This here, is me attempting to not wait so long between posts (lol).
You know, I've been home for only a few days now, and already it has been affecting my mood some what with mixtures of being happy and being upset. Remember how I told you before of my little '94 Honda having a good run...yeah...it has has officially been deemed too unsafe to drive. There's a pretty bad brake issue and unfortunately, every car service we go to want me to pay more to get the brakes fix than what the car is worth. This means that I will unfortunately have to revert back to my high school days in terms of sharing my parents' cars to get to-and-from work. Lovely.
In addition to that, I'm currently getting my RN license transferred from Florida to NJ, and apparently that's going to take anywhere from 8 to 10 weeks. I'm glad it's in the process of transferring now, but unfortunately quite a few hospitals in the area are telling me that I cannot apply until I have the license; luckily, there are select other hospitals are saying it's okay to apply while it is in pending status. Needless to say, it seems almost as though things have gone from bad to mediocre for now, but I have been applying to any place I can get for now. Because of my car, a few of my financial plans had been set back.
What financial plans?
1. Purchase a car at least 5 years age.
2. Save some money to make my first funfilled trip to my Alma Mater's Homecoming.
3. Purchase a new iPod.
4. Purchase a new laptop.
5. Continue to save up for apartment.
So yeah, those first two plans have officially gone down the drain now that I really have no money...as of yet. I am quite fortunate to say that Target took me back and that the next two weeks from now I'll be making some form of income again--even if it is only part-time pay. As of now, I'm hoping that I'll be able to save up enough money to purchase a car no more than 10 years of age, and that homecoming trip may be cancelled all together.
But, hey, who knows? Maybe I'll be blessed enough to hear back from some of the hospitals that I've applied to thus far. Least I forget to mention that that are certainly far more options for places to work here in NJ than where was I was located in Florida. My chances of beginning my RN career have definitely increased also with knowing the fact that I have many connections here that are more than willing to assist me.
Aside from financial matters, I got a chance to visit my cousins yesterday. Mind you these cousins are more like brothers and sisters to me since I was baby sat by my aunt on a near constant basis. The last time they had seen me really was last Christmas. They couldn't make it to my graduation unfortunately. But you know, it felt good to be missed and to come back to open arms. It further encourages me to get a move on with my life and my goals. And while I may not be making too much money at Target, it will be enough for me for now.
Well, gotta get a move on. I may not have a car, but that's not going to stop me from getting what I need to get done today. I used to walk everywhere when I didn't have a car, guess it's time to take that up again.
Peace and Love.
Friday, August 24, 2012
Tuesday, August 21, 2012
New Beginnings...
Woah...I didn't realize how long it has been since I last put something up here. Sorry for leaving you readers hanging. Allow me to update you though.
I did indeed graduate with my BS degree from Hampton University on May 13, 2012! And it was a glorious day to behold with my family and friends. Following that, I moved down to Florida where I studied for the NCLEX-RN exam and as of June 30th, I became a licensed RN in the state of Florida. Why Florida? Why did I not move back to my home state of New Jersey? Simple. Following my graduation, I was proposed to by my boyfriend of three-and-a-half years and moved down with him to start our new life together. Unfortunately, things didn't quite work out and I have recently moved back to my home in NJ.
What happened? Well, nothing too serious. For both of us, this was our first relationship, period: no previous relationship history. And we got serious fast, perhaps too fast for comfort. I have only told a few handful of people the details of everything. Though I should make sure to mention to you that I did not want to break up...but hey...you can't control someone else's feelings especially if they've changed a while back.We're actually still on good terms he and I--I think we may at least remain good friends. He even helped me with 20+ hour drive from Florida back to Jersey which wasn't as awkward as I had anticipated it would have been. We stopped at his parents on the way, where I managed to get a little bit of much needed closure as well; and it felt good to see that they didn't treat me any differently.
I can't deny the fact that I was an emotional wreck, for the couple of days after the break up--which was very recent--but you know, I'm taking it day-by-day. And now that I'm home, everything seems to be a lot better (Probably because I'm surrounded by my friends and family now). I never really imagined myself, you know, back in Jersey--and liking it for the most part. Do I see myself staying here for the rest of my life? Hopefully not.
