New Beginnings

I used to believe life was a straight and easy shot.  You grow up go to school, go to college, and graduate.  Along the way you seem to just figure out what you were meant to do.  So, you go out into the world find a job and live that way through the rest of your days. 

Let me tell you something, that is a big load of donkey doo.  Here I am over two years removed from receiving my Bachelor's degree and there are still many questions I have left unanswered.  What am I going to do for a career?  Where am I going to live?  Will I ever be able to afford the things that I've dreamed of?  Will I be able to support my family?  More importantly, will I ever have a family?  In other words, where is my life going.

Despite all of these questions, I find that I am about as happy as can be right now.  It's been about 4 months since I decided to leave teaching, and to be honest, I think it was one of the best decisions of my life.  I've started on a new career path, I am dating one of the most wonderful women in the entire world, and I get to spend time with my family.  Don't get me wrong, teaching isn't the worst thing known to man, but it just wasn't for me at this time of my life.  I wish all of my fellow teacher friends all of the success in the world.  And I do miss them and their friendship very much.

As far as the new beginnings business goes, many things have started anew in my life.
1. If people didn't already know, I moved back to Birmingham about 3 weeks ago.  I have moved into my gradfather's house so that I may help him go about his daily activities.  I am hoping that he will return from his rehabilitation any day now. 
2. I have decided to pursue a career in the culinary arts.  As of October 6, I will be a student at Culinard in Birmingham.  Assuming, of course, that I find enough money to pay for it.  I am extremely excited and I really hope this turns out to be my final career change.
3. I recently started a job at Veranda on Highland(A fine dining establishment downtown).  It is very nice and I'm trying to learn as much as I can before school starts.  I am also trying to find a second job, considering the massive loans I am taking out right now for school.
4. Lastly, I have a fantastic new woman in my life.  We started dating on July 4th, and nothing can make me happier than to be with her.  Everything in my life is a little bit more enjoyable with her and she always seems to make the tough times seem easy.  She takes care of me and lets me take care of her.  I'm not saying we never disagree, God would strike me down if I attempted it, but we are never above a good comprimise.  Every time we separate, I can't wait until I get to see her beautiful face again.

Well, this was longer than I expected.  Anyway, that's all for now.  God bless everyone!