I was told that the Army does things differently than the Navy. Uh, yeah, I know that. I can't help it if the government keeps on with this intermingling of the services and we kept ending up on Army bases for the past twelve or so years. I got the Army down pat. Now I'm learning the Navy.
I called the child development center to sign up for their in-home childcare classes. I'm glad I called today. There is an orientation on the 12th of August, that had I missed it, I would not even be considered for the next week of classes that begin in early November. So, I "signed on the dotted line" to do this. I'm serious about earning a regular income to pay off my credit card. If I shared what I owed on this one card you could say I was being very stoopid. Now it's time to roll up my sleeves and work my butt off to rectify my damage. Let's just say, I would be able to buy a Ford Taurus or something inexpensive like that (as far as new cars go). It's embarrassing! We are okay, financially, but I want that albatross off my bloody back and conscience. Doing in-home care is the only way I can earn really good money and still be comfortable at the same time. Meaning: I'm putting in work hours in my home and making money loving other people's children. The difficult part is all the rules and regulations regarding what I can and cannot do with them in the time they are with me. Regimentation is the name of the game. I can do it, because I am a rule follower, but it doesn't mean I don't find some rules and regulations really silly.
But, I'm happy I'm being proactive about employment. I only need to work this day care about 18 months and if I play my cards right, I can be debt free, have some coupla thousands in the bank and be able to quit doing in-home care when I want. I will not be beholden to plastic gods any longer. I'll be able to take employment outside the home wherever I want (or can get hired so to speak) and not worry about the money. I'd be at home in a coffee house or book shop. If I got that kind of employment now, I'd be in worse debt than now just for the petrol back and forth to work.
I love kids, I want to be home for mine when they come and go, I need to make good money - so this is the road I am traveling on. (Hence the name change on my blog - hope y'all like it).
God is good!!!
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I really like the name change! And, you can count on me for support and prayers! The plastic gods have had there time in this house too...although not anymore!
Hang in there, Sarah!! I'm proud of you!
Also, as a side note, I absolutely LOVE the prayer cards you sent with the books! I use them for bookmarks and then think of you when I see them!
Good luck with the work, and I can so totally relate! BTW-LOVE the new name!
Nancy - thanks! I wanted my blog name to be something that was open in the subject area whereas work and pray is a great life-centering aspect for me, I felt that I go so far of left and center with my posts - I post about everything, which is the Journey thing. I guess this suits me more. It's more welcoming to all, I guess. Maybe the Latin was too pretentious and I'm certainly not that!!
I got those cards from, I believe, a Catholic Stationery? The name is on the back w/ their web address I think. Google the name and it should pop up. They are some of the nicest ones I've seen.
Therese - Thanks for your support and thanks for liking the name change. It's hard to manage money if it's not being managed at all. So, I'm going to manage it from now on and get grips on stuff. I just want to go w/out plastics. It's time to fix it and keep it straight. :)
Sorry, it's Trademark Stationery.
Like the name change! It does seem to suit you!
I can totally relate to your Army/Navy thing, so let me relate a cute little story here. We had ALWAYS been on Army bases for years, until Mario got stationed in Orlando, FA. on a Naval base.
We lived in very nice Naval housing and I thought we were adapting well. There was even an Army major living in a house across from ours, so it 'felt' very Army still.
Shortly after moving Mario and I went to the NX and I kept on looking around in true surprise and then turned to Mario and said, in all sincerity, "What are all these sailors doing here?" It took a minute and then we BOTH burst out laughing...see how goofy I am?
Love your new look, love your blog!
blessings and hugs,
marcy
Change is always good. I approve!
I always forget to check those other bloggiethings on the side there and miss out. Combine I say COMBINE!!!
Love the pic of you reading and coffee. I raise my hot java to you!
Good luck on your road and may GOD BLESS you in all you do.
Okay..like you all ARE in the NAVY, right? Got a photo of KM up on my blog now. :) Suz
Anne, me things so, too. :)
Marcy - great story!! sounds like something I would ask!
Kissysteen - are you saying you want me to combine my three blogs? I raise my hot java to you! That is a very nice picture of you, btw!! Life is a road, and I hope I can make my way through the narrow gate,you know. :) God bless you, too, darling!
Suz - yup, I married me a sweet sailor! USN, USN, Navy Chief, Navy pride!!
Well, that's what I thought. I have a cute lil picture of meself with a little sailor cap on when we stopped off to see a big ol WWII ship in N. Carolina..will post before long. :)
My dad was a Navy man and I just love the old picture of him in his bellbottoms, necktie and sailor cap..too cute! :) Anchors Aweigh!
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