It’s been a while, I know. Every time I clicked on ‘new post,’ I’ve stared at the little white box, all the while clicking away in hopes of coming back later with something insightful to say. Alas, I have nothing insightful; however, I do have updates of sorts along with a few things on my mind.
As I write this, I’m sitting in my very own cubicle at work (which I finally got after over four weeks of working here!), and I must say, I do love it. Not only do I have my own computer, but I have my own personal phoneline! Not too shabby, eh? I’m enjoying my job, and I keep hoping that the eight-week postion will turn into something more because I’m nowhere near ready to leave; plus, I dread a job hunt in this economy.
Speaking of job hunt, Josh is still unable to find one. He has searched daily, and there literally is nothing hopeful. I think he is going to a career center today in hopes of finding something, even if it is a factory job of sorts–hey, it’s better than nothing! Like I keep telling him, it will only be temporary. We both plan to go back to school, and we’ll be on our way to wonderful careers in several years. Though he is out of a job at the moment, everything is quite alright. I’m making decent money now, so we are living fine. It helps that we’re still living with his parents, so our bills are minimal. Soon, we’ll be living in their basement, and we’ll have our very own space.
Moving to the basement was the plan all along, but it needed to be finished, and plans were halted momentarily. Last week, though, Josh and his uncle spent a day clearing out everything; this week, they’re going to be painting and eventually, they will start the wiring process before building walls. We’re going to have a bedroom, living room, and kitchen (and probably a bathroom with shower in the future), so it will be like our own little apartment. It will be nice to get out of the bedroom and into our own space.
Luckily, I’ve been optimistic lately, and I know most of it has to do with having such a great job. I’m even considering changing my major to something in human resources or business so that I can stay in this field (with higher pay, of course). I actually filled out my fafsa and received a letter stating that the state is willing to give me a grant of $765 each semester, so that is a huge weight lifted off my shoulder! I’m still hoping to take a class or two this summer (in which I will have to pay myself), but that money will be great toward the fall and spring semesters.
In other news, I want to mention a little writing project that is being started by Ashley over at Writing to Reach You. She can explain it best, so take a look at her posts on the subject. The blog will be launched on Monday, so expect a link.
