A New Chapter

I feel like I can say for many people out there that 2016 started out great and then kind of just got progressively crappier.  Really sad deaths and well Trump being in charge of the United States now among other things. I thought the year in general was pretty decent, not overly exciting and nothing major happened to me. Still battling my digestive issues and acid reflux although the reflux seems to be under control with Ranitidine 75 mg when I need it which is mostly twice a day. Work has been going the same no changes. Almost had to go back to hourly but there has been some stop on that until they figure out what they want to do. Had a pelvic ultrasound to see why I was having pain down there and unusual periods but everything came back normal of course. I am a relatively healthy 26 year old. Signed back up at the gym after a 6 month hiatus. I don't make New Years resolution because I think its ridiculous. Just do it when you think of it. If you wait until New Years to change s

Around this time last year I was struggling a lot for money and in fact my parents had to pay for my bills last Christmas because I was hourly and not getting paid holidays or "snow days". And there were quite a bit. BUT this year I have been salary since the summer and making more and a lot less stressed this year then last. I bought my boyfriend gifts and my parents. I was not able to get him a birthday present this year and I have not bought my parents gifts in awhile. It felt good to be able to do it this year. I love giving presents to people! I love seeing them smile. I wish I could afford things for my friends but I don't have that much extra money. I have my student loans plus the money I'm spending now being in Penn Foster online school to become licensed. Christmas is my favorite holiday of the year. Being in Maine makes it even better because of the snow. Most people find it stressful and miserable but I find it happy and festive. I'm all about the mus