Sometimes I am too busy. I work my schedule and go in to work extra when anyone calls out. I'm paying down my remaining debt and saving every penny I can so I will be prepared for upcoming changes. I'm not even sure what the changes will be but I will be ready. I will either get a fabulous job offer, or I will seek work in another state and move, or I will just find a temporary spot to land in this state. I want changes and soon. I'm ready.
My husband and I are hemmed in by negative work environments and a stagnant job market. We are waiting for changes. I'm not talking political changes, I'm talking about the kind of life changing moves you make on your own that open up new opportunities. Different jobs, different surroundings, change.
I have a lot to do at home. I have bookcases to empty out, and closets to clear out. I want to be ready.
I must make sure my children are fully independent and doing well so I will not worry if I am living a bit further away from them. My youngest daughter needs a license and a car. My eldest daughter needs employment. My son needs to build an emergency fund now that he has a car and a job. All three need to be careful in their relationship selections, their decisions. They are grown, it's my time now. I need to be ready.
I have tomorrow off, but it is cookie baking day. I had a baking day with my brother but we didn't get as many completed recipes. I have a lot to do with only one day to do it. I work several days straight after that with no time for extra baking. I love baking, so it's not a chore but it will take all day and night. Perhaps I will have time, ten minutes at a time, as each batch cooks to daydream a little, and plan for a new future.
I am glad I started this blog. It boggles my mind how many people stop in to read this stuff. If you've ever stopped to comment or just read and never said a word, I am grateful for you. Thank you for joining me on my journey. I'm wishing everyone a happy holiday and a pleasant winter. I hope you'll still be around for new chapters yet to come.
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Hey - I'm interested in the lives of other people! I read again today - do you get Christmas day off work?
ReplyDeleteOh no, I will be working. :)
ReplyDeleteHi. I sent you an e-mail.
ReplyDeleteYay! Thank you Karen.
ReplyDeleteWill your kids be coming for Christmas or will you and your husband celebrate quietly?
ReplyDeleteDonna, I work on Christmas. After work my husband and I and our son and youngest daughter will go to my husbands mothers house. She has a big celebration every year with as many friends and extended family as she can round up. This year his sister will be making the trip up. We haven't seen her or our neice for several years as she hasn't had the money to travel, so it will be very nice.
ReplyDeleteHappy Holiday from Italy
ReplyDeleteGianni, Happy holidays to you, thanks for stopping by.
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