The New Makeup Of My Life

Since June 26, my life has taken on a new structure. I can say it's been good and bad. Everything that keeps happening to me is only pushing me to where I need to be.

I began a new job on the 26th, and I do love it...there are a few exceptions to this, but nothing a good audio book, hardcore prayer and a lot of staying inside my own head won't cure.

My boss is a great guy, and is willing to help me in any way he can...I have been there nearly two months now and he sees that I am a hard worker so he wants to do all he possibly can for me.  The gentlemen who work there are good guys and are very easy going. One even encourages me spiritually.

The ladies who work there: two sisters and a daughter/niece to them both are the exceptions I spoke about. When they aren't fighting or angry with each other, they turn to attempting to criticizing me...this is where the headphones and audio books come on to drown this out. I don't work for them and I am not their family so they can leave me alone. I have my own family who loves me very much and treat me well....outsiders don't need to put me down in any way...even my own family doesn't do that.

Because I am getting back on track financially, I almost got evicted from my apartment last week. It was fixed, but at a price, in a way. I am working on getting things where they need to be so I can do the things I want and need to do in the future.

I still want to move from this apartment because I hate it here, but that can wait a little while until I am back on track with my money.

Grandma passed on July 17. Her heart had been failing her and she went quietly in her sleep without knowing anyone the last week of her life. She is with Grandpa finally but I miss her terribly and I have not been taking this as well as I should be. She was 89, so she lived a long life and I had a lot of years with her, so I was blessed.

I have been trying to get myself back on track mentally, but the blows of the 

sat few months have taken their toll, and I am only pushing forward one incident at a time. I am plugging alone with the hope that things will get better soon.

I've lost a lot this year, but I may be able to make it soon. I see better things ahead....even my job will be a worry free zone where I know I won't be let go....I am hoping that I can transfer when this company gets its other department operating where I excell. 

Yes, I know life will get better, I just need to keep going!

Outlander | Opening Titles | STARZ

I love this now!  It does fit with Outlander.

Rest In Peace George

I am saddened by the news of Celtic Thunder's George Donaldson passing. We will miss you!

You are awesome!

It's Birthday Time!!

Today, I am 44.  I am happy about that!! 

This life has been fun and sometimes difficult, I am praying that I can walk my path to the best of my ability.

This year, I am going to do my best to stay healthy!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ME!! 

Mythology - Seven Drunken Nights

This always makes me giggle...I love Celtic Thunder

Getting Straight

As of October, I had lost my job.  It is alright since I believe that things will be better in the future.  I will continue to search out a better life than I had and hope that whatever I do choose in the future is the right path.

I am beginning to clear out my world and my life so that I can once again be who I really need to be...myself.

I have to search for a new job, but I am looking forward to it, but until then, I must keep the faith.

I will be writing more in the near future!

Changes Coming

I begin the new changes tomorrow morning.  I am looking forward to this, and I know I will have some difficulty in doing some of it, but I know it will take time to do.

I will begin with the things that are important to myself personally...getting rid of the damage done by the sun and my pores. I am tired of looking at that in the mirror.  I am using Clinique's skin care line.

I am also going to concentrate on my teeth, making sure that they get healthier so that I will be confindent when I get my dental work done that I won't screw up this time.

The next phase will be to get my hair back to its normal shine and vitality.  I sweat at work and that does some damage to my hair also.  I want to get rid of the dullness, so I have stuff to use that is cheaper but effective and something I always used, Aussie 3 Minute Miracle three days a week, and their shampoos and conditioners.  I love this as much as the Clinique because it works very well.  

I will also be using Sally Hansen's products to grow and strengthen my nails and her cuticle massage cream to condition my cuticles so they aren't so ragged.  I am also using Cortizone for my psoriasis (ears and left hand), and Avon's Silicone Glove to soften and moisturize my hands to make them look better.

This will be my morning and evening routines when I get up and when I go to bed at night.  Once the routines for this are established, I think I will be alright. The stuff I am doing and using are things I have used in the past and I am comfortable with, so all should be well on that front along with my normal everyday body wash and using.

All of my bills are caught up, so I only need to get myself on a bill paying schedule that is organized and keep the electric bill down to a manageable size through the winter.  I think I can do that. It will just take a little effort to make all of this happen.

The next steps to take will be to read the books on self improvement.  I did start Stephen R. Covey's The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, but had put it down for some unknown reason, but I plan to pick it up and read it this week.  I also have a few other books that are self improvement based that will help me as well...I think I have one on positive assertiveness that should work fine.

I am not sure how I wish to take the spiritual journey, but I have some ideas including devotionals that should help.

I do need to finish cleaning my home and getting things ready for my daily routines that start tomorrow morning.  It is not a hugely daunting task, but I just need to get into a routine there too so it won't be so bad.

I will also find time to write.  This is my true desire in life.  I want to become a writer and to do that I must WRITE as I have stated before.  I am going to start by practicing, but I need to get into that habit first.

Wish me luck...