Aside from the gospel's message and the washing of the feet at Mass today, Fr. John Francis' homily was amazing. It was amazing mostly because I felt like he was speaking to me. That was no coincidence.
His homily was about dignity and loving yourself genuinely before you can love others. I've struggled to understand this for some time now, and maybe I still don't quite understand it. But, I do know that I need to safeguard the bit of dignity I have left.
I really wish I could've stayed for Adoration. I really needed it and I missed doing that with everyone at UCI. One of my best friends' dad is really ill and we thought he wasn't going to make it, so I was spending some time with her to keep her company. We were dropped off for Mass and our ride was waiting for us so I couldn't stay. It was so tough for me to choose between Adoration and the people I've missed hanging out with and my best friend who I hadn't seen for a while and who's in need of support.
I can't be in two places at once, but my spirit can. I really do need Adoration though, Liwanag style.
Oh, I had a good time with my co-workers today. Technically we were supposed to have the day off today because of teacher conferences at the school where I work, but there were things that needed to be prepped for our Spring break program so our site coordinator was told to ask her top 3 program leaders to come in for extra hours. I was so happy to hear that that was why she chose us to come in for work. We had to make a lot of phone calls, but that was no biggy. The rest of the time, we just reorganized the office and chit chatted. It was fun to just joke and laugh with each other. It's rare to have a relationship with your boss where you're that comfortable to joke around and laugh. It's awesome!
After that we went out to lunch together. It's funny how we talk about the kids even though we're not working, but that's probably the best part. We don't get to see the funny things that kids do in each other's classes so it's just fun to tell stories about them. I'm glad the environment at work has become so comfortable. We get our work done, but we have fun doing it. That's the best part!
Anyway, I should get to bed. My goal is to sleep before 12 am every night. good luck to me.
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