In the movie Avatar, there are a few moments where they use a phrase I've been using for awhile now: "I see you".  (wow I should have copyrighted that, lol)  I learned recently that toning myself down to "fit in", for survival, or for others' comfort can backfire.  Finally, after 28 years, I feel I have found myself, and am being myself.  I am no ( Read more... )

     My best friend, Matt, has taught me much in the four years we've known each other.  He's taught me the true meaning of friendship, trust, a little on forgiveness, and how to relinquish control.  He's advised me on health insurance issues as he works in that industry.  He's always been there for me, even if he couldn't be in person all the time ( Read more... )

Todd and I have been friends for about four years.  We met once in person towards the beginning, and haven't since.  This is not for lack of trying, but because things always seem to be thrown in our way.  Once there was a car issue, several migraines on both our parts, his work, church, and logistics.  We continue to talk periodically through IM, ( Read more... )

     Chip has been the person I turn to for just about anything since I moved back to Louisville.  We met at a party the day my ex filed for divorce.  I had a moment there when I got lost in my head and got very distressed about my situation.  Once he realized what was going on, he sat and talked with me for a good two hours.  He was the sole ( Read more... )

     I am very thankful for the diverse group of friends I have, offering their unique insights, opinions, and views on things.  They make me think!!  I keep myself surrounded by people who challenge me on a daily basis as I have a love of learning, and always seek to improve myself.  My friends offer constructive criticisms, but will only accept ( Read more... )

I've been at my job for a year. I've put up with WAY too many changes during that time. I've had my schedule change six times since starting, and it's not going to get better. Just since May, it's changed three times!! They've changed the entire billing system we use, the way our bonuses are figured, made quality impossible to pass, fired hundreds ( Read more... )

I've been married a week now; a few select pictures are on my profile now. I've been wanting to post a journal about it, but all I can think of is short thoughts. This one's dedicated to you, Bryan ( Read more... )

Surgery sucks ( Read more... )

Don't really care how many people know where I work, or say something about it. I won't use any names, so no slander to be seen here. I started at my job on October 3, 2007. Three months from that time was, of course January third just past. That's when most of my benefits kicked in. Eligibility for medical, dental, vision, got vacation time, etc. ( Read more... )

So recently, I lost my job.  I figured it wouldn't be hard to get another, but here it's been almost a month.  I'm frustrated with it, and hate the passiveness of sitting around, waiting for things to work out.  I know they will, even if it's not the way I want, but ugh ( Read more... )