In less than a week, we will be saying "goodbye" to 2009 and "hello" to 2010. I have to say that I'm actually happy to see it go. Its been a long and partly bad year and hope that 2010 can be a change for us. I wanted that to happen this year but it just kept getting bad.
Lets start with the lady who lived across the street backed up in my truck in April. It took $250 out of our pocket for the deductible and we still haven't seen it. Probably never see it since the collections department will have to take out interest and other things. Since then we have been $250 short every paycheck.
We (or Andrew) have been on a compulsive buying spree. He purchased a motorcycle this year which I am happy for since he's always wanted one but course here at the end of the year it is hurting us. Hopefully next year we can use it for more use than we are now.
June was rough on us because Andrew was let go of BlueCross BlueShield and he was trying to find another job. It was begin of the resession where it was hard to find jobs. I was wondering if we were going to be filing bankruptcy anytime soon.
The end of June was a bad part of the year for me. I lost a very special love one to me, my friend, grandma. We still question what happened that made her fall so quickly but in the long run she is not suffering so much. I still miss her even though I really haven't grieved for her. I don't think she wants me to but I hope she hears me when I tell her I love her and miss her so much.
Course before grandma went, we heard a sign of good news. Andrew got the call from the State of Texas to be a correctional officer. I was happy because he would be getting twice as much as he was from BCBS and hoped he would like it. 6 weeks later he graduated and was showing signs he enjoyed his new career. He is currently working out in Colorado City, TX in the Ware unit and enjoys the people he works with and what he does.
Another good sign was in the fall when we found out we are expecting our first child. I was mostly upset that my grandmother wasn't here to enjoy this with me but spiritally she is watching. Who knows, maye she was the one who helped us with the blessing of a child. I just hope she continues to watch over us and allows us to have a healthy child.
Now of course we decided to get rid of our Scion and put $1000 down for a Jeep Liberty. This was a bad idea as we then ended up being really short on bills and tried desperatly to catch up. Thanks to our Christmas money from Granny Clayton, it has helped us catch up closer where we are almost in the black. If my brother is serious about buying our TV and taking over payments on the Jeep, we should be back up where we were and this will help us prepare more for the child.
Now, this is what I can remember for this year but course I live for the future. I want to meet our little bundle of joy and can't wait to get our family started. I'm still on the lookout for a career and still leaning towards the Air Force but I do not want to take Andrew away from where he enjoys working. Its like I'm stuck inbetween even if Andrew says he does not mind what I do. I just want to support my family and being able to offer our child (and future children) things we were not able to enjoy. Want to be able to travel more as a family and be not only financially stable but have the stability as a family.
I hope everyone had a great Christmas and have a great New Year's. I hope to keep up on my blogging in the future. If not, leave me a message on facebook to tell me to update.
Saturday, December 26, 2009
Saturday, October 17, 2009
10 Weeks
Its been a while since I posted anything on here. Its been busy and very hectic. Well, I have reached week 10 of my pregnancy. Course sometimes I feel like I'm not pregnant at all. I have another appointment on November 5 and I do hope he/she is growing. I think we are ready for this new change and sometimes I feel like we still like having our own time. Course who is ready for a child?
We have hit a rock bottom this week. I had to put down Duke. Reason being was his hip dysplesia was so bad that only surgery would help most of his pain but its not a guarantee of fix. Lowest cost would be $1300 and that is combining both sides of the hips ($650 one side, then another $650 on the other after 6 - 12 months after the first surgery). Another option would have been $5000 to get a total hip replacement. We placed him on pain killers but it got to where that wasn't helping much so we had to do the unthinkable. I really didn't want to but it got where he didn't want to eat much so we had no other choice. He had a good 2 years of life.
Another problem was that a pipe in our hot water plumbing started to leak. Course we have the old plumbing that was discontinued in the early 90's but we don't have the $4500 to replace all the plumbing. Hopefully one day we might or someone who gets the house next can do it. It would help the plumbing get back up into code. Andrew was able to do the fix so that way we don't have to worry much about it.
Friday morning I was surprised that someone (or few people) decided to be stupid an throw a rock at my truck window causing the driver side window to spider the entire glass (we have the safety glass so it doesn't shatter). Other people on our street were unlucky and had their windows broken out. Going to cost us over $300 to replace the window. We are really short on cash so this is not helping.
Then Andrew had to call me Friday night to put icing on the cake by telling me the Jeep we have got a flat tire and its where nobody can patch it up. He is going to find a way to patch it up and try to scround up some money so we can try to get another tire. We do need to replace all the tires since they are almost bald. Again, no money for a while. I was extremely stressed out that it happened. I have no idea what else to do.
We are probably going to sell Andrew's motorcycle and our glass dinette set. We are even looking into selling our house so we can try to save $$. Maybe see if my father wouldn't mind us crashing at his place for a few months so we can get things under controlled and find a place to rent that will allow us with four animals. Everyone is getting hit but we are trying to save ourselves now before a baby comes and add more problems with finances.
These are just ideas till we get things back under control. I ask for prayers as we try to get out of it. Andrew is working his best and he has a really good job and enjoys it as I am trying to find one after the baby is born. I was excepted to work as a correctional officer but I'm thinking I'll apply for the Air Force once I have the baby and get in shape. Anyways. This is the update as of now.
We have hit a rock bottom this week. I had to put down Duke. Reason being was his hip dysplesia was so bad that only surgery would help most of his pain but its not a guarantee of fix. Lowest cost would be $1300 and that is combining both sides of the hips ($650 one side, then another $650 on the other after 6 - 12 months after the first surgery). Another option would have been $5000 to get a total hip replacement. We placed him on pain killers but it got to where that wasn't helping much so we had to do the unthinkable. I really didn't want to but it got where he didn't want to eat much so we had no other choice. He had a good 2 years of life.
Another problem was that a pipe in our hot water plumbing started to leak. Course we have the old plumbing that was discontinued in the early 90's but we don't have the $4500 to replace all the plumbing. Hopefully one day we might or someone who gets the house next can do it. It would help the plumbing get back up into code. Andrew was able to do the fix so that way we don't have to worry much about it.
Friday morning I was surprised that someone (or few people) decided to be stupid an throw a rock at my truck window causing the driver side window to spider the entire glass (we have the safety glass so it doesn't shatter). Other people on our street were unlucky and had their windows broken out. Going to cost us over $300 to replace the window. We are really short on cash so this is not helping.
Then Andrew had to call me Friday night to put icing on the cake by telling me the Jeep we have got a flat tire and its where nobody can patch it up. He is going to find a way to patch it up and try to scround up some money so we can try to get another tire. We do need to replace all the tires since they are almost bald. Again, no money for a while. I was extremely stressed out that it happened. I have no idea what else to do.
We are probably going to sell Andrew's motorcycle and our glass dinette set. We are even looking into selling our house so we can try to save $$. Maybe see if my father wouldn't mind us crashing at his place for a few months so we can get things under controlled and find a place to rent that will allow us with four animals. Everyone is getting hit but we are trying to save ourselves now before a baby comes and add more problems with finances.
These are just ideas till we get things back under control. I ask for prayers as we try to get out of it. Andrew is working his best and he has a really good job and enjoys it as I am trying to find one after the baby is born. I was excepted to work as a correctional officer but I'm thinking I'll apply for the Air Force once I have the baby and get in shape. Anyways. This is the update as of now.
Sunday, September 27, 2009
Here is another recap on our vehicles. These are the vehicles that Andrew and I have had since we met in Feb 06.
