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.
Friday, June 26, 2009
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.
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