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flomojopoanode by flomojopoanode · Nov 20, 2005 · 477 views · Journal

Well, it's not news that I'm not a huge fan of changes. Some changes are good. Some are bad. Most make me feel uncertain.

My life has had big changes and is in store for some more big changes. I've recently changed my job, which has made another change in my life possible. I'm moving out this week with our very own Funky Fresh, and in January I'm planning on switching to the Spanish Congregation.

While I'm excited about all this things, I am still nervous about it all. Everything I ever I have ever known will change. My job, my home, and my congregation - all different. Time will tell how I adjust to all these changes, but I hope so much that I don't make anyone crazy and that everything works out great.

Any suggestions or words of wisdom for me?

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57 Comments

socalgal #1 socalgalOG 2003

enjoy every minute of it! this is time to "right" the "wrongs" and start being who you need to be....and in case something may not seem to go as planned, go with it, maybe your "plan" may have not been what you needed.

theremin #2 thereminOG 2002

Go with the flo.
Pun intended.

socalgal #2.1 socalgalOG 2003

heehee, i just got it....

iwz #2.2 iwz

It took me literally all day long to get this. :(

I hate being sick

iwz #3 iwz

I predict lots of good times in your future. You just may be embarking on the time of your life.

theremin #3.1 thereminOG 2002

You had Chinese for lunch, didn't you?

fivezero #3.1.1 fivezeroOG 2003

lol

fivezero #3.2 fivezeroOG 2003

i predict two guys will have spanish wives in a lil while. watch.

reaf #3.2.1 reafOG 2002

Ha ha ,, Can I have part in this?? This is a really good prediction.

superhero #3.2.1.1 superheroOG 2004

you're already married - what part could you possibly have?

fivezero #3.2.1.2 fivezeroOG 2003

yes, i accept your endorsement of this prediction. it'd be funny if they married some other white girls who learned spanish too. bahahaha!

hunkpapap #4 hunkpapapOG 2003

Speaking of changes, i think you and matt should stop denying your true feelings. Once me and mike accepted our true feelings for each other, we were better men..

flomojopoanode #5 flomojopoanodeFounder

thanks guys. I should just relax, it's going to be fine. I'm sure.

thefunkyfresh #5.1 thefunkyfreshFounder

RELAX!!!!!!

haha... it's gonna be a lot of fun todd! embrace the changes! I'm kinda unsure about moving out too, but I know it's gonna be fun

reaf #6 reafOG 2002

Oh I'm really excited for you! We all need change sometimes! These sound like all really good changes! & I am jealous you are that good to be switching to a spanish congregation! Anytime you keep jehovah in anything you do it will always turn out fine. It'll be GREAT!

mandie #7 mandieOG 2001

i think everyones nervous when they first move out. its completely normal to feel that way i think. you'll be fine.

web-toedchloe #8 web-toedchloeOG 2001

Congrats on your new pad! You guys'll have tons of fun.

ekulu #9 ekuluOG 2002

no way! ur changin to spanish? felicidades!

theremin #10 thereminOG 2002

Moving out's a lot of fun, just be good.

specialk #11 specialkOG 2003

Change can be a blessing in disguise. I've found you do a lot of growing in your 20's, mentally and emotionally. This may help that growth period for you. You'll figure out a lot about yourself when you challenge yourself the way you are, and I think that's great. You get more of a sense of what you want, and it helps you to know yourself better.

Now I'm rambling.....bottom line, you'll have fun, and it will be good for you. Enjoy it. I'm happy for you. :)

thefunkyfresh #11.1 thefunkyfreshFounder

thanks mom :)

seriously though, thank you

specialk #11.1.1 specialkOG 2003

No problemo. Hahah, and I guess I am partly the mom of the group....self-proclaimed, of course.

I

forrestina #12 forrestinaOG 2002

You can accomplish anything with good motives and Jehovah's help. Also, Ramen is 9 for $1.00 at Shop-Rite.

thatdarngirl #12.1 thatdarngirlOG 2002

Heck yeah!! I love me Ramen.

malibu #12.2 malibuOG 2001

hahahah. so encouraging on the two most basic levels. spiritual and food.

thatdarngirl #12.3 thatdarngirlOG 2002

Ramen is really good if you make a simple stir-fry and then just put the noodles in with it.

web-toedchloe #12.4 web-toedchloeOG 2001

Ha! I must've had ramen for lunch every day one summer when I was like 12 or 13. My faves were beef and shrimp.

flomojopoanode #12.5 flomojopoanodeFounder

This is definitely good to know about. So far, though, we've got speghetti coming out our ears. Can't wait to eat it all, we haven't had a chance, yet.

thatdarngirl #13 thatdarngirlOG 2002

If you guys need any furniture tell me..I'm good at keeping my eye open for stuff on the side of the road!

superhero #13.1 superheroOG 2004

i could use a sharper image massage chair. please keep a watchful eye.

thatdarngirl #13.1.1 thatdarngirlOG 2002

Me first dude.

flomojopoanode #13.2 flomojopoanodeFounder

we could use a couch...

thatdarngirl #13.2.1 thatdarngirlOG 2002

You guys should actually take a drive down to Philly to my sister's store. It's a thrift/vintage store and they always have good furniture.

web-toedchloe #13.2.2 web-toedchloeOG 2001

We're looking to replace our ikea couch:

http://www.ikea.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?topcategoryId=15585&catalogId=10103&storeId=12&productId=18371&langId=-1&parentCats=15585*15770*15944

It's small, but it's in good condition.

