Bank and other musings

So my bank, WAMU, had to be rescued by JP Morgan and Chase. Supposedly the transition is going to be smooth. I'm not so sure about the economy these days. Just so long as my money is there....that's all I ask.

I'm not that much of a political person, but I know that what's going on is of great concern. What a time to live in. Loans to pay, credit cards to pay, banks having to be rescued. And to top it all off a presidential campaign.

In other news work is going all right. 90 kids. 90! It's a lot of kids. We've got a rotating schedule though (thanks to me) and I think that's helped.

Life is still kicking me from behind right now. I'm just not sure which way to turn.
I need to find my groove. Get involved with more. Things that I find joy in. It's all about time management. And I need to get my license. Got my permit, have driven once. I need someone pushing me to get things done since apparently I have no drive right now.
Where do you find your drive?

I sound pathetic don't I. At least I realize it. That means I can do something about it.

just hope my money is still in the bank tomorrow (crossing my fingers)

reality

beginning of the second week of work. It's super crazy. Far too many kids, not enough staff. The reality of things starts settling in. Parents and their position on things (esp. if they have trouble kids). Co-workers and the way the function. The kids and what their about. At least I'm slowly learning names. Another reality: weve got just about 80 kids in our program, there's a school that has 12. That's a huge difference. How does that happen I wonder.

On other topics...I've realized having internet is dangerous. I'm here all of the time, doing nothing. Just looking here and there. It's dangerous. It was probably a good thing that for the past 2 years I didn't have the internet at my fingertips.

I'm tired and probably should go to bed...must brush teeth first. Can't sleep without doing that.
I miss having a door.

Driving

Last night I drove for the first time....and I didn't kill anyone or run into anything. Yay. I didn't go that far, but hey.....at least I drove. I just scheduled an appointment with someone who does driver training though it's not until Oct 4. No flip flops. I was wearing them last night and I couldn't feel what I was doing.
So yeah, 26 and finally driving (kind of)

Is it friday yet?

brightandshiny

Just before I left for my first day of work on Monday. I'll post one on Friday...before and after. So bright and shiny there. We'll see what I look like come Friday evening. 1-6 is going to take some time to get used to. It might only be 5 hours but it's a long 5 hours

Work so far

it's organized yet unorganized chaos. It's only been 2 days so I have to give it more time. The kids are all over. K though 6th grade so it's a wide range. I instantly knew the trouble makers...or rather the ones who I'm going to have to figure out how to handle. Though, handle isn't the right word. Alter how I work with them is better. I'll have a better assessment at the end of the week.

Randomness: Have you ever watched bizarre foods? The things he eats blow my mind. I was excited that I tried escargot. Yeah. This guy eats some pretty out there things. I'm not sure I could do it.

whoo-hoo

Monday I re-enter the work force. This also means I start making money again. Whoo-hoo! I gain a small portion of my independence again. It's very exciting. I'll have money in a checking and savings account again.

yay

Life Vent

It throws curve balls now and again. You do things and think to yourself "Was that the right decision?" That's how I'm feeling about moving back to Cali. I don't fully regret the move but It's been a hard transition. 3 months to find a job, the loss of some independence, and no real friends in the area. Everything isn't horrible. I guess I'm just not where I thought I would be. You know how you have those plans for yourself. I'm nowhere near that. And I know things change, life changes, people change and you have to roll with those changes. But even so....this is not the place I thought I'd be at 26.
hmmm.....I think it boils down to pointing myself in a new direction and following the path that leads me to happiness.