An Update!

I would say, to me, this would be more of my more important but seemingly more meaningless posts. I don't know, but I just felt the need to note my progress. There have been a few things that have been going on in my life that I haven't mentioned, outside of my emotional being.

As of August 28, 2008, I have been employed for Kohl's Department Stores. The significance of this, is a few-fold. My goal for the latter end of 2008 is to have two jobs. I have set financial goals ahead of me that, must be accomplished before the ball drops. Paying off my car, paying money back to the people that helped me out when I was struggling, getting my car fixed and ready for the winter and more.

How I got the job was, in itself, a blessing. I applied online 2 times, for 4 positions. I never received a call back. I was wondering why I never got call backs, hmmm. Mrs. Bitch's husband got called for an interview. Hmmm again! I was feeling a sort of way. I mean really! How do I have so much retail experience and not at least get a call! Moving on, I had to take him to his interview. I get there and they ask me if I was a walk-in. I thought this is my chance to get my foot in there. I did more than get my foot in that day! Not only was I offered a job, but I was offered a job that was not to be filled by a New Hiree. I was hired as the Ad Set Supervisor! That's more money! :)

Not only was I blessed with a job, but a part-time job, with much needed benefits, that works with my school schedule and my job working as a substitute teacher. This was like a perfect fit for me! To think if I had of wallowed in my ways and never took the guy to his interview, I would of not been placed in a position for my blessing!

I paid 2 months of my car note. That's a big deal! It was 5 times more than my cell phone bill I talked about in one of my previous posts. I'm on my way to correcting my finances. I'm so ecstatic that I'm really doing this and making this work for myself.

I opened another bank account, one that I think I should close now, at Bank of America. These damned fees are nothing to play with. I'm so serious with that! They charged me $2.00 for using a free ATM! I mean come on now! I do like the "Keep the Change" that saves all of my spare change for me. That's the only perk I can see of right now.

I dropped my car off to the mechanic to get an estimate for a few things. I need to know how much I need to be trying to put on the side. I set a time frame by the 2ND week of November to have these things fixed. What all needs to be done:

1. Wheel alignment
2. Passenger door handle
3. Driver inside door handle
4. Driver window
5. Molding on the convertible top around the driver window
6. Door guards on both passenger and driver door
7. Car radio
8. Wheels

I estimate this to cost about $1000. I hope his estimate doesn't go over mine and, preferably, stays below that amount.

I'm so tired these days. My schedule is not structured at all. I work in the mornings and get off at 2:30 or 3pm on some days. Then, on other days I have off. I work from about 6pm until about 1am some days and some days start as early as 5pm and end at 6 or 7am. Then my day starts over again. It's the price I pay to get what I want. I want less bills, this is how I chose to do it right now. I just find it hard to stay awake at times. Like now! lol I apologize that I haven't read many blogs. This is the reason why. I just can't fall into the mode of reading. My off time is spent at church or in the bed!

I am happier than I was yesterday. I'm just going to leave it like that with no details. As long as I am making progress that is all that needs to be noted.

I've started a scheduled workout plan. It is only me waking up an hour early and coming to the High School, where I work at, to exercise with the JROTC cadets. They do jumping jacks like maniacs! Push ups in two counts totaling about 150 total push ups a day. Also included are leg lifts, stretches, thrusts, mountain climbers, what they call raising your arms at shoulder length and moving them in a circular motion. I got my shape from JROTC when I was in it 5 years ago. I am hoping that I can tone my body using the same exercises. It shouldn't take long. I feel the tightness, now I am waiting to see the results bulge through! :)

Kohl's Gave me an Outstanding Achievement award for working the most weird shifts, saying yes to whenever asked and displaying the most energy and enthusiasm about the job. I have a special parking spot for the month of October and a nice certificate! Y'all know I was cheesin! :-D That really made my night!

I think I have typed enough. Plus, I think this is all that I have to update on anyway! lol I will try to make my way around to visit your blogs in between naps and jobs. Thank you for being considerate and hopefully understanding.