Well, it's now 2015 and as I reflect back on 2014 I realize that I never mentioned what has happened with the Peace Corp. Just to remind you, I applied back in July or August or maybe before that to see if they would send me to the Philippines for 2 years. I heard back from them around November telling me that I wasn't accepted but that I could apply again. So I did. This time around their application and medical application were a bit different so hopefully that helps this time around. Instead of me picking where I wanted to go I let them pick for me and so there is a possibility that I could go to Botswana in Africa. I honestly don't care where I go I just want out of this country for a while. I also want out of Texas, Houston, and my parent's house for a little while and the Peace Corp could help me with that. So with that said I am still waiting to hear from them and should sometime before March. Crossing fingers. It's scary to think about but exciting too. I would miss out on a lot of things if I was accepted like my cousin's wedding in July, my son, and the family Thanksgiving that I am trying to plan. I would also miss my cat and worry about her with my parents but I am sure they all would be fine for a couple of years even if my parent's travel.
What about my job you ask?? Well it's part time and my client that I have now should be out of the program by the time I leave. I would just have to let my boss know about what's going on so they can decide if they want to give me another client while I am still here. But, I am pretty sure they wouldn't. I don't think my boss likes me anyway, well on good days she does. LOL. This job is fun but not at the same time. There is a lot of rules and paperwork and the schedule isn't always the same every week and definitely not the pay. I have yet to get paid more than $180 a week yet and I have been there for 3 months now. I could get health insurance but then my check would be even less and I have bills I need to pay. I also have been applying at other places in hopes I can get a full time job or at least another job that would have a steady schedule and pay check. A few places are up where my son lives which would be nice and a couple are in Houston but pay better and schedule should be better too. I am just waiting to hear from them and if I get one of these jobs then depending on how it goes depends on if I accept the Peace Corp offer, if they accept me.
So right now some things are still up in the air about what I will be doing in 2015 but what I do know is that I am still working at YAP with my client and that is going well with them. I am also still doing massages and I am now working for one of my massage clients working the bars at the NRG Stadium. I am a "Jack of all trades" kind of girl. Gotta make that money somehow. It is fun and I am looking forward to continuing this as often as I can. Rodeo is also around the corner and I am looking forward to that this year since I now know how to shine shoes. I will be able to be a counter and shiner at the same time if I need to be. I am trying to save up enough money so that if I don't get the Peace Corp I can go to my cousin's wedding that will be in Orlando, Florida. Also to be able to pay bills and not have to live paycheck to paycheck or wherever I can get money. It sucks not having a steady job with steady pay that I can plan and make a budget with. Just dreaming of that day to come.
I actually made new year resolutions this year...I never do. This year I plan to write in this blog more and work on my two books that I am writing and hopefully finish at least one of them so that I can start on the third I have in mind. I am not doing the books to get rich, however that would be nice, I am just doing it for fun and I guess you could call it a hobby like this blog sort of is. I never do resolutions because I would never keep them and this year I decided I actually have some that I can keep. I haven't done resolutions in over 10yrs I think.
I should also say I will make a point to see my son at least once a month or more this year. I used to do that, but then money and work would get in the way. Money is still an issue but if I can get a job up there then I could see him several times a week instead of once a month. Good goal but will be hard to keep because of money.
On reflecting back on the year 2014 I don't think I would have done a lot different, except quitting Massage Heights sooner. Other than that I feel like I had a great year and I have no complaints about it. I had fun with friends and family and even traveled a little, my bills always got paid on time, never went hungry, had a place to sleep, a vehicle to get me around, I am healthy, and my family and friends are always there for me when I need them. So in short 2014 was over all a very good year, not as memorable as 2013 but a good follow up year. You know, like, how do you top/follow a great act that was just on stage, type of thing. Hoping 2015 brings more memorable things which means I have more to talk about, I mean type about.
Hope you all had a great year in 2014 and that you can top it in 2015!!!!
HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!!
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