Days of Eni's life

I am alone again. It's hart to find something to do by yourself, especially when you don't have a job. So i try to keep myself busy. I spent almost four hours again studying. I tried to get back on Java script, and HTML... it felt like I was back in school :) It was great. Then, the evening came...what to do, what to do?....hhhmmm... watch a movie!!!! I only have 4 movies saved on my laptop, so the options are 'endless'. I picked 'Cars' for tonight. And it was the wisest choice. I haven't watched it in a while, so it was like watching it for the first time. I was moved by the story, and it got me thinking. I started wondering: What is my dream? What is the most important thing in my life? Who are the most important people in my life? What makes me truly happy? I don't know if I can answer these right now. I haven't given these any thought lately. Maybe that is why I am drifting , feeling lost now. I believe that knowing the answers to these que...

On Saturday I turned 25. At heart, I am still 17, that's not the point, it's only numbers :) My parents were so amazing! They paid for me to go home (since I am still looking for a job), and made my stay there a real treat. 1. We went out as a family. It rarely happens for all four of us to go out together... excuse me, all 5 of us :) After drinking our coffee/hot chocolate/juice/beer/vodka (we all have different tastes) , my dad went to work, my sister visited some friends, and my mom and I went home to cook, with Rex as our supervisor, giving his opinion according to the smells. We made salata de vinete (eggplant salad), gulas, and an amazing birthday cake. We got back together for dinner, when we cut the cake. We played cards for hours, telling jokes and laughing. We watched a movie ("Knight and Day"), which was the perfect ending to my birthday :D

Who gets stressed before their birthday? Come on, it's no stress! All you do is plan a party, think of the cake you want to bake, what clothes to wear, and the list goes on. But mostly, it's all about PARTY!!! Well, I had no share of that kind of stress. My stress was induced by my laptop...ok, it's not its fault, it is mine, it was my weird curiosity. The evening before I went back home, I was getting a bit bored. What did I decide to do? Install Linux on my computer. The process was long, but I did it! I booted my system again, and nothing... just a black screen with a message: partition not found! I could still boot off of the flash drive, but it wasn't running off the computer. and I had never used Linux. Of course I freaked out! What if I had lost everything? I had most of it backed up on my iPod, but not my last two weeks worth of work. I stayed up late, looking up solutions online. Nothing worked! I tried to get used to the idea of having to use only Linux... ...

Today I had to run all over Arad, trying to find a good deal for a Windows 7 CD. Such a pain, but I found a cheap one that made my day, but mostly my client's. After all the running and stress, I did what I usually do to relax before running again: walked into a bookstore. This time, I went to the one next to McDonalds( maybe to get away from the smell:) ). I walked around, looked at the new books, enjoying the smell of new books(I usually smell a new book before I read it...I know,I'm weird). I was looking over Edgar Alan Poe's collection when a girl comes from behind, and says "Ciao, Eni!". I turned around to see this thin, dark haired, big eyed girl. I said hi back, not being able to remember where we met before. We started talking, but because she worked there, we were interrupted a lot. That was good, because my mind was trying very hard to remember her. She was very sweet and nice, we exchanged job searching ideas, and I left. I felt horrible, because  I co...

It has been one week since I got back to Arad. I have been looking for a job since. I sent my resume to so many companies, I think I even dream at night that I am applying to jobs :) I am growing impatient, but I refuse to sit idly. I was so excited the other day when a friend asked me to help him fix his laptop. I was thrilled! He brought it over, and it looked pretty grim. after trying to figure out the problem for over an hour, I told him the best resort was to reinstall Windows again. He had to go to a soccer game, and I was left with the "toy". It was late, so I went to bed. I was trying to figure out where I could get an installation CD from. Right before falling asleep, an idea crept into my mind, and I fell asleep happy. Do you want to know what was the first thing I did in the morning? No, not breakfast, I turned on his laptop. And in 10 minutes, I figured out a way to avoid the problem. yes, the problem is still there, but it can be isolated, and avoided. George wa...

I woke up with a cold, in no mood of getting out of bed. I got a text this morning from Paul, and it made me smile. I tried to fight the cold, and got some laundry done, and came up with a cool lesson plan for my next English lesson. I felt good, but miserable at the same time. Being sick is no fun! Then, my phone rings!  I looked at the number, and I had no idea who that could be. I thought it was from some company to ask me to go in for an interview. No, that was not it! It was even better! It was a phonecall from the Negrici family in Pitesti! I love those people, and I have been trying to figure out a way to visit people in the places i served my mission in: Mihai Bravu (Bucuresti), Constanta, Ploiesti and Pitesti. Since I got home over a year ago, I only got to visit Ploiesti once, and Bucuresti twice. The Negrici's had some good news for me: they have a new member in their family, a beautiful baby girl! I was so happy, I AM so happy for them! They were an example ...

I am back in Arad! I woke up this morning, and for a second, I thought I was back home in my bed. Then I saw the table next to me, and the dream was over. I finished unpacking, and got all comfortable, now comes the fun stuff! I start teaching English today. I have to come up with awesome lesson plans, and get my English skills from under the rug. I haven't spoken it since... since I went back to Stei! I need to start calling my friends again, I am horrible at keeping in touch with them. Maybe I even got on their "people to kill" list.. I wouldn't blame them! Anyway, I need to get out of the house, but guess what? It's cold outside! Yesterday, Arad welcomed me with sun and warmth, and now, dark clouds and cold... Thank you! Going job hunting will be a blast! I need to take a shower, so I will talk to you later... if i don't freeze ;) Have a fabulous day! The weekend is on its way :D

Today is my last day in Stei. My stay here was a sweet blessing, having time to rest, and relax for a little while. But I cannot just sit back, and let life pass by, all the great experiences to leave me behind. I have to admit that I will miss my family. My family I will also miss the great guy I met here who took me out on some cool dates. Arad is a city I like a lot, so I will be busy. I am excited to teach English again. I will also meet with my friends, and have fun. The crazy part is that I will go job hunting every day :D The awesome life of a college graduate :) I will write more next tie, I have to find my phone charger. Believe it or not, I text a lot! Paul got me addicted! talk to you later :)

I have spent a whole month at home with my family. I haven't done this in a long, long time. I noticed that although we have problems, we are united. I have been wondering how my parents have managed to still be married 26 years later, in spite of all problems. I have seen so many shattered marriages, so many unhappy couples, and I didn't truly understand until tonight how these things work. I was watching "Lie to Me", a very interesting TV show, when my mom asked me to go for a bicycle rid with her and dad. I rolled my eyes, and got a bit frustrated, but we rode slowly, and we joked, and we laughed. It hit me right there, on the bicycle, that we have to work to maintain unity and love in our family. We have been doing that : bicycle rides, card games, family breakfast/lunch/dinner, watching movies together.  We DO things together,and that makes the whole difference. I am glad that my mom insists on going out together even when I roll my eyes. I love my family, and I...

It's October again! The cold air gives me the chills, and I am getting very frustrated with the cold. I am in Stei, having here with me just a pair of tennis shoes, three T-shirts, a light blouse and a hoodie... I AM COLD!!! I started counting down the days until summer... 178 days left... I can make it through, right? The fall has turned the trees from green to all the colors of the fall, but I still don't feel motivated to move, to get out of the house. Rex needs to go out and pee, and yet, I am not motivated enough to put on my shoes to go out. Oh, here comes Mom. She wants me to go shopping with her. I guess I have to go out now. I have no choice. We have our regular rout that ends up with hot chocolate topped with whipped cream...yuuummm... Mom, I'm coming! The cold air is telling me to stay in, but how can I? 178 days left... it's not that long after all :)