As we get older, the time seems to go by even faster. It seems that 2009 just started, and now it’s ending. Frankly, I’m glad it’s over. This year has been not a good one for me. I’ve had to close my online business due to the insane amount of money I was loosing on it. I lost my job when the old company that I was contracted to was bought out by another company and that new company did not want to continue the part of the business that had employed me. Since I was an “independent contractor” I had no benefits, so finding a new job was the top of the priority list. I luckily did find another job – but ended up leaving that one after 2 months as I couldn’t take the manager’s attitude anymore. Unfortunately, I wasn’t employed long enough to be eligible for any benefits, so once again, finding a new job was top priority. I had also found another “job” which allowed me to learn a little bit more about the insurance industry, but it was something that I could not do as I did not have the skills for it. Thankfully, I did find a new job with a brand new company – doing essentially what I had done before, but with more responsibilities. I’m still an Independent Contractor, but I love this job.
School has taken a very far back seat. The first half of the year I was “attending” but got nothing done. I then took a term break for the last half of the year. I’m starting back tomorrow, but really, my heart isn’t into it. But, it’s either that or start paying back the student loan, which I can’t afford. I hope that I can get into the swing of things and get the degree completed.
In July was the Stiles Family of America reunion – held in Providence, Rhode Island. I had to miss it due to having the 2 month job. I hated to miss it, especially when I had done all of the organizing for it. I understand everyone had a good time, but I still would have loved to attend the reunion that I organized…
Health wise, things have not really improved – my back still bothers me after 1 1/2 years after a back surgery. My blood sugar is getting worse according to the A1C test, and my roseacea is getting much worse. In fact, when I was at the dermatologist’s office last week, the nurse was instructed to take a picture of my face, and afterwards she compared the new pictures to the old ones and said “wow, you have really gotten worse!” and carried on with that sentiment for a while. Like I needed her to tell me that – I know my roseacea is worse – nothing is helping it.
Here’s to hoping that 2010 will be a better year. I’m hoping my job will not disappear again, so I remain employed the entire year. I’m hoping my health starts to improve and my blood sugar gets under control again. I’m hoping that I can get some of my debt paid down so I can find a new home of my own to move into in the Cincinnati area. I’m also hoping that I can get my BS in Information Technology degree finished.
