Tribute to Loni, Elisha, my team, and all my other great buddies
It has been a very busy week. I’d say stressful, but after my last blog, you all know that that just happens to be the story of my life.
Tuesday was my first day of actual classes, even though I’ve been doing school stuff for a couple of weeks. They sent us a letter with assignments that were due the first day. Love the nursing program. Anyway…that day ran from 8-noon, but then I had to get my other half to work and go pick my doll up from school. She has swim lessons at 630 and then she had homework and me too, so there went that day.
Wednesday I had classes from 8-4. That was the lovely day that I got the call. What call? The one from a lawyer who says in the oh so sweet message that I need to return the call or my representing lawyer does. Because? I’m being sued for old bills. Well, shit! I have $4 in my bank account. I work part time. I make, seriously, $500 a month. Pay them with what? I guess I’m going to court. You can’t get blood out of a turnip, right? I don’t own anything. It’s all in my lovely boyfriends name and since we aren’t married, it’s not legally mine. How the hell did they even get my cell phone number?
Thursday I had class from 9-4, but stayed until 5 to practice my IV insertion. They told us that day that we will have a scheduled time to check off on it and they will let us know later when that will be. Well, I hope it is a time that works. They just don’t give a shit about our lives. Kiddo had swim lessons that night too.
Friday I had no classes, but had errands to run. I took a good long nap before my afternoon taxi driving! I worked and got off at 8 on Saturday morning.
So then Saturday morning kiddo had a soccer game at 10. Her team won! Then she had a Girl Scout picnic from 11-4. After all that, I crashed until I had to go to work again.
So this morning I am just catching up on here and trying to psyche myself up for this week. I’m looking at classes 7-4 and soccer practice in the evening on Monday, classes 8-noon and swim lessons in the evening on Tuesday, classes 7-4 on Wednesday (it’s also school picture day), classes 10-4 and swim lessons and Girl Scouts on Thursday, and work on Friday and Saturday. I get paid Friday so I will have to do the shopping on Sunday. WOW!!
So….last week I was really in a funk! I got more responses on that blog than I ever have on any other blog I have EVER written. They were all so heartfelt and wonderful. Thank you all! Kerstin…you listened to me and that was so sweet thank you! Loni, you challenged me for 14 days and that has played the biggest part in getting me out of that funk. Thanks ever so much! Elisha, you joined in the challenge and I need a little extra butt kicking so thank you too! Becky and Holly…you girls are great! Stacey I look up to you. I know we are both struggling right now and you are doing so well. That helps me to know that. To the wildcats-thank you for being there for me! Without all of you…I’d still be in my funk! But, because of all of you…..I actually lost 2 pounds at weigh in! 
So…the end of the year is coming and it is always a stressful time money wise. We are broker now than we have ever been. My kiddo has her heart set on having a pool party for her birthday in November and it just isn’t going to happen. 
Picture day is this week. She always gets a new dress for that and she can’t this time. She is upset and I don’t know how to make her understand. My little brother is turning 10 next month, my boyfriends birthday is next week. November has 2 of my brothers, my kiddo’s, and my moms birthday, and then Christmas. Wow! Ummmm…..what the hell am I going to do this year? I’m trying not to stress about it, but it is so hard.
My schoolwork is coming along well. I’m so busy, but that’s normal and graduation is only 9 months away. I was so excited because I was writing things in my planner and I got so excited when I had to write in my graduation!!!!!!! I can’t believe it is that close! My boyfriend is complaining about how far away that is, but not me. Holy crap! I’m almost there! I can’t wait! I’m really going to be a nurse!?!?!?!?! Ok….I’m done jumping up and down now!