But there are a lot of things that really need to be done right now while I'm here. For starters, I need to get my career started. Florida was nice and all, but where I was, there seemed to be no end to my unemployment even after I obtained my RN license. So for three months and then some, I had been sitting around the house like a bum hoping and praying for a call for a job offer...nothing came up though. And I just had...no friends. I guess that makes the whole adjustment process a whole lot worse. Now that I'm home, I can get my social life back, rekindle some friendships, and make some new friends. I also need to get myself established financially as well--what with school loans and all. Maybe, I'll even be able to get myself a newer car as well. My little '94 Honda and I had a good run, but she's been running kinda low for some time now; afterwhich, I will proceed to find a way to move out of my parents' house.
Well, you seem to have things planned out and handling it well, don't you Ms. Sims?
Why, yes. Yes, I do. I can't afford to sit around for months in an endless fit of depression. He's moved on already (as he has already admitted to me) because he came to term with his feelings a long time ago. I know I may still have some low moments every now and then...but I think I'm over the initial hurt and I'm done crying about it. I need to pick myself up and start anew, get to know myself as a young adult--we both do.
Okay. I'm done rambling to you all now. I'll try not to wait so long between posts anymore.
Peace and Love.
I did indeed graduate with my BS degree from Hampton University on May 13, 2012! And it was a glorious day to behold with my family and friends. Following that, I moved down to Florida where I studied for the NCLEX-RN exam and as of June 30th, I became a licensed RN in the state of Florida. Why Florida? Why did I not move back to my home state of New Jersey? Simple. Following my graduation, I was proposed to by my boyfriend of three-and-a-half years and moved down with him to start our new life together. Unfortunately, things didn't quite work out and I have recently moved back to my home in NJ.
What happened? Well, nothing too serious. For both of us, this was our first relationship, period: no previous relationship history. And we got serious fast, perhaps too fast for comfort. I have only told a few handful of people the details of everything. Though I should make sure to mention to you that I did not want to break up...but hey...you can't control someone else's feelings especially if they've changed a while back.We're actually still on good terms he and I--I think we may at least remain good friends. He even helped me with 20+ hour drive from Florida back to Jersey which wasn't as awkward as I had anticipated it would have been. We stopped at his parents on the way, where I managed to get a little bit of much needed closure as well; and it felt good to see that they didn't treat me any differently.
I can't deny the fact that I was an emotional wreck, for the couple of days after the break up--which was very recent--but you know, I'm taking it day-by-day. And now that I'm home, everything seems to be a lot better (Probably because I'm surrounded by my friends and family now). I never really imagined myself, you know, back in Jersey--and liking it for the most part. Do I see myself staying here for the rest of my life? Hopefully not.
But there are a lot of things that really need to be done right now while I'm here. For starters, I need to get my career started. Florida was nice and all, but where I was, there seemed to be no end to my unemployment even after I obtained my RN license. So for three months and then some, I had been sitting around the house like a bum hoping and praying for a call for a job offer...nothing came up though. And I just had...no friends. I guess that makes the whole adjustment process a whole lot worse. Now that I'm home, I can get my social life back, rekindle some friendships, and make some new friends. I also need to get myself established financially as well--what with school loans and all. Maybe, I'll even be able to get myself a newer car as well. My little '94 Honda and I had a good run, but she's been running kinda low for some time now; afterwhich, I will proceed to find a way to move out of my parents' house.
Well, you seem to have things planned out and handling it well, don't you Ms. Sims?
Why, yes. Yes, I do. I can't afford to sit around for months in an endless fit of depression. He's moved on already (as he has already admitted to me) because he came to term with his feelings a long time ago. I know I may still have some low moments every now and then...but I think I'm over the initial hurt and I'm done crying about it. I need to pick myself up and start anew, get to know myself as a young adult--we both do.
Okay. I'm done rambling to you all now. I'll try not to wait so long between posts anymore.
Peace and Love.
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