Things Going on as of 1/8/2009
So first of all Merry Christmas / Hannukah(sp) / Kwanza or what ever you celebrate that time of year! It’s a bit belated, but it happens. Happy new year as well seeing as that has come and go already. 2008 wasn’t the best year for me, but I’m hoping to change some things around this year in 2009. As some of you know or maybe don’t know I’ve moved back to Chicago probably not for good but at least for the year. I got myself into some pretty serious debt issues and I knew that I either had to get a job or join the military (yes I was seriously considering the second as a possiblity). I figured getting a job would be better because joining the military would only postpone the inevitable that I owed a lot of money. Well the job serach in Arizona turned up completly dry besides jobs where I’d be making at most 1000 a month and with rent and phone bills leaving me with not much left to pay off my debt.
I have always had a job here in Chicago with NextEra media working with web pages which I really enjoy so I figured it would be the best bet. The took me on full time and are compensating me very well. Plus I have the advantage of living at home which no offense to mom (I’m sure she’ll read this) isn’t the most ideal situation for someone who is 21 
. But the rent is free and I pay her off by making dinner when she doesn’t want too . I’m pretty sad about leaving Arizona seeing as I made a lot of friends recently and always had a great time with them. It was a rough decision but it was one that had to be made.
I am taking a semester off of school to work 40 hours a week, but I am not dropping out of school. I plan to attend the University of Illinois in Chicago come fall of 2009 and finishing up there. I put in my application and I have been accepted once before so I’m not too worried about getting accepted. I’m hoping that I will be able to continue dancing as I very much enjoyed it when I did it in Arizona. If anyone knows of any places in Chicago or the Chicago area let me know!
As far as the trip from Arizona is concerened…I don’t even want to talk about it. The first day was really good I went from Tempe to Forth Worth and decided to stay at a Motel 6 for the night because they allow dogs and of course I brough Ellie with me. So I slept great and actually slept in longer than I wanted to but whatever I got a much needed night’s sleep. So I go to my car to leave and somebody broke into it and stole over $2000 worth of stuff. The stole my Xbox, Playstation, my computer and monitor, and the worst thing they stole was the box I had all of my important papers in including my birth certificate and my car title. So I had to get LifeLock in order to protect some low life from stealing my identity. Oh well I guess that’s life. I’d love to hear from everyone so post your comments!
Andy
First off- you moving was a complete shock. I had no idea. Secondly, i know the situation you are going through. After all I am 24 and still in college because i too had to take time off. And currently i live with my mom as well because that ended up being the way i could finally get my degree, so hats off to your for making such a big decision.
I wish the best for you and your life in chicago, although you will be missed ;( you still owe me a tango i don’t care how long it takes you OWE ME!
and to the stupid idiot who stole your stuff, justice will be served. Well it’s a story…a shitty one, but no one can say life is boring.