The paperwork and a check is ready to go. Once I drop them off, I’ll be committed to an apartment. I’m excited, it’s a really nice place that’s more than I thought I could afford. It’s got two nice sized bedrooms and two bathrooms. It also has a washer and dryer, which everyone insists I want. The building is fairly new, and it’s really nice. I’m also a little apprehensive. My apprehension is directly related to my feeling most comfortable when I’m not in the middle of change. I know I can afford this apartment, but am unsure of how much money I’ll have left over after rent and bills every month. I’m also apprehensive because with the layoffs I’ve gone through since graduating from college, I feel like I’m really stepping out on a limb, and trusting that I won’t be laid off half way through my lease. I trust God, which is not only all I can do, it’s all I need to do.
Work is going really well. I’m still waiting for the amount of work to increase so I can stay busy, but I know once it does I will likely be too busy. I got my first ever Christmas bonus yesterday. It wasn’t a lot, but I’ve only worked here a little over a month. I wasn’t expecting anything, or even thinking about the possibility, so it was a very nice surprise. I’m also getting more used to the job and the people. My boss is turning out to be a great guy to work for, and my coworkers are nice people.
Christmas is just a week away. It doesn’t seem like it to me though. I have much of my shopping done, which has been easy since I only have four people to buy for. I bought a gift for both my dad and brother, and have to figure out something for mom and my grandmother. I know what my “big gift” from my parents is, and look forward to getting that. I know because I was with my dad when he decided to get it, and asked if I wanted it. I also put it away for him so as to not be found before Christmas, because my brother is getting the same thing. I look forward to both Christmas and New Years this year mostly for the time off and I look forward to getting done with this move.