On the upswing

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Registered: 08-08-2007
On the upswing
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Tue, 12-04-2007 - 2:46pm

...and feelin' pretty good :o)


Maybe it's the caffeine kicking in, lol. The obstacles are still there...money, relationship and just being a single mom stresses. But somehow I'm feeling strong through it, as if the inner B.I.T.C.H. has stepped up or something. And that's coupled with a sense of peace which feels calming, and reassuring.


I worked out a budget for this month. December is horrendous on my single mom income. But at least now I have a plan, I know exactly what I can spend without going under. Things are tight, tight, tight...but I'm going to make it work.


My job is going well, too. I have a position that is growing and the potential for me to "move up the ladder" is great, as long as I keep up and go beyond. It is patient advocacy and I'm trying to implement several new sources of assistance for our patients. Lots of researching but will pay off, huge especially for patients. I could learn to be a bit more organized and less distracted though!


My relationship with Blue Eyes changed significantly after the drama of recent past. There is good news. I took this opportunity to grow personally and to reset and redefine my own boundaries. I was able to see them again in clear focus, and to be honest I have not done that, ever. In my 12 year marriage,

~Pacific~

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Registered: 05-13-2005
Wed, 12-05-2007 - 4:22pm
Yes - we want a picture of you in your dress!! :-)
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Registered: 08-08-2007
Wed, 12-05-2007 - 4:24pm

hehe, I know going there with Hot Cafe Dude would be fun but I'm gonna be a good girl ;o)


I am being careful with Blue Eyes and I feel stronger, wiser, somehow more grown suddenly. I guess it is awareness. Thanks for your thoughts, Rebecca

~Pacific~

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