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After three months without internet access, here's the update:
I decided not to go to S. Korea. Mom was diagnosed with congestive heart failure and I can't stand the thought of being so far away should something happen. I don't regret my decision not to go. I can always go visit and I'm glad that I at least applied.
Dad was offered a job in Raton, NM and is moving there March 1st. Which means they are selling the house and I will be homeless unless I find a better paying job soon. They don't expect to put the house up for sale until the end of March and if it doesn't sell in two months, the new company will buy it then. I'm very proud of Dad for getting this job. And I'm happy for them both since they'll be closer to their friends.
As a result of their moving plans, I've been looking and applying for jobs in my hometown of Hobbs, NM. I've already called the pastors of my old church. I'm excited to be going back...as long as I can get a job. I've applied for two jobs at my old college. I would love to get the Admissions Advisor position and feel I have a good chance of getting the job since I'm an alumnus and have wonderful friends at my current and previous places of employment that have offered to give me great references.
Speaking of current employer...we turned our boss into HR. He sexually harassed a friend and has been getting away with a lot of junk that goes against policy. It's become a very hostile environment where he's throwing files and chairs across the room, slamming doors when speaking with the rest of management, changing policies without proper documentation or support from HR, etc. So we met with HR in November and we are now in the midst of a full fledged investigation. Next week we are meeting with the head of CPM to tell him what has been going on since he was only hired on in November. He seems to be on the up and up...we're just hoping it doesn't leak out who reported all of this until after personnel changes have been made. Personally, I'm done with excusing his behavior and treatment of all of us and want him fired...even if I'm not staying. I want the boss above him gone too because he promoted him into this position knowing the temperament he has...plus the big boss has the same temperament.
The best news: I've been doing the South Beach diet for the last 3.5 weeks. I weighed myself last night and found out that I've lost 15 pounds! Everyone else thinks I've lost about 25, but since I didn't weigh at the beginning, I'm just saying it's 15. I'm starting the exercise program on Monday. I've never had this kind of success this fast on a diet before and the truth is that I actually like this new way of eating. Sometimes I feel deprived, so I'll have a few bites of whatever it is...but usually I can counteract the craving by eating something nutritious. The hardest thing is being prepared with a snack when the mood strikes. The last couple of days I've been broke and haven't had money to buy healthy snacks so I've scrounged up money for the snack machine and bought a granola bar. Not the best option, but definitely not the worst either. I'm learning and figure I'm already doing my body a lot of good by cutting out all the bad carbs such as breads and starchy veggies.
Oh yes. I've been reading an incredible book by John and Stasi Eldridge "Captivating". It's a book that points out the captivating qualities of women. There's so much good stuff in there! I highly recommend it to all women...if nothing else, it makes you realize that other women have the same or similar insecurities as you do.
I decided not to go to S. Korea. Mom was diagnosed with congestive heart failure and I can't stand the thought of being so far away should something happen. I don't regret my decision not to go. I can always go visit and I'm glad that I at least applied.
Dad was offered a job in Raton, NM and is moving there March 1st. Which means they are selling the house and I will be homeless unless I find a better paying job soon. They don't expect to put the house up for sale until the end of March and if it doesn't sell in two months, the new company will buy it then. I'm very proud of Dad for getting this job. And I'm happy for them both since they'll be closer to their friends.
As a result of their moving plans, I've been looking and applying for jobs in my hometown of Hobbs, NM. I've already called the pastors of my old church. I'm excited to be going back...as long as I can get a job. I've applied for two jobs at my old college. I would love to get the Admissions Advisor position and feel I have a good chance of getting the job since I'm an alumnus and have wonderful friends at my current and previous places of employment that have offered to give me great references.
Speaking of current employer...we turned our boss into HR. He sexually harassed a friend and has been getting away with a lot of junk that goes against policy. It's become a very hostile environment where he's throwing files and chairs across the room, slamming doors when speaking with the rest of management, changing policies without proper documentation or support from HR, etc. So we met with HR in November and we are now in the midst of a full fledged investigation. Next week we are meeting with the head of CPM to tell him what has been going on since he was only hired on in November. He seems to be on the up and up...we're just hoping it doesn't leak out who reported all of this until after personnel changes have been made. Personally, I'm done with excusing his behavior and treatment of all of us and want him fired...even if I'm not staying. I want the boss above him gone too because he promoted him into this position knowing the temperament he has...plus the big boss has the same temperament.
The best news: I've been doing the South Beach diet for the last 3.5 weeks. I weighed myself last night and found out that I've lost 15 pounds! Everyone else thinks I've lost about 25, but since I didn't weigh at the beginning, I'm just saying it's 15. I'm starting the exercise program on Monday. I've never had this kind of success this fast on a diet before and the truth is that I actually like this new way of eating. Sometimes I feel deprived, so I'll have a few bites of whatever it is...but usually I can counteract the craving by eating something nutritious. The hardest thing is being prepared with a snack when the mood strikes. The last couple of days I've been broke and haven't had money to buy healthy snacks so I've scrounged up money for the snack machine and bought a granola bar. Not the best option, but definitely not the worst either. I'm learning and figure I'm already doing my body a lot of good by cutting out all the bad carbs such as breads and starchy veggies.
Oh yes. I've been reading an incredible book by John and Stasi Eldridge "Captivating". It's a book that points out the captivating qualities of women. There's so much good stuff in there! I highly recommend it to all women...if nothing else, it makes you realize that other women have the same or similar insecurities as you do.