September 24, 2008
My Birthday
My 23rd birthday just passed, and it was a day to remember. My family and I went to the Redondo beach pier where we rode speed boat and had a delightful dinner. I chose to ride the speed boat instead of the nature cruise because I know how much my little boy loves a thrill. My son is the kind of boy who won't stop talking and smiling, but during the ride he was speechless, and I caught him trying to hide his smile. It was a new experience for our family, I can't wait for the next adventure to come. One of the highlights of the night was the wonderful dinner that we had. Me and my sister had sunrise sushi (I love sushi, by the way) while my son had his favorite hot dog on a stick and lemonade.
I've had many birthdays that I have forgotten, and I do not want to forget these precious moments because time is going by too fast. My son is already 3 years old and I'm already 23! I wish time would slow down a little.
A Special Quote
I wanted to share an interesting quote that I encountered in the Bible. This quote is in the book Song of Songs 2-2:7
"Do not arouse, do not stir up love before its own time."
This quote was interesting to me because I mentioned earlier that I wish that time would slow down, and then I read this verse. It realize that I am always in a rush: in a rush to finish school, to find a better job, to buy a home, etc. I am making time go by too fast by looking too much into the future, and what I need to do is slow down and live each day as it is.
Another idea I got from this quote is there are things in life that I need to be patient for without anticipating it.
September 25, 2008
I do not know why, but I am having the most difficult time choosing a major. I already chose my major for my associate's degree, but I feel that it is very important to continue my education at a University. What I had in mind was either majoring in nursing or English. My insecurities often keep me from doing what I really want to do, but in this case, the problem is that I do not know what I really want. In addition I think that a job is a job, and a career is just a job. I have seen what happens when people choose their careers above everything else, and I do not want that to happen to me. However, I need to provide for my family. I am so confused.
September 26, 2008
So much has been on my mind lately, mostly about my financial situation. It seems that if I want to have a good job I have to sacrifice my time with my son. In addition, I could only receive the pell grant if I am a full-time student, which also requires less time with my family.
To make matters worse, I no longer qualify for medi-cal, food stamps, or other necessities. I only make $6,000 a year! People make that much money in a month. Something has to be done because I cannot live like this. Government aid is suppose to help families get back on their feet, but having a little money saved or owning a car does not mean that they could no longer have health insurance.
1 comment:
Mary your major will come, just give it some time. When we are young we want all the answers right away. Let time, life, and experiance help you make some choices. To me at 23 your still a young woman waiting to ezperiance life and share it with your family. Don't rush so fast that you cannot spend quality time whatching your son grow.
Classes can be taken on-line, and one at a time, no one has to become everything overnight. Stop, slow down and smell the roses, it will all come-trust me.
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