Category Archives: Bouncing about.

Everything’s waiting for you…

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Hello friends! I have been in and out over here at Providential Life, and have had some things in the works. I’m back now, and ready to tell all of you that I have gotten a new job! This is a bittersweet change, as I love my coworkers, and community I have built here, but ultimately it is a great change for me as I am going to work closer to home, and will be starting (hopefully) an adventure that’ll launch into a career!

This job was my first out of college, and the first thing I have ended that didn’t have a timeline. Being an adult, away from college (which you know will end) and retail jobs (which you hope will end) it feels overwhelming to make decisions for yourself, that affect everything from your doctor to where you get your morning coffee, to your yoga schedule (which I am working on.)

I am going to miss Liz, my soul sister. I am going to miss my bosses hilarious stories, both about work and family. I am going to miss my coworkers, working with children, and working in a community that is so friendly and welcoming. I am going to miss being called Ms. Palluzzi and miss plays, class events, and those delicious staff appreciate lunches.

I have learned so much from my job, and hope to just learn more as I embark on my new adventure. I am excited to lose 15 miles each way on my commute (that’s 30 miles a day, or my entire week’s commute as of July 12.) I am excited to have a fifteen minute drive, I am excited for working near friends (coffee breaks, here we come.) I am excited for new opportunities, new friendships, and a new environment to grow professionally and creatively.

Big things are happening here, friends. Here’s to new adventures near the summer solstice. Here we go.

got my rubber sandals (got my straw hat)

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Summer’s here! Despite the fact that it is sixty-two here and cloudy, I know that June Gloom is on its way out and soon the morning will start seventy-five and sunny.

To celebrate, I took the day off. (Well no, not really. My friend Brandon is in town, and I took the day off to hang out with him. I figured since I haven’t really seen him for more than a few hours in like five years, we could have a day together.)

Once this marine layer burns off, Brandon, Jeff, and I will hit the town, seeing the Hollywood sign, seeing if our feet match Will Smith’s, and posing in front of the Beverly Hills sign. Or you know, eating tacos from a truck and then going to Diddy Reese’s. Or seeing the ocean and walking Santa Monica pier. Who knows. Lots of options to be had.

In the larger picture, last night at book club Rebecca said, “Did you know that July fourth is next weekend?”

“No, it’s not. It’s…next weekend!? What? What are we doing?” I proclaimed.

“Dockweiler? Beach day? It’s the third.” Chaos ensued, but not before we got it hammered out that we’d be headed to the beach for the day. Like always. I love a good summer tradition to get things started off right.

Circa 2009. Look at all that American love.

2010. I love this photograph because I’m pretty sure they were only partially aware it was being taken.

What are all of you doing for the summer?

Let’s move it, I like to move it, move it.

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So in case you forgot, my sorella is getting married. This means I need to whip into shape in a mere 14 weeks so that I can impress the crowd with my good looks to distract from my nervous speech.

Anyways, so starting this week, I am going to be adding challenges here so that I can challenge myself to a more active lifestyle. It’s summer. It’s time to get moving.

Challenge 1: Walk 10,000 steps 7 days in a row (running included.)

This challenge is brought to you by my pedometer, which I bought a few months ago thinking it’d help me walk more. For a few weeks it did, but I need to have a goal to reach to get motivated. Normally my steps are around 1.5 miles, which is about 3,000 steps. Embarrassing. But that’s not including any running I’m doing. But I don’t run every day. So starting today, I am going to get my 10,000 steps (about 5 miles) in every day until next week.

Who’s with me?

Today will be:

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Today is the day of the birthday party. It will be:

trophies for five year olds. Soccer games where no one pays attention because it is the end of the school year, and i cannot wait for summer. Pictures with everyone, with my team, with the littles, with Rebecca. Home, dress up for the beach, load up the car, head to the grocery store, get the grill, beach. Volleyball. sand and air and sun and surf and friends and treats and people I love and fun. Sunsets, and pictures, and snuggles, and laughs, and smiles, and appreciating this LA family.

And so much more. Hope you’re weekend looks as good as mine does!