The Year is Approaching the End and Beginning A New

my oh my, how time elapses. The day is Sunday, November 28, 2010. Thanksgiving in my books was filled with work instead of time with the family. I felt like making money is a big priority of mine this year as I'm trying to end the year with money in my pocket, for the first time in my life. Having butterflies come out of your pockets in the beginning of the year is not a pleasant way to start off. My plans are to purchase a new car, or a used new car, and possibly get my own spot. Times are changing, and time isn't slowing down anytime soon. So why not evolve and grow into an independent human being? And why should I still be staying at my parents house? I mean, it's good to save up money, and to have a place to stay and eat for the price of $free.99, but with my grandma, my cousin and her baby, my brother and his wife and their baby all here in this home, I feel like it's my time to move out and into the world. To have a sense of freedom to do what I please, anytime I would like without someone calling me and checking up on me on where I am. I mean, i don't mind the calls from time to time, but every so often is getting out of hand.

Work is taking over my life, but work is also helping me establish better credit, to keep up with debts, to pay off debts. All my credit cards are paid off, next thing on my list is my student loan, which I will be paying off hopefully by the end of January. Then, all of my debts will be completely paid off and I will establish a better balance on my banks accounts as I will be constantly saving money instead of using the money to pay of debts.

I also managed to juggle school while working two jobs. On paper, two jobs and going to school may seem quite difficult. To be honest, it is, but at the same time, I wouldn't have it any other way. I love school, and I love learning. There's so much to learn everyday. And when people say everyday you learn something new, you really do learn something new. Since returning back to school, I have joined the Filipino American Student Association hoping to help me with school and my studies. By being involved in this group, I have learned to manage my time wisely, be more involved in school, and especially be more involved in the community.

There's not a thing that I would change prior to this years end, as good and bad things happen for a reason. My top priority is ME. I have been neglecting myself and paying attention to the betterment of others rather than myself. It's time for a change, and I'm glad that change is happening now.

You know what's interesting? I haven't been out since Vegas back in August. And that's definitely a good thing because I spent at most $1500 out there. But to have a chance to go to Vegas is a memorable thing, especially going with a group of friends that you've been friends with since high school, and known since junior high. Memories is where you make them, and I had a great time out there. Although, we didn't pull any girls, I still managed to have a good time. By not going out, I've refrained myself from drinking (spending money), eating out afterwards (spending more money), and the other amenities that go along with spending money. And come to think, that I use to be a person that would always go out clubbing, drinking, having a good time. But times are hard and money is hard to come by. I'm lucky to even have two jobs.

I've got the partying out of me, at least for now because a bigger priority is in my range. But as soon as I get my money right, my obligations in check, then I can relax and party every now and then, but until then, au'revoir.