I'm doing well- an update
06.29.09 (5:35 pm) [edit]
I just wanted to leave a quick update. I think the last time I wrote, I was not in a good place. Well that's certainly changed! And I appreciate all the warm thoughts.
I have a job. It's not the easiest job in the world, but it's refreshing earning my own paycheck. And considering that it's a pretty physically demanding job, I'm really earning it. I guess I get a sense of accomplishment from it. It's not something I'll be doing the rest of my life, but it's just about perfect for right now.
I am going back to school. That starts in September, and it's an accelerated degree, so in about 1.5-2 years, I should have my Bachelor's degree. Law school will follow that. This particular program lets me declare an emphasis on cyber law if I so choose. Considering that's a developing area of law and it's set to explode in the next few years, I definitely choose it!! It could provide some really interesting opportunities.
My art is doing phenomenally. Last month, I went with some friends to an art gallery to see an artist we know. She had already left for the evening, but I checked out some pieces that were there and bought one. As I did, I reached into my purse, pulled out a card, and gave it to the woman. She was amazed and offered me a spot in their July show right there on the spot. A friend of mine is putting together a show in August, and then I was accepted into the massive city-wide show in September. So, 3 months, 3 shows!! I feel like my star is on the rise.
Financially, I'm doing alright. The job paid more than I thought, and the September art show has been a little pricy to get ready for, but I still have enough that I can afford to pay off a credit card or two, put a little in savings, have a few bucks for mad money, and maybe even get started on one of the new hobbies I want to take up. All in all, not a bad situation to be in.
And on the romance front- I dated a couple of guys. I thought one might have some potential, but it kind of fizzled out for both of us at the same time. Still, if you've got to have something end, best for both parties to come to that same conclusion at exactly the same time, and without any hard feelings. A few days after, I started talking with a guy who was originally from Oklahoma, where I was originally born and raised. He was in Baghdad as a computer contractor up until about 2.5 months ago, which is almost exactly the time I split up with my ex. We started in the same place and ended up in the same place at exactly the same time, and the coincidences are just really striking to me. He's an amazing person who has this special way of making everyone- even complete strangers- feel important and cared for, and he's an absolute gentleman. I'm having a lot of fun with him, and though I think a lot of people would think we're both diving in too deeply too quickly, it feels right. There isn't a single thing about him that gives me a reason to pause or feel like things are rushed, and he has had a lot of chances to run, but is absolutely crazy about me. Now, that doesn't mean we're moving in together tomorrow or anything. We're both having a lot of fun with the romance of it all, and content to follow that wherever it leads.
I'm doing really, really well, and I feel loved, cherished, adored, accomplished, secure, safe, wise, and like a million bucks! ;)
I have a job. It's not the easiest job in the world, but it's refreshing earning my own paycheck. And considering that it's a pretty physically demanding job, I'm really earning it. I guess I get a sense of accomplishment from it. It's not something I'll be doing the rest of my life, but it's just about perfect for right now.
I am going back to school. That starts in September, and it's an accelerated degree, so in about 1.5-2 years, I should have my Bachelor's degree. Law school will follow that. This particular program lets me declare an emphasis on cyber law if I so choose. Considering that's a developing area of law and it's set to explode in the next few years, I definitely choose it!! It could provide some really interesting opportunities.
My art is doing phenomenally. Last month, I went with some friends to an art gallery to see an artist we know. She had already left for the evening, but I checked out some pieces that were there and bought one. As I did, I reached into my purse, pulled out a card, and gave it to the woman. She was amazed and offered me a spot in their July show right there on the spot. A friend of mine is putting together a show in August, and then I was accepted into the massive city-wide show in September. So, 3 months, 3 shows!! I feel like my star is on the rise.
Financially, I'm doing alright. The job paid more than I thought, and the September art show has been a little pricy to get ready for, but I still have enough that I can afford to pay off a credit card or two, put a little in savings, have a few bucks for mad money, and maybe even get started on one of the new hobbies I want to take up. All in all, not a bad situation to be in.
And on the romance front- I dated a couple of guys. I thought one might have some potential, but it kind of fizzled out for both of us at the same time. Still, if you've got to have something end, best for both parties to come to that same conclusion at exactly the same time, and without any hard feelings. A few days after, I started talking with a guy who was originally from Oklahoma, where I was originally born and raised. He was in Baghdad as a computer contractor up until about 2.5 months ago, which is almost exactly the time I split up with my ex. We started in the same place and ended up in the same place at exactly the same time, and the coincidences are just really striking to me. He's an amazing person who has this special way of making everyone- even complete strangers- feel important and cared for, and he's an absolute gentleman. I'm having a lot of fun with him, and though I think a lot of people would think we're both diving in too deeply too quickly, it feels right. There isn't a single thing about him that gives me a reason to pause or feel like things are rushed, and he has had a lot of chances to run, but is absolutely crazy about me. Now, that doesn't mean we're moving in together tomorrow or anything. We're both having a lot of fun with the romance of it all, and content to follow that wherever it leads.
I'm doing really, really well, and I feel loved, cherished, adored, accomplished, secure, safe, wise, and like a million bucks! ;)
