So, again I've been such a bad blogger. And I wish I could offer up a better excuse but really, there is no good excuse. I've been in a malaise. In other words, I've been lazy. It's amazing how things become such habit. In fact, the sad part about my not updating the blog is not because I haven't been on but more because I was wasting my life. I feel that is the greatest offence to the lives that we are given, to merely survive and not live. Just the thought makes me shudder. And the whole month of June even though the weather is lovely and hot, I've been so down and lackadaisical. But within the last 2 weeks, that's started to turn around.
I've started running almost every day. Let me tell you, as much as it may seem like it's a drag, it's the best thing I could have done for myself at the moment. It's something I completely control. I'm waking up early in the morning to do it before it gets too hot and therefore am not sleeping in late. I've been eating better. And not only am I feeling better but I'm losing weight. On a slight tangent, I have to add that I've been using Crest 3D white-strips. The effects are A-mazing.. I am completely surprised.
Today is Father's Day. I have to admit, my dear ole' Pops gets on my nerves to no end but let me tell you, that man has love for all of us. I think the reason he does what he does is so we don't forget about him. Like we ever could. But I think that's what it is, to feel he is still part of the game plan. Let me just give you an example of the most recent things he's done to protect one of us.
I got a ticket from Orlando Stops. If you don't know what that is, it's complete bullshit. It's a private company that likes to collect for the city of Orlando for people who run the light. Now, that's fine but there are things that a computer can't take into consideration, like the fact that 2 parades were going on therefore many streets were closed. That being said, there were cops down the entire street I was driving down had Orange County Deputies were on each corner waving people through. So, a week after that happened I received a ticket in the mail. I was furious. I called the Police Dept. and found out what their men were out there for. I found out and I appealed my ticket. I was told I still had to come in for court. So 2 months later, I went into court to plead my case. (I can't believe that our tax payers money pay for this nonsense, especially since the first lady said she had never done it before and that the ticket was a lesson to her. She said that since then, she wasn't going to be running any more lights ever. I could not believe this lady had the gall to stand before the judge to say that. Needless to say, she was told that they can't make an exception for her.)
When it was my turn, I had all my paper work together. Also the papers about the parades going on. There was an OPD officer who was there to testify if needed. He apparently needed to jump in to tell me that there was no police officer there. I told him the officer was there was from the Sheriff's Dept not OPD. He still insisted that there was no officer there. The hearing judge was just about to tell me that she also couldn't make an exception for me until my Pop popped up and asked if he could speak. The hearing officer- being a real smartass said "were you there?" And my Dad said "No, but the car's in my name" And he was off, I was mortified. I thought punches were going to fly between Deputy Dickwad and my Dad. So instead of having to pay $155.00 (rightfully so) I received a letter in the mail a day after waiving my fee. I was so glad. The real reason why I didn't have to pay was because of my Dad. Plain and simple. As mortified as I was, it's nice to have someone have your back so much.
So since the last time I blogged I've been on a few job interviews. Been offered positions. However, long story short, after much deliberation. I've decided to go back to school to become an RN. Now, this was just figured out today, so I don't have all the details but I know that I don't want to work as an atypical nurse in a hospital/Dr's office. I want to work with either handicapped children or elders in a rehabilitation sense. I want to help these people grow. I feel like that would be the most rewarding thing for me personally. But I'm willing to work my way there. I've already made an appt with Valencia to see what I can do. However, I'm under the impression that at age 24, I would qualify for free education from Obama-man, seeing as I have no viable income to speak of. Who knew that would come to help me in the long run. So I may just go to UCF or other 4 year institution. I'll have to see what works better for me and get all the details.
After my court day, I bought a new guitar seeing as my blue one from Armenia was only capable of producing good firewood. I've been teaching myself that but I'm going to go to a couple of classes to learn how to read tablature properly. And I'm going to take Spanish classes.
So long story short, life is good. It's becoming more and more real and grown up and I'm happy to finally have that!
Keep the smiles on your face. Release endorphins and love one another.
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