It's a New Season, It's a New Day
Boy oh boy...so much has happened since my last update. I got a car! My first car, actually. It was such a huge acomplishment and struggle to get it. I was saving up for about 3 months straight (putting aside $500 every 2 weeks from my paycheck, which didn't leave me much for spending money). But it was all worth it in the end. There's a lot more into why it was a struggle to get it, but I won't go into too much detail about that. I'm sooo happy that I got my first car. I love it! I'm just so blessed that God made a way for me because just last year, I got my driver's license. And back then, THAT was a huge feat! But anyway, I got a 2005 VW New Beetle Convertible in Harvest Moon Beige with a beige leather interior. It's sooo cute lol! Here are some pics:
I was thinking about getting a new job after I got my car for a few months because I didn't really like my job at all. At first, I liked it (kinda), then I just tolerated it...THEN I just hated it. So, I planned to get another job as soon as I got my car because I'd be able to travel further to work it I wanted to. My job was laying off sooo many people. We started out with a staff of about 25-30 people and by the time September came around, we only had about 6 people. It was crazy! Every other week, it seemed, someone else got laid off! At first, they got rid of the lazy people. Then, they just started laying off people because of how the company wasn't making any business and couldn't even afford to pay their employees. Then, I got laid off. I've been looking for a new job for about a week now and I'm trying to find something quick since I have to still pay my bills. I'm sure God will work it all out though. The timing of me getting laid off was so perfect because it was down to days after I got my car that it was my time. That just confirms that that job's purpose was for me to get my car. Now, I'm just waiting for my next step so I can take it.
For a while, I was considering going into a different field to work because I just haven't felt passionate about graphic design as I once did. I knew that I wanted to always help people...in some way. And I have decided that I want to help children. I always have been drawn to children (and them to me for some reason) and it would be so much more fulfilling to do something that helps people. I really want to help mold children into positive, creative, confident, loving people. I want to give them love and affirmation to build their confidence. And since I love smaller children so much, I'm now trying to get into a Master's program to get my Master's degree in Early Childhood Education. Once I'm back working and back on my feet financially, I want to start applying to schools in my area so I can get that started. I was applying at daycare centers in my area so I could possibly be an assistant teacher. Some of the schools require you to have a certification already, but some don't (for certain positions). I had an interview last Tuesday and the people really liked me. They offered me the position but for some reason, they just haven't gotten the ball rolling on hiring me. So I just have been applying more places. I just really hope I can get something in that field so I can give it a try and get some experience.
During the interview, I got to help in a little bit with a classroom. Ohhh, the kids were SO CUTEEE! I was helping the 5 year olds with painting and then washing their hands, arms, and even ears lol! Man, kids get soo messy sometimes but it's so cute! One little girl had these 2 pigtails and these big hazel eyes. She was so beautiful! Awww, I can't wait to have children of my own some day!
Lately, I've been getting more involved with my church too. I joined the choir and I'm volunteering with creating a Halloween party and Christmas play for the children. I want to come up with some cool decorations and games the kids can play at the party. I'm just really excited to see how things are going to go in the future. It's definitely a new season in my life now...
(OH YEAH...my hair is growing!!!! I am in my 4th month of transitioning and I'm soo excited about cutting my hair! I'm so obsessed with looking at people's Fotki albums and youtube tutorial videos about natural hair lol. December is my BC goal so I can't wait! I'm really thinking about doing it sooner but I don't know if I can rock a short, short, SHORT cut. My head may be too big lol)
I was thinking about getting a new job after I got my car for a few months because I didn't really like my job at all. At first, I liked it (kinda), then I just tolerated it...THEN I just hated it. So, I planned to get another job as soon as I got my car because I'd be able to travel further to work it I wanted to. My job was laying off sooo many people. We started out with a staff of about 25-30 people and by the time September came around, we only had about 6 people. It was crazy! Every other week, it seemed, someone else got laid off! At first, they got rid of the lazy people. Then, they just started laying off people because of how the company wasn't making any business and couldn't even afford to pay their employees. Then, I got laid off. I've been looking for a new job for about a week now and I'm trying to find something quick since I have to still pay my bills. I'm sure God will work it all out though. The timing of me getting laid off was so perfect because it was down to days after I got my car that it was my time. That just confirms that that job's purpose was for me to get my car. Now, I'm just waiting for my next step so I can take it.
For a while, I was considering going into a different field to work because I just haven't felt passionate about graphic design as I once did. I knew that I wanted to always help people...in some way. And I have decided that I want to help children. I always have been drawn to children (and them to me for some reason) and it would be so much more fulfilling to do something that helps people. I really want to help mold children into positive, creative, confident, loving people. I want to give them love and affirmation to build their confidence. And since I love smaller children so much, I'm now trying to get into a Master's program to get my Master's degree in Early Childhood Education. Once I'm back working and back on my feet financially, I want to start applying to schools in my area so I can get that started. I was applying at daycare centers in my area so I could possibly be an assistant teacher. Some of the schools require you to have a certification already, but some don't (for certain positions). I had an interview last Tuesday and the people really liked me. They offered me the position but for some reason, they just haven't gotten the ball rolling on hiring me. So I just have been applying more places. I just really hope I can get something in that field so I can give it a try and get some experience.
During the interview, I got to help in a little bit with a classroom. Ohhh, the kids were SO CUTEEE! I was helping the 5 year olds with painting and then washing their hands, arms, and even ears lol! Man, kids get soo messy sometimes but it's so cute! One little girl had these 2 pigtails and these big hazel eyes. She was so beautiful! Awww, I can't wait to have children of my own some day!
Lately, I've been getting more involved with my church too. I joined the choir and I'm volunteering with creating a Halloween party and Christmas play for the children. I want to come up with some cool decorations and games the kids can play at the party. I'm just really excited to see how things are going to go in the future. It's definitely a new season in my life now...
(OH YEAH...my hair is growing!!!! I am in my 4th month of transitioning and I'm soo excited about cutting my hair! I'm so obsessed with looking at people's Fotki albums and youtube tutorial videos about natural hair lol. December is my BC goal so I can't wait! I'm really thinking about doing it sooner but I don't know if I can rock a short, short, SHORT cut. My head may be too big lol)