Man I'm Behind!

It's been months since I've posted a blog..and a lot has gone on. A move, new job, change in college major (again!), surgery, Summer II classes..too much! Life has been overwhelming the past couple of months.



In May I moved back in with my mom in Pampa. It was a BIG change from living on my own in a big city for 3 years, but my dad decided he couldn't help me pay my bills, and I couldn't get enough hours at work while going to school full time to pay rent, utilities, and a car payment. So I'm back in the black hole of the Texas panhandle until December. I'll be driving 2 hours a day to go to school in Amarillo now. Thankfully, God provided me with a job at the same assisted living home that my mom is director of, and I've actually upgraded from a Certified Nurses Aid to a Medication Aid, which is actually pretty interesting!



In June I had my gall bladder taken out. Initially, the doctor, who my mom previously worked for, wasn't sure that my gall bladder was the problem, but after taking it out we were all glad he did. I had chronic Cholecystitis (gall bladder disease) as well as Cholesterolosis, which is a build up of cholesterol in the walls of my gall bladder. Colesterolosis is abnormal and now I've got to have my cholesterol checked to make sure my levels are normal. No more fast food for me!Obviously I haven't been eating enough Cheerios :) I would put pictures from my surgery up, but I doubt anyone wants to see my guts!



The second week of July I started Summer II classes. I didn't know if I was going to be able to handle taking two classes that are condensed into five weeks and work at the same time, but I pushed through and pulled off a 4.0 GPA! After becoming a Private Investigator in February, I decided to change my major for the trillionth time. My major is now Criminal Justice with a minor in Forensics. I've always considered this major in the back of my mind, but now that I've had an opportunity to work in this field, I know this is what I want to do! Thankfully, all of my pre-reqs from the nursing program actually go right along with the degree plan for Criminal Justice. Once I'm out of school in about two years, I'll be able to start a career as a Criminal Investigator. After I've worked for three years I can apply for a position with the FBI. So cool! I've learned it's not necessarily what you know that's important, but also WHO you know! I'm hoping my PI boss will be able to help me out.



Another big change is in store for me in Decemeber. If everything goes as planned, I'm hoping to move to Orlando to room with my best friend and attend the University of Central Florida to finish up school. I love Texas, but I want change! I want to live outside my "comfort zone" at least once before I get married and have kids. I've been praying about it, and ultimately, I'm leaving it up to God. He'll put me where I need to be.