Thursday, July 2, 2009, Gabaldon told me that he was raising rent and that a girl from work needed a room and offered him more money than what I was paying him. He said if I couldn't match it then he needs the room in a week and a half. I asked a couple friends of they could help me out, but they all have roommates now. Since I can't afford rent or find a place of my own in two weeks, I made the decision to pack my bags and go home to Sacramento, CA with almost no hesitation. It was like the Universe was sending me signs that it was time for me to come home. I talked to Vasquez that day and told him that I'll be moving back home soon. He did not sound too happy at all, but he told me that he had to hang up and call me right back. An hour later, he called me back and said, "There's something that I need to tell you. I was planning something big for your birthday. I stole your phone when we were at Sidewinder's last week and took down Timineri's number. We've been talking for the past couple of days and I booked him a hotel and he booked a plane ticket and was coming here to surprise you on your birthday and lick your face." I was so shocked and speechless. No one has ever done that for me before. Luckily, they were able to cancel the bookings and get their refund.


Friday, July 3, 2009, I put in my two weeks notice at work. My supervisor, Barbara and I had a brief talk about what came about this sudden decision. Even though it was expected I was going to move back to CA, we all thought I was going to wait for the transfer to go through. We both tried not to shed tears. I also had to say goodbye to April since ironically, it was her last day working until her three weeks vacation starts. It was the last day that I was going to see her. The news came as a shock to her and she took her glasses off and tried to fight back the tears as so did I.


Saturday, July 4, 2009, I woke up next to Charles from going out the night before. I love holding him so much. We woke up really early and laid around talking forever. We even took a few photos with each other in bed. His roommate/best friend, Fran came in and was all like "Oooo...!" She is also a bartender for Club Exhale. Charles and I then watched a little of Troy before he got ready for work. He said one of the guy was cute and I got on him for it. The night before some guys were checking him out and was hitting on him. I was "over reacting" and said, "Go get it! I don't give a fuck. Do what you want. You're a free man." I give him so much shit when boys stares at him or when he says someone's cute. In reality, I'm just joking around. Do I get jealous? Sometimes... But given the circumstance that I'm moving, obviously it's not realistic for either of us to commit. Although, I can't help myself, but to fall for this guy. I wish we would have met under different time and circumstance. After Charles went to work I went home and fell asleep for hours. I then headed over to Vasquez for a bit because his mom wanted me over for ice cream and BBQ. Mmm... They were all so delicious. We then picked Charles up and then headed to Cliff's Amusement Park. Charles insisted that he paid for me, but I told him he was being ridiculous. He got his way anyways. He said, "No! You've been paying for everything for the past three days!" I said, "Fine! I'll get dinner then." We had so much fun riding all the roller coasters, zig zag thingies, rides that suspends us upside down in mid-air, bumper cars and then zig zag thingies again until we were all black and blue in the face. I nearly puked and passed out. After Cliffs, Vasquez, Montoya and I went back to Vasquez's house and watched amazing fireworks. Mom was drunk, I fed Montoya Mom's yummy homemade ice cream, and got to meet Sister's interesting boyfriend. After watching the sky exploded, we all went to burn fireworks. I got some really cute photos of us. Vasquez then went to Exhale to work and I took Montoya to Chili's for dinner.


Today, I went back to work and worked my full shift. We were busy. Even if we weren't, I still can't go home early even if they give me the option to since I desperately need money to move home. So speaking of, I'd been going to Albertson's, Walgreen's, etc. and been writing my checks over to get cash back knowing that my checks will bounce so I'd have cash to move back. I did not know it was illegal until recently so I stopped. I was telling Timineri about it and he told me to: "Never ever, ever... EVER do that again..." and he of course came to the rescue. I refused to let him help, but he forced his way into it anyways. He demanded that he wire transfer money into my account tomorrow, which is over drafted $400 to begin with and then on top of that to cover my bad checks of like an additional $400-$500. Of course, I will never do that again. Where did I go right to be blessed with such wonderful people in my life like Timineri, Vasquez, Wilson, Montoya and my Sister? Why do they put up with me and still love me through all the naive mistakes I've made?


All I know is I can't wait to come home.