And I'm also hoping to replace a matte black finish entertainment center we're using, which I hate. It's pretty big, but it comes apart easily. Do you want us to keep you in mind?

ekulu #14 ekuluOG 2002

So have u guys moved already? Did u or r u gonna have housewarming?

thefunkyfresh #14.1 thefunkyfreshFounder

yeah we moved in the other day

jp #15 jpOG 2003

i see no changes, wake up in the mornin and i ask myself is life worth livin, should i blast myself

ok thats not really words of wisdom, seeing as pac ended up getting blasted anyway.

but im sure you guys will have fun, and changing to spanish is impressive. thats awesome.

beachbum #16 beachbumOG 2002

moving out on your own is fun and kinda like being on vacation for a while....until you realize those dirty towels don't magically pick themselves up and you really don't have as much money as you thought you did. j/k. you guys will love it. for real though, the real world can be a tough place at first-beware of strangers with candy looking for their lost puppies.

juicymango #17 juicymangoOG 2003

hm i didn't comment on this. Moving out on your own is the best.

I had a similar experience where everything around me changed, job, congregation, living quarters, friends, etc. twice in one year actually, and it was pretty crazy, But it's great, change is good.

i wish you guys all the best!

flomojopoanode #18 flomojopoanodeFounder

All these changes seem okay so far. The only problem is, I'm suddenly much worse about forgetting stuff. Like today. I forgot my meeting clothes for the mbookstudy tonight--I go straight from work. So I get to work only to realize I forgot my lunch and book for the bookstudy. So annoying. I gotta try to leave work early to get it. Maybe I'll eat my packed lunch for dinner.

Love my room, though. I love living with matt, too, so far. I have so much fun. I knew that part wouldn't be a mistake. Yesterday he dethroned me from the ping pong champ master pongest spot that I had for a whopping 2 days.

Actually the first game I beat him, but the next one he keeled me. I had to show him what's up, but it wasn't easy. But I managed to win the next 2 matches. One was SO close. He totally should have had me. Tonight, Mike is gonna try to de throne me, but he hasn't got a prayer. Sucka.

thefunkyfresh #18.1 thefunkyfreshFounder

you are too kind, i think out of like 10 games I've beaten you twice. I had other chances to win but I need to improve my skillz

flomojopoanode #18.1.1 flomojopoanodeFounder

I think you beat me 3 times, and you gave me a run for my money 3 more times. For some reason we both play better on the one side of the table. I don't know why, but it makes a huge difference, didn't it?

thefunkyfresh #18.1.1.1 thefunkyfreshFounder

we gotta move it downstairs where there's more room

socalgal #18.2 socalgalOG 2003

i think you guys need an air hockey table!!!!

flomojopoanode #18.2.1 flomojopoanodeFounder

I saw some good ones on sale for 150! But I'd much rather play pingpong.

thefunkyfresh #18.2.2 thefunkyfreshFounder

i want to get a foosball table, todd doesn't like it, but i think i can get him to change his mind :)

flomojopoanode #18.2.2.1 flomojopoanodeFounder

oh? I only hate Foosball because I'm terrible at it. I get very aggrevated playing it.

socalgal socalgalOG 2003

if you had one then you can totally practice and kick everyone's bootay thereafter!

rocksupastar rocksupastarFounder

NOT ME!!!!

socalgal socalgalOG 2003

oh stop, you cant even play hopscotch, let alone foosball!

thefunkyfresh thefunkyfreshFounder

pwn'd mike in ping pong yesterday!!!

rocksupastar rocksupastarFounder

i was just warming up, my paddle was broken and i had a eyelash in my eye.

flomojopoanode flomojopoanodeFounder

I whooped him, too. lol @ eyelash problem. Hilarious, Mike. I know I'm only encouraging you when I say "you crack me up"..but you do.

hunkpapap #18.2.3 hunkpapapOG 2003

This man right here is the air hockey champion of the world. I am like 132-1 lifetime..

socalgal #18.2.3.1 socalgalOG 2003

NICE! we need to play....I'm the west coast champ!! WOOT WOOT

malibu #18.2.3.2 malibuOG 2001

and one. ole, ole, ole.

hunkpapap #19 hunkpapapOG 2003

your own place is the best have i mentioned that?

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