1) 96 Nissan P/U (my vehicle)
2) 05 Chevy Cobalt (Andrew's)
3) 98 Jeep Cherokee (traded in 1)
4) 88 Honda Civic (Andrew puchased)
5) 83 Chevy Chevette (Free vehicle)
6) 06 Jeep Wrangler (traded 2 & 3)
7) 96 Mitsubishi Eclipse (was mine, turned to Andrew's)
8) 07 Dodge Ram (traded in 6; mine vehicle)
9) 92 Honda Accord (free; just till we were able to sell it)
10) 03 Chevy Avalanche (Andrew's vehicle, sold after three months)
11) 08 Toyota Scion XD (obtained a few days after sold #10)
12) 83 Jeep CJ7 (swapped #7 for, sold after a year)
13) 09 Honda Shadow Aero (our first motorcycle)
14) 05 Jeep Liberty (someone is taking the payments on #11)
We wanted a more reliable vehicle with a baby coming and the Jeep is actually lower in payments and insurance. I think this will be it for a while. Only one more vehicle when the baby is born and that is my motorcyle a Kawasaki Ninja 250.
1) 96 Nissan P/U (my vehicle)
2) 05 Chevy Cobalt (Andrew's)
3) 98 Jeep Cherokee (traded in 1)
4) 88 Honda Civic (Andrew puchased)
5) 83 Chevy Chevette (Free vehicle)
6) 06 Jeep Wrangler (traded 2 & 3)
7) 96 Mitsubishi Eclipse (was mine, turned to Andrew's)
8) 07 Dodge Ram (traded in 6; mine vehicle)
9) 92 Honda Accord (free; just till we were able to sell it)
10) 03 Chevy Avalanche (Andrew's vehicle, sold after three months)
11) 08 Toyota Scion XD (obtained a few days after sold #10)
12) 83 Jeep CJ7 (swapped #7 for, sold after a year)
13) 09 Honda Shadow Aero (our first motorcycle)
14) 05 Jeep Liberty (someone is taking the payments on #11)
We wanted a more reliable vehicle with a baby coming and the Jeep is actually lower in payments and insurance. I think this will be it for a while. Only one more vehicle when the baby is born and that is my motorcyle a Kawasaki Ninja 250.
Tuesday, September 8, 2009
Monday, September 7, 2009
September
I'm falling behind and I do apologize for that. I am trying to get on a schedule but its harder than I thought. Especially when you have a husband who does not go along and forgets things. So far, this month.....ran into a problem with Andrew's direct deposit. Seems like for the State of Texas it could take up to more than a month for it to work. Hopefully that will get corrected soon. My sister-in-law is attempting to get her driver's license but has failed it twice. I am hoping she can pass it soon but she better be reading the book. My brother turned 13. We had a BBQ on Sunday with the family. We brought a go kart that Andrew built up and it was fun. We got him a DSi for his birthday so I can get my PSP and DS back. Now on to the goals that I tried to accomplish for August.
1) Plan a budget. [X] Well, this is not working properly since we are still trying to catch up from the month and half we were getting just one paycheck. Hopefully soon we can catch it back up. I can probably pay off two credit cards this month but we'll see how that goes.
2) Develop mean plans. [X] Nothing has been planned yet but I hope to get this going this month. Andrew will soon start the 2nd shift (1400-2245) so both of us will be on the night shift till October when I move to days so we can try to make lunch and maybe dinner.
3) Start a multivitamin. [X] I have the multivitamins and were taking them daily but fell behind on weekends. They make my urine neon yellow its funny but I have started it and do try to take them regularly.
4) Go to the gym 3-5 times weekly. [X] I was doing well on this but then I decided to move my gym time to the morning than at night. I was waking up at 11AM when I worked out at night and I need to get used to going to days since in a month night shift is no more. I figured trying to get to the gym around 7AM and working out. I did fall behind for a week and half but I have been able to maintain my weight.
5) Try to not have Dr. Pepper for this month. [X] This so did not go well. I was doing good till the end of the month when my husband orders for me and he automatically orders DP. I ended up drinking about 10 for the month. So far this month, I've had maybe 3, course you can't be mad at me. Its 10 out of a 30 days in the month. That is still good.
6) Find a new job (locally). [X] Nothing has bitten to my applications yet. Lithia Toyota called to set up an interview but I never called them back. I'm not sure if I can sell cars. I haven't heard back from TDCJ yet but I have to give them 45 days before I start asking what is going on. I'm still at BCBS but thinking about getting a part time job to help pay stuff off quickly.
7) Save for trip to Sea World! [X] Nothing has been saved and it might have to wait till next year. Grrr!
8) Trip to Montgomery?HA! [X] Sorry Denise. It didn't happen this month but hopefully one day soon. Andrew hasn't visited that part of Texas and I want him to experience as much as Texas as I have. I know there is tons of stuff to do and I want him to meet one of my good friends. Hopefully sometimes this year.
9) Straighten up the house. [X] Well, I'd get the house how I'd like it but it wouldn't last a week. Maybe I better wait till Andrew hears back about housing. It is just hard when we both work and we just do not want to do anything. Maybe if I was on days it would be different.
10) Fix the yards. [X] Another not accomplished. The dogs are killing the backyard quicker than I can clean it up. We did pick up majority of the poop but they keep filling it back up. I want to tear up both from and backyard and find ways to prepare it for next year but its going to cost more $$ than I can plan. Does anyone know how we can get a hold of a plow?
11) Graduate with my Associate's....decide on a Bachelor's. [X]. I did get my Associate's in Interdisiplinary Studies. I am proud of myself but now I'm waiting to hear back when I can register for my Bachelor's. I figured the quicker I can get started on this the quicker I can find a better job that pays really well and I can pay back on my student loans.
Ok, so 3 out of 11 were accomplished. That just means that those eight that I did not accomplish will need to be carried on till I can accomplish them. I still haven't figured out what else I need to plan for this month but maybe just these eight can do. Well, I'll try to keep more updated. Hit me up on facebook, I'm on that constantly.
1) Plan a budget. [X] Well, this is not working properly since we are still trying to catch up from the month and half we were getting just one paycheck. Hopefully soon we can catch it back up. I can probably pay off two credit cards this month but we'll see how that goes.
2) Develop mean plans. [X] Nothing has been planned yet but I hope to get this going this month. Andrew will soon start the 2nd shift (1400-2245) so both of us will be on the night shift till October when I move to days so we can try to make lunch and maybe dinner.
3) Start a multivitamin. [X] I have the multivitamins and were taking them daily but fell behind on weekends. They make my urine neon yellow its funny but I have started it and do try to take them regularly.
4) Go to the gym 3-5 times weekly. [X] I was doing well on this but then I decided to move my gym time to the morning than at night. I was waking up at 11AM when I worked out at night and I need to get used to going to days since in a month night shift is no more. I figured trying to get to the gym around 7AM and working out. I did fall behind for a week and half but I have been able to maintain my weight.
5) Try to not have Dr. Pepper for this month. [X] This so did not go well. I was doing good till the end of the month when my husband orders for me and he automatically orders DP. I ended up drinking about 10 for the month. So far this month, I've had maybe 3, course you can't be mad at me. Its 10 out of a 30 days in the month. That is still good.
6) Find a new job (locally). [X] Nothing has bitten to my applications yet. Lithia Toyota called to set up an interview but I never called them back. I'm not sure if I can sell cars. I haven't heard back from TDCJ yet but I have to give them 45 days before I start asking what is going on. I'm still at BCBS but thinking about getting a part time job to help pay stuff off quickly.
7) Save for trip to Sea World! [X] Nothing has been saved and it might have to wait till next year. Grrr!
8) Trip to Montgomery?HA! [X] Sorry Denise. It didn't happen this month but hopefully one day soon. Andrew hasn't visited that part of Texas and I want him to experience as much as Texas as I have. I know there is tons of stuff to do and I want him to meet one of my good friends. Hopefully sometimes this year.
9) Straighten up the house. [X] Well, I'd get the house how I'd like it but it wouldn't last a week. Maybe I better wait till Andrew hears back about housing. It is just hard when we both work and we just do not want to do anything. Maybe if I was on days it would be different.
10) Fix the yards. [X] Another not accomplished. The dogs are killing the backyard quicker than I can clean it up. We did pick up majority of the poop but they keep filling it back up. I want to tear up both from and backyard and find ways to prepare it for next year but its going to cost more $$ than I can plan. Does anyone know how we can get a hold of a plow?
