Employment

... and so it begins. My period of unemployment was enjoyable while it lasted... sleeping in, enjoying leisurely walks, immense amounts of free time for hanging, movie watching, cooking/baking, and pilates. All good things must come to an end. I guess I should be more joyful, I mean I can finally stop depleting my savings, maybe even make some purchases (a much needed macbook) and pay off some school debt... but I am beginning to feel that income might be more restricting than it is liberating.

Money is a funny thing. It can bring security, opportunity... but it can quickly consume you. And I don't mean in a "I have to have more!" sort of way, it just makes you more aware of your financial situation and therefore, if you are anything like me, more concerned (most likely, needlessly). Even though I made NO money during the last 7 months, I worried about monetary issues less than I have in a long time.

March 16th marks a new day, a new job. I am very thankful for the opportunity, it is perfect for me and my stage in life. I am thankful for the income which might enable me to eradicate my debt sooner than planned. It will be interesting to see how the balance works out... with working 30 hours, going to school full-time and having a social life. I have been able to balance a lot before, but I have become lazy in my time off and I am out of practice. Let's just hope psycho-planner Laura stays under wraps. :)