Still here

It's been a long time since I've written anything. I haven't really written anything on my other blog either. I guess I've just gotten away from it. So I guess it's time for a little update.

In April I finally got my skydiving license! It was the best feeling in the world to accomplish that goal. I have continued to jump when I can and recently bought my very own rig. That opens up a whole world of jumping opportunities. I took a canopy course last weekend, which was pretty awesome. Next week it's water training! I'm doing what I can to learn more and more about the sport. I'd love to be one of those women you read about in Parachutist or Blue Skies magazine. I'll keep learning and try to get better and better.

I have also started going back to school. I never went to college. Well I tried for a few months when I was 18 but it wasn't for me. So 18 years later, I started again. My first class was during summer semester and I was 0.3 points away from an A. It's a B on my transcript, but it was still an accomplishment for me. My first college credit. This semester I'm taking two classes, Math and Psychology. I'm not really sure what degree I'm going to pursue, I'm just trying to find a way to better my life.

I guess that's what I have to do. Find things that make me happy and go for it. There is no plan for life that's laid out for anyone. We each make our life plan. One small decision can change everything. You just have to find a way to be happy on a daily basis while keeping your eye on the big picture.

Some other decisions I've made is to cut some people out of my life. I know it sounds drastic. Do you ever have those "friends" that only call when they want something? I did, and last week I called them out on it. They are no longer my friend, and somehow I became the bad guy. I don't really care, call me the bad guy. Go ahead and talk shit about me to whoever will listen. It doesn't matter, my life is better without someone that makes me mad. I know this person talks shit about anyone when they are mad at them. So I'm sure I'm on the hitlist this week. Who needs friends like that? Not me. I actually feel much better having it in the open. When you find yourself surrounded by liars, stand up and walk away.

My job is going well, I like it there. Everyone is pretty nice, and I like being there. That makes day to day life pretty good. It's nice not being on call anymore. Life is much better with a regular work schedule. Sweet relief.

There's a little update. Just thought I'd let you know I'm still here. Plugging along. All in all life is pretty good.

Back and forth

I go back and forth from this blog to another one I have. So sometimes I forget to write in one or the other. Such is life.

I started my new job at a general practice vet clinic. It's so different from specialty practice, but I really like it. I get home at a decent hour, there's no more on-call, everyone is really nice, and it's just so much less stress in my life. I really need that at this point.

February was hard on me. I got the flu and was pretty sick for a couple of weeks. I thought I was getting better until I ended up on the bathroom floor vomiting with a 103 fever. I thought it was the stomach flu that had been going around, but I had a nasty kidney infection. I thought the pain in my side was from being in bed from the first bout of flu, guess I was wrong. I just finished my 10 day course of antibiotics and now I'm back in full force. February was pretty much a loss. Ugh.

So it's spring, and I'm looking forward to warmer weather and life getting back to normal. Well as normal as my life can get. I am hoping I will finally find a way to get what I want in life. I keep trying. I keep looking for new options. I am working on going back to school to just find a way to better my life.

No matter what happens, I will always find a way to stay positive.

Coming back around

Happy 2011! Everything is slowly getting resolved.

For the first time in I don't even know how long my thyroid levels are finally in a normal range! I have been feeling better, it's nice to know for a fact it's getting under control.

I got a job offer, well a couple actually. I think I can do them both. One of them is an offer as a tech in a general practice veterinary hospital. No more on-call, and reasonable work hours. Hopefully I will not be bored, but we'll see. Everyone there seems very nice and like working there. Most of them have worked there over 10 years. It tells you something on how they treat their employees.

The other job offer is in skydiving, packing parachutes for my local dropzone! This offer makes me super happy because I didn't even think of it as a possibility. I am talking to them when they reopen next week.

The house is not a done deal, but it's not a lost cause. Hopefully now that I have a job again I will be able to qualify for my loan and finally get the house!

I am excited for the year ahead. I am looking forward to some big changes in my life. I can't wait to see where I am this time next year. Good luck to you if you read this, and if you don't.