Here I Go Again...
Here I am!
Yes, I know it's been about a year and a half since I last posted on here, and it's probably weird that I'm doing so now. I quit posting here because I thought that Myspace and Facebook were good enough venues to vent or keep up with friends, and I thought that since both those sites have blog features, I would use them. For a while, I did use Myspace as a blogging site, and for a while, people even paid attention, but more and more people are leaving Myspace to be on Facebook, hence, Facebook has become too public to me to want to keep a journal there. Luckily, my account here is still active (albeit horribly outdated...will need to make new userpics), and I still remembered my log in information! So...journal entries on here may become a more regular occurrence. I find that I miss online journaling, and though while I want a small audience, I don't want my mom, grandparents, coworkers, colleagues, fiance, etc nosing in (all of which are on Facebook).
I don't know if I should do a major "This is what happened since last I wrote" entry, because so much has happened that I wouldn't be able to cover it all, and that would be tedious, so here is a basic breakdown:
1-Work) Last February I quit Taco John's, where I had been working since I was 16, in order to pursue my photography interests at the Sears Portrait Studio. It was a fun job, I got to play with kids, stretch my artistic muscles by constantly coming up with new and exciting ideas (nobody wants to bring their kids in year after year for the same exact pictures). It was fun while it lasted, however, the hours lately have not been dependable, and last week I was actually temporarily laid off until "February or so" when business pics up. As strange as this might sound...I can't afford not to work for a whole month. I recently bought a car, and along with my regular small bills (phone, insurance, groceries, etc) I have a car payment. So currently, I am still technically employed, but applying for other jobs that may not be as fun as the portrait studio, but will hopefully provide more security until I get my teaching license.
2-School) I'm almost done! I'm still at Briar Cliff and will be able to walk in the graduation ceremony in May (let me know if you want to know specific details so you can come!). Student teaching in the fall, and I should be done around Thanksgiving, and I will be able to sub for the rest of the year.
3-Personal) Brett and I have been together for 2 1/2 years, and I made the plunge and moved in with him last May. We are *practically* engaged. I know this is complicated, and I *do* refer to him as my fiance, and we *have* been actually making solid wedding plans (guest lists, price comparisons, etc). I have a ring on my finger...but when I was given this ring, he made a point of telling me it was a PROMISE ring, not an ENGAGEMENT ring, which is silly because at the time, we were already talking about things like location and bar tabs. So before we officially list ourselves as "engaged" on Facebook, or set any plans in stone, I told him he would have to propose to me for realz, which I have a feeling is coming soon. There is a Christmas present still sitting in our living room that I am not allowed to open until "the time is right," and he keeps insisting will be "worth the wait."
Have I ever mentioned that while I like being in on surprises, I hate being the victim of them? *sigh*
Well, that's it for now folks...I'm sure you'll hear from me again soon. I've kinda missed this place!
Yes, I know it's been about a year and a half since I last posted on here, and it's probably weird that I'm doing so now. I quit posting here because I thought that Myspace and Facebook were good enough venues to vent or keep up with friends, and I thought that since both those sites have blog features, I would use them. For a while, I did use Myspace as a blogging site, and for a while, people even paid attention, but more and more people are leaving Myspace to be on Facebook, hence, Facebook has become too public to me to want to keep a journal there. Luckily, my account here is still active (albeit horribly outdated...will need to make new userpics), and I still remembered my log in information! So...journal entries on here may become a more regular occurrence. I find that I miss online journaling, and though while I want a small audience, I don't want my mom, grandparents, coworkers, colleagues, fiance, etc nosing in (all of which are on Facebook).
I don't know if I should do a major "This is what happened since last I wrote" entry, because so much has happened that I wouldn't be able to cover it all, and that would be tedious, so here is a basic breakdown:
1-Work) Last February I quit Taco John's, where I had been working since I was 16, in order to pursue my photography interests at the Sears Portrait Studio. It was a fun job, I got to play with kids, stretch my artistic muscles by constantly coming up with new and exciting ideas (nobody wants to bring their kids in year after year for the same exact pictures). It was fun while it lasted, however, the hours lately have not been dependable, and last week I was actually temporarily laid off until "February or so" when business pics up. As strange as this might sound...I can't afford not to work for a whole month. I recently bought a car, and along with my regular small bills (phone, insurance, groceries, etc) I have a car payment. So currently, I am still technically employed, but applying for other jobs that may not be as fun as the portrait studio, but will hopefully provide more security until I get my teaching license.
2-School) I'm almost done! I'm still at Briar Cliff and will be able to walk in the graduation ceremony in May (let me know if you want to know specific details so you can come!). Student teaching in the fall, and I should be done around Thanksgiving, and I will be able to sub for the rest of the year.
3-Personal) Brett and I have been together for 2 1/2 years, and I made the plunge and moved in with him last May. We are *practically* engaged. I know this is complicated, and I *do* refer to him as my fiance, and we *have* been actually making solid wedding plans (guest lists, price comparisons, etc). I have a ring on my finger...but when I was given this ring, he made a point of telling me it was a PROMISE ring, not an ENGAGEMENT ring, which is silly because at the time, we were already talking about things like location and bar tabs. So before we officially list ourselves as "engaged" on Facebook, or set any plans in stone, I told him he would have to propose to me for realz, which I have a feeling is coming soon. There is a Christmas present still sitting in our living room that I am not allowed to open until "the time is right," and he keeps insisting will be "worth the wait."
Have I ever mentioned that while I like being in on surprises, I hate being the victim of them? *sigh*
Well, that's it for now folks...I'm sure you'll hear from me again soon. I've kinda missed this place!