"loco for adobo."

after two months of postponing...the adobo night finally took place. once again...the festivities were held at the leelin residence. this time around...i cooked. i haven't cooked in the longest time so it was great to make dinner with the assistance of christian. it took 2 hours to prepare but in the end it was worth it. everyone liked the adobo and there was enough for everyone who wasn't late. the best 24 bucks i've spent in ages. it was truly a labor of love for all my friends in attendance and i was happy to show them some care and appreciation for who they are and how much they mean to me. watching the laker game (even though they lost), rock band (even though i didn't play), and celebrating mike's 24th birthday (birthday bash ice cream!)...it was a random, chill, and special night.

two more days until retreat...mike dub brought that up to me and that got me more anxious and excited than ever. it also puts me in more disbelief than i was days ago. seriously...retreat is already coming soon. it was not that long ago that i just finished up my commitment on the january retreat and nursing school was weeks away. my how things have changed. it's going to be very hard on my life, my body, and my health to go on retreat and still go on with school the way things are. this has been a most strenuous week. learning how to use syringes. difficult patients. long hours at school that drag on and on. lots and lots of homework. back to back to back quizzes and exams. damn...it's all getting to me right about now. seriously...adobo night was a good break from it all but apart from that everything is so not fetch. i have much to settle before the weekend arrives.

but here's one thing to look forward and another plug for something good to come...
my 21st birthday pajama jam! there's going to be amazing food and desserts. good music and fun games of all kinds. the best friends God can provide. time and place is a given for the invited. you want in? let me know. you want to sleep on it? your loss. it's not an affair to remember...but it's a night to celebrate the abundant blessings of life and love comfortably.


heigh-ho, heigh-ho...it's back to work i go.