11) Graduate with my Associate's....decide on a Bachelor's. [X]. I did get my Associate's in Interdisiplinary Studies. I am proud of myself but now I'm waiting to hear back when I can register for my Bachelor's. I figured the quicker I can get started on this the quicker I can find a better job that pays really well and I can pay back on my student loans.
Ok, so 3 out of 11 were accomplished. That just means that those eight that I did not accomplish will need to be carried on till I can accomplish them. I still haven't figured out what else I need to plan for this month but maybe just these eight can do. Well, I'll try to keep more updated. Hit me up on facebook, I'm on that constantly.
Tuesday, August 18, 2009
Blah Blah Blah
That is how I feel. I am trying to get back on a normal schedule where I'm in bed maybe by 1:30AM and get up around 8:00-8:30AM. Its not working. Anywho....
Andrew graduated from the academy for correctional officer. He is now officially a Correctional officer at the Wallace unit in Colorado City. Right now he is traveling back and forth since he is working a normal 8 hour shift. He was told that housing will cost $100 a month and I'm going to tell him to go for it. Its better than paying more than $100 a month on gas. His first day was yesterday and he enjoyed it. Maybe by next year I'll have him sign up for classes with Kaplan in criminal justice. My goal is to try to get him his Associate's. If he wants to go on from there, that is fine with me.
Work is changing. As of Oct 2nd, this will be the last day for the office to have a night shift. Now FEP and SOT customer service will continue to have a night shift as they have other priorities that come up to keep a night shift, but in my department we are being forced to days. This is their way of "trying to save money". They also got rid of a few management. They will continue to be on payroll till October but they got rid of several good managment. As of right now, I am still looking for another job but not pushing it. If I'm able to move from my position and cross train into another, I do not mind staying just a little bit longer. I am almost thinking about going to days sooner. Maybe my sleep schedule will be corrected.
As for working out, right now I'm around 197. That is about 10 pounds lighter than the beginning of the summer. This would start the third week of me working out (almost five days a week) and I am finding that I can job a full 10 minutes. Now, my knees do hurt but I know that is because I am not a long distance runner and its been too long since I have ran. I will continue to work on my legs and try to strengthen my leg muscles (especially around the knees) so they do not hurt much.
I am still waiting for a class to post my grade. If I pass this one particular class (Bioethics...blah), then I will be able to obtain my Associate's in Interdisiplinary Studies. I have accomplished one goal then that I have been trying to obtain since I graduated high school (almost 10 years ago...OMG). I do plan to continue on forward with a Bachelor's and right now I'm leaning more towards Psychology with an emphasis in substance abuse. I might try to see if I can take some criminal justice classes as I am starting to get more interested in that area. If I am able to go to days at work, I might be able to take some Phlebotomy classes as well and take on a part time job (if I wanted).
That is about it. If I can even remember to take some pictures of updates, I'll post them.
Andrew graduated from the academy for correctional officer. He is now officially a Correctional officer at the Wallace unit in Colorado City. Right now he is traveling back and forth since he is working a normal 8 hour shift. He was told that housing will cost $100 a month and I'm going to tell him to go for it. Its better than paying more than $100 a month on gas. His first day was yesterday and he enjoyed it. Maybe by next year I'll have him sign up for classes with Kaplan in criminal justice. My goal is to try to get him his Associate's. If he wants to go on from there, that is fine with me.
Work is changing. As of Oct 2nd, this will be the last day for the office to have a night shift. Now FEP and SOT customer service will continue to have a night shift as they have other priorities that come up to keep a night shift, but in my department we are being forced to days. This is their way of "trying to save money". They also got rid of a few management. They will continue to be on payroll till October but they got rid of several good managment. As of right now, I am still looking for another job but not pushing it. If I'm able to move from my position and cross train into another, I do not mind staying just a little bit longer. I am almost thinking about going to days sooner. Maybe my sleep schedule will be corrected.
As for working out, right now I'm around 197. That is about 10 pounds lighter than the beginning of the summer. This would start the third week of me working out (almost five days a week) and I am finding that I can job a full 10 minutes. Now, my knees do hurt but I know that is because I am not a long distance runner and its been too long since I have ran. I will continue to work on my legs and try to strengthen my leg muscles (especially around the knees) so they do not hurt much.
I am still waiting for a class to post my grade. If I pass this one particular class (Bioethics...blah), then I will be able to obtain my Associate's in Interdisiplinary Studies. I have accomplished one goal then that I have been trying to obtain since I graduated high school (almost 10 years ago...OMG). I do plan to continue on forward with a Bachelor's and right now I'm leaning more towards Psychology with an emphasis in substance abuse. I might try to see if I can take some criminal justice classes as I am starting to get more interested in that area. If I am able to go to days at work, I might be able to take some Phlebotomy classes as well and take on a part time job (if I wanted).
That is about it. If I can even remember to take some pictures of updates, I'll post them.
Tuesday, August 4, 2009
5 lbs gone...more to go
Well, I actually think I lost more than 5 pounds in the past month. I think the last time I saw the doctor I was at 205 when last year I was at 195. I knew I was heading the wrong direction and then started hearing that my hormones were not doing what they were suppose to do. I have started to lose weight and want to continue to lose weight. I believe once I am able to lose the weight I gained at BCBS, I will be able to conceive a child easier than infertility. Today, the weight scale at the gym (the old style where you move the weight over till it doesn't tider-todder as much) actually started to level at 199. I am amazed. The one at work says I'm 195 and I'll be happy with that as well.
I'll try to keep ya'll update on my goals. I think once I am able to do a job change, I'll lose the weight as I should not have as much stress on me then. Thanks for reading.
I'll try to keep ya'll update on my goals. I think once I am able to do a job change, I'll lose the weight as I should not have as much stress on me then. Thanks for reading.
Saturday, August 1, 2009
Goals for August
Well, while I was at work I was thinking about what I can and need to do for the month of August. I basically do not have goals written down when I should so that way I can start keeping track of where I am on it. Guess my college classes are getting to me. I came up with 10, figuring I can do this every month and try to make it a habit. They do say that it takes a person 21 days of a routine to make it a habit. Ha!
1) Plan a budget.
I already have a somewhat budget out, well actually it just lists finances and how much we would owe on it. I need to actually write down what we get a month, estimate what we need to make, and what we actually paid. That way I can see where the money goes. I hope to be able to eliminate debt soon.
2) Develop mean plans.
I figured if I can do this, we would stop eating out so much. It usually costs us $20 or more just for the two of us. I also know that I am not eating right when we eat out. I can either learn how to make some of the things I buy at restaurants or stay with the easy stuff. I want to learn how to cook (and bake but baking is a want...one day soon).
3) Start a multivitamin.
I know this one seems stupid however Andrew and I would like to expand our family. The problem is is that I have not been taking any vitamins. I tried prenatal vitamins, but it would always make me nausea (whatever). I think it was the folic acid, but I also want something to help boost my metabolism because I do feel like my weight is an issue why I haven't gotten pregnant yet. Plus, my cycles are not correct due to the weight gain.
4) Go to the gym 3-5 times weekly.
I wanted to start a routine but it was getting where it was like every other day. I am getting motivated because I can start buttoning my size 17 pants. They are still a little tight, but I can actually close them. Plus the weight scales are showing I lost between 5-7 pounds. I don't know what I'm doing, but its good. Plus I am still not sure about joining the military, but I need to lost 40 pounds before even considering. I was at like 205-207. Now I have weight scales saying I'm around 199/200 to as low as 195 (depending which weight scale you trust).
5) Try to not have Dr. Pepper for this month.
Course if I break down, try to limit it to maybe 4 for the month. This could also be causing my weight problem. If I cut back down to maybe 2-3 times a month, I can lose some more weight. Just hope I don't end up like that slimquick commerical.
6) Find a new job (locally).
