So I survived day one

Yay for me!! I actually had a really great day, minus that fact that I was so totally nervous that I didn't sleep well last night and was super tired all day. Other then those two little things, my first day in Swift Current was a total success, I even found a field for Dash to run in, well sort of a field, it worked, so I let her run. lol, I do miss being at home, although as far as working at the clinic goes, it feels a lot like I am at home. They all made me feel welcome as soon as I walked in the door, and they had no problems with me asking questions, and they explained everything to me and said that they would do it again tomorrow, I'm really excited. I think that this job will really work out for me, and that makes me super happy, now all I have to do is find a place with a yard, or some way of letting Dash out into this yard and I'll be good to go. Tomorrow should be a pretty routine day, but Thursday apparenly Rodney and I are out semen testing all day, so Dash is going to stay with Karen for the day. I think that'll be good. Wow, I just heard thunder. I usually love thunder, but I'm kinda hoping that it won't keep up all night, or tonight will be another one of those totally not sleeping..... I'm sure it'll be great though. I can't wait until this weekend, I don't work, so I can finish organizing stuff in my house and have the time to settle that I was supposed to have before they asked me to start work early....lol....not that I minded starting early, it gave me much less time to work myself up more than I already did, and really there was nothing to be worked up about, cause today went fine. My back hurts a bit though, I think it's cause I was so stressed and tense, but hopefully it will be better by tomorrow.....grr...the people upstairs are playing music really loudly and it's not evena good song...lol... I could go tell them to shut it off, but I'm pretty sure that it would only cause problems, and I really don't want to do that. Anyways, I really shoul try and get a little sleep, or at least pretend to be sleeping....That's all for now folks, *hugzz*

So much for having a plan...

So we got everything moved into the apartment, most things are unpacked, but not much is organized as of yet. I thought for sure I could go up the week before I start work and get settled, but I got a call from the clinic and they want me to start on the 23rd instead of the 29th, so it looks like I'll be moving up there and going to work right away. Not that it's a problem, it doesn't give me a lot of time to get used to things, but it also doesn't give me any time to be scared, which will be good, cause I am starting to get a little nervous, but I trust that everything will be ok. I've been pretty busy lately, so it feels a little strange to actually sit down and not have to worry about doing something or going somewhere, or being on a schedual..... it's nice for now, I'll be happy to get back to a structured schedual though.....I don't really have much of an interesting update for you as of yet, but I assure you that I will update you after my first day of work. I'm out for now! Have a good long weekend!! Oh and NJ, of course there is room for you, come visit sometime!!

It's "cozy" and has "character"

What do you think of when hearing that statement about a house? Cramped and falling apart right? Thats what I thought at first, but we found a suite today that would let me keep my dog, so I decided to take it, it's small, quite small actually, it has a living room, bathroom smll bedroom and small kitchen. It's nice though, and I'm sure that it will grow on me, the more I think about it the more it appeals to me already. So today started out with looking at the most beautilful mobile home that I have ever seen, it was amazing and had a huge fenced in yard that would be perfect for Dash, but it was quite a lot out of my price range, so that idea kinda fell through, so then I was frusterated and we called a few places and the answer at all of them was the same, absolutly no pets, don't even think about bringing a pet in here, are you nuts, you can't' have a pet in here, so I had almost given up on the idea of actually finding a place to live and the idea of living in my car was becoming more and more appealing when I saw one more add for a one bedroom suite. So we called, and went and looked, and I asked about pets and he said that Dash was welcome, as long as I was willing to take responsability for any damages or mess that might incure because of her. Needless to say, as of the 15th, this will be my new temporary home. I don't see it being a long term home, cause it is pretty small, but it will due for now, I mean it's all I need right now. It was a very humbling experience going from a huge trailer with lots of space to a small suite, but it was a much needed experience. Maybe I should tell you a little about this place. It's a old house that has been renovated and made into four seperate suites. There is free shared laundry in the basement, but not much else. The living room is hardwood, and it is actually a very nice house. I think after I actually move in there and give it the proper accents it will feel like home. I'm very excited that I get to keep Dash with me though, that was something that was very important to me, and also very difficult to do with my price limit. This is just another ilustration that God will provide what you need, not necessairly what you thought you wanted, but what you absolutly need, which in my case what a place for me and Dash to get settled until we can afford something more ideal. This isn't really a bring people home apartment, there just isn't a lot of room, however if you don't mind crowding in with me and my pooch, you are more than welcome to come and visit. Both of us would love the company (and maybe you can help me add a homey touch to it) I'll be going up to get my keys and clean on the 15th, and I'm not 100% sure when I'm moving in, but it will probably be shortly after that because I start work on the 29th. I'm excited, a little nervous, but pretty much know that this is where I need to be at this point in my life. I think what scares me the most is the fact that I'm not technically a tech until after I write my VTNE, and even though I know that I know my stuff, I'm still a little nervous that I might not know everything, but they won't expect me to know everything, there are some things that you don't learn until after you have been out in practice for a few year...... anyways, enough babble, I'm pretty tired and I have a lot of packing and such things as that to do, so I think I'm going to call it a night and start early tomorrow. Night all, thanks for all your prayers, and I hope that you will continue to pray for me as I move onward with this new path in my life. God Bless. I love ya all!!

Excitement, anticipation, and a hint of nervousness

Hey all, I just wanted to let ya'll know that I am officially done my practicum and moving on to a new portion of my life, which is making me slightly nervous at the moment, but I have complete faith that God will provide. I have a possible living establishment lined up.....I'll find out tomorrow if it's something that I will persue further, but I'm kinda really hoping that it will work out. I really don't want to leave Dash at home. I'm already moving out to a place where I don't know anyone, if I have to leave her to, I don't think that I would do so well. I know that if this doesn't work out then God must have something much better planned, but like I said, I'll know more after tomorrow. Today was good, I'm slightly sad to be done, but excited that I'll actually be working somewhere and get paid for it.... how great will that be, other than the fact that most of that will go to the bank for loan payments, but thats ok, cause I have everything I need for the moment, or at least access to everything that I need. Anyways, back to today, the girls took me out tonight for supper....it was really great to be able to sit and relax and just chat with them. They are great supports for me, and I appreciate all that they have done...I'm not 100% sure what I will be doing for the next couple weeks before I move, but I imagine that I'll probably end up back there at some point in time, even if it is just for a visit, I don't actually have to do anything, although if they are run off their feet I probably will. Anyways, I'm out for now, I'm hoping to get a few things done before I leave in the morning and we are meeting the real estate people quite early. Have a good one all.... I'll talk to ya soon!!

On the road again....

Hey all, no I'm not off yet, but with this being the final week of my practicum, I was getting slightly worried about the fact that I had no job lined up yet. That was until I got a call from Swift Current today. They said that they would love to have me, and I start on the 29th (woo hoo, doin the happy dance..lol) I'm so excited, slightly nervous, but I know that God has worked this out for me, he will help me out tremendously in my new journey. As scared as I am I am also very excited. This means a totally new road in life, I've never lived completely on my own before, I've lived in dorms and had my roomies, but now I'm starting out fresh. I don't really know anyone and I could look at that as a horrible thing, but instead I'm seeing an opportunity to get to know new people, and make new friends, which scares me, but I know it will be good. I appreciate all your prayers and I hope that you will continue to pray for me as I start off on this new path in my life. I guess thats it for this update I have to run, I have some things that I have to do, and people that I have to call. Catch ya'll on the flip side. Loads of love!!!