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Isn't it amazing how life is one continuous chain of new beginnings and endings. I began 2009 unemployed (laid off Oct 17 2008) frightened of what lie ahead and more than a lil depressed over where I had found myself in this new year.
The amazing turn of events that have led me now in June to being a full time student at the age of 47 were something that Ifelt the need to share to drive home a point to all of those that are still where I was in January.
Back in September I took a low paying nothing job at Foxwoods. Not much more than my unemployment but it fulfilled my need to be around people and feel productive. Only six weeks in I was laid off. Struggling to survive yet again. Without friends help, I might add, I would not have.
By March, going stir crazy and more than a lil fearful of what lie ahead I decided to change direction and inquire on information to go back to school in an area that I was familiar with....medicine. For 20 odd years I had worked in various hospitals as a unitcoordinator/monitor tech so the natural course was to diversify and learn medical coding.
While talking to the financial aid officer I mentioned foxwoods. To my surprise the feds had allotted CT funds for displaced foxwoods workers. My education through grants and this program is essentially paid for. My unemployment guaranteed also.
Trust me there is a point to all this....I'm getting to it K promise lol!
In the past 12 months I've quit a job under duress, become states witness in the prosecution in a case, got evicted, moved, started a job to get laid off, sat and home and stewed through all the holidays only to finally get off my ass and do something for myself. But did I really?
It is my belief that whatever powers guide our lives put things in our paths to find. This is a gift. To think I worked there for 6 WEEKS and am afforded an education that monetarily is more than I would have made their in a whole year!!!! is quite a miracle.
This stage of my life is mine. My son is 19 time to push out the nest and do the things that suit my life and move on to more new beginnings.
DO NOT EVER ...GIVE UP! Have courage, stay strong willed and honest. Do the right thing even when it isnt the most comfortable thing to do. Love your family and friends with every cell of your being and never forget where you have been. Welcome each day with a strong resolve that things will get better for you. Get out of bed and off your asses and try. You may not succeed the first time....but if you never try you will never know if you could.
Although 95% of you come to perv my photos and use me as your masturbation tool the other 5% and even some of the pervs have been my lifeline in this long year past. It is never forgotten and I love all of you more than you know. I am so grateful for that, my friends, family and those that listen to me cry, be fearful, worry over my health and well being. You are family and I am so blessed.
Have a wonderful summer! (If the sun ever comes out!)
Always,
Chrissy
