So, this is 36?

       So, this day last year, I wrote a blog post to reflect upon the past 35 years. Figured I would do the same, to reflect upon the last year, and a glimpse at what the future might bring. I still can’t believe that I am 36 years old as of today. Where has the time gone? Sure, about half of it was spent drooling and throwing up…all part of recovery ;-)

       Since this time last year, I have left a job that I had worked up to management assistant. Although it had potential, it also had become a very unsafe work environment, as clients were continually escalated, damaging property and ending up in jail. Oh, and one had made credible death threats against me, prompting the client’s counselor to make appropriate notifications. It’s good that the Tarasoff safety measures were employed, but uncomfortable at the same time, as my boss had kept me on, working at the house for 40 hours a week, even after that threat. Awesome (extreme sarcasm).

       I was able to save up a decent amount from that job, and combined with my military benefits I realized that I didn’t have to work until at least September. While I did go on a few interviews, and even received a couple of job offers, none of them felt “right.”

       Then I figured out why they didn’t feel “right.” With the support (and some prodding) of one of my dear friends, I set out on the path of freelance writing. I started out at a seedy freelance site, full of low paying jobs…along the lines of $1 or less for 500 words. Insanity. However, shortly after that experience, I found a few more reputable sites, and have been working for them since. I do mainly academic and research article writing, which allows me to learn while perfecting my writing and formatting skills.

       Sure, some clients may be more picky and critical than others, but freelance writing has it’s perks too. While I am not “getting rich” off of it, I am able to maintain an income that is sufficient and not have to put up with the BS involved in other jobs. It also gives me a bit of freedom with my time…which will come in handy.

       The ability to work remotely, in combination with my school being online (finished my first year of grad school with a 3.9 GPA), will be useful, as it looks like there may be a move in store for me, to an unlikely location, and for an unlikely reason.

       You know those times when the events may defy any logical reasoning, yet feel “right?” Yeah, that’s what it’s like. Someone who knows about my past, my mental struggles, and is one of my biggest cheerleaders…not to mention kind, creative, understanding, and pretty cute…has come into my life, and I would be a fool to pass up the opportunity. If he were someone else, his words and actions may send me running, searching for the nearest padded room. However, such is not the case

       So, it’s been an interesting year. Oh, and there might very well be an end to my “dry spell” which has lasted much longer than I would have thought.