I'm Back

I'm back. It's been a long few weeks, but I'll let Brandy tell you about it:

Should anybody ask for me

Tell them I'll be right back

In a real short time

It's just that I lost my mind

I gotta find it

But once I hop on my train of thought

I'll be right back, pronto

To collect myself

There's really nothing you can do to help...

Don't wanna lose my focus...

Lord knows I'm tired

As much as I'd love to join you on planet Earth right now

Know that I'm too hurt right now to be civilized

So I need this time alone

I've had to take myself back again. Actually, I'm still in the beginning phase of it. Everything's a process.

After giving myself to someone and then losing it again, I'm trying to find my way on my own again. This means doing things on my own like going to the movies, going shopping... I'm not one for flying solo, but I'm making myself do it. Trying to learn to appreciate my own company.

Luckily, I have a wonderful cast of friends and family who make it possible for me to come though times like this. Funny how the smallest encouragements from those who care about you can mean so much sometimes.

On a brighter note, I feel like I'm finally moving forward with my writing. I will be a featured poet at Chicano Perk next month! Exciting stuff, let me tell you. Now I have to figure out how I'm going to fill half an hour. But this is a great opportunity for me. Just having my stuff heard is great, even if nothing more comes out of it. If you're ever free on a Wednesday night, I read at the weekly open mic... ;)

In other news, the job switch I've been waiting for is about to happen. I'll be working with the kids again. I have a second interview for a supervisor position with San Diego SAY. Back to where I belong, with the rugrats, rather than behind this desk. The really good thing is with this job, I'll be able to spend two weeks at home for Christmas instead of one. Granted, I don't have the job yet, but I feel like it's mine already. The first interview was great and the second interview is really them observing how I work with a group of kids, and I have plenty of experience in that, so it should be all good. But pray for me just in case...

I hope all has been well with everyone, and, if not, I hope that you have the strength, faith, and support to make it through.

--Joseph