This time next week I will be making that long trip (1450 miles) back to Alabama for a few weeks. It seems a shame that tree weeks off involves 6 days of driving, but that is just how it is.
I managed to take care of the potential threats to future prosperity, so that is taken care of. I have a million things to get done today, drop off the laundry, get the Jeep washed and an oil change. Mega Millions is over 300 million, so I need to get tickets for that - you never know.
The weather here is finally warm, the strange pollen has given my sinuses a fit, but I think I am getting used to it. I asked some coworkers what exactly was blooming because it still looks like dead grass and rocks to me. It turns out it is the bushes that turn into the tumble weeds that are everywhere here are blooming among the dead grass and rocks, maybe I will see some at some point?
I am going to stop at the RV store and look around, they only have used ones here, but will stop and look, get some ideas on what I want and like, and those things that are important to each of us. I will take my camera and try to post pictures later today.
Saturday, March 24, 2012
Wednesday, March 14, 2012
Why O Why Me
I am forever amazed how life has the strange twisted way of making our lives so chaotic at times and just how fragile our dreams really are. It seems that in this life one mistake years ago has the potential to take your life and dreams away from you on a whim. At the thought of turning 50 in a little over one month, the thoughts of giving up on my dreams and future potential seem so surreal to me I cannot even phantom them. I finish this current contract on March 31 and will head back to Alabama on April 1 for three weeks, I start my contract extension April 23 to July 21, after that I am not certain what my options available to me will be. I guess I will continue to hope and pray that things work out for me.
Sunday, March 4, 2012
Assignment Decision
After allot of thought, prayer, and contemplation I have decided to extend my current assignment for another 13 weeks. One of the main reasons is that this is an easy assignment, and I have been asked to develop an orientation program for new staff, and help rewrite all of the Policies and Procedures for the unit I work in. Although this sounds like something a sane person would run away from screaming, I actually enjoy the teaching aspect, and studying the latest standards, research, and evidence based practices to integrate into current practice. The last time their policies were updated was 1999 and Joint Commission requires a minimum of every three years so there is allot of work to be done.
Another reason is after much thought and prayer, I have a feeling that I need to stay here for now, I will take my last three classes before I have to return to Alabama for my clinical rotations to get my Masters in Nursing Degree. This has been a life long dream of mine, and since I will be 50 in April it is really now or never. I also discovered that my former bank has been paying debits and sending my over draft notices, another mess to clean up from 1450 miles away, sometimes it never seems to end. I have been praying and asking God for guidance on what to do, sometimes his will and voice is the only thing that seems to make sense at times.
I will be returning home for 3 weeks between assignments, my 50th Birthday is April 21 and I want to be home to spend it with my loving partner, 3 dogs, and my two kitties. I do not care about turning 50, but it does mean that I can finally join AARP who sends me a membership package at least twice a week, I wonder if I am on some list somewhere?
I have a feeling that this is going to turn into a great year for me, I am currently facing several obstacles that need to be overcome, but I truly believe that this will be the year that I can finally get ahead financially, and find myself in that RV that I so truly want. I remember in simpler times it was enough that you went to work every day, paid your bills the best that you could, and held steadfast to your faith in the great almighty, I refuse to give up that belief. I have been through some pretty scary things in my life, but God has always been there to help me in my time of need, I truly believe this will be the year that I get that extra blessing that I need. A prayer or two going up on my behalf wouldn't hurt either.
Until next time ......
Ray
Another reason is after much thought and prayer, I have a feeling that I need to stay here for now, I will take my last three classes before I have to return to Alabama for my clinical rotations to get my Masters in Nursing Degree. This has been a life long dream of mine, and since I will be 50 in April it is really now or never. I also discovered that my former bank has been paying debits and sending my over draft notices, another mess to clean up from 1450 miles away, sometimes it never seems to end. I have been praying and asking God for guidance on what to do, sometimes his will and voice is the only thing that seems to make sense at times.
I will be returning home for 3 weeks between assignments, my 50th Birthday is April 21 and I want to be home to spend it with my loving partner, 3 dogs, and my two kitties. I do not care about turning 50, but it does mean that I can finally join AARP who sends me a membership package at least twice a week, I wonder if I am on some list somewhere?
I have a feeling that this is going to turn into a great year for me, I am currently facing several obstacles that need to be overcome, but I truly believe that this will be the year that I can finally get ahead financially, and find myself in that RV that I so truly want. I remember in simpler times it was enough that you went to work every day, paid your bills the best that you could, and held steadfast to your faith in the great almighty, I refuse to give up that belief. I have been through some pretty scary things in my life, but God has always been there to help me in my time of need, I truly believe this will be the year that I get that extra blessing that I need. A prayer or two going up on my behalf wouldn't hurt either.
Until next time ......
Ray
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