For those of you who I have spoken to, you would already hear my venting. BCBS has changed so much its not worth it anymore. I know I won't find anything that pays the same but I'm still going to try. I just don't want to get fired from there and end up buring those bridges if I ever do decide to go back. I just want to opportunity to leave. Course if I do find a new job, this will change plan #1 a bit. Reason why it is locally now is because my sister-in-law is living with us till the end of the year or maybe Feb of next year.
7) Save for trip to Sea World!
I want to go to Sea World, even if it means in September. I think they are still open on the weekends and if you are in Texas, it doesn't start cooling off till like mid October. If not Sea World, maybe to Six Flags or just San Antonio or somewhere in Texas that is fun. We need a short vacation since Andrew has a new job and is making more money. Just not something that ends up breaking the budget.
8) Trip to Montgomery?
HA! I am going to make everything I want to do as a goal. I want Andrew to see where I would like to move to (maybe, unless something out of state comes up). Course be able to meet a really great friend of mine, Denise who I've known for like 6-7 years. If I was to become a correctional officer or even just work for the Texas Dept of Criminal Justice (or a big hospital), I would like to try done close to Huntsville/Montgomery. I find that being somewhere that is close to a big city (Houston is close to Montgomery), you find more opportunities.
9) Straighten up the house.
I want my house to look like when we first bought it. It was nice and clean. I might even talk Andrew into painting the living room back to white. Bedrooms are a nice light, calm green and the bathroom is like of a light pinkish view and I'll keep them that way. I just want to go back to clean and straight. I need to stop procrastinating. This will lead on to #10.
10) Fix the yards.
Our front and back yards have gone down hill. The backyard mostly because of the dogs. I want to get it back the way it was. I'll post pictures later, you will see it needs help. Plus if we do sell the house, it would help become an eye catcher. So if any of you are good at landscaping, please help us with some ideas.
11) Graduate with my Associate's....decide on a Bachelor's.
I know this should be like the first one, but my life is a little more important than a simple piece of paper. Course I feel like it shouldn't be that hard. I'm still having a hard time deciding on a Bachelor's. Maybe in the Liberal Arts which I belive is a more open field. Maybe Psychology and decide which area of interest I feel like taking. I saw there was a Bachelor's for Fire and Emergency Management which sounds really awesome but I doubt I'd be eligible for that now. I need to decide soon.
Well, these are it so far. I will try to keep you update on where I am at and for the month of September hopefully completed all these before moving on to the next month. If I do not finish them, then of course I will have to roll it over to September causing maybe another one to wait till I complete these. Let me know what you think.
1) Plan a budget.
I already have a somewhat budget out, well actually it just lists finances and how much we would owe on it. I need to actually write down what we get a month, estimate what we need to make, and what we actually paid. That way I can see where the money goes. I hope to be able to eliminate debt soon.
2) Develop mean plans.
I figured if I can do this, we would stop eating out so much. It usually costs us $20 or more just for the two of us. I also know that I am not eating right when we eat out. I can either learn how to make some of the things I buy at restaurants or stay with the easy stuff. I want to learn how to cook (and bake but baking is a want...one day soon).
3) Start a multivitamin.
I know this one seems stupid however Andrew and I would like to expand our family. The problem is is that I have not been taking any vitamins. I tried prenatal vitamins, but it would always make me nausea (whatever). I think it was the folic acid, but I also want something to help boost my metabolism because I do feel like my weight is an issue why I haven't gotten pregnant yet. Plus, my cycles are not correct due to the weight gain.
4) Go to the gym 3-5 times weekly.
I wanted to start a routine but it was getting where it was like every other day. I am getting motivated because I can start buttoning my size 17 pants. They are still a little tight, but I can actually close them. Plus the weight scales are showing I lost between 5-7 pounds. I don't know what I'm doing, but its good. Plus I am still not sure about joining the military, but I need to lost 40 pounds before even considering. I was at like 205-207. Now I have weight scales saying I'm around 199/200 to as low as 195 (depending which weight scale you trust).
5) Try to not have Dr. Pepper for this month.
Course if I break down, try to limit it to maybe 4 for the month. This could also be causing my weight problem. If I cut back down to maybe 2-3 times a month, I can lose some more weight. Just hope I don't end up like that slimquick commerical.
6) Find a new job (locally).
For those of you who I have spoken to, you would already hear my venting. BCBS has changed so much its not worth it anymore. I know I won't find anything that pays the same but I'm still going to try. I just don't want to get fired from there and end up buring those bridges if I ever do decide to go back. I just want to opportunity to leave. Course if I do find a new job, this will change plan #1 a bit. Reason why it is locally now is because my sister-in-law is living with us till the end of the year or maybe Feb of next year.
7) Save for trip to Sea World!
I want to go to Sea World, even if it means in September. I think they are still open on the weekends and if you are in Texas, it doesn't start cooling off till like mid October. If not Sea World, maybe to Six Flags or just San Antonio or somewhere in Texas that is fun. We need a short vacation since Andrew has a new job and is making more money. Just not something that ends up breaking the budget.
8) Trip to Montgomery?
HA! I am going to make everything I want to do as a goal. I want Andrew to see where I would like to move to (maybe, unless something out of state comes up). Course be able to meet a really great friend of mine, Denise who I've known for like 6-7 years. If I was to become a correctional officer or even just work for the Texas Dept of Criminal Justice (or a big hospital), I would like to try done close to Huntsville/Montgomery. I find that being somewhere that is close to a big city (Houston is close to Montgomery), you find more opportunities.
9) Straighten up the house.
I want my house to look like when we first bought it. It was nice and clean. I might even talk Andrew into painting the living room back to white. Bedrooms are a nice light, calm green and the bathroom is like of a light pinkish view and I'll keep them that way. I just want to go back to clean and straight. I need to stop procrastinating. This will lead on to #10.
10) Fix the yards.
Our front and back yards have gone down hill. The backyard mostly because of the dogs. I want to get it back the way it was. I'll post pictures later, you will see it needs help. Plus if we do sell the house, it would help become an eye catcher. So if any of you are good at landscaping, please help us with some ideas.
11) Graduate with my Associate's....decide on a Bachelor's.
I know this should be like the first one, but my life is a little more important than a simple piece of paper. Course I feel like it shouldn't be that hard. I'm still having a hard time deciding on a Bachelor's. Maybe in the Liberal Arts which I belive is a more open field. Maybe Psychology and decide which area of interest I feel like taking. I saw there was a Bachelor's for Fire and Emergency Management which sounds really awesome but I doubt I'd be eligible for that now. I need to decide soon.
Well, these are it so far. I will try to keep you update on where I am at and for the month of September hopefully completed all these before moving on to the next month. If I do not finish them, then of course I will have to roll it over to September causing maybe another one to wait till I complete these. Let me know what you think.
Wednesday, July 29, 2009
July coming to an end....
Well, its been a long month but felt like it was short.
Beginning of the month course started out rough the loss of my grandmother. I still miss her and when we were packing up her apartment, I still can't grasp that she is gone. I haven't broken down because I was prepared for it but I still do not believe it. I took the first two weeks off to spend some time with family and go through her things.
Andrew started his correctional officer job on the 9th. He will be on his 3rd week of the academy out at Middleton and once he graduates he will be heading off to Colorado City to report to the Wallace unit for duty. He told me yesterday "Thank You for finding me this job". He actually enjoys what he does and get to yell at inmates. He seems to be happier. Just waiting to see the pounds come down since he has to stay in shape to keep up with inmates.
I have come to a decision to leave BCBS. After 6 1/2 years I am so burned out its not worth it anymore. I am not sure what else to do but it can't be a huge pay drop. I was thinking maybe as a correctional officer as well and I have been looking at the other positions that the Texas Dept. of Criminal Justice has posted. Andrew thinks that I might not like correctional officer but then again he really doesn't know me. I want to work down in Huntsville because I find that it would be an opportunity for us to finally be able to leave Abilene. Now its just convincing Andrew to allow me to go to get settled. My friend has offered me to stay rent free and I figured that could help us out on cost. I find that when we are not together much, we do not spend too much money.
I have pulled up all our bills and we are going to have to work hard. He wants to pay off our debt soon and start saving money. I would like to have a child but then again I'd like to pay off stuff as well as when we have a child,we would be spending more money.
My sister-in-law is living with us and things are ok. We told her that it is wise that she gets a job to help her out to get to know the real world. She might be here till February as my brother plans to find a house in Virginia where he is stationed at before moving her there. We shall see how that works out.
I am only 2 weeks away from obtaining my Associate's degree. I'm still concern about Bioethics but I have faith. I'm still trying to decide about my Bachelor's and then I find out Kaplan has offered another Bachelor's that seems interesting. Its called Bachelor of Science in Fire and Emergency Management. Basically it sounds like those who coordinate when disaster strikes or something. I also was thinking maybe a Bachelors in Liberal Arts or Psychology. I'll talk to my academic advisor more. I want Andrew to attend as well if he is enjoying his job. He might like to get one in criminal justice.
Well, that is about it for this month. I hope to maybe get to go to Sea World sometime in late August or September. We shall see.
Beginning of the month course started out rough the loss of my grandmother. I still miss her and when we were packing up her apartment, I still can't grasp that she is gone. I haven't broken down because I was prepared for it but I still do not believe it. I took the first two weeks off to spend some time with family and go through her things.
Andrew started his correctional officer job on the 9th. He will be on his 3rd week of the academy out at Middleton and once he graduates he will be heading off to Colorado City to report to the Wallace unit for duty. He told me yesterday "Thank You for finding me this job". He actually enjoys what he does and get to yell at inmates. He seems to be happier. Just waiting to see the pounds come down since he has to stay in shape to keep up with inmates.
I have come to a decision to leave BCBS. After 6 1/2 years I am so burned out its not worth it anymore. I am not sure what else to do but it can't be a huge pay drop. I was thinking maybe as a correctional officer as well and I have been looking at the other positions that the Texas Dept. of Criminal Justice has posted. Andrew thinks that I might not like correctional officer but then again he really doesn't know me. I want to work down in Huntsville because I find that it would be an opportunity for us to finally be able to leave Abilene. Now its just convincing Andrew to allow me to go to get settled. My friend has offered me to stay rent free and I figured that could help us out on cost. I find that when we are not together much, we do not spend too much money.
I have pulled up all our bills and we are going to have to work hard. He wants to pay off our debt soon and start saving money. I would like to have a child but then again I'd like to pay off stuff as well as when we have a child,we would be spending more money.
My sister-in-law is living with us and things are ok. We told her that it is wise that she gets a job to help her out to get to know the real world. She might be here till February as my brother plans to find a house in Virginia where he is stationed at before moving her there. We shall see how that works out.
I am only 2 weeks away from obtaining my Associate's degree. I'm still concern about Bioethics but I have faith. I'm still trying to decide about my Bachelor's and then I find out Kaplan has offered another Bachelor's that seems interesting. Its called Bachelor of Science in Fire and Emergency Management. Basically it sounds like those who coordinate when disaster strikes or something. I also was thinking maybe a Bachelors in Liberal Arts or Psychology. I'll talk to my academic advisor more. I want Andrew to attend as well if he is enjoying his job. He might like to get one in criminal justice.
Well, that is about it for this month. I hope to maybe get to go to Sea World sometime in late August or September. We shall see.
Sunday, July 26, 2009
Vehicle Recap
I wanted to post a recap on our vehicles. These are the vehicles that Andrew and I have had since we met in Feb 06.
1) 96 Nissan P/U (my vehicle)
2) 05 Chevy Cobalt (Andrew's)
3) 98 Jeep Cherokee (traded in 1)
4) 88 Honda Civic (Andrew puchased)
5) 83 Chevy Chevette (Free vehicle)
6) 06 Jeep Wrangler (traded 2 & 3)
7) 96 Mitsubishi Eclipse (was mine, turned to Andrew's)
8) 07 Dodge Ram (traded in 6; mine vehicle)
9) 92 Honda Accord (free;just till we were able to sell it)
10) 03 Chevy Avalanche (Andrew's vehicle, sold after three months)
11) 08 Toyota Scion XD (obtained a few days after sold #10)
12) 83 Jeep CJ7 (swapped #7 for, sold after a year)
13) 09 Honda Shadow Aero (our first motorcycle)
Our next vehicle we plan on leasing from here on out since we go though them real quickly.
1) 96 Nissan P/U (my vehicle)
2) 05 Chevy Cobalt (Andrew's)
3) 98 Jeep Cherokee (traded in 1)
4) 88 Honda Civic (Andrew puchased)
5) 83 Chevy Chevette (Free vehicle)
6) 06 Jeep Wrangler (traded 2 & 3)
7) 96 Mitsubishi Eclipse (was mine, turned to Andrew's)
8) 07 Dodge Ram (traded in 6; mine vehicle)
9) 92 Honda Accord (free;just till we were able to sell it)
10) 03 Chevy Avalanche (Andrew's vehicle, sold after three months)
11) 08 Toyota Scion XD (obtained a few days after sold #10)
12) 83 Jeep CJ7 (swapped #7 for, sold after a year)
13) 09 Honda Shadow Aero (our first motorcycle)
Our next vehicle we plan on leasing from here on out since we go though them real quickly.
Friday, July 10, 2009
Thursday, July 9, 2009
A week has passed...
...since grandma has passed. I really have not thought about it but I know she is no longer here. I guess I still do not want to accept it. I am basically going on as if it is another day and I just have not called her. Its like a dream, and I just can't seem to wake up. Is she really gone? I just received a card and plant from work and I appreciate it course it still has not sunk in. I do not know why, I was there at the viewing. I felt her cold skin, I saw the coffin close, and I was there when we were at the gravesite. What else am I suppose to do? I'll just continue on till I either break own, or see what happens on Oct. 24 when she is not there to celebrate her 83rd birthday.
Anyways, I will be returning to work next Monday. I have to fix so that tomorrow is covered. I have been looking for another job. I have ideas, but then again I am not sure. I have been at BCBS for 6 1/2 years now and I am afraid I will not be able to adapt. I have heard from others who have left that they are happier because of less stress or either they are experiencing stress but it is different. I have had the last two weeks off and I guess I have not really left relax since I know I have to return to work. Maybe something will come up later.
Andrew started his new job as correctional officer today. We will find out later when he returns what orientation is like. I am excited and hope he enjoys this. He deserves to be the one brining in the most $$ to support us. Well, its over 100 degrees outside and I know I should be doing something but I do not feel like it. I'm going to go chow down on some strawberries and sugar. Hahahaha.
Anyways, I will be returning to work next Monday. I have to fix so that tomorrow is covered. I have been looking for another job. I have ideas, but then again I am not sure. I have been at BCBS for 6 1/2 years now and I am afraid I will not be able to adapt. I have heard from others who have left that they are happier because of less stress or either they are experiencing stress but it is different. I have had the last two weeks off and I guess I have not really left relax since I know I have to return to work. Maybe something will come up later.
Andrew started his new job as correctional officer today. We will find out later when he returns what orientation is like. I am excited and hope he enjoys this. He deserves to be the one brining in the most $$ to support us. Well, its over 100 degrees outside and I know I should be doing something but I do not feel like it. I'm going to go chow down on some strawberries and sugar. Hahahaha.
Sunday, July 5, 2009
The Final Goodbye
Well, this blog is going to be mostly about the reason why I did not want to go on my trip to New Hampshire. If you have not read that blog, its best you do first. If you have, continue.
Well, my grandmother (dad's mom) had gotten weak early in June and was put back in the hospital. I spoke to her before she was taken and seen her once while she was in. After about a week, the doctor discharged her to the Sweetwater Nursing/Rehab to receive rehab to get strong enough to come home. My father did not investigate the place and after a few days there, she got weaker and my father kicked himself in the butt for that and had her readmitted back into the hospital. Then on out, she started to decline. I knew the worse was coming a few weeks before my trip.
