AMAZING support team who push me everyday. I know those people will always be there for me and always support my decisions. Yes, it was hard to give them hugs and kisses. THen, watch them watch me go through security at Hartsfield-Jackson, waving the WHOLE time. But those that let me go, know that I've got big plans and need to do this.
It's crazy. My whole life, Atlanta was home. I went 45 minutes away to school. I saw my mom, dad, and best friends at least every 2 weeks. It's hard to be in a huge city and know you have maybe a handful of people, maybe. But honestly, I think it is the BEST thing that could have ever happened to me. I'm learning WAY too much about myself- like I do want to be in control and I want it my way. I'm hard headed. I'm loud, obnoxious, but care so much. But hey, that's who I am. You can take it or leave it. I learning to be completely ok if not everyone likes me. To be honest, I'm learning to really not care what others think. Because those who know and love me, know that I am who I am and I'm going after something I really want. Obstacles are in my way, but that is just gonna make me even stronger! I'm not alone. I'm so dependent on the one thing that matters-my relationship with Christ. I know He's not gonna lead me somewhere I can't handle. I know He's with me all the time and everything is HIS plan, not mine. I've taken a leap of faith and learning to give everyting to Him. I needed that. He's showing me that I can be myself in a town that wants me to be everything I'm not.
Soooo...the reason I'm writing this is to share this experience with everyone! B/c just within the 1st few weeks, I've been through a lot!!!! and to be honest, I have a lot of bones to pick with this place. So i'm giving it to you as a girl from the south living in one heck of a place.
My dearest GA,
I miss the green oaks and magnolia trees. Here it's nothing but palm trees and trees on fire. I miss the open fields. Here it's street, street, street, ppl, ppl, ppl. Shop, shop, shop. There is NO empty space. But it is cool because even though houses don't really have front yards, the views are gorgeous. I mean there's soooo many beaches and when ur at the beach and look to ur right, there's the mountains. I PUT my FOOT IN THE PACIFIC!!!! SO i just need to Arctic to complete that goal! BUt it's so cool to be at the beach one minute, then 20 minutes later be in the Hollywood Hills overlooking this giant area that is Downtown.There is so much hustle and bustle. I wonder about everyone's life. Like the guy in front of me reading a book. Or the nicely dressed men to the left of me smoking and intensely talking. Or the lonely old man alone in the corner listening to music. Like...what do they do...what's their story? it's crazy to think there are so many different people in this place!!! It's so cool!
I miss the paved expressway. OMG you know how we ALL hate the construction that never ends on I-95 or I-85 in south georgia? or 75-85 in Atlanta, well i'd MUCH rather be stuck in that than when you drive you're not sure if you car has a flat tire because it's bump bump bump on the interstates. I actually miss driving behind the old women and men in their cadillacs or town cars going 25 on a 45 mph street. Those cadillacs and town cars here swerve in and out of lanes going 35 in a 25. I look like great driver here! ooo and looks i get are priceless. BUt I'm gonna keep reping my GA tag!!! but i get the looks by most that drive pass me...its AWESOME!!
I miss the "y'all and fixin'" I miss the way people FLOCK to CFAs at noon or how one is one every corner!!! I have to drive 30 minutes to find a CFA and when i get there NO one is in the place, and those that are are so confused b/c there's no burgers. It's CFA ppl!!!! Oooo and did I mention there is ACTUALLY SWEET TEA!!! GOD BLESS CFA!!!
I miss fireflies and bugs-wait no i don't.
I miss the humidity and how my hair afros when I step outside. My hair has the privilege of being straight everyday. OOO this heat of 101 has NOTHING on GA's 85. I walk outside. NO sweat. No curly hair. It's 100, but SUNNY and beautiful!!! everyday it's the same...no real clouds or sun one minute, rain the next. LOVES IT!!
