Where Has The Time Gone? It's Already October?

The past week for Rj and I has been a crazy week. I recently started training at Quaker Steak and Lube. Our final exam is tomorrow, and I must say that I'm pretty nervous. Our trainers had already told us that if we don't past the test tomorrow, we are pretty much going to be let go. Lord knows I needs this job, and I'll be up all night, and tomorrow before work to study for our final exam. After training today a few of my coworkers and I decided to head over to Starbucks and study for about an hour, and it was pretty helpful. School is going well, I finally had the chance to catch up with my school work and I'm slowly trying to get into the grove of things since I'm working now. Like I said before, I'm going to register next semester for part time. A total of six credits for classes on Thursdays only. Even though it's still a few months away, it's crunch time for me. I feel as if I have to do whatever it takes to get either an A or B in my class.

In the past week I've also learned that I must lead by example. Last week there was a confrontation between two women in my SMART workshop. There is a group of girls that doesn't like this certain individual, because of who knows what. I really don't know and I don't think it's any of my business to know why they don't like her. This past Tuesday I didn't see her in class so I began to worry, I prayed that she was okay, and that she didn't drop out of the SMART program, because of what happened last Friday. Tuesday night after I picked up my son from my ex's house, I decided to give her a call. If you could have heard the uplifting and change in her voice, I knew that by me calling her and reaching out to her she was shocked. I was honestly worried about her and even though it seems as if the majority of the girls in my class gained up on her, I wanted to let her know what I'm here for her. I see no need to put others down, say mean comments and talk about one another is going to do any good in this world. As a follower of Christ, I believe that the Lord would want me to treat others as how I want to be treated by others. Just because other girls put her down, doesn't mean I should. Just because others talk about her doesn't mean I should, and just because others don't like her doesn't mean I should. I am my own individual and I choose to be my own person. I choose to reach out to her, I choose to purchase her a baby shower gift, when no one else will. I know Christ wants to me do good onto evil, and to continue to do good things, and live my life for him. I believe that the Lord has blessed me with so many things, and to show my gratitude and appreciation, I will continue to praise him and walk in the path of Christ. Honestly without the Lord in my life, I might be that girl who is mean and negative, always wanting to hurt others and do things against the bible. I honestly believe this world is full of selfish, mean and cruel people. I have a choice, I can be just like everyone else, or be different. I choose to be different, because caring for others and respecting them is what makes me happy.

On another note, Rj will be turning one soon, he received his first haircut last weekend, and I didn't like it so much, but I think I have to give it some time for him to grow into his haircut. My son is starting to have his own personality, he's very spoiled by my mother, and myself. He's just getting to be a big boy! He took his first few steps in front of me a few days ago, and my gosh I was so happy for him... You will see it on the video :) We have so many events for my son coming up this month and I cannot wait for his birthday party, it's going to be a lot of fun.

Rj before he received his haircut :)

 

Rj's new haircut!

I've also delayed my move into our apartment back a few months. My ex failed to mention to me that he's unemployed, I had to find out through the Child Support Enforcement Agency, and they were the ones who told me that my ex is now on unemployment. I was upset at first for him not telling me, but I also prayed that he's okay. I know being unemployed can be frustrating and upsetting. Especially if you are a hard working individual such as my ex. I had to just let it go, and pray that God will watch over him and bless him with a job soon. I can tell that he was angry, he was always angry when we talked on the phone, and you can just tell he was going through a hard time. I continue to love him and pray that he will he happy again and to bless him with whatever it is he deserves. I think he's working now, but working in the field he is, you can never be too sure if it's going to be stable or not. That's why I have to be careful with what I do for my son and I, just in case my ex isn't working anymore, I have to support my son. No matter what the outcome is, I know the Lord will help him and I get through the hard times. Even though we live separate lives, it doesn't mean I still don't think about him and pray for his will being.

Church is going extremely well, I'm helping a few good friends of mine with little activities that they are going to put together for the church. Giving them my inputs and thoughts, I think what we have planned is going to be a success! It's hard, because we all have different obligations as well as schedules that it puts a detour on when we can meet up for the meetings. At the end of the day we should all know that this is for God, and we shall make our church a priority in our lives as well.

This weekend I'm looking forward to family and friends weekend, my best friend and her family as well as mine will be having dinner at Quaker Steak and Lube for free! It's apart of my training day that I must attend. I'm going to get paid for eating and hanging out with my family and friends, you can't beat that. It's going to be after church as well, so we all know that we will be hungry. I'll post some pictures up of this lovely event. :) Stay tune!