Last night I worked my last night at PBR, which was good money and totally exciting to experience, and I got a little lost walking back to the bus stop. I finally made it there and sat down to wait for the bus to take me home. I kept seeing "not in service" buses go by and started to wonder what was going on.
It was Saturday night, and finally my bus 16 showed up and the lady asked me, "Are you waiting for bus 16?" Yes, I am. Well, this is the last bus and it's not running anymore. I said Okay and started to think about the long walk home in my strappy sandals- never mind the hoodlums along the way. She looked at me and said, "hey, just get in. I'll take you home." I started to put money in and she said, "no, you can't put money in- we're closed." So, I got a solo bus ride home. She told me, "I looked at you and thought- this woman doesn't need to be down here." (FYI: the bus stations in Tucson are extremely sketchy.) I appreciated her kindness. I had been feeling this heavy joy and lightness thinking about how it's me and God- we're together on this journey, and I'm trusting Him... I have been blessed by angels like this one to help me get home.
The PBR event was exciting! There is a prayer beforehand, and for the two events I attended, a border patrol man sang the National Anthem. I love the bulls, people watching, and the music and competition. I'm very glad that they are making the next generation of cowboys wear masks. Tradition might pride itself in a simple cowboy hat, but it scares the begeebes out of me!
I am starting a new job Monday. If you've been following me at all this year, you know that I've had my share of trials with work. I feel very optimistic about this job, however, and I feel like the tide may actually be turning for me. PRAISE GOD! It was a professional interview, a pay raise, and I'll even have benefits after the first three months I work with my temp agency. It is really good health insurance, too- they cover 75 percent. I like the work environment and people. It's retro and filled with light and plants. It's funny how it's the small things that can really make a difference. I will begin my training this week.
I'm budgeting pretty well. Last night I blew it and while I was working I bought a 3.50 salted pretzel! I have to remember to pack snacks at all times! Still it's nice to see that I'm getting my debt (all student loans) paid off! I feel focused and determined. I have less than 1,000 now to pay on my South Carolina Student Loan and 15,500 on the rest. I can do it! I want to be DEBT FREE. It's a gratifying feeling to be in control and my biggest thing is- keep the money flowing, find work- whatever it takes! I've saved money by eating lots of leftovers and being creative in the kitchen. I've utilized my downtown library, reading recent novels by Jennifer Weiner. I've picked up extra event jobs, and I no longer use public transportation unless absolutely necessary. I bike everywhere. I'll be biking to my job as well. I let my clothes hang dry outside, and I believe in eggs and potatoes.
Hope you all are ushering in October with much joy and jubilee. It's a great time of year. Back in Maine, I can remember the crispness in the air, the changing colors, and the happiness I felt pulling out my fleeces, sweaters and tights. :) Now in Tucson, I'm happy that it's staying warm- still swimming and not dying from intense heat.
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