2007: A Year in Reflection
2007 started off with me wanting that instrument rating. Of course, I was in the Bruce Vogal "trap" where I was simulating here and there but realized soon enough that his methods were going nowhere. So, I decided to stop with Tailwinds and seek training elsewhere. Since I already was a member of APAFlyers, I decided to take some instrument rating lessons. But, inevitable, they stopped, as I didn't have a whole lot of money and I wasn't liking how the instrument rating was going.
At the beginning of 2007 I was working as an MISE for ULA. I hated that job. I was in that job for 1.5 years before I just got fed up. In March of 2007, I interviewed with for the EMC job and by April I had transferred internally to EMC. The first month was hard. But, I suddenly got used to the job and was infatuated by it for several months. I like EMC much better. Is it my dream job? No. But it's not bad. I enjoyed it and was eager to learn and worked very hard, earning me a good performance review at the end of the year even though I was fairly new to the job. Looking forward to a nice raise in the Spring!
The (summer) vacation this year was Mexico. While in Mexico, Hernan and I talked about kids alot, although I wasn't sure about it then. At that point I was mostly afraid for my job, and what I would do when the child comes into the world. Am I too young (my parents were in their 30s when they had me)? Will this jeopardize my career (I JUST started the EMC job)? But, late November I found out I was pregnant, and I've never been happier.
Now, 2008: Some Goals
I have some simple goals in 2008, alot having to do with Baby. Hernan and I need to save save save. We really need to revamp the budget. This baby is coming. I don't want to work full time and I also want that instrument rating. This is where savings comes in, so I think this is one of the most important goal for 2008. Also, preparing for the baby (savings falls under this category) meaning getting the nursery together and making sure we have all of our bases covered. Also, I need to prepare by body for a healthy delivery and baby. This means daily exercise (keeping that up, although I'm going to change my routine to more of a walking regimen) and keeping life simple. There are some activities that I don't need to do anymore. What is important? Work, flying, and when the baby comes, spending time with baby.
At the beginning of 2007 I was working as an MISE for ULA. I hated that job. I was in that job for 1.5 years before I just got fed up. In March of 2007, I interviewed with for the EMC job and by April I had transferred internally to EMC. The first month was hard. But, I suddenly got used to the job and was infatuated by it for several months. I like EMC much better. Is it my dream job? No. But it's not bad. I enjoyed it and was eager to learn and worked very hard, earning me a good performance review at the end of the year even though I was fairly new to the job. Looking forward to a nice raise in the Spring!
The (summer) vacation this year was Mexico. While in Mexico, Hernan and I talked about kids alot, although I wasn't sure about it then. At that point I was mostly afraid for my job, and what I would do when the child comes into the world. Am I too young (my parents were in their 30s when they had me)? Will this jeopardize my career (I JUST started the EMC job)? But, late November I found out I was pregnant, and I've never been happier.
Now, 2008: Some Goals
I have some simple goals in 2008, alot having to do with Baby. Hernan and I need to save save save. We really need to revamp the budget. This baby is coming. I don't want to work full time and I also want that instrument rating. This is where savings comes in, so I think this is one of the most important goal for 2008. Also, preparing for the baby (savings falls under this category) meaning getting the nursery together and making sure we have all of our bases covered. Also, I need to prepare by body for a healthy delivery and baby. This means daily exercise (keeping that up, although I'm going to change my routine to more of a walking regimen) and keeping life simple. There are some activities that I don't need to do anymore. What is important? Work, flying, and when the baby comes, spending time with baby.