School
I’m in the process of deciding on a trade school to enroll in for veterinary technology. I will have to take time off work to complete school, so my family and I are trying to figure out what to do. Dave and I could get married so his income can support me while I’m in school, or I could use my savings.
Plans
Not too long ago I had plans to visit California for about a week with one of my best friends, her boyfriend, and Dave. We were all going to chip in for gas, a hotel room, and concert tickets to Coldplay. Well none of us were able to meet the finances needed for that trip, but we have all decided to at least try and go up to Flagstaff for the fourth of July. Nice weather is so picnic-inviting. We’re keeping our fingers crossed. So far we’re all good to go, as long as no emergency expenses pop up.
Work
Work is slowing down again, due to lack of manpower for Cooper & Black. When FAS sends us properties to complete, we have the option of declining because we can only handle about 6 trashouts a week. The thing we were unaware of is that it lowers our business’s score. In an attempt to generate work and revenue we all tried to get as many trashouts done as possible, but as a result some of the properties didn’t pass inspection. In all honesty, FAS is a very difficult company to work under. They will literally deny payment if we don’t send a picture of ONE fan being dusted. We send over about 500 photos for each property. The longer they can deny payment, the more interest they make. Dave and I haven’t had work for 2 days. I’m starting to get worried that I may need to find a new job. Which, I suppose, is a good thing considering I’m not really enjoying it as much as I used to, but making $15 an hour will be hard to find elsewhere, and it’s what I need to keep myself up.
Family
Dave’s siblings are planning a trip up to Denver to visit their sister, Shelby. She is staying at the children’s hospital there until she gets a heart and thankfully, she’s first on the list. I didn’t know quite how time-pressing her case is, because she can take a turn for the worst any day. I asked Dave if we could plan to go up for the holidays, because we are both strapped for cash. He said she won’t make it ’till then if she doesn’t get a heart. I’m very worried. I really hope she can get a heart.
