Well, it's that time of year again, where we as parents trudge out in the elements for our children to gather candy to make mommy even fatter!
Lauren wants to go with friends this year. Guess it's starting.. which I am surprisingly pretty OK with. As long as she follows the rules of course. Deep down I'm sad, but I know that I need to be able to let her do these things. I was never allowed to go anywhere or do anything at her age. I think that is partly why I got married so young. I NEEDED out of the clutches of no life. And I don't want that for my kids. I want them to be able to go out and enjoy their friends and make memories.
Brendan seems to be OK with just going with me tonight. I'm not sure if he feels left out or if he just don't care yet. He's such a laid back sensitive kid.. I hope he comes more out of his shell this new year. I try not to baby him, because I know he's so sensitive, and he needs to build up some balls so to speak, but I feel so bad for him when something happens, and he gets so upset, when really it's not even that major! Ahh well, time will tell I guess.
Here's a pic of my 2 kids and all the munchkins I look after :)
Happy Hallowe'en Everyone!
Ok, so, just a little blurb because I think it's so funny. I've watched this show for many many years.. like since I was a kid because my parents.. yes my mom AND dad both watched it. My dad used to record it on the BETA VCR...LOL when he had to work.
My question is... WTF does Nikki Newman do with all the engagement rings she's gotten over what... 30 ish years?!! Like holy shit! I'd be pawning those suckers off and buying a new wardrobe! She's been married to Victor how many times now.. then there's Jack...and Brad.. and that slimy guy when she was drunk like just last year.. who else?! I swear she's got millions in engagement rings and wedding bands! Jeez!
So, I need to do something with my life. I should have done this years ago, should have waited to have kids, etc. That whole boat has left the dock I can't change it. But in all reality I NEED to find a career.
The question is : What do I want to be when I grow up??
This answer isn't as simple as it sounds. I was just talking about this with some friends. My absolute passion is to have my own business. A cafe would be nice. It would have good coffees, teas and other drinks. Good sandwiches and desserts. Maybe soups. Nothing more though. A place where people can come and hang out. Check their email, catch up with old friends, and in the summer, listen to local bands on a small patio or if the place is big enough, a solo artist through the winter, in the front corner . It's all there in my head. I know exactly how I want everything to look and feel. But, this takes an obscene amount of money that we don't have.
So, then I thought maybe I could buy a franchise. Like the one my mom works at. Perhaps some of you have a location near you. It's called Sharkey's Cuts for kids. But again, the money problem. A Sharkey's franchise has grown to a whopping $300,000 . Ya, like THAT'S gonna happen.
Now I'm back at looking at school courses. Ones I can do from home, so I can still do the job I am doing. And are somewhat affordable. I've come back to this one certificate program several times. It's for a "Ward Clerk" . It's 8 courses. On averages $350 a course, plus books. Which isn't too bad if I had extra money to throw at this. I would be able to get a job in a hospital or perhaps a doctors office, or health clinic. According to payscale , I could make $30 -$55 k a year at this job in Ontario.
They are always looking for Ward Clerks, and I am thinking there would be room for advancement if I so desired. Perhaps Ward Management or the likes of. It would be a secure job, with a pension and benefits if I got into the right place. With the large aging population these days, I think it might be a good place to start. They are going to need more and more people to operate in hospitals, nursing homes and doctor's offices. As well as clinic's and home care. This Certificate program would be a stepping stone to many possibilities.
Or so I believe. But is this true? Are they going to need that many "clerks/secretaries" or when I finally finish this course, will there be many more people who have already jumped on the band wagon ahead of me because they had the financial backing that I don't have.
*sigh*
