Tuesday, February 22, 2011

ChaChaChaChanges

Wow, it has been a long road to this one. At least it feels like it has, but I am so glad I am on it now. A little over a month ago my job took me (I am still here by the way) to North Dakota. Man I have never experienced cold like this before IN MY LIFE. I now have a new perspective for cold. I also had a lot of alone time (that I didn't want) as my family stayed in Oklahoma, because they weren't allowed to stay in camp here with me in ND. I have cried, felt alone, and become stronger. I may not enjoy ND as a state, because heaven help me I hate snow, but I have learned a lot about myself and my priorities.
For a long while I have wanted to get out of the traveling end of my profession, and find something in my industry that keeps me in one place and allows me to set down roots. I have made attempts to that end, but being in ND has really motivated me to make this a reality. I don't want to spend another month and a half without my family. It hurts to miss these times in my baby's life. I have applied at more places than I can even remember, and have had some small victories. I have 1 definite interview while I am on break, and 1 other possible one. I am hoping that something pans out, but because I have made it through ND I know I can make it through if it doesn't. Meanwhile though, I am praying my time in ND and being alone and traveling is coming to an end. I get to see Tim on Saturday, and Dylan a couple days later as Tim and I are driving down to Oklahoma.