I miss UGA football tailgates and those Atl Braves. Instead, I'm an SEC girl stuck in PAC 10 HELL!!!! OMG if i hear ONE more person tell me HOW GREAT the TRojans are, I'm gonna punch them! Ok, i'm not mean like that. But, ppl let's face it...YOU PLAY NO 1!!!! Ohio State plays NO 1!!! So this is actually a funny story so I MUST share. If you know me...you'll know DON'T MESS WITH ME AND MY FOOTBALL!!!!! BUt this guy didn't understand that I'm from the south with 3 brothers, yes, I am a girl. But where I am from, we are know FOOTBALL!!! So anyways... he walks in, granted he's from CAli and lived here his whole life. So he opens his mouth about HOW great USC is...blah blah blah, yea UGA lost, I'm not talking about it. But he's like "USC could beat anyone." Of course being the quiet person I am said, "Um, i'm sry no they can't." So we got in a discussion about how I think USC plays no one. He goes" Ohio State and UCLA." I almost peed in my pants laughing, but held back. I said, ok if you're so great, come play SEC teams. He proceeded to tell me how UGA sucked. I told him, I'm not talking about UGA, I'm talking about the SEC. HE was like well, USC has won the nat'l championship for the last 10 years. At that point, I realized the idiot I was talking with and just laughed. I said that's why Florida and LSU won it for the last 3. and what about Texas and Miami. Hmmm...I CAN'T stand hearing about USC. No I don't play football, and yes I know its a good program, but come on!!!! I mean I know it gets annoying with UGA always talking about 1980, but i'm not talking UGA, I just want one person out here to admit that the SEC is the HARDEST conference! That's all. Let's say he walked away going she's a girl, she doesn't know anything. You're right. But this place has NOTHING on UGA tailgating or traditions in the south! SRY, just for those who don't know I'm currently living in the USC area with 3 USC swimmers. So the rest of LA could care less. But where I am, does. Get you facts straight then come talk to me about football.
I miss the random smiles and hellos when you pass a stranger. I was in a parking garage the other day and of course I lost my ticket. So, i'm trying to pay the full price. But can't. SO i ask the guy who works there to help. I looked at me and goes "figure it out yourself." THANKS!!!! oo and then a throw away a parking ticket b/c i got the validation one. Well, you need both. so the attendant looked at me and goes its" $40. I looked and me and my roomie laughed. Yea, right. He wasn't kidding. He was like you should know that. I go I'm not from here. He says," so you go to USC" at this point I'm pissed b/c i had to go through the trash to find the ticket. so I said "No, i graduated from the United states, stopped myself, and said University of GA. I was laughing the whole time, but goooo me!!! It was a very Laura comment. So, yea, I love when ppl are nice and kind. But most are into themselves. It's ALL about appearance out here. In certain areas, they way ppl walk, I'm like get over yourself. Hve confidence, stand tall, but don't walk like a ur better than the world b/c i'm gonna be 100% honest, i'm kinda disappointed in ppl. haha...i mean i thought everyone was gonna be super fake and super pretty, there's a lot, but I think the South has WAY prettier ppl. Maybe I'm biased or ppl there are little more real, but that's what I think. And who am i...just Jenna. Don't get wrong there are A LOT Of pretty ppl, but there's a lot of different ppl here which is super cool! I was told that be prepared to go on a date with a guy who drives a nice car and has nice things, but know he might ask you to just get water and the cheapest thing, because he actually can't afford it. OOO JOY!!! It's crazy too...there are NO trucks!! I miss the guys in trucks and polos, baseball caps, or just in tshirts and gym shorts, or a tshirt and jeans. Here most guys I've seen are either extremely metro or surfer. Not really my type. But hey, I'm adjusting. Most are too pretty for me. I mean I don't want someone who takes longer than me to get ready.
But then I remind myself, I'm not here to look for guys, I'm following my dream of being the next OPRAH!!! I have a really good feeling about it too. I mean I know God never gives me something i can't handle. I know that. There's so many stories and I will def keep updating!! This is the 1st one, which means it can ONLY get better!!! THank you guys for all you love a support. Evidently my resume is being passed up to several places thanks to Doug who is AMAZING!!! Him and his wife have taken me in and treated me like family. So, I know I am ok!! But thank you all for your love and support. I know most thought i was crazy, but here I am and say a prayer. But things will work the way it's supposed to. Sry this was so long, but there's so much!!! 2 wks to tell...but there will be more to come soon!!
Increase the peace, I'm out!
Jenna
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