recent happenings.

Well, the tutoring gig actually did not pan out. The Mother did not want me tutoring her child because I do not have a special education certification. Not to sound cocky, but she missed out on a great teacher. I may not have the certification, but I have a good deal of experience working with children with special needs. Actually, the only experience I have is with kids who are behind and struggling and those with special needs, but this parent is very complicated and is looking for excuses to screw out the county. It really bothers me when people intentionally go out of their way to try to go after something that they do not deserve. Obviously, I can't release any more information, but I guess in reality, it probably worked out for the best. Yes, I miss out on the money, but sometimes money isn't worth the headache that comes with it.

Tonight was my first day at The School Box. It actually wasn't too bad. The shift leader thought I did really well. To me, all retail is the same. Once you learn their computer program and the store layout, you're good to go. Luckily for me, I pick up on things pretty easily. I actually think it's really cool to learn new things the older you get, even if it something really simple. The down side is the manager didn't give me as many hours as we had talked about. I'm a little disappointed because I was depending on the extra income.

I've been really stressed and worried lately because money is so tight for us right now. I know it won't always be like this, and there are days that I am really thankful for the struggle.  I know that God chose us because he knows that we are strong enough to handle the challenge and that is a compliment. Nothing in my life has ever come easy, and I doubt that it ever will.

On another note, I've been making things for my classroom. I am so excited to finally have a classroom in the public school system. I've realized lately that I can make a lot of things if I have ink in my printer, lol. Unfortunately, I don't have any ink right now, so I am only making things and saving them. I can't wait to get in my classroom and actually start putting it together! =)

I finally met my  niece's boyfriend. He is such a sweet and driven boy. I know that he is exactly what she needs. She needs someone who will give her that extra push and support her interests and goals. My niece and my boyfriend are exactly alike. I feel so blessed to have two angels in my life.

I finally weighed myself, and I still have 5 lbs to go to reach my weight loss goal. I am sure that if I work out 5xs a week that I will lose the weight. We already have a healthy diet, so I need to make myself work harder in the fitness area.

My boyfriend is down to his last quarter in school. I am so proud of him for working so hard. His band also has performed twice already!! They sound absolutely amazing and I am so ecstatic to see his dream coming true. I know with some vocal training (because anyone who wants to be a singer needs it) he is gonna rock the world's socks off! 

Finally, we have 2 months until we have to decide on our living situation. After discussing money and moving costs, I think we're gonna try and stay in the same complex, but move to a downstairs apartment. As much as I dislike living upstairs, mainly because of our downstairs neighbors, it scared me to think we may move into a worse situation. All of our other neighbors are really cool, but honestly, we need a change...We believe in bad vibes and such, and this apartments from this past year isn't the best. We've had a rocky year, and change is good. Recently, I've realized that we only live once...we only get one shot at life, so we need to make it the best life that we can!