...update...

I received some constructive criticism on my lack of updating you all on what I was doing now as well as putting in quotes that you all may not care about.  I do appreciate the honesty :-) 

In the 1 ½ weeks after I left work I packed up my apartment, got rid of a lot of belongings, finished painting my bathroom (so I can get back my security deposit), and got to see some people for a last visit.  Tears were shed and prayers were said.  I can honestly say that this has been the most emotional life change I think that I have ever experienced and did not feel alone.

Now at 3 weeks out of work…  I have officially moved out of my apartment and back to my parents’ house, my childhood home that I lived in from ages 0-18.  I’m pretty sure that the house has not shrunk but with me and my stuff it definitely does seem that way.  I went from a king sized bed to a twin sized bed, which contributes to me feeling like a giant.  Not to mention that there is barely enough space for all of my stuff, and I can touch the ceiling in most rooms without jumping (in my apartment I needed a ladder to reach the ceilings, other than in my mini bathroom).  Even my hometown seems to have shrunk now that I’ve been here for longer than a week now.

I now have a new credit card and let my bank know when I would be out of the country to avoid getting a stop placed on my account.  Unfortunately I will have to pay the US to AU fees when I use it but given my options it was the best deal.  My mom got me life insurance so on top of the insurance that I paid for to travel outside of the country I have that as well.  I feel like some sort of an adult… lol!?!

I only recently started studying for my licensing exam and have already gotten frustrated.  The test serves no practical purpose in practice and costs $260 as an unethical money making scheme as far as I’m concerned.  What other reason could there be for making a test that asks for the “best answer” based on what the people that made the test think rather than the best answer in practice?  I’ve already vented to a couple of other social workers as well as my unknowing mother.  Grrr… The things that we must do to fit into society are infuriating.  I plan on writing them a letter, after I’ve passed of course. J

I’ll update you more later! 

7/6/13!!! J