Well, I'm going back to school. This time at a university in Arizona. I'm working on getting my BA in Communications.  It's an online program. The only things that are scheduled are due dates for assignments. In some ways this is great as it gives me a lot of flexibility, but is also challenging in making sure to manage my time to keep up with everything. Last week wasn't good as there were some times that I was shut down mentally and physically and emotionally. I was overwhelmed with everything I was dealing with. There are a lot of good things happening, and some not so good. My sister's oldest daughter is moving in with me. She's 19 and graduated from high school & got a new job. I'm really looking forward to it and she's excited too! It will help both of us financially as we will split the rent, etc. I almost lost my apartment last year.  The downside is all the work trying to get the apartment ready for her to move in. 

Some of the not so good, I lost my main job 2 months ago. I was working as a Personal Assistant/Care Giver. Due to my health deteriorating, the man I was working for had to let me go. We often joked that I was in worse shape than he was. It was hard. He didn't want to let me go, but I was no longer able to fulfill my duties. He still calls me from time to time just to talk. There are days that I miss working for him. He had a dachshund named Nevaeh. She and I developed a strong bond and I miss her. I can't have any pets where I live currently. 

Looking for another job has been a bit daunting. It's hard to try to find something that I can handle physically. I've tried looking for some online/remote jobs where I could work from home. So far I haven't found any. I had an interview today at a Chick-Fil-A. I felt like it went ok, but have to wait until next week before I'll hear back. Once I get a job, then my niece can move in.

On a different note, there is a major rift between my sister and my brother. It has been really difficult. we were always a close family and did a lot of things together. Holidays are difficult as we can't meet altogether like we used to. My brother had a messy divorced and that was a major disruption not only for him and the kids, but also the rest of out family too.  It's been really hard. I feel like I'm stuck in the middle like usual and that everyone is looking to me for strength and to confide in. Sometimes it is too much. 

I feel like I'm starting to ramble and it's getting late, so I think I'll close for now.