Planning...to have no plan

As you all know, things in my life are pretty freakin crazy right now.  The "best" (or maybe the worst) thing right now, is that school starts in 3 weeks and I don't have a new job.  Let me give you a smidge of backstory.  The job I have now (which I love) is Monday through Friday from 8 - 4:30.  Period.  I'm planning to take two classes this semester.  There is not an option to take different sections.  The classes are when the classes are.  My classes are Thursday from 10-11:50 and 3:30-6:30 (this is the lab) and Friday from 8-10:50.  Not bad for class times, however, I can't continue in the current job I have and take the classes that I want.

So about 4 months ago, I started applying for other positions within the health system where I work.  Nothing is panning out.  Nothing.  To add to the stress/drama, my position is posted and we have started interviewing for my replacement.  yup.  My replacement may be set before I even leave.

I had a nice talk with my manager the other day.  She really has been a great supporter of my goal to go back to school, and with all the crap I've had to go through with Fisher.  But she also has to look out for her department.  I can't fault her for that.

She has put in a good word for me with the manager of the area I have two applications in for, but I just don't know if that's enough.  Or if we can make anything happen in three weeks.  I just don't know. If the job thing works out, I will have to coordinate the girls after school because I will be working 3 - 12 hour shifts a week.  (And I must say, I love, Love, LOVE the idea of this schedule!) But I'll have to make sure Jazz has a ride home when I have to work. 

One of my co-workers is convinced that it will all work out last minute.  Hello, have you met me??? I'm a planner, an organizer, not a last minute person.  However, in this situation, I may have to be.  And it's driving me crazy.

But I guess this is just one of those life lessons.  You can't always plan everything.  So, my plan for the next month - no plan.  Let things fall where they may.  If the job thing doesn't work out, then I know that I'm not really supposed to be a nurse...but I won't give up my dream of a college degree.  That will happen...

The Final Countdown

This is my last week as a secretary.  Next Monday (well, after jury duty), I go back to being a CNA.  I'm excited and scared about the change.  I'm nervous about not doing a good job (I am a little out of practice)  but looking forward to learning (and relearning) things.  I will be going back to working every other weekend, but that means more time off during the week.  (Can you say quiet time to study?!?)  Also, I won't need to use personal time for doctor appointments and stuff because I can do it on my days off.

I'm planning a weekend away with my mom and my girls in the near future, as well as a Mommy Day Away.  Just a quick overnight by myself.  Yup, that's right.  Nobody but me.  And don't call me because unless it's something I deem an emergency, I ain't gonna respond.  I know that's a little selfish, and I know you moms are thinking "How the hell can I get one of those?"  Just do it!  You deserve it.  Trust me, somebody can handle your kids for 24-36 hours.  Really, they can.  If you do end up making this happen, please feel free to stop back by and comment about it.

Living a whirlwind sort of life

So much is going on that I've (again) been neglecting the blog.  It's bound to happen but I promise I won't go away forever and sometimes I might even have something a bit insightful to share.  Here's the basic rundown of now.

I start my first class today.  Well, my first class that is considered part of nursing school. Pathopysiology.  I'm sure it's going to be fun.*

I start my new job on February 8.  I will be floating to several different departments within the hospital.  This will be a great position because I will be exposed to a lot and I will learn more than just what school is going to teach me. 

My birthday is in one week.  Party pix will be forthcoming.  I'm looking forward to hanging out with friends and family and just having an overall good time!

*I have been assured that this class is in fact not fun and it's the hardest class of them all but I chose to have a positive attitude!

Good Things Are Coming

It's been a busy busy beginning to the new year. On Tuesday, I had an interview. On Wednesday, I went to New Student Orientation at school. On Thursday I had another interview. Next week I start nursing school. Two days a week for 1 1/2 hours. So it will be two days a week of work-school-work. At least for now. A little birdy told me that I would be getting a job offer. I don't know which job it will be for but either of them is a good fit for me right now. I will for sure post about it when everything falls into place.



Two weeks from today is my birthday party. It's the 11th anniversary of my 29th birthday. it's going to be a gathering of friends and family with lots of fun and laughter and drinking and good times. Unfortunately, one of my very best friends is unable to attend, but I've been promised a make up party at a later date. That actually works out good because our birthdays are very close so we will get a private party sometime in the future. (LOVE YOU!)

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What things do you have planned for the new year???