Wrapping Up and Work Stories

. . . So I figure everyone else I know has had a blog where they wrapped up 2005. Let's see. It's been a very interesting year. I can't say that it was a horrible year like many others I know. But I can't say that's been an awesome year either. I guess everything that has happened has been a learning experience and I can't say that I'd take any of it back. After all, aren't people always saying that what doesn't kill you makes you stronger? I figure it would just be a good idea to take everything that has happened, learn from it, and move on. Yeah. And that's my wrap-up on 2005. If anyone has any questions, feel free to inquire within.

. . . Now for my work story. I think it's funny that girls living in a shelter think they have it all figured out. Some of them think they're so smart and know all the answers. Here's a story . . . I was watching one of the youth's babies. The baby is only six weeks old so she's still just eatin, sleepin, and poopin. Well, we were at the eatin stage so I was giving her a bottle. Two youth were sitting in the office with me and one other staff member. A third youth walked in, looked at me, and made the comment that I should have a baby. My response was no. I'm not ready to have kids right now. At this point, the two youth that were sitting in the office proceded to tell me that it didn't matter whether or not I was ready and that kids aren't planned. They just happen. Then one of them said she was glad she was 16 when she had her daughter. Um, hello!! She's now 21 with a 5 year old, living in a shelter, and has relatives looking after her daughter. Not to mention she's dating a known crack addict. The other youth in the office tried to say that she was with her ex-boyfriend for three years, never used protection, and never got pregnant. Then had an oops with her daughter. Now, this youth is still legally married, has a 7 month old daughter, and is dating another youth in the shelter. Hello?? These two are going to try and give me advice and tell me about decisions I can and can't make?? No seriously. Are you kidding me?

. . . Oh! This is kinda funny though. One of the guys says that of all the staff, he'd choose to be with either me or Amanda. He also said that he'd win his way into our hearts with free Chalupas and Mexican Pizzas since he works at Taco Bell. I mean, I do enjoy the Taco Bell, but that's just funny.

. . . I don't think I have any more fun work stories. I kicked one kids ass in thumb wrestling but that's not really an accomplishment.

. . . The big move is on for Wednesday. Or at least that's the plan as of right now. So far it's just Scott and his brother. I'm worried about that. I mean, the beds aren't bad but the couches are REALLY heavy. We'll see how it goes. The truck is ordered and awaiting pick up. At least all we have left are the couches, the box springs and the mattresses.

. . . I'm still working 40 hours until school starts up again. I haven't really had a winter break but it's okay. The money is good and I'm sure as hell going to take some time off during the summer for some R and R.

. . . Wow. My life is boring. I'm going now. Bye!