It's All Relative!!!

So I have been rescheduled to take my test on the morning of the 15th of this month instead of the 14th as I had been told. Which means I had to get my shift covered and lose a night of work. That's about $56 that I won't be getting paid for because I didn't have enough time to switch my shift so instead, I have a total of four days off this week. Today, tomorrow, Friday and Saturday. Seriously ticked off.

At the least, I hope to be certified by the end of this week. Then I can get on-line and apply for a CNA position at the El Paso State Center. Yes, for those wondering, I already have a job at the El Paso Health and Rehabilitation Center but they pay me so little for such hard work and besides, I prefer working with mentally and physically handicapped people and that's what I would be doing at the El Paso State Center. Now the one bad thing about it is that it's on the west side of El Paso. About half an hour from where I live with my parents in the Lower Valley. Of course, I could always get an apartment, but the west side of El Paso is not the safest part of El Paso. So many things to think about.

I have looked into El Paso Community College and found out I can get my EMS (Emergency Medical Services) in one year, which totals to twenty-six hours, thirteen hour semesters, about $200 shy of $2,000. So if you want to contribute to my continuing education, let me know and I will give you my address to send the checks to. ;oD

So my latest conundrum (besides work and the freaking State test) is making a decision to switch my membership from Redeemer Lutheran in Austin to San Pablo Lutheran here in El Paso. I really want to start getting involved in doing some volunteer ministry as able to but Pastor Heimer made it clear to me this past Sunday that my being a member is necessary to show my committment. Now I have to weight the need to do ministry and stay in shape along with learning more and growing versus hanging on to my one concrete connection to Austin, Texas that I use to remind me that someday I will live there again. What's more important?

I think the answer's pretty much obvious.

Well, other than all that jazz nothing new is going on in my life. Aside from the fact that I think the night shift charge nurse that I work with occassionally is insanely cute, I don't have a social life to speak of. I haven't even had the opportunity to hang out with Stephen and family the way I did throughout the summer. It's a real bummer because I really miss playing with my little buddy Jaden.

On the bright side, I have four days off and an extra day to study. Joy!

Tidbits

* I finished my first month of working the morning shift of the 30th of September

* I started working the night shift on the 1st of October

* I like the night shift better than the morning shift

* I have lost five more pounds

* I have my State test on the 14th of this month

* I rearranged my room

* I now have a TV in my room

* My brother is leaving for Irag (again) in three days

* I miss my little buddy Jaden

That's all. Y'all take care.