It's 2011...

I can't believe it's 2011. The end of the world is just a year away. I'm excited.... aren't you? Jk. Well, my Christmas this year happened a little earlier because of family scheduling, but it was still a nice one overall.

My mom donated some money to this family that one of her colleague's is very close to. It's a pretty sad story. Basically, it's a family of two, a single mother and her daughter. The mother lost her job, and was unable to house her daughter. So, one of the daughter's friends is housing her for now. I'm not sure if anything has gotten any better for this family, but hopefully with some donations they will be able to get a house again (they could no longer afford to keep their home). I hate hearing stories like that. :(

This economy really needs to improve, and the middle class, like most of us, need to stop feeling the effects of it. I know, 'the rich keep getting richer, and the poor keep getting poorer'. Not fair. The rich should donate to charities, it should be mandatory by law. They have enough to go around, and that's all I'm saying for now.

So far, I've been studying bit by bit for the Illinois State Insurance Exam, or whatever you want to call it. I failed it the first time around, and it pissed me off so much I am determined to pass it the second time. I have notecards, and a better attitude this time around, so I am hoping for nothing but the best. I will probably study for most of the day tomm, because I take it on Weds at 10am. Better, then the first time around at 8am... who in the hell can function then, I mean seriously? My agent definitely needs/wants me licensed as soon as possible. That way, I can start making commissions. :) Then, from there actually find a way to get my own place by June. It would be nice, but we'll see.

By June I will no longer have a room because my aunt is moving in with us. It's for the best really. My mom will have company this way, and I will feel better about the whole thing. I just hate the idea of giving up my own space... and, no one really even asked me... but, that's for another day. If I can't move out by then, I will have to move into the office.... cue snarl now... I kind of want to live on my own somewhere close by. Close enough to family, my job, my friends, boyfriend... etc.

I really like the idea of having my own space for once. No roommates, no drama.... etc. But, I know with money the way it is, and single apartments are pretty expensive, realistically its not a possibility for me. Even, though its a nice one to think about. Sigh. It's a goal... and goals are always a good thing to have. And, to work towards.

Well, I don't have much else to say... I hope to stay at my position with State Farm, but you never know how life goes... that's why it's so important I do well on the exam.... I better damnit!!!! Yaaaarg!

Also, I miss reading books and writing creatively. I want to start writing/making up stories again.. I think working out, saving up for my own place, and writing stories shall be part of my New Year's resolution this year. Now, all I have to do is meet it.

I hope everyone had a happy new year.

Do keep in touch! ;)