july 1. can anyone believe the year is six months over already? as much as january-june kinda sucked, it also wasn't so bad. i mean, even though i lost my job, had to leave charlotte, lose some of my independence, move in with my parents, have bella be stuck in her crate when she's inside the house, and have applied for over 20 jobs..........i also live rent & essentially bill-free, bella has a yard to frolic across, raleigh's not so bad, i've made it to the top 5 and interviewed for 4 jobs (& the jury's still out on 2). life doesn't suck, it's all in how you look at it. this is my year to learn how to be optimistic and keep the faith in myself and in God's plan. He has something great planned, I just know it. I just wish I could really understand His timing. ;)

goals for july are much the same as june...nothing really seems to change does it?

- keep applying/interviewing for jobs (there are 8 i am waiting to hear about & as of today, 3 more to apply for)

- get a massage (i'm behind...i never got mine in june)

- go to the art museum. for easter, my mom got us a membership...plus, it's time to renew at the mint & it makes me sad.....

- prime my bathroom

- paint my bedroom and bathroom (after a VERY successful trip to ikea last weekend, i really only "need" double curtain rods & a bed frame for my room for the project to be completed).

- put the finishing touches on my room. i am completely excited!

- begin to work on the bonus room. i have great plans...but, i need to get my dad on board (especially since i need him and his saw/sanding skills). ;)

- have a good 4th of july weekend.

- maybe have a date? ;)