Let's just say that this is the grandmother that took care of me and raised me. If we went to school together, she was the short mexican lady that was around from time to time with my brother, JR (not to be mistaken with MJ) and I. She was my little mexican woman that I warned people you do not piss off. I loved her to death.
Well, the Saturday before I left I went to go see her. Her breathing had accelerated but she was not awake. I was told by my father she really was not talking. We had a feeding tube installed a week before because she had not eaten anything. My father told me to go on the trip and that he hopes she will hold out till I get back. Even though I know he was trying to be prepared, he wasn't. Sunday, he had her transported back to his house and had my old room set up for her. Hospice came out to check on her and he gave me updates about any changes.
Tuesday, June 30 in the morning my father calls me to let me know that grandma had opened her eyes and was talking a bit. I got to talk to her on the phone and told her I was on my way and I should be there shortly. It did not dawn on me till that evening about 10 mintues before my father's second call of the day. The other days he only called me once, but I realized she had a rebound. That once final chance before it dropped. My father had called me to let me know she had passed. I did let it out at the end of the call and for a few minutes but then my body shifted to adrenalyn mode and wanted to get home NOW!!!!! I travelled from middle of Tennessee to Arkansas till my mother made me stop. I know I couldn't do anything now but I was already upset I wasn't there. She left me......We feel that she may have suffered a stroke at home and just never told us. She was stubborned that way. Did not want people to take care of her but loved to take care of her family.
Well, we had the viewing on Thursday and she looked the best then she had the past few months. My father and I regreted that we were not really there in her final days. As I write this now....I guess it still hasn't dawned on me. She won't be there at her apartment anymore for me to call and check up on her. To come visit her from time to time. God may have decided it was her time, but I don't feel like it was. I am not ready. I am the strongest one so far since my youngest brother is the most sensitive and my father is just the silent type. I am still continuing on with my life but if I am left alone for my mind to wonder.......I am breaking down. Why her? Why now??? Now I understand how some of you all you have lost loved ones feel. I only have grandparent on my mother's side who remain.
It was a gravesite ceremony and I appreciate all those who showed and offered sympothy. I really broke down when they closed the casket to take the cemetary and when I was staring at the coffin. What else am I going to do? I cared for her the most and I was her baby. We still have to go and pack up the apartment and I am not prepared for that. I may have said the final good bye but I am not ready to let go. Again, I am still continuing on with my life and spending time with my husband. I do feel though that she also let go because she knew I was taken care of. I have found someone that she loved and knew would take care of me since she couldn't. We will be making a trip back in October and getting her a border around her and her husband's plot. She had been wanting that for years and just couldn't afford it but we will be doing it ourselves. Each day, I will take easily and just continue on. However, I feel like I will continue to break down as each day passes and I know its true that she is gone forever.
I love you grandma and I am so sorry that I was not here before you passed. I really wanted to be here and wished you would have held on one more day but then again I did not want you to suffer. Please watch over us as we still need you.
Ofelia Torres: 10/24/26 - 6/30/09
Well, my grandmother (dad's mom) had gotten weak early in June and was put back in the hospital. I spoke to her before she was taken and seen her once while she was in. After about a week, the doctor discharged her to the Sweetwater Nursing/Rehab to receive rehab to get strong enough to come home. My father did not investigate the place and after a few days there, she got weaker and my father kicked himself in the butt for that and had her readmitted back into the hospital. Then on out, she started to decline. I knew the worse was coming a few weeks before my trip.
Let's just say that this is the grandmother that took care of me and raised me. If we went to school together, she was the short mexican lady that was around from time to time with my brother, JR (not to be mistaken with MJ) and I. She was my little mexican woman that I warned people you do not piss off. I loved her to death.
Well, the Saturday before I left I went to go see her. Her breathing had accelerated but she was not awake. I was told by my father she really was not talking. We had a feeding tube installed a week before because she had not eaten anything. My father told me to go on the trip and that he hopes she will hold out till I get back. Even though I know he was trying to be prepared, he wasn't. Sunday, he had her transported back to his house and had my old room set up for her. Hospice came out to check on her and he gave me updates about any changes.
Tuesday, June 30 in the morning my father calls me to let me know that grandma had opened her eyes and was talking a bit. I got to talk to her on the phone and told her I was on my way and I should be there shortly. It did not dawn on me till that evening about 10 mintues before my father's second call of the day. The other days he only called me once, but I realized she had a rebound. That once final chance before it dropped. My father had called me to let me know she had passed. I did let it out at the end of the call and for a few minutes but then my body shifted to adrenalyn mode and wanted to get home NOW!!!!! I travelled from middle of Tennessee to Arkansas till my mother made me stop. I know I couldn't do anything now but I was already upset I wasn't there. She left me......We feel that she may have suffered a stroke at home and just never told us. She was stubborned that way. Did not want people to take care of her but loved to take care of her family.
Well, we had the viewing on Thursday and she looked the best then she had the past few months. My father and I regreted that we were not really there in her final days. As I write this now....I guess it still hasn't dawned on me. She won't be there at her apartment anymore for me to call and check up on her. To come visit her from time to time. God may have decided it was her time, but I don't feel like it was. I am not ready. I am the strongest one so far since my youngest brother is the most sensitive and my father is just the silent type. I am still continuing on with my life but if I am left alone for my mind to wonder.......I am breaking down. Why her? Why now??? Now I understand how some of you all you have lost loved ones feel. I only have grandparent on my mother's side who remain.
It was a gravesite ceremony and I appreciate all those who showed and offered sympothy. I really broke down when they closed the casket to take the cemetary and when I was staring at the coffin. What else am I going to do? I cared for her the most and I was her baby. We still have to go and pack up the apartment and I am not prepared for that. I may have said the final good bye but I am not ready to let go. Again, I am still continuing on with my life and spending time with my husband. I do feel though that she also let go because she knew I was taken care of. I have found someone that she loved and knew would take care of me since she couldn't. We will be making a trip back in October and getting her a border around her and her husband's plot. She had been wanting that for years and just couldn't afford it but we will be doing it ourselves. Each day, I will take easily and just continue on. However, I feel like I will continue to break down as each day passes and I know its true that she is gone forever.
I love you grandma and I am so sorry that I was not here before you passed. I really wanted to be here and wished you would have held on one more day but then again I did not want you to suffer. Please watch over us as we still need you.
Ofelia Torres: 10/24/26 - 6/30/09
Trip
Well, guess I now have some time to post this. This is going to be mostly the trip my mother and I made to pick up my sister-in-law. My brother, MJ, got married back in late April and then later on deployed overseas. His wife, freshly out of high school, is basically new to this military life and out on her own. My husband and I hope to help her get some sense about finances and to not get carried away when she sees the paychecks. We also hope she can get a gripe of living on her own and get a life. But I will update as that goes on. He should return sometime in December.
On June 27, my mother and I left Texas and was on our way to Seabrook, NH. We made it around Jackson, TN and stopped for the night. June 28, ee got up early and was on the road where we drove on I-40, then got off on I-81 and went through Virginia, West Virginia, Maryland, and into Pennsylvania. Man, nobody told me how bad the fog could get in the mountains in Pennsylvania but we stopped around 2AM (EST). We got up on Monday, June 29, and experienced nature by seeing baby rabbits and humminbirds. Oh, I have to tell you that my mother and I love the laughing cow cheese. The ones in the small circles, they are awesome!!! Try them. Well, we were only 5 hours away and made it to Seabrook, NH after noon and stayed for like an hour and half before making our way back to Texas. We stopped back in Scanton, PA and stayed a nice hotel for three women and a female feline. I hated to rush them out of there by June 30, but just had to get as far as we can. Basically, due to an emergency call I received (will talk in the next blog) I tried to get us to Texas that evening, well the next morning. However my mother stopped me at 3AM outside of Little Rock. I only got a few hours sleep but allowed them to stay sleeping for another few hours. We got back in Abilene around 5PM Wed, July 1.
