O Say Can You See By the Dawns Early Light

This morning I finally attended the Sully County Memorial Day Program. Every year, I was supposed to attend with my mom. Every year, something came up, so finally this year, we went and went to all of the festivities except the free lunch. Unfortunately, there weren't a lot of people in attendance. That is really too bad because I think all citizens should show more patriotism. Memorial Day is not just another day off, it's a day to reflect and honor all the service men and people who have died. The people who have changed and shaped our world-even if it was just a little bit. Another sad part is the lack of young people who recognize Memorial Day by putting flowers out on graves. When I was a child, my mom would drive over 40 miles one way to put flowers on relatives graves in other towns. Some of the relatives she had never met, but still honored her descendants. Even the cemetery in Onida didn't have as many flowers out on graves as they did when I was a kid. Most of the people who always put flowers out have either moved or died. The sad part about our upcoming generations is the lack of honor, pride, and patriotism of our country and family. How can people really understand who they are until they know where they've come from?

I came from two honorable families. The Jonas side of the family understands the importance of family and we get together every year for a reunion. Mom's side of the family is more spread out and we don't get together as much as we would all like, but our mom has made sure we know who our family was and where they came from. Knowing my family history has made me a better person and it makes me want to uphold the family names and legacy.

God Bless America

Happy Memorial Day!

I start a part time job on Tuesday. I am so frustrated I can't find another job: either full- or part-time! When I first moved to Aberdeen, I was excited over all the job opportunities. Since I have lived in Aberdeen and been looking for a different, good job-there is not any available! Some times it just makes me want to scream!

Now I'm trying to decide what to do in life. Do I move to Nebraska? If so, do I move in January, or wait until after next Spring semester ends? What should I be when I grow up?

Oh, well. Guess I won't know until I am where I really want to be. Even though I'm closing in on 30, I have a lot of years to live and to figure out what I want to be and do in life.

The World Spins Madly On

I'm getting super nervous. Tomorrow is my last day of work at my current full time job. I have filled out lots of applications, but have not heard from anyone for an interview. What if no one wants to hire me? What if no one likes me? I'm scared, yet excited about what the future holds for me. I don't know if that makes sense or not, but I've always been very careful in life. Never in my past would I have quit a job without securing a different job first. It's totally unlike me, but like the carefree me that I haven't shown in a long time. Please everyone pray for me that I find a good job that I will enjoy!

Better Days

So, I quit my full time job, and I'm not sure what's next in life. It's kind of exciting yet scary at the same time. I love living my life like it's one big adventure, but there's a practical side of me that keeps nagging at the back of my mind telling me I need to do something soon. I am picking up shifts at the nursing home, but I hope things fall into place and I get an awesome job soon.

Flying Home

Today is Mother's Day-the one day set aside every year to honor and thank mom's everywhere for being a mom. Some people look at it as just another day. Some people don't stop to think of their moms. Some people may not even talk to their mom anymore for personal reasons. All I have to say is that every single person should be thankful for their mom and show their appreciation all the time-not just on mother's day. Who knows when you will speak to your mother again and if you will have the opportunity ever to thank your mom for everything she has sacrificed in her own life, just to give you the best of life possible.

I will be the first to admit that I never thanked my mom for everything she has ever done for me. I like to believe that she knows how much I cherished her, even when I was mean to her or acted like I didn't care. Anyone who knew my mom knows what kind of soul she had and how she would have given everything to help anyone out. As the song goes, if you knew the way she felt inside, she's flying where she should. I never believed we'd ever live to see an angel being born and flying home.

Happy Mother's Day to all the mothers, and children-make sure you show your mom how much you appreciate her while you still can.

I Believe

I'm currently listening to "I Believe" by Yolanda Adams. I love this song because it gives hope and encouragement and makes you want to follow your dreams, hopes, and aspirations. It seems as if nothing is out of reach as long as you believe you can reach it.

Every morning when I wake up, it is one day closer to what I will be, where I will be, and what my future holds for me. It's exciting thinking about the boundless possibilities life will bring me. I have so much in my mind that I want to do and accomplish. Sometimes I wonder if I will have enough time in life.

As I grow older, age doesn't bother me. I used to think 30 was old, then 40 was old, now I'm not sure what old really is. I think "being old" is only how you feel, not an actual age. I no longer set goals of this is what I want to do before 30, 40, etc. Life is short, but yet is long enough to accomplish dreams and goals. I no longer need to be a certain person by the time I'm 30. 30 is just a number. It's easy for me to say now, but when I'm actually 30, that may be a different view.

Dream Big

Good news!!! My computer is fixed and I didn't lose much when they had to rebuild my computer! Yay!!!! You never really appreciate your computer until it doesn't work anymore.

In not so other good news.....I hate my job. I sometimes don't really stop to think what my work all entails. I guess I never have had a job that requires you to sit in one spot your entire shift. My new job requires me to sit in a gray cubicle. I can see the top of a window over the cubicles in the row behind me. I answer phone calls mostly of people complaining about their hotel stays or their bills. I really don't care about the people. I feel bad about them, but really, I can't help people. I just take down their concerns, thank them for calling, and then wait for the next call to come in. I can definitely say sitting in a chair for extended periods of time is not my cup of tea. I like to move around, help people, have a change in job duties occasionally. It's kind of a depressing job, and it doesn't pay the greatest either. So, I've been looking at a few other options. Mostly ones that are exciting and I hope work out.

Please cross your fingers for me in hopes that I find what I'm looking for!!!