Time Flies

The time is flying by, I’ve been working for three weeks now. My boss is going through a rough period, but I think she is a pretty tough lady. I respect that, she has also asked me to help out by filling some pretty big shoes. I’m excited to get started, but I dislike that my elation, is the result of her situation.

I got my first pay check, and I’m not going to lie, thank goodness I’m working. My paycheck was more than twice the amount in my savings account, and despite still living with my parents I’ve got bills. Especially, with gas now being $3.99 a gallon, I’m not that old, but I remember when my sister first started driving, gas was high at $1.27. Luckily, I’m not driving the truck anymore for awhile, and soon I’ll only have a bicycle.

I’ve been fortunate my whole life, I know it. I’m darn lucky now, in this economy, the job market, everything. And somehow I’m still lonely, but I’m not going to let that get me down. I am strong, smart, confident, happy (most days), healthy, loved and alive.

I guess the changes in my life are catching up to me. I took my nephew roller skating yesterday, my parents decided to join us. They both went skating, toward the end my mom lost her balance, and broke her shoulder. I know she’ll be fine but I don’t like watching her in pain.

It makes me feel my age I suppose, and I’m sure makes my parents aware of their age. They make me aware of how much has changed over the years, and how much things can change whether you pay attention or not.  I still forget sometimes, I’m not a child, I’m not a student, I’m not a part time employee, I’m an independent individual, I’m me. Somehow I made the transmission seamlessly, and I missed it. But it’s a good thing.