About Me

Just so you know a little about me- I recently turned 44 and am having a bit of a midlife crisis, according to my doctor. Some people buy a fancy car or get plastic surgery or make big life changes. I quit my job as manger in medical records for a large healthcare organization where I was overworked, underpaid and just dreaded every day. This blog is my way of redefining my life and working things out, relearning what makes me tick and finding a new purpose for me life, something that I look forward to every day.

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I am married with two adult children - I am still getting use to ADULT children, another big part of my midlife crisis. I'm going from spending the last 20 years of my life focused on raising our two kids (currently 19 & just turned 18) and working hard to help pay the bills and suddenly myself asking "now what? My kids are grown, raising them is no longer my purpose for living" I can do anything now, but the question is what do I find worthwhile and interesting in life? I'm not entirely sure at this moment but I do know that I love to write, spend time in nature, crochet, meditate, do yoga, garden, and spend time with my family. None of the things I enjoy include working full time for someone else! I've put in my time and hard work- I should be able to work just as hard for myself and make money! I'm just not sure how! I do like to train people though, so I can see that being a part of my future. Learn how to do something useful then turn around and teach someone else!

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My son, 19, is currently serving in the Air Force. He moved out of the house about 7 months ago when he left for BMT (Basic Military Training) and for me it's been a struggle. He's my oldest and a mama's boy but seems to be doing great out there adulting full time on his own. It is nice that at least I know he's got a steady job, room and board paid for and no major debt or bills yet. He's loving life, though not entirely free since he is property of the military for the next 4+ years. He's super bright & technically inclined, he spent a semester studying engineering at ASU before he decided he was going to let the government pay for his education instead of going into debt. He currently works as a mechanic on airplanes, though I won't tell you which planes or where he is stationed because the military gets a little touchy about what information you share. 

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My daughter just turned 18 and graduated from high school AND the local technical institute last week. She already has a paid apprenticeship at Penske Automative where she's been working the last year WHILE going to school and tech school. Now that she's graduated they moved her to full time with benefits and increased her pay so she's already making more per hour than some of the people I supervised at my most recent job. Her & her girlfriend of a year (my bonus child who has been living with us for 6 months due to issues at home) plan to save up money and move into their own apartment ASAP. I tell them not to hurry into being full blown adults because it's really hard, but they are ready for their lives to start!

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My husband, because I can't leave him out, was supportive of me quitting my job which I have talked about doing for years but the timing was never right. Though he does expect me to work for him now... He's working for another healthcare company and makes good money, though he wants to quit his job too because of the stress. Which I totally get because that's what I just did. LOL. First I need to get some income going or he needs a different job. So finger's crossed I am able to research a way to make money online, OR I need to start playing the lottery!

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Enjoy my blog where I talk about the things I love and that are big parts of my life. Sprinkled in with updates on how the blogging life is treating me (income wise), things I learn along the way that anyone can do to earn money on the side, some crochet patterns and videos, tips on surviving life as a military mom, and positive vibes. 

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I'll leave you with this thought--- 

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Like a phoenix I rise from the ashes of my past life and align with my true purpose.

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