I can’t believe so much time has passed since I last wrote!
I’d love to say “My how time flies when we are having fun”, but it isn’t quite true. I’ve had some lows regarding the ongoing personal situation. That can always take the wind out of my sail and I feel like I just float aimlessly untill I make a recovery from the blow. I also got really behind on my writing due to allowing the situation get the best of me.
I cut back on new writing jobs and am focusing on current clients. That has helped a lot. My personal situation involves court (I am not in trouble). My court appointed lawyer was looking for an easy end to this. I want the right thing to be done. I was fortunate to have a good court appointed lawyer referal and the judge allowed me to change lawyers! This new lawyer is a fighter and seems fearless…..my kind of woman! Things are looking better now. It will be nice to walk into court and not feel alone. I’ve gone to court and didn’t even feel like my own lawyer was on my side! When this is all over I’m sure I can make some money on a website related to what I have been going through that will help others. Until then, it is best to keep the details private.
I’ve been enjoying having a horse. My (step) dad brought one out for my daughter to use for 4-H. She needs some training still, but we are enjoying taking care of her. We had a few rough times. She came up lame at the beginning a few times from fighting with a stall neighbor. She got moved next to a beautiful sweet horse, got to start training, and then this week had colic. She is OK now, but it meant some extra time at the barn. Last night I went to check on her after taking my daughter to her dad’s and sat out there for a little bit to relax before going back home to write. Our horse was still doing good which was a relief. I sat out there and watched the sunset and the full moon come up. I visited with a few of the other horse owners. I left refreshed and relaxed. I was much more productive when I got home than I would’ve been if I didn’t take the break.
Wal-Mart is going great. I’ve been there 1 year and 3 months and I got my second department transfer (both at a higher pay level). I have also received two raises after evaluations! I remember being so scared of change before I went to Wal-Mart. It is going really well for me. I am also the PSP (personal sustainability leader) and community contact. I really like both of those additional projects that I do in conjunction with my normal associate responsibilities.
The weather is changing and it is actually cold to us here. I’m trying to put off turning on my heater so I can put off the high gas bill that goes with the having it on.
Since my sites have been a little neglected and with the economy, my income from there has dropped drastically. I hope with my personal situation at a manageable point right now and a new schedule coming up at work I will be able to have time to focus on the sites more. Bob and I have plans to get together soon. It is always motivating for both of us when we get together for the purpose of working on internet projects. My new schedule should make it easier because I won’t be working as late.
My writing business is going well. I just love writing from home, it doesn’t even seem like work! I can’t help but wonder how well it would have been doing if I didn’t have the emotional distraction and the appointments related to my personal situation the past few months. I am thankful and happy that I have understanding clients and my writing business is doing as well as it is under these circumstances.
Well, I better get ready for an appointment.