Oct 11, 2009 13:12
I am alive.
My move to CT was successful, and I am now a teller at First Niagara Bank which if you don't know bought out all of National City in both Philadelphia and Pittsburgh and is looking at buying more National City branches in Cleveland currently, I believe. See Mad Money for more details.
Jason is doing well, he hasn't gotten a raise yet and has been working so many hours it's disgusting, but he keeps me on my toes and gives me purpose. I've decided I don't need to be married; I have the love I want know and as far as people wanting romance in their lives, that goal has been completely met, expanded on, and developed. One of my life's priorities has been met, and I feel some small pride.
I sold Baby Blue as a decision to make Jasom's and my life financially easier. She needed a full brake job and required more maintenance in the future than she was worth, especially considering it would have cost be $300,00 to switch over her title and registration again. I am using the money to pay off my credit card debt completely, plus the extra $100.00 a month from not having to pay insurance to help make our apartment a better living space and help Jasom with his bills. If we ever want to have a house or children these needs have to be addressed and luckily I'm always in a position where some sacrifice made leads to a potential outcome of greater good.
I've been having a lot of issues with my body lately and because I am slightly embarassed by it, I won't go into details, but I've been trying to eat better. Eventually I'll have enough money to take cash out on the weekends and buy fish and fresh veggies from the local farms and markets, but right now it would be okay with me if my landlord just found the responsibility to take care of my bee problem and give me an oven that works. Those small happinesses would be enough for me to appreciate.
There has been so many deadlines, emergencies, and obstacles in general that I've needed to overcome in the past couple months or so that I haven't had time to focus on anything but the here and now, let alone the spiritual and above. I haven't gotten familiar with this land yet, but it's New England, and there's this sense of age that just drips from it, like it will be eternally here forever and the soul of the land breathes with his knowledge and certainty. The autumn is gorgeous, although the air is humid and chill. I live in an area that is its own eternal postcard. There's plenty of life everywhere- I've seen numerous squirrels, deer, foxes, and many, many crows. At night everyone in this city is asleep by nine and the silence at night has weight. I see horses, cows, and sheep daily, and the driving here is really fun. The school here looks like an old government building, has its own golf course, and is currently building a new pool/track/multipurpuse building and everyone here is extremely polite and community oriented. It's a good place to raise a family. The property across the street from my apartment is for sale and it is as beautiful as my dreams. Some day...
I've been rather bored lately. I've felt like I've gone from an independent character to a supporting role and while sometimes I take pride in my strength, sometimes I am bored of waiting for others in order to fulfill my needs. There are so many things I want to do, and they often get overlooked or ignored for the importance of other things that have higher precidence. I can't really describe it otherwise, and I'll feel whiny if I say any more.
I'm going to update my other lj now, and see what other people I've connected myself with are up to. You all seem well from what I can tell, and that makes me happy. I sense a heavy hand of destiny on a lot of us, and I always wonder of the cost compared to what we actually were meant to do and what we want to accomplish/do in our lives....
-K.