Dear Diary,

It's 1:20am and I have to work tomorrow. Lucky for me this is the only time in the day where I can do school stuff without the usual distractions (aka Sefa, Leila, and Viiga). Yup, just me, my computer, and some old school mix youtube playlist. I'm not the only one up though. Aljay's in the basement working on more art pieces. I can hear his jazz music playing. Reminds of the good ol college days (the staying up late part and doing work).

  Anyways...I'm hitting that delirious stage where your last kick of energy is slowly depleting but you have just enough to write a journal entry (but my journal is alllll the way up stairs so bloggin will have to do).

 So in my last post I wrote about all the changes we've made...and well...we just keep on making more changes. Good ones though.

 In regards to work, Aljay has picked up a full time job as a sales rep at Gold's gym. He likes it a lot. He's in his element (awoiyah) and loves the atmosphere of being in the gym..not to mention he doesn't have to worry about working in the hot sun or freezing cold. And because of his size and appearance (he still has that crusty beard of his), people easily recognize him, listen to him, respect him, and all that other good stuff that people who have that type of presence experience (I'm a short Latina looking girl....aint no body trying to Hi-5 me..#truth #shortgirlproblems #polygirlprobs #yesimsamoan) 

 As for me, I'm on my third week of part time teaching and I'm really enjoying it. I like this guided studies course that I'm teaching. I feel like I've gotten better since previous years in terms of being more organized, "on top of it", classroom management, and just getting to know the people in the school. It's been fun. Sure I do have nights where I have to wait until midnight for me to actually get work done but I get every other day off so I can't complain. On those mornings that I'm off I get to spend that extra time with Aljay and the kiddos. Can't complain about that. P.S. the kids are doing great. 

 Tangent--->>> After a year of being a SAHM (Stay at Home Mom *new acronym for me lol) ...I've decided that I like having something part time. It works for me and makes me a better Mom...at least I think it does. I feel like having somewhat of a schedule(structure) helps me manage my time better and motivates me to really make use of the time that I do have with my babies. Ia okay thats my story.

 Back to my life story...

 Money-wise (hate talking about Money but hey cannot deny it's a huge factor that affects us) we are still poor. Still recovering from the summer spendings, Aljay's injury, and a month of unemployment, but were on the mend. We know it's just temporary but gosh dangit sometimes you just get tired of pinching pennies all the time. But we know this is just a temporary rough patch and things are only going to get better....we just gotta have a little patience and keep being faithful in the every day little things (ie prayer, FHE, tithing..you know...churchy stuff). 

 I shouldn't even complain. The Lord has been more than generous in providing for our needs. We've been blessed time and time again with exactly the things we've needed when we needed it the most. I'm truly grateful and need to keep reminding myself to be grateful. God has been good to us and I need to return the favor. 

 On that positive note I think I'll brush the neefs and die pretty on my cool comfy bed waiting upstairs. 

I love my Family.
I love the Lord.
I love Life. 




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