Life is beautiful.
At the urging of my chiropractor, I finally bought "The Secret" in book form. I started it with skepticism, I will openly admit. But as I read it...
Well, lets just say that much of it really rang home for me. I don't think I would word it the way she did in the book, but the concept is very clear and very understandable. And to be honest, I have missed my old enthusiasm and this has presented a perfect opportunity to re-discover it. I am very excited and thankful for the inspiration.
Aside from feeling quite good, there isn't much happening around here of note. Lots of drama at work which will be interesting to observe unfolding, but I still thoroughly enjoy my job and am so pleased with my decision to do this EMT stuff. On a whim I started looking at used ambulances, just to see what it would take to start my own transport company when I move and was pleasantly suprised to find used ambulances for under 15K, and some of them under 10K. Granted, they aren't new, but they are in good shape and more than enough to get started with. After all, Pro-Transport was started with one rig out of the owner's garage. I can do that. It's a very interesting proposition and when I find another EMT with similar values as my own it's quite possible that we'll pursue it.
I also finally purchased the book "The Entrepreneur's Guide to Sewn Product Manufacturing" which has received many, many glowing reviews. I havent' dug into it yet, but will be doing so shortly. The associated website is *amazing* - I spent hours reading it the other day.
I almost forgot - I did make a rather major purchase the other day. Sitting on my industrial machine is a new machine. I bought a Husqvarna-Viking Emerald 183 and I can't wait to dig into it. Basically, my workers comp case with Trader Joe's has resulted in a permanent disability which gave me a little money. DH and I paid some to our debts, and bought my new machine. Oh, was that a nerve wracking experience, I'll tell you. I wish I could describe all the thoughts that went through my head for the week I was debating about the purchase. What it ended up with, though, is that I'm tired of feeling broke and sacrificing everything I need and want with no end in sight. It's time to spoil myself a little, to feel good about life again, and give myself the tools I need to do so. The fact is that I deserve these things, and I have the ability to do them for myself. Everything else is needless worry that will never end if I don't stop it. I wish I could describe what I'm trying to say. Hopefully it comes through.
In response to the sewing machine, I created two new patterns, one of which which I've already cut out and just need to assemble. I'm looking forward to beginning that project tomorrow.
This evening I treated myself to a movie, Waitress, which I very much enjoyed. It was exactly what I wanted tonight - a feel good chick-flick. DH stayed home to beat the cold he's been nursing for a while and I really enjoyed the alone time. It's so empowering to go out by yourself every so often.
Well, that's it for tonight. Time for bed.
Love to you all!
Petunia
Well, lets just say that much of it really rang home for me. I don't think I would word it the way she did in the book, but the concept is very clear and very understandable. And to be honest, I have missed my old enthusiasm and this has presented a perfect opportunity to re-discover it. I am very excited and thankful for the inspiration.
Aside from feeling quite good, there isn't much happening around here of note. Lots of drama at work which will be interesting to observe unfolding, but I still thoroughly enjoy my job and am so pleased with my decision to do this EMT stuff. On a whim I started looking at used ambulances, just to see what it would take to start my own transport company when I move and was pleasantly suprised to find used ambulances for under 15K, and some of them under 10K. Granted, they aren't new, but they are in good shape and more than enough to get started with. After all, Pro-Transport was started with one rig out of the owner's garage. I can do that. It's a very interesting proposition and when I find another EMT with similar values as my own it's quite possible that we'll pursue it.
I also finally purchased the book "The Entrepreneur's Guide to Sewn Product Manufacturing" which has received many, many glowing reviews. I havent' dug into it yet, but will be doing so shortly. The associated website is *amazing* - I spent hours reading it the other day.
I almost forgot - I did make a rather major purchase the other day. Sitting on my industrial machine is a new machine. I bought a Husqvarna-Viking Emerald 183 and I can't wait to dig into it. Basically, my workers comp case with Trader Joe's has resulted in a permanent disability which gave me a little money. DH and I paid some to our debts, and bought my new machine. Oh, was that a nerve wracking experience, I'll tell you. I wish I could describe all the thoughts that went through my head for the week I was debating about the purchase. What it ended up with, though, is that I'm tired of feeling broke and sacrificing everything I need and want with no end in sight. It's time to spoil myself a little, to feel good about life again, and give myself the tools I need to do so. The fact is that I deserve these things, and I have the ability to do them for myself. Everything else is needless worry that will never end if I don't stop it. I wish I could describe what I'm trying to say. Hopefully it comes through.
In response to the sewing machine, I created two new patterns, one of which which I've already cut out and just need to assemble. I'm looking forward to beginning that project tomorrow.
This evening I treated myself to a movie, Waitress, which I very much enjoyed. It was exactly what I wanted tonight - a feel good chick-flick. DH stayed home to beat the cold he's been nursing for a while and I really enjoyed the alone time. It's so empowering to go out by yourself every so often.
Well, that's it for tonight. Time for bed.
Love to you all!
Petunia
posted by Mrs. Strange at 10:05 PM
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