The planner is another thing….I’m obsessed with planning! I have a calendar in the office, one on the fridge, one in kiddo’s room for her, and a planner I carry in my purse. They are color coded for each person and I am meticulous about writing everything in them. My boyfriend thinks it’s nuts, but it provides me some strange sense of satisfaction. I have decided that it is because my life soooo crazy full and hectic that the calendars and planners provide a way for me to control it and that makes me feel powerful! Is that crazy???? Well, if it is, at least I know who has to be where when and why and we always make it on time! And FYI, my kiddo loves her calendar and always wants to know what is happening when! Ha ha!
Have a great week everyone! Thanks again from the bottom of my heart!
I think it’s great that you do so much fun stuff for your baby girl.
You will make it, don’t stress out TOO much. You will be done soon and be able to afford stuff soon.
Do you have a friend who has an apartment with a pool? Could you have the party there? OR can you gave one at the YMCA your a member at?
(((((((((Marie))))))))))) Busy lady. I feel for you, kids just don’t understand that kind of stuff. I do like Holly’s idea, maybe you can improvise for the party? As for the dress, what about thrift stores? I get alot of really nice things from the Goodwill. I am excited about your graduation too!
As for the bills, I don’t see how they can come after you for his bills, since you are not married? Can you get a free legal consultation?
Wow…Im gonna rest after reading your schedule…too tired to write a reply…
KIDDING! You are busy girl! Congrats on the 2 pounds
Im a planner too…LOVE my calendar and planner
9 months is so close, that is great. Congrats on your loss. I’m sending some hugs your way and you have been in my prayers.
Congrats on being so close to graduation! I hope you get everything worked out. ((HUGS))
Yowza, Woman! You have sooo many challenges, and you’re rising above all of them–((hugs))!! Congrats on the loss, and on a personal note–I like that nurses can be so organized! Surely an organized planner means organized charts and things right?!
With all that going on you need your planner. I use one too. With two teenagers and my scheduled things I need it or I would not know for sure where they are or where I need to be, lol.
So, you are not crazy
9 months will fly by then you can really jump for joy
Kama has a great idea with the thrift store. I have gotten myself and my boys a few really nice things there, some are named brand in great condition for only a few dollars. You have to look a bit harder but it can be worth it.
When my children were little I even did my christmas shopping there one year (we had no money). By the time I cleaned things up and made them look pretty they did not even know the difference until years later when they heard me talking about it with someone. I got a bike for my older son for $8 and used car polich on it, it looked brand new, the wheels even clean up all shiny again. For my younger son I bought this huge bear as big as him at the time, which he still has from 12 yrs ago, washed in a commercial washer, gave it a brushing ($3.75, 2.50 for the bear 1.25 for the wash)
PHEW!!!!!!! YOU tired me out just by reading that!!! you are under so much pressure, screw the lawsuit. they wont get a dime out of you so what do they think they are gonna do. no use stressing bout it :)im glad i could be of service
you helped me out more than you know as well. im here for ya!
You have so much going on at the minute, no wonder you need so many planners. I think that’s a great idea… then again, I’m really organised so it doesnt seem strange to me!
When are you graduating? Suppose that’s something big to keep at the back of your mind when things are going tough.
Do you qualify for Legal Aid or a similiar program to have a free lawyer at that bill collecting hearing?
oh lady… thanks for the shout out for one
second.. I hope you find a bit of time to breathe here and there.. Hang in there.
and 9 months you are almost there
HI HI! I’m trying to read this and work at the same time.
((((((((((((((MARIE))))))))))))))) You are handling like a true woman, one day at a time.
I LOVE THE WILDCATS!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :)We are the bestest right!
I am sorry I missed ur blog, A.M. I am not sure what others have suggested but as far as Christmas gifts, contact some local organizations or ask the school abt someone “Adopting” ur daughter for Christmas. We have done that before. Just a thought. Despite how busy and hectic and all things r, esp with the clot!—I am happy cause u seem in good spirits. U can do this girl! One day at a time — and I totally get the planning. I dont know HOW u do it. Seriously, I dont. I admire u, A.M. Ur a strong woman~~~