Mid year

It's been quite a year so far. There are some things you just can't blog even anonymously. But maybe one day, it can be a very interesting read. 😉

Solo

Having one of those depressing nights where you wish you had a guy to text good night to :(

Hello 2016

I was going to entitle this "Year in Review" but honestly, I don't remember any highlights of 2015. Mostly because I never journaled, or because there really wasn't anything exciting nor new. Sad, but I will not dwell on any negatives. 

I do pledge, however, to journal more this year. I thought about making a blessing jar but I didn't prepare. I guess there's still time. 

My girls and I spent New Year's Eve at Grandma's house then after midnight, my eldest wanted to go home. 

Today, we ate more food at grandma's house. My son was sick but grandma rubbed his back with oil. My brother and his daughter stayed a bit and we had Red Ribbon desserts. 

Still no boyfriend and still not a size 2 but this year I'm actually going to make an effort. 

Happy New Year!!! 

Holiday Weekend

I get Federal Holidays off. This is amazing!  My schedule is awesome. My co-workers are great to work with. All of them, now that they got rid of the unpleasant old lady. There's always one. There was one at Donovan's when I worked there. Donovan's is a whole different story. Get rid of toxic people and EVERYTHING is better.

     This weekend will be nice and busy but I hope to fit in some rest. 

Happy 2015! 🎉🍸❤️

I have not blogged since I left my nursing home job. I thought I was going to do home care working with a child with cerebral palsy. Instead, I started my job working at the Federal Prison downtown. I work for an agency but my hours are awesome and I love what I do!

I didn't have a boyfriend but I did meet a guy I went to high school with. After that, nothing! He said he saw me at Cowel's Mtn but didn't say anything because he was with his ex. Really? I also met up with a guy I met online for a couple times then I broke it off. He wasn't a gentleman. I'm still picky. A guy at work used me to get his ex jealous. Then another guy tried to set me up with his friend. He was nice but not exciting at all. 

2014 wasn't bad. I did get an absolutely awesome job with awesome hours. Exactly what I prayed for every day. 

My plan now? Run more. Tone up. Get flexible again. 

2015..... Here I am...

Bigger & Better Things

Last night (er this morning, rather) was my last shift at my work. I quit because the night shift schedule was killing me and no sleep was making me miserable. I found an agency that already has a case for me. It's a major cut in pay than I'm used to, but maybe I can get my life back. 

I'm scared. I know I can do it, but it's new. I'm still interviewing at other places for permanent employment and better pay, but at least I'm not scheduled for night shift. I had an interview for a State job, I will know by May 30 if I got it. In the meantime, I continue with my plan at the agency. I have another interview for another agency but for a Federal job. Maybe I'll get that one for better pay. I can't seem to land an interview at any of the major hospitals though. You have to be personal with an employee to get in. That really sucks.

Anyway, at work I didn't think I'd get emotional until one of the orniest resident said to me "you're always so nice". This lady has never uttered any kind words before. And so my heart grew. I'm going to miss my residents. I've met so many interesting ones. I've learned something from every one of them... And I'm sure I'll continue to learn elsewhere...

Career Decision

I have a big decision to make after tonight's "interview." It's actually a "meet and greet" with the family I'll be working with. Maybe they won't like me and my decision will be made for me. I just know that I cannot go on doing night shift where I am now. I've applied everywhere. The good-paying hospitals won't even give you a second look if you don't have an inside connection. It sucks. I feel stuck. Everywhere else is hiring night shift. I'd do it but not as part of a regular schedule. I miss my weekends with my kids. I miss sleep. I miss friends. I miss life....