I watched Teen Mom too. A couple of those kids did seem to get it together even despite their parents. I admired Caitlyn for having the courage to do open adoption. Now that they are in their 20's they are pregnant again. They have jobs, money saved. I wish them the best.
S18's girlfriend has a bad relationship with her mom and her dad isn't always at home to smooth things over. I think she is wanting this. Someone that she can call hers. She very well could have told s18 one thing while not doing anything. He is responsible too, he said that they have been using birth control. I think though he was believing her. Ugh. I could go in circles over it.
Kat
Me-53(and learning!) S24, S21, D18, D17 Just keep swimming, Just keep swimming. Dory
Today is my youngest child's birthday. Elena is now 14. She isn't afraid to hold my hand or even give me a hug in public. She is very sweet and smart as a whip. She is nervous and excited about high school all at the same time. I am hoping she has a lovely day, but still sad that she isn't with me.
We are going to celebrate next weekend. School starts this week and I for one am no where near ready for it to start. Just emotionally, not supplies wise. Oh well, I can't stop time can I?
Happy Birthday Elena.
kat
Me-53(and learning!) S24, S21, D18, D17 Just keep swimming, Just keep swimming. Dory
Thanks Tom. I just called her at her Dad's. I asked if she felt older and she said she did! Lol. I didn't ask what they are doing but I will get her back tomorrow. We will get to have a celebration tomorrow night and then time with my parents next weekend.
kat
Me-53(and learning!) S24, S21, D18, D17 Just keep swimming, Just keep swimming. Dory
Ok, I applied for the gov't job I am interested in. It is a 6000 raise if I get it and start at the low end. No one is going to just give me more money without me trying. So easy to stay where I am but I really don't want to lose more time with my kids because I would have to get a second job.
kat
Me-53(and learning!) S24, S21, D18, D17 Just keep swimming, Just keep swimming. Dory
Ugh! I just looked and the website said I had no active applications. So it either kicked it out since I am not a current Federal employee or I didn't finish the application right. Don't worry though, I am going to keep my eyes open and keep on applying. The benefits look awesome and I want to get into HR, but there also could be another perfect job opening up.
Think positively. Carpe Diem!
kat
Me-53(and learning!) S24, S21, D18, D17 Just keep swimming, Just keep swimming. Dory
I'm a federal employee. The entire hiring process can be excruciatingly painful and slow - however stay patient and persistent. Eventually it will pay off. Apply for as many as you can - even if it isn't your "dream job". The trick is getting your foot in the door. Once you are in it is a little bit easier to move around into other jobs. Heck the job I'm in now, when they called me for an interview I didn't even remember applying for it because it had been so long in the past when the position was announced.
