I would pack up our stuff and move tomorrow, I would. However, its not that simple when you own a house, when you need to finish school, when you have a life seven years in the making to wrap up into a portable u-haul sized package. I can't stop thinking about moving, I'm craving the new environment, the new community, the new experience. I'm tired of seeing the same things day after day, I'm tired of knowing half of the people I come into contact with, I'm tired of being disappointed because life here doesn't seem to satisfy me anymore. So, let's go, or at least get our feet moving in that direction.
So I'm concocting a to-do list for our eventual move. (I love making lists, I don't usually follow them, but I really like making them.)
1. The purging continues, I'm deciding what things are essential to me, what things I can easily let go of. The "letting go" list is getting rather long. Without even realizing it, I've found myself surrounded by mass market crap that I haven't used, let alone looked at since we moved in to this house. So, it goes out the door. There's still plenty of stuff left over, let me tell ya! And it's all really dusty....so I bought a can of pledge. Consolidating when the house is somewhat clean seems easier.
2. Need to get my RN. I love being a nurse but the fact is, being an LVN means you get less pay and work harder(in alot of cases) than your RN counterparts. Not to mention, there is a lack of respect when they see LVN on your name badge. So, today I submitted my application for re-enrollment at Shasta College. I need to take Microbiology, then I'll be eligible for the upgrade-program to get my RN. This should take approximately three semesters. I really hope there is no waiting list, other-wise, I'll have to explore other options. Once I put my mind to doing something, I don't like waiting. Maybe I'll commute to COS in Weed. That wouldn't be so bad, right?
3. Save money, pay off bills, conserve my resources! I am horrible at saving money, always have been. The fact is, moving, even if it's local, is expensive. I would like to have at least $5000 in our savings. Right now, I have $200. EEP! This will be the hardest thing to do for me, I am a spender. I'm gonna need some back-up. That'll be Erich's job, frequent reminders and possibly physical punishment if I can't control myself. :)
4. Learn to play my fiddle. This will be a good distraction and deterrent from spending money or wasting all day looking at rentals and job postings on bend's craigslist. I will also start crocheting again and try to diminish my extensive collection of yarn. Craft therapy and purging all in one.
Ok, this is a good start.......let's get to it.
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