Job Promotion, Hopes of Marriage, Budget Control & Fun

Let's go back in time...a year. I was letting my acquisition of a GED in summer 2013 stew in my mind a bit too long, and a series of punishments followed for it. I still had no job, no acceleration, no clue.

Let's move a year forward. I have had my first job now for just under 6 months, and will have had 3 positions at work should my promotion become official in the days to follow. I have definitely taken the ball of life and run with it, stepping out of my comfort zone (which due to my anxiety issues is rather restrictive) and actually doing well in a job that depends on solid customer service and hospitality, always with a smile.

Now, it's not a college degree job, but I'm starting to think about that too. College isn't going anywhere, but I'm getting older now (on the cusp of 25, argh!) and I also plan to tie the knot on a 'complicated' relationship that I've had for the past 6 years (7 in November). If this shouldn't happen, or at least not get moving in a productive direction, I will be upset so I better keep after it and fix any other issues with the relationship by this coming winter.

Job means money! I am loving the money, and also enjoying the fun of budgeting it. I think I'm doing a good job at it, but I still spend too much (said everyone ever). Moving forward I think it will improve. I also did taxes for the first time!!!

Also, on the wish list is a driver's license and a decent car. This will lead to more fun time in life, and hopefully I will be a good driver. It's about time, is all I can say. I've managed without one until now, but it's just gotta happen. When, I don't know, but preferably before winter because winter sucks and I also need a car to see my family more often than I have the past few years, which is driving me up the wall and to be honest they are getting older and I'm missing precious chances to spend time together.

Fun time! Yes, I have been entertaining my interests. I bought a Keurig coffee machine, a foot massage system, plenty of movies, video games and.......FOOD!!!!! Steaks were without me in their lives for too long (haha, steaks have no lives, ooh harsh) and I plan to try new foods and new restaurants soon.

In conclusion, I am doing much better and actually moving forward and toward a better life. I also have a new kitten, which was a blessing in disguise as part of one of those nightmares that happened last year at this time. I've realized what truly matters, and as my last posting desired, I do feel more centered. I am growing closer to God and my conversion to Judaism, which is just another piece of my dream puzzle.