Mid December 2016

Busy, busy. That’s my life. Nothing new, right? Just seems super busy with starting the new job and trying to wrap my head around all the things I’m learning. That plus finals and last week was harsh. My motivation train derailed and I didn’t do well in a few areas of my life. I think I’m starting to get back on track this week, so far, but it is only Monday.

I’ve got a month off school now though! Start back up on Jan 16th with Apologetics. I’ve taken a class similar to this before, so hopefully I can get a good grade. I only earned a C in my last class.

Job is going great. The people are nice and friendly and the hours are good. I got a chance to see some of the kids perform a Christmas program that they wrote themselves, it was sweet. I gotta admit, I was misty eyed! Also hearing where the company is headed and how much expansion is taking place is exciting. We’ll be working with the community a lot more soon and there are possibilities for advancement for me outside of HR after I earn my counseling degree. Not the direction  I was envisioning, but that doesn’t mean God wasn’t putting all these things in place.

Just looks at the things He’s done in my life, this year in particular, how can you not see a divine plan?

I got a new camera! So excited to play with it and get to know the world of DSLR. I got a Canon EOS 70D, and it is fun!

I also ordered my first Mac this weekend too. Should get that this week. I used Macs a lot as a kid, but very little as an adult. So, there will be a learning curve for a while, but I’ve got a few friends who can help me. I got it for photo and video editing mostly.

Kitties are doing well. They’re sweet and fun.  Here’s a picture of them snuggling or fighting, I don’t remember which!

End of November 2016

I wrote a post the day before Thanksgiving, but it is actually already outdated! So I thought I’d start a new post.

My grandma passed away a couple of weeks ago. She was 93, and ready. I know she’s with Jesus, so I rejoice in that, but will still miss her a lot. I hadn’t really seen her too much over the past few years, for many different reasons, but I wish I had visited more. I was honored to officiate the service, and made it through without crying. A friend of mine lost her grandmother a few days ago too and another friend lost her sister-in-law. Sad times, but makes you cherish those around you all the more.

I adopted two kitties!! Samantha (or Sis) and Fletcher (or Brother). They are litter mates but don’t look like it. Fletcher is an orange/red/ginger tabby and Samantha is a tortoiseshell. They are adorable and very cuddly. I’ll post pics soon.

I GOT A JOB!! I’m working as a Human Resources Coordinator and a local non-profit that works with children and families with behavior issues and autism. I started Monday and so far I really like it. I took a pay cut, but I’ll still be able to manage. Plus, I’m working for a company that doing something that matters, ya know?

My new doctors are changing up some of my meds. Hopefully I won’t become a basket case over the holidays. Nah, I’ll be good. The good news is we’re decreasing meds, not increasing!

Training is going well. I can dead lift 105 pounds now. And my speed on the treadmill isn’t as pitiful as it was a couple of months ago.

School’s OK. Got another research paper due in a couple of weeks, seems to be the theme with these Senior classes.

Well, that’s about all right now. Hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving!