The honeymoon is over

When I got this job in December, I was beyond grateful and that hasn't changed. Having a steady paycheck is a comfort that I previously didn't know and it has gone really far in helping me to set financial goals for my debt repayment which is a huge burden lifted from my shoulders. In that vein, I paid off another bill this past Friday!! It feels so good to be able to see that progress and it makes me excited to continue.

However...

I am no longer enamored with being a receptionist (probably never was). But I was in a pinch and I needed work so I took it. I sort of feel my brain cells slowly dying each day I have to listen to yet another uneducated, ill-mannered person yelling at me looking 'fo ma money'. I am absolutely not intellectually challenged and I know that I have to make a plan to get out within the year. I will have six months here in June at which time I'll be eligible to transfer to an open position within the company that I qualify for - obviously, I won't be applying for the Director of Accounting or anything like that.

But here's the thing - I want to go into nursing. I started tossing around the idea late last year and unlike most other things I toss around, this idea hasn't fallen by the wayside. It suits me, it would be challenging and I could be good at it. I've been looking into programs here in Dallas and brainstorming ways to finance it - I'm too used to the little money I have, I can't go backwards!

Come June, I will apply for a transfer but I also want to start the ball rolling for nursing. That way, I could get a better paying position in the meantime and perhaps start classes next spring.

On to other things...

Easter was a lot of fun - we went down to the strip where all the lovely Easter bonnets were on display. It was a very good day!