The sun is still in the sky, and shining above you.
Life is good. Have you ever had a time in your life where things were going really badly for a while, and then all of a sudden, despite the fact that nothing has really changed and the things you wanted to happen aren't happening, you find this sense of calm about things? That's where I am at this point. I haven't found a full-time job that would enable me to move to Indy, some of my friendships are going through rough patches, etc. But I think I've finally reached a point where I'm happy with myself and my life as it is.
I got the part-time job at Kohl's. I'm not sure if I've already mentioned this, so if it's a repeat, sorry. They told me orientation/training would be from 9am-1pm on Sept. 27th. My aunt Kim, who works there and will be doing the training, is trying to see if there's a way they can get me in sooner, with an earlier group. She isn't sure if she can, but she said she's going to try. That would be good, because it'd be nice to get out of the house and start earning some extra money. Either way, though, I don't mind. If I don't start soon, that will give me some time to organize my stuff so I feel more at home. Right now everything is still in boxes, stacked up around my room. I kind of did that on purpose, so that I wouldn't feel settled and would move more easily. But it's looking like I won't be moving for a little while, and I'd like to feel at home until that time comes.
Although I know I've made comments about not wanting to settle for a part-time job at Kohl's... now I've come to the point where I think it's a good thing. First, it'll get me out of the house. Second, I'll make some money, some of which I can spend and some of which I can save. Third, I'll feel like I'm contributing to society instead of just being a drain on it. Fourth, I'll probably be able to keep the job and transfer to a Kohl's in Indy at some point when I get a full-time job, and work there on nights and weekends for some extra money, which I'll need. So yeah... I think it's a good starting point for me.
I've been thinking about what I want to do in the future, based on discussions with various people, and I think I may want to move out of state, but just not now. I'm not comfortable with making that kind of a move right now, but in 5+ years I could see myself moving somewhere with more music business career options. And the good thing about waiting is that I can build up some experience, which all of those jobs will require, by working in offices, etc. around the area where I'm comfortable, and also I'll be more mature/older by that time, so making a big move and all of that will be a little easier. And who knows... maybe I'll meet someone and get married, and then we could move together. At this point there are a lot of directions my life could go, and it's really not so much scary as it is exciting.
Also, along the lines of good things in life, I've made some new friendships lately. Well, I guess they aren't necessarily NEW, but... upgraded? I'm not sure if that makes sense, but I'm referring to Jessie and Christy. I've known Jessie since sophomore year of college, and Christy since... well, probably around the same time. But in both cases, we never really spent much time together, so I never really got to know them very well. It's been nice lately to have them both around and be able to hang out with them and learn things about them that I never knew. They're both AWESOME girls, and I wish I had hung out with them more in college, but what's done is done. I'm glad I have a chance now to make up for some of that lost time, though.
It's also been great to spend time with Trav again, now that he's back from Virginia, and it was awesome to see Cara the other day and to have time to catch up with her a bit.
I have some amazing friends.
Oh, that reminds me. Happy birthday, Anne!!!!
For the past couple of days, I've just been hanging out around the house. Watching some of The Office season 3, listening to music, working on tagging old journal entries, etc. It's been pretty relaxing.
I'm really looking forward to October. I know, I know... big surprise. But fall is my favorite season, and winter is my second favorite, so this is the time of year I really enjoy. On my way to Anderson last week, I noticed some leaves were starting to change. I'm so excited for the cool weather to swoop in and lift my spirits. Yay for October!
I hope you're all having a great week so far. Until next time...
I got the part-time job at Kohl's. I'm not sure if I've already mentioned this, so if it's a repeat, sorry. They told me orientation/training would be from 9am-1pm on Sept. 27th. My aunt Kim, who works there and will be doing the training, is trying to see if there's a way they can get me in sooner, with an earlier group. She isn't sure if she can, but she said she's going to try. That would be good, because it'd be nice to get out of the house and start earning some extra money. Either way, though, I don't mind. If I don't start soon, that will give me some time to organize my stuff so I feel more at home. Right now everything is still in boxes, stacked up around my room. I kind of did that on purpose, so that I wouldn't feel settled and would move more easily. But it's looking like I won't be moving for a little while, and I'd like to feel at home until that time comes.
Although I know I've made comments about not wanting to settle for a part-time job at Kohl's... now I've come to the point where I think it's a good thing. First, it'll get me out of the house. Second, I'll make some money, some of which I can spend and some of which I can save. Third, I'll feel like I'm contributing to society instead of just being a drain on it. Fourth, I'll probably be able to keep the job and transfer to a Kohl's in Indy at some point when I get a full-time job, and work there on nights and weekends for some extra money, which I'll need. So yeah... I think it's a good starting point for me.
I've been thinking about what I want to do in the future, based on discussions with various people, and I think I may want to move out of state, but just not now. I'm not comfortable with making that kind of a move right now, but in 5+ years I could see myself moving somewhere with more music business career options. And the good thing about waiting is that I can build up some experience, which all of those jobs will require, by working in offices, etc. around the area where I'm comfortable, and also I'll be more mature/older by that time, so making a big move and all of that will be a little easier. And who knows... maybe I'll meet someone and get married, and then we could move together. At this point there are a lot of directions my life could go, and it's really not so much scary as it is exciting.
Also, along the lines of good things in life, I've made some new friendships lately. Well, I guess they aren't necessarily NEW, but... upgraded? I'm not sure if that makes sense, but I'm referring to Jessie and Christy. I've known Jessie since sophomore year of college, and Christy since... well, probably around the same time. But in both cases, we never really spent much time together, so I never really got to know them very well. It's been nice lately to have them both around and be able to hang out with them and learn things about them that I never knew. They're both AWESOME girls, and I wish I had hung out with them more in college, but what's done is done. I'm glad I have a chance now to make up for some of that lost time, though.
It's also been great to spend time with Trav again, now that he's back from Virginia, and it was awesome to see Cara the other day and to have time to catch up with her a bit.
I have some amazing friends.
Oh, that reminds me. Happy birthday, Anne!!!!
For the past couple of days, I've just been hanging out around the house. Watching some of The Office season 3, listening to music, working on tagging old journal entries, etc. It's been pretty relaxing.
I'm really looking forward to October. I know, I know... big surprise. But fall is my favorite season, and winter is my second favorite, so this is the time of year I really enjoy. On my way to Anderson last week, I noticed some leaves were starting to change. I'm so excited for the cool weather to swoop in and lift my spirits. Yay for October!
I hope you're all having a great week so far. Until next time...