I have to say it was a fun trip with my mother and getting to spend more time with her, but I wished it was longer and we had more time. Again, I was pushed for time and I hated the fact I kind of went as well. Again, read the next blog (or it will be the first blog) to find out. I do have to say that I will never go back to New York. Too many rude people and I can't stand rude people. If we were to move, it will either be Colorado, Tennessee, Flordia, maybe Indiana (or Ohio) or just stay in Texas.
On June 27, my mother and I left Texas and was on our way to Seabrook, NH. We made it around Jackson, TN and stopped for the night. June 28, ee got up early and was on the road where we drove on I-40, then got off on I-81 and went through Virginia, West Virginia, Maryland, and into Pennsylvania. Man, nobody told me how bad the fog could get in the mountains in Pennsylvania but we stopped around 2AM (EST). We got up on Monday, June 29, and experienced nature by seeing baby rabbits and humminbirds. Oh, I have to tell you that my mother and I love the laughing cow cheese. The ones in the small circles, they are awesome!!! Try them. Well, we were only 5 hours away and made it to Seabrook, NH after noon and stayed for like an hour and half before making our way back to Texas. We stopped back in Scanton, PA and stayed a nice hotel for three women and a female feline. I hated to rush them out of there by June 30, but just had to get as far as we can. Basically, due to an emergency call I received (will talk in the next blog) I tried to get us to Texas that evening, well the next morning. However my mother stopped me at 3AM outside of Little Rock. I only got a few hours sleep but allowed them to stay sleeping for another few hours. We got back in Abilene around 5PM Wed, July 1.
I have to say it was a fun trip with my mother and getting to spend more time with her, but I wished it was longer and we had more time. Again, I was pushed for time and I hated the fact I kind of went as well. Again, read the next blog (or it will be the first blog) to find out. I do have to say that I will never go back to New York. Too many rude people and I can't stand rude people. If we were to move, it will either be Colorado, Tennessee, Flordia, maybe Indiana (or Ohio) or just stay in Texas.
Wednesday, July 1, 2009
Back
Well my sister-in-law, Amy, is now in Texas from New Hampshire. She will be here till December. It will write about it later. Also more about the update on my grandmother. Let's just say it did not go as my father and I had hope.
Friday, June 26, 2009
Final Day before Vacation
Well, I survived the week. It is getting tougher and tougher to actually last a week in that dreadful place. I get bored around dinner time and just do not want to work after that. I still try to keep my productivity though.
Anyways, alot has to be done today. Going to show Andrew how to work the carpet cleaner so we can get that done. I think he has found a new project, so he is going to go look at that today. Its a 1984 Jeep Cherokee 4x4 two door. If we get it and complete it, it would be mine since I miss our old Jeep Cherokee. The only down side is that it needs a new motor, so that would be a while till we can get it.
I might go see Transformers today (if there is time before work). I need to so I can write my column for the schools newspaper, The Gazette. I just got on to it as a reviewer since we go see movies almost every weekend.
My father mentioned last night that he is going to probably bring grandma home from the hospital. Nothing has changed since she was admitted last Thursday. She is aware of those who talk to her but she is still very weak. I am scared that something is going to happen when I am away and I really do not want that to happen. I need this vacation but I hope she can be strong enough to hold off anything till I get back. I pray to God that he would wait if it really is her time. We really do not know what is wrong with her but she started to feel weak and going down hill when dad took her to the Sweetwater Nursing/Rehab. She was only going to be there for Rehab but after just three days, dad was determined to get her out of there. I knew he was mad at himself by the sound of his voice. I just ask that you all keep our family in your prayers. Its been a bumpy road for her and I just hope we did not hit a stop.
Well, I better go now so I can finish up some other stuff.
Anyways, alot has to be done today. Going to show Andrew how to work the carpet cleaner so we can get that done. I think he has found a new project, so he is going to go look at that today. Its a 1984 Jeep Cherokee 4x4 two door. If we get it and complete it, it would be mine since I miss our old Jeep Cherokee. The only down side is that it needs a new motor, so that would be a while till we can get it.
I might go see Transformers today (if there is time before work). I need to so I can write my column for the schools newspaper, The Gazette. I just got on to it as a reviewer since we go see movies almost every weekend.
My father mentioned last night that he is going to probably bring grandma home from the hospital. Nothing has changed since she was admitted last Thursday. She is aware of those who talk to her but she is still very weak. I am scared that something is going to happen when I am away and I really do not want that to happen. I need this vacation but I hope she can be strong enough to hold off anything till I get back. I pray to God that he would wait if it really is her time. We really do not know what is wrong with her but she started to feel weak and going down hill when dad took her to the Sweetwater Nursing/Rehab. She was only going to be there for Rehab but after just three days, dad was determined to get her out of there. I knew he was mad at himself by the sound of his voice. I just ask that you all keep our family in your prayers. Its been a bumpy road for her and I just hope we did not hit a stop.
Well, I better go now so I can finish up some other stuff.
Thursday, June 25, 2009
Good things happen to those who wait
I totally believe this saying now.
Yesterday while I was waiting for my husband to get up and dress so we can go out to Rising Sun Ranch to do our volunteer work, he received a phone call (which I did not hear the phone go off) and it was from the Texas Dept. of Criminal Justice. This is about the application Andrew did back on May 27 for correctional officer. I was just talking on Tuesday night to my friend, Denise, that if we did not year back from them by July 11, we will have to contact them.
Well, they called Andrew and told him there is an opening out at Wallace Unit in Colorado City and that he has a choice on training. He could do July 2 in Snyder or Plainsville where they would offer housing but he would have to pay for his meals or start July 9 at the Middleton Unit here in Abilene. He chose here in Abilene so that way we really would not be spending much.
After training, he will need to report to the Wallace Unit in Colorado City. Its only an hour drive and they have housing there, so while he is on duty he can stay there and on his days off he can return home. The only down side to this is that he will not see his first paycheck till August 1. That means for probably July and maybe August we will be hurting in the bills till we can get things squared away. I will have to contact our bill companies and explain the situation and hopefully they are willing enough to work with us.
Other than that, I will probably stay at BCBS just long enough to bank some more $$ but then its off to find a new job. Who knows, I might join Denise and maybe we can start our own company...whatever that will be. Well, that is the update for now. Happy reading.
Yesterday while I was waiting for my husband to get up and dress so we can go out to Rising Sun Ranch to do our volunteer work, he received a phone call (which I did not hear the phone go off) and it was from the Texas Dept. of Criminal Justice. This is about the application Andrew did back on May 27 for correctional officer. I was just talking on Tuesday night to my friend, Denise, that if we did not year back from them by July 11, we will have to contact them.
Well, they called Andrew and told him there is an opening out at Wallace Unit in Colorado City and that he has a choice on training. He could do July 2 in Snyder or Plainsville where they would offer housing but he would have to pay for his meals or start July 9 at the Middleton Unit here in Abilene. He chose here in Abilene so that way we really would not be spending much.
After training, he will need to report to the Wallace Unit in Colorado City. Its only an hour drive and they have housing there, so while he is on duty he can stay there and on his days off he can return home. The only down side to this is that he will not see his first paycheck till August 1. That means for probably July and maybe August we will be hurting in the bills till we can get things squared away. I will have to contact our bill companies and explain the situation and hopefully they are willing enough to work with us.
Other than that, I will probably stay at BCBS just long enough to bank some more $$ but then its off to find a new job. Who knows, I might join Denise and maybe we can start our own company...whatever that will be. Well, that is the update for now. Happy reading.
Monday, June 22, 2009
Update
Well, I know its been almost a month since I have been on here. Its been busy and I just keep forgetting I have this on here.
Basically in the past month, Andrew has been fired from BCBS. He is still currently unemployed but has applied at a few place. He filed for unemployment and I believe we can start requesting as of July 1st. He wants a job badly and we still haven't heard word back from the Correctional Officer. I just hope it is soon.
