Music: morning news
11:25a
So I said once things started firing up, I'd probably update more. Looks like that time has come; and there's no sign of things slowing down anytime soon...
Probably the biggest thing yet is that I finally made the call to my dentist and asked them to set me up for the first step in the process of getting my teeth fixed. I was so nervous when I made the call. So many things to motivate me: the fact that I can no longer speak properly or that I now substitute words for ones I can no longer pronounce (like saying 'things' instead of 'stuff' or pallet 'rider' instead of 'jack', etc, the list goes on..), how frustrating it is to simply eat, or how people look at me when I speak, and the fact that I had to wait nearly two years for this to happen (after medical bills taking top priority, then having to have all my wisdom teeth removed, cavities filled, and cleanings). I feel I had to wait a little too long, but all in God's plan to get me to where I am now. In a week, I'll be on my way. I'm nervous, happy, excited, and relieved. I absolutely can't wait. I still remember the time I broke down in the middle of CVS when I first realized what this would do for me.....
I've got a list narrowed down for apartments I want to take a more in-depth look into. I've got money put away for this to happen, and I'm STILL going through things in my room, and picking up little things along the way to help me once I get settled in my new place, such as closet organizers that I've already started using. Can't wait to have more closet space! My friend Alyna is even looking at different places with me, and we gab about the pros and cons of each place we come across (she's not moving; she's more like the moral support, which is awesome). My sister has been a huge help in my search, as well as a couple of other friends, who, from time to time, will tell me or show me another place, and I add it to the ever-growing list. I am ready, and can't wait to experience life on my own. I'm still really thinking of doing the youtube blog I'd mentioned a (very) long time ago! I think it would be fun to document the process, and who knows, maybe help or inspire others along the way....
I'm still debating on my job. While I love the schedule I'm on now, if I could go back and haul for receiving during the week (once I get this arthritis under control), that would be ideal. I would love having the weekends off again! I'm keeping a close eye on job listings. Not only that, but I'm also looking into the future. Maybe taking some courses at the college and get an office job or something along those lines. Have a better schedule and still make good money. John even suggested X-ray tech. Doesn't sound too bad, who knows, I might even like it! Either that, or become an inspector like him, that way we could travel together, all the time. I definitely wouldn't mind the travelling part! I love being on the road. Right now, I'm just focused on the present.
Other than that, I'm ready for summer and spending my time with my boyfriend. A lot is fixing to change in my life. I didn't know a year ago that all this would happen. I've got a good (paying!) job, awesome boyfriend, awesome (and wacky!) friends, I'm about to get what I've always wanted, and plus I'll be living on my own soon! Some small hurdles to jump over, and I'll be on my way! I promise to keep updating, now that I've got things to update on, thank you all for your continued support! :D
