As of today, both of my parents are unemployed. I am the only one with an income, and that is just a hair above the poverty line. Shit.

So I've been enjoying experiencing autumn in Connecticut for the first time in 5 years. Fall is definitely my favorite time of year, and it really just makes me happy when its a warm sunny fall day. I want to do lots of fall-esque things, like go apple picking and bake an apple pie, I cant wait to go to the Big E for the first time in years, and a ( Read more... )

I PASSED MY SERIES SIX EXAM ( Read more... )

Almost through my second week at ING, 2 more days. I really love it there. Everyone in my class is really nice and easy to get along with, and I enjoy working with them. The benefits are AMAZING, I really can't complain. I right off the bat get 10 days paid time off, while people at other companies work a couple years to get that benefit. My health ( Read more... )

Its 1pm. I'm home alone, making lunch for myself in the kitchen. I hear a car door close in the drive way, figure I'm just hearing it from somewhere else on the street. The front door opens and someone walks in. Mom just left for work 2 hrs ago, did they let her go early because no one is coming in? I peek down the stairs. It's my dad. I tell him I ( Read more... )

So I'm back in CT, this weekend will mark 2 weeks back home. As much as I was freaking out about moving back, I've settled in quickly ( Read more... )

I move home sometime this weekend. Either Saturday or Sunday, not sure when, but probably Sunday. I'm perfectly content with it, honestly. Although I love Newport, I'm ready to go home to CT and start my real life. I'm so tired of constantly living in transition, so I'm excited to settle down and find a job ( Read more... )

I went home this weekend. Partly to say goodbye to Sadie. I needed it, and it definitely gave me some closure over her death. I came home before either of my parents, and went to her bed where my dad had put her ashes. The box is beautiful, its green with roses on it. I sat on her bed and talked to her, told her I was sorry and that I loved her. It ( Read more... )

my dog died. it happened wednesday, i just found out today. she got really sick and kept throwing up and couldn't move so my dad brought her to the vets and they admitted her overnight. she had pancreatis, which has a 50/50 chance of survival. she died overnight. she suffered. i didnt get to say goodbye. she died alone. i dont know what to do.

I had a job interview monday. they liked me, gave me a second interview/job shadow for today ( Read more... )