Dear Mama.
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I miss you so much. Things at home haven't been good since you left us. I
wish I still had you to talk to about all the drama happening. But then
again if ...
12 years ago
Tuesday, January 11, 2011
Education Update
Yesterday began the first day of my 2011 Spring semester at Ivy Tech. Anticipation has been building for quite sometime now. (It hasn't really.) It turns out that after this semester, I will only need to take about 3 more classes next semester before i can graduate with an associates degree from Ivy Tech... Then, the onward continuance of retrieving by bachelors degree: Oh, the possibilities!
Thursday, January 6, 2011
Truth Time 2011
Well, i'm almost at a loss for words... So much has been going on lately and honestly, i just need a slow down. However, school starts back up next week; so that won't be the case. I thought i'd take a minute to just get some stuff off of my mind thinking that maybe it will help my stress level.
First things first...
Family - My family is barely getting by right now. With my dad not having a job for the last two years, the money just isn't there. Both of my parents are extremely depressed and it just makes me sick to have to go home anymore. I understand all of their problems, but i don't have solutions, and whining to me just makes me feel bad. Also, my dad is having a total hip replacement next week. I'm hoping for a quick recovery and that he is able to hold his own because everyone knows that i can't lift him if he needs it. He's too tall and overweight. It's just not possible. Did i mention that he was also just diagnosed with diabetes as well? We can't treat that though because we can't afford it. My grandpa just finished up his second round of Chemo last Saturday night. He sadly is doing much worse than my grandma is... It breaks my heart to look at who he has become. He is not himself anymore. I want my grandpa back.
Work - The last few weeks and months at work have just been absolutely redicuously busy. With more issues this year than i've ever had to deal with during the holiday seasons of the past, i've came close several times to telling our new general manager to just figure it out on his own without me. After four years, i'm about done with that place! Aside from Gordman's, this is also my busy time of the year for BBlair Computer Repair. With customers getting Christmas cash means customers wanting to get their computers fixed. Great for business, but not the greatest time for business. I've had 5 laptop issues to look at just in the last week not counting the one that i'm finishing up tomorrow. Christmas also means potential new customers that are wanting to buy new computers and want my opinion... which i have no problem making recomendations!
Life in General - I'm tired. I've been working so much. I'm not on a regular eating schedule anymore because my sleeping schedule is all messed up and i wake up hungry around 3 am (if i go to bed on time). I need a week off where i have nothing planned and i can sleep in everyday. Talk about a great dream! I'm not ready for school to start up next week. I've signed up for classes and ordered books but in no way am i prepared for the spring semester. Aside from this, i'm not looking forward to the months ahead for myself. Seemingly, everything i've mentioned can only get worse. Last year didn't end very well and 2011 does not look promising.
Discovery Church - I am excited about one thing. Discovery Church is (hopefully) becoming apart of the One Life Network in the coming year. I'm truly blessed to be apart of such an incredible group of people and i'm excited for what God has in store for Discovery.
Christmas - I hope that everyone has had a Merry Christmas! My Christmas was rather different this year comparing to any other year in the past. Not having the family Christmas party at Grandpa's house just didn't make Christmas the same to me... even though my cousin Brian did a pretty good job hosting it at his house. Enough of my mumbling though... I wish you all a Happy New Year!!!
Love in Christ,
Ben
First things first...
Family - My family is barely getting by right now. With my dad not having a job for the last two years, the money just isn't there. Both of my parents are extremely depressed and it just makes me sick to have to go home anymore. I understand all of their problems, but i don't have solutions, and whining to me just makes me feel bad. Also, my dad is having a total hip replacement next week. I'm hoping for a quick recovery and that he is able to hold his own because everyone knows that i can't lift him if he needs it. He's too tall and overweight. It's just not possible. Did i mention that he was also just diagnosed with diabetes as well? We can't treat that though because we can't afford it. My grandpa just finished up his second round of Chemo last Saturday night. He sadly is doing much worse than my grandma is... It breaks my heart to look at who he has become. He is not himself anymore. I want my grandpa back.
Work - The last few weeks and months at work have just been absolutely redicuously busy. With more issues this year than i've ever had to deal with during the holiday seasons of the past, i've came close several times to telling our new general manager to just figure it out on his own without me. After four years, i'm about done with that place! Aside from Gordman's, this is also my busy time of the year for BBlair Computer Repair. With customers getting Christmas cash means customers wanting to get their computers fixed. Great for business, but not the greatest time for business. I've had 5 laptop issues to look at just in the last week not counting the one that i'm finishing up tomorrow. Christmas also means potential new customers that are wanting to buy new computers and want my opinion... which i have no problem making recomendations!
Life in General - I'm tired. I've been working so much. I'm not on a regular eating schedule anymore because my sleeping schedule is all messed up and i wake up hungry around 3 am (if i go to bed on time). I need a week off where i have nothing planned and i can sleep in everyday. Talk about a great dream! I'm not ready for school to start up next week. I've signed up for classes and ordered books but in no way am i prepared for the spring semester. Aside from this, i'm not looking forward to the months ahead for myself. Seemingly, everything i've mentioned can only get worse. Last year didn't end very well and 2011 does not look promising.
Discovery Church - I am excited about one thing. Discovery Church is (hopefully) becoming apart of the One Life Network in the coming year. I'm truly blessed to be apart of such an incredible group of people and i'm excited for what God has in store for Discovery.
Christmas - I hope that everyone has had a Merry Christmas! My Christmas was rather different this year comparing to any other year in the past. Not having the family Christmas party at Grandpa's house just didn't make Christmas the same to me... even though my cousin Brian did a pretty good job hosting it at his house. Enough of my mumbling though... I wish you all a Happy New Year!!!
Love in Christ,
Ben
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