Let's get it started

So this is where my story begins....What I thought was the end turned out to be a fresh new start. Flash back two weeks from "The Second Cut," where fiance, at the time, and I were closing on our new home. We waited until my job seemed more secure but little did we know what was in store for us. We were estatic. A new home and a fresh new start for us both. Now let's flash forward to the day I thought was the end of what seemed like a stretch of good luck for me. The day I was laid off.

I knew it was coming....just had that sinking feeling in my stomach that this time I wasn't going to make the cut. I had already told my fiance that chances are I was going to be one of the unfortunate ones. He assured me that all would be fine. How I couldn't understand. We were to be married in less than a month, just closed on our home two weeks ago and now I've lost my job. Chances of finding a job in The Valley making my previous salary was slim to none! I had a better chance applying at Taco Bell since I am bi-lingual.

Once I got over the bitterness and after many discussions with my fiance, we decided to just stop thinking of it all and enjoy planning the final touches to the wedding. Surprisingly it wasn't as difficult as I thought it would be to let go of the past and start a new. The wedding went beautifully and the honeymoon in Aruba was amazing. Once back at our new home and finally finishing up painting and settling in the husband and I sat and decided my going back to school for my RN was the way to go.

Nursing was something I've always had a desire for. I never had the opportunity to do so and my being a "recently dislocated worker" ..... gotta love the way they make it sound so cool eh? ..... the college was offering a Tuition Waiver program that made me realize it was time to follow my dream. All fell into place regarding Financial Aid. My first semester had a rocky start and there were times I just thought I wasn't going to make it. However, I beat my first semester with three A's and a B+ which scored me a spot on the Dean's List!

Hmmmmm Maybe I can do this college thing after all ...... So here I am in my second semester....doubting myself again...but sure I can pull through again .... I think I can .... I know I can!