Advent(ures)

So today I went to church. I haven't had a Sunday off since the first Sunday I was in LA, back in September. I found a really nice church, Our Lady of the Angels. It's HUGE! I'm glad that the first Sunday I was able to make it to church, was also the first Sunday of Advent. Advent is the best church season because 1. PURPLE 2. CHRISTMAS (should this be #1?) 3. It's almost Christmas and purple! Okay sorry, I know that was ridic. The service was nice and afterwards, I pulled an ornament from The Giving Tree. It's a program where you can donate to a person in need for the holiday season. I chose a 2-year-old boy who wanted Hot Wheels. THREE HUNDRED FIFTY families need help in the Los Angeles area. And those are just the ones who are taking part in this program. It's not much, but I want to try and help. It IS the season for giving, afterall. I liked the church. I'm not an overly-religious person and to be honest, a lot of the time, I let my thoughts wander during mass. I like going to church because it's a time for reflection and it's something that's the same no matter where you are. When I was a freshman, I was super homesick in Kirksville and Blake told me I should go to church. It helped a lot. Mostly because it holds fond memories of going to church with my family. And even if they're not physically there (here) with me, it's nice to know that we experienced something that was the same that week, though we are separated by many miles. Besides, being Catholic rules.

After mass, I walked around that area of downtown and came across The Disney Concert Hall and other neat attractions. Los Angeles is such a great city. SO many things to see and do. I'm glad I'm finally settling in so I can take advantage of the great place I now call home. I can't wait to have visitors (hint) so I can show them around. The great thing is that I can walk every where! And it's not frustrating like it was when I first moved here. And walking is a good way to figure out streets and directions and all that crap.

I've come such a long way in just (almost) three months. I'm really proud of myself (I know, this entry is very self-centered). Tomorrow, I start working at 1100 Wilshire with the creative team of Bottega Louie f'reals! I AM SO STOKED. Can't wait to take pics of the studio and the view and everything involved. I'm nervous in the way you are the night before the first day of school. You know it'll be fine and there really isn't a reason to be nervous, but you still are.

My life is SO SO SO fantastic and great right now. I'm surrounded by people and places that are absolutely amazing and I've got absolutely amazing people with me long-distance.

Also, I've been watching A LOT of The Biggest Loser and as stupid and lame as this sounds: it's a really inspiring show! I've cried watching EVERY episode I've seen. Maybe it hits too close to home. I wish I were on that show, I'd love to work-out with Bob and Jillian!

- Jessica.