Sunny and 75! and goodbye to an era at AJ

Since Mia and I moved to San Diego, we are finding more fun places to explore either together or separately if they don't allow dogs lol. Karl Strauss Brewery was really good, and my colleagues helped give me a list of food places, things to see and do that I hadn't already done, since my aunt and uncle live down here. What is nice is the boyfriend's aunt and uncle are down here too. Very welcoming, down to earth people; felt right at home and they even invited Mia over! Black summit is a pretty hike Mia and I went to one weekend and enjoyed the wild flowers and planes flying overhead.

I went to a beach bbq last week, with a friend from work and their bible study. Was super relaxing and nice singing songs and just chillin with calm vibes, good people, and a beautiful sunset to end the day. Work has been challenging and it is hard cause I have been sort of selfish lately with my gym time, leaving Mia more hours at home. I am trying to get better about hanging with my four legged best friend. Today, we went and got lost in a random neighborhood. After a less than fun, day at work, it was much needed. The weather is getting hotter, and San Diego is pretty much known for nice weather, so that helps! I try to find the sun's rays after staring at a computer all day, or being on my phone or laptop too much. I know I need the break and the time away and Mia appreciates the attention; even looks happier too.

Lately, I have been feeling down about what is happening at home for my friends and colleagues for their work situations and some miscellaneous drama. I had not been able to focus on my upcoming Italy trip. I complained, and also whined a bit about how I wasn't there or how I couldn't help. Made it worse, and I chose to pray about it more, and pull myself out of the rut of missing home constantly. It is not easy doing long distance with my bf who is tied to all of that at home, but I am learning to separate myself from what is not part of my life or I should not be anymore. Italy is in 11 days for heaven sakes, and I am just now getting my groove. BUM! The diet change, and drinking more water is helping my energy and morale too.

I skipped a whole month of blogging in April. The whole month got away from me, and lately didn't feel like writing. Nice to get back into the swing of it, and also have something to write about other than my norm. Have not seen friends since I left, but resilient enough that I will visit them or vice versa in coming months when I am fully settled as is. lots of changes for people at home. Some moving to Huntsville, Texas, or Florida. Our lives are all changing so rapidly because we grew and we move, and things become different. Irregardless, I will always be grateful for my time at Aerojet Rocketdyne, my first real job. End of an era in Sacramento, starting anew for them maybe, but for me I am at NG as of right now. All the best and prayers to those in the struggle and the fight, and hey maybe you will join me in so-cal ! Ha I know, wishful thinking!


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