Recent events have left me contemplating if I should continue my education beyond my associate of science degree, and massage certification. The health field is something I really enjoy, primarily allied health careers. So, after researching some information online, I have narrowed it down to two options.
The first option is to go to a school in Tulsa again for my AAS in physical therapy assisting. It would take one year of pre-reqs, and 5 semesters of training. So, in 3 years, I could be a licensed PTA making lots of $$.
Option two, would allow me to attend Langston (half the distance as Tulsa), and finish my bachelors degree. Then, I would have to apply for the physical therapy program in Langston, which is another 2 years. So, it would take 5 years, and I could be a PT making even more $$$$.
Both options would allow us to live pretty well. Either choice would have limitless employment opportunities. Futhermore, it would be an excellent backup for when my current employer is no longer in business, should that time every come. Each road will be long and difficult, but worth it in the end...now if I can just decide on which one I'm going to do! :)
Saturday, June 14, 2008
Monday, June 9, 2008
Our NEW house!
This past weekend we moved. It had been close to 3 years since we last did a big move...meaning moving more than just clothing and light weight items. We moved the couch, solid wood coffee table, TV's, computers, clothes, groceries, toys, etc. Our strength, or at least mine, was minimal compared to a few years ago. I couldn't lift things as high, or carry them as long. The last time we moved the entire household, I worked as a CNA, so I was used to lifting people. I had muscles. Now, they have withered a little bit. All in all, we got moved into our new house that is ours.
Not only this, but we also had a brand new washer, dryer, fridge and range put in our new home. One thing we hadn't counted on installing was a new water heater. The one in the house would not stay lit, so realizing our water heater was 16 years old, we decided to get a new one. We got it home, got it installed, but kept smelling gas. Upon further inspection today, we noticed the gas valve on the heater was cracked....it was defective. So, Shaw gets to stay home tomorrow and hopefully get somebody out here to replace it so we can take real showers. Otherwise, we are destined to drive to Pawnee for showers until it is fixed.
Our neighbors are not the best. We have a hillbilly set of sisters that are in their 30's or 40's with a little girl that is 7. The mom or sister or whatever she is, yells at people coming to our house..for example the telephone man. She tells us information that is sporadic, such as "my daughter has 'ad'" (rather than ADD, or ADHD). They sit all day on their porch, even sleeping on it...yes...sleeping on their porch during the heat of the day. It is rather interesting.
Even though things havn't gone perfectly since moving in, it has, however, worked. Even in tough situations, Shaw has kept a great attitude. It's me that lost my temper a few times. But, there he was making light of a situation and it made my anger subside. We now have the fun of getting everything put together, and arranged in this house that is twice the size of what we had. This house feels like a home. :)
Not only this, but we also had a brand new washer, dryer, fridge and range put in our new home. One thing we hadn't counted on installing was a new water heater. The one in the house would not stay lit, so realizing our water heater was 16 years old, we decided to get a new one. We got it home, got it installed, but kept smelling gas. Upon further inspection today, we noticed the gas valve on the heater was cracked....it was defective. So, Shaw gets to stay home tomorrow and hopefully get somebody out here to replace it so we can take real showers. Otherwise, we are destined to drive to Pawnee for showers until it is fixed.
Our neighbors are not the best. We have a hillbilly set of sisters that are in their 30's or 40's with a little girl that is 7. The mom or sister or whatever she is, yells at people coming to our house..for example the telephone man. She tells us information that is sporadic, such as "my daughter has 'ad'" (rather than ADD, or ADHD). They sit all day on their porch, even sleeping on it...yes...sleeping on their porch during the heat of the day. It is rather interesting.
Even though things havn't gone perfectly since moving in, it has, however, worked. Even in tough situations, Shaw has kept a great attitude. It's me that lost my temper a few times. But, there he was making light of a situation and it made my anger subside. We now have the fun of getting everything put together, and arranged in this house that is twice the size of what we had. This house feels like a home. :)
Sunday, June 1, 2008
Car meet branch, branch meet car
So a few weeks ago, as most of you know, my window to my car got busted out and items from my work were stolen. Okay, fine. I finally got the window fixed after two weeks. So this morning, I woke up to a violent storm sweeping through Pawnee. The wind was unbelievable! I jumped out of bed to see what was going on, and then I saw it. The beautiful huge tree of our neighbors, towering high above the ground had lost a branch. It wasn't a small little one, it was HUGE! Needless to say, my entire car roof was dented in to the point you can see the damage from the inside of the car. A small back window was busted out from the impact of the branch falling.
Once the branch was cut off of the car, more damage was seen that previously wasn't seen in the pictures. The car is still drive able, however the damage far exceeds the value. So, it most likely is going to be totalled out. Unfortunately, we owe twice as much as what it is valued at. So, I'm not sure how that will work. Oh well, we are just thankful the branch hit the car and not the trailor. Just a little more wind force and we would have woken up to a tree in bed with us.
In other news, we are moving to Cushing! We are buying a cute little house over there. It's 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom. We were going to pack up some things today, however with the excitement of everything this weekend, it just didn't happen.
Until next time.....
Once the branch was cut off of the car, more damage was seen that previously wasn't seen in the pictures. The car is still drive able, however the damage far exceeds the value. So, it most likely is going to be totalled out. Unfortunately, we owe twice as much as what it is valued at. So, I'm not sure how that will work. Oh well, we are just thankful the branch hit the car and not the trailor. Just a little more wind force and we would have woken up to a tree in bed with us.
In other news, we are moving to Cushing! We are buying a cute little house over there. It's 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom. We were going to pack up some things today, however with the excitement of everything this weekend, it just didn't happen.
Until next time.....
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