I am getting tired of BCBS. I have been there for 6 1/2 years and not sure if I can make it to 7. I am still there because I am now the only one bringing in a decent paycheck to pay things. I did get my tuition reimbursement on this last check so I caught us up on different bills that were past due and paid for some extra stuff to prepare us. I am afraid for the month of July and what that has in store for us.
I have been looking at different jobs. My friend Denise and I are thinking about appling for Huntsville Police Dept and maybe as Juvenille Correctional Officers. Either way, it is away from the desk and we are doing something different daily. I am trying to get into shape because if I decide neither of these work for me, I will try the military. I have till December 2010 to be able to join enlisted, otherwise I will have to wait till I obtain my Bachelor's degree and join in as officer.
I have also started my last term at Kaplan. Well, not really my last term but it is the last term in order to receive my Associate's degree in Interdisiplinary Studies. I do have to be able to pass Bioethics and right now that is a tough class even though we are near the end of week 2. I am thinking about obtaining a degree in Psychology once I get my Associates but I will update you all on that later.
I have also volunteer my Wednesday and Friday mornings for Rising Sun Ranch. Diana's view is to provide therapy to children and at the same will provide therapy to the horses. I love the horses and it is actually fun. Yes, being in Texas I might work in the sun but I actually do not mind it at all. Here is the link if you are interested in knowing more: http://www.risingsunranch.org/
I am thinking about also calling the American Red Cross and volunteer with them as well. I was thinking about trying to be an Exchange Student Coordinator but still reading up on that. I think that will be fun and be able to share our cultures as well as learn another. As you can see, I am volunteering more but it is to be able to provide something for my community.
Well, I have to survive work just this week because on Saturday I'll be travelling to New Hampshire to pick up my sister-in-law and move her here to stay with my husband and I while my brother is deployed. I hope we can get her out of her shell and have her socialize more and be more open with others. Not saying she is totally shy but she can be. This will be her first time on her own and we hope to provide her knowledge to learn as she adjusts to being a military wife. My mother and I leave out Saturday and hopefully will return in 5 days but it will be our own mini vacation so I can't wait.
Well, that should be enough updates for now. I'll try to keep up on this more than before.
Basically in the past month, Andrew has been fired from BCBS. He is still currently unemployed but has applied at a few place. He filed for unemployment and I believe we can start requesting as of July 1st. He wants a job badly and we still haven't heard word back from the Correctional Officer. I just hope it is soon.
I am getting tired of BCBS. I have been there for 6 1/2 years and not sure if I can make it to 7. I am still there because I am now the only one bringing in a decent paycheck to pay things. I did get my tuition reimbursement on this last check so I caught us up on different bills that were past due and paid for some extra stuff to prepare us. I am afraid for the month of July and what that has in store for us.
I have been looking at different jobs. My friend Denise and I are thinking about appling for Huntsville Police Dept and maybe as Juvenille Correctional Officers. Either way, it is away from the desk and we are doing something different daily. I am trying to get into shape because if I decide neither of these work for me, I will try the military. I have till December 2010 to be able to join enlisted, otherwise I will have to wait till I obtain my Bachelor's degree and join in as officer.
I have also started my last term at Kaplan. Well, not really my last term but it is the last term in order to receive my Associate's degree in Interdisiplinary Studies. I do have to be able to pass Bioethics and right now that is a tough class even though we are near the end of week 2. I am thinking about obtaining a degree in Psychology once I get my Associates but I will update you all on that later.
I have also volunteer my Wednesday and Friday mornings for Rising Sun Ranch. Diana's view is to provide therapy to children and at the same will provide therapy to the horses. I love the horses and it is actually fun. Yes, being in Texas I might work in the sun but I actually do not mind it at all. Here is the link if you are interested in knowing more: http://www.risingsunranch.org/
I am thinking about also calling the American Red Cross and volunteer with them as well. I was thinking about trying to be an Exchange Student Coordinator but still reading up on that. I think that will be fun and be able to share our cultures as well as learn another. As you can see, I am volunteering more but it is to be able to provide something for my community.
Well, I have to survive work just this week because on Saturday I'll be travelling to New Hampshire to pick up my sister-in-law and move her here to stay with my husband and I while my brother is deployed. I hope we can get her out of her shell and have her socialize more and be more open with others. Not saying she is totally shy but she can be. This will be her first time on her own and we hope to provide her knowledge to learn as she adjusts to being a military wife. My mother and I leave out Saturday and hopefully will return in 5 days but it will be our own mini vacation so I can't wait.
Well, that should be enough updates for now. I'll try to keep up on this more than before.
Monday, May 25, 2009
Memorial Day
Well, I have already failed at trying to keep this up. I'm trying my best to stay on top of it but with my life its hard.
First, we had a three day weekend and it was a pay day last Friday. Let me tell you that if we didn't have our garage sale on Saturday, we would be short by the time the house payment came out. We are trying to make ends meet till the middle of the month rolls around next month and till my sister-in-law moves in with us.
I want to be able to also take a motorcycle safety course so I can be that next step of obtaining my Kawasaki Ninja 250. I have the helmet picked out as well. Just need to find a jacket =). It will raise the insurance and stuff but I am willing to wait a while to get my bike but I want it.
I also want to lose weight because I think I have decided to join the Air Force as enlisted and then later as an officer. Its to get me away from the desk at BlueCross BlueShield.
Other than that...nothing much going on. If I ever can find my camera, I will take pictures. I might just take Andrew to go buy a new one. Grrr....I hate misplacing stuff.
First, we had a three day weekend and it was a pay day last Friday. Let me tell you that if we didn't have our garage sale on Saturday, we would be short by the time the house payment came out. We are trying to make ends meet till the middle of the month rolls around next month and till my sister-in-law moves in with us.
I want to be able to also take a motorcycle safety course so I can be that next step of obtaining my Kawasaki Ninja 250. I have the helmet picked out as well. Just need to find a jacket =). It will raise the insurance and stuff but I am willing to wait a while to get my bike but I want it.
I also want to lose weight because I think I have decided to join the Air Force as enlisted and then later as an officer. Its to get me away from the desk at BlueCross BlueShield.
Other than that...nothing much going on. If I ever can find my camera, I will take pictures. I might just take Andrew to go buy a new one. Grrr....I hate misplacing stuff.
Saturday, May 16, 2009
Let's Begin
Well, I figured I'd start out fresh by having my own blog spot. I will try to keep up with this than I do with MySpace or Xanga.
Well, the first thing I'll start out as is that this year is still not going well. Can't wait for it to end and start 2010. I do have other things to say but I'll update on that later.
I'll give a quick update.....I'm trying to hit the gym as much as I can. I want to lose 40+ pounds and might joing the Air Force as enlisted till I obtain my Bachelor's degree. I need something else for my career and since I was aiming towards the military anyways, I might as well. Wish me luck on that. I am starting out at 205 and hope to be maybe around 150 or below.
My picture I have up for my profile was taken back in Dec of 2005 and I enjoyed that look. I was fitting into my favorite pairs of pants and I miss them. =(
Andrew and I are still going strong and that is basically all I have to say right now.
I'll update again soon, I promoise!
Well, the first thing I'll start out as is that this year is still not going well. Can't wait for it to end and start 2010. I do have other things to say but I'll update on that later.
I'll give a quick update.....I'm trying to hit the gym as much as I can. I want to lose 40+ pounds and might joing the Air Force as enlisted till I obtain my Bachelor's degree. I need something else for my career and since I was aiming towards the military anyways, I might as well. Wish me luck on that. I am starting out at 205 and hope to be maybe around 150 or below.
My picture I have up for my profile was taken back in Dec of 2005 and I enjoyed that look. I was fitting into my favorite pairs of pants and I miss them. =(
Andrew and I are still going strong and that is basically all I have to say right now.
I'll update again soon, I promoise!
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