Nobody gonna break a my stride

It's easy to get depressed. It's easy to give up. Sometimes it just takes over. I still haven't lost the weight I want to. Still haven't completed those project I wanted to. And to top it off, I got laid off. As of the 31st, I will be unemployed. For the first time in 18 years, I will wake up with no job to go to. Technically I haven't worked since the 11th, but I was on furlough. Technically still had a job, just no work. It'll be official on the 31st.

I have mostly good memories of my time at The Scooter Store. Mostly. There were a couple of bad, deceitful things going on for a short period of time. But they have a way of correcting themselves. I will miss everyone from that office. I will miss all the customers. I had the privilege of working both in the office and in the field. I got the best of both worlds.

But my biggest worry is about the customers. TSS laid of 1500 people. Only 300 people work for them nation wide. Where will they get service when their chairs and scooters break down? Who can they call? Most cannot afford repairs out of pocket, and no sane DME company will touch TSS equipment with Medicare not reimbursing. Very sad.

So what to do? Anything I want. I was always told to go to work by my dad. Bills had to be paid. Unfortunately, because I did that, I have no education outside high school. That will soon change. I have decided to go to school to enter the IT field. It's something I have wanted to do for years but was just too busy. I'm not doing much anything now, so I got time.

I feel relief that I no longer have to worry about ordering inventory, or cycle counting the 86 location, but a small part of me wishes I did. I will miss DME, but I must close that that chapter of my life. I'm not gettin any younger!!!

Signs

Everywhere there's signs. Hell, they even made a song about it. So why can't people read them? Seriously. Where I work it states clearly on the front door, "No Soliciting". But three days this week we have had people in teams of two come to our door and try to sell us something. Insurance, phones, it's getting annoying. I understand the though economy thanks to King Obama, but we are struggling too. I don't have much disposable income, so please, stop soliciting!!!

Quickie

I want to gripe real quick before I go on. Why is it that the Town Center is so popular that it is packed every weekend but no one will increase the areas 3G capacity? Ugh.....

I feel I am going backwards on some things, forward on others. I am starting to get insomnia again. Half the time I am in bed at 8:30, the rest of the time I can't sleep until 3am. I know it's stress. Work, family, friends, marriage. When it rains it pours. My gut tells me it's the time of year. For those who don't live in Florida, it's been a real dreary winter. Not much sun. I thrive on it. And with out it, it is a proven fact that it can depress people. I think that's what's happening to me, hence the weight regain and insomnia. Can't wait till spring.

On the positive side, my doctor has taken me off my meds. I've been in remission for four years, and odds are it will stay that way with or with out meds. So with the doctors blessing, I am free of a very expensive medication. I'm not cured, so I still have to watch my diet.

Like this pic? Taken on a cell phone. See y'all soon!!!

Been a while

Six months go by quick. My dear seven readers, I hope I haven't lost you. Many things going on, so lets start.

So as y'all know, my boss got fired. I was thinking of applying for the job, but I decided that, after thinking about it, realized that the other drivers probably wouldn't respect or listen to me. The office needed leadership. And that was a good choice. Our new boss is excellent. He actually WORKS!! Not like the last one. I don't have to do the boss's job anymore!! Lol.

Everything also worked out well for school. After six long months, I finally had a chance to test for certification. Well if y'all already didn't know, I did pass. I am now a RESNA certified ATP. now I just need to find a job where I can use it.

That's the good news, now on to he not so good. I did join a gym, but quit in November. Too busy with life. Ten+ hour work days were just killing me. That and the holidays approaching with out my father and internal family issues was depressing me.

What am I trying to say? I'm saying I didn't lose any weight. Oh I stayed busy in 2012. But the weight I lost I ended up gaining back in the last two months if the year. It's easy I get depressed and say fudge it. But no, I will take the information I gathered last year and apply it to this year. I WILL lose the weight. It'll just take longer than I expect.

I have more to update, but I don't want to spill all the beans in one post. You'll just have to keep checking back.

Love you all!!!

Nothing changes

So after bills are paid, a little cash set aside, I had a bit of money burning a hole in my pocket. Do I save it?! Oh, hell no!! I buy sake!!! Sooooo looking forward to this tonite.

Let's try this again....

I decided to join a gym again. I know, I know, with working 2 jobs, going to school part time, and my boss getting fired (longer work hours), where will I find the time?? I'll just have to do something. Just have to suck it up and get it done. Bonus... Unlimited tanning. Good bye Casper Mike!!!

Just damn.

Been a helluva month. Where to begin??? First, after hearing about an awesome shift at my pizza delivery job making on average $50 to $80 a shift in tips alone, I asked for it. When the opportunity came by I clung to it. Be careful what you wish for. No where near the hype. Only one week in the last four have I cleared $50. The rest of the time its been barely $30. Not worthy whole Saturday. I'm going back to nights.

Then there's school. I know I should be studying tonite, but after the day I've had today (I'll go into it later) my mind is mush. I'm surprised I have enough stamina to post this. LOL. Thank goodness for phone apps. School has been difficult lately. The weeks worth of curriculum doesn't seem to match the weekly quizzes. I've gotten to the point now where I am forced to read ahead. I really don't like correspondence courses, and this class for work is kinda like one. But at least I'm getting paid for it. It is a lot more in depth than I thought. I don't believe I am over my head, I just have to focus more.

Then just last week, as if not enough crap was going on, BOOM!!! I wake up with a massive toothache. Root canal time!!!! The pain was coming from my rear molar, which I thought was a wisdom tooth. I was just gonna have them pull it. Nope. Gotta save it, so a root canal was needed. FML. The last time I went to a dentist I got violently ill 2 says later. I didn't want that to happen again. That's what I was scared of, not the root canal, surprisingly. Bit like clockwork, I got sick. Nothing too bad, bit I needed to take a day off from both jobs. Working 60 hours a week starts to take its toll, and its tough to get better when you're working so much. The tooth gets capped next week, and a crown a few weeks later.

Wifey is REALLY getting better at her photography. We recently went out to the beach with some friends to take some family pictures for them..... right before the tropical storm hit. The timing sucked, but the pics turned out great. She is seriously considering trying to sell her pics as stock photos.

Then finally, there's today. District manager came in today, and had a long talk with my manager. Apparently he's said and done some things he really shouldn't have. Was in a meeting with him for over 2 hours, too. Total stress out today. We didn't know what was going on untill it was all over. Not even sure if my boss is going to have a job, but they sent him home on a long weekend. Which means, I has to bust my ass to compensate for his absence. Hence forth, my head mush. I am still surprised I am awake. I really should go to bed though. Gonna be a fun day tomorrow. Good times.