Small Update

This is just a small update into what's happening in my life. I've started back at my old job on Sunday mornings. It brings in a small amount of income for our family, and also allows me some time to actually study. For those that remember, I was the kitchen manager for an local independent restaurant. It feels like I have been promoted to dishwasher. I'll explain:

1. I work by myself, with very little outside pressure or job stress. 
2. I can listen to my lectures on my phone while working.
3. I can even set my school books on the stainless steel tables to do some reading during down times.
4. On Sunday mornings, a free breakfast is provided by the owner. The cooks prepare it of course, but it's free.
5. The old job was happy to have me back on MY terms. (set one day schedule)
6. I have lots of A/C during the summer.
7. A lot of good people work there, and we get along.
8. $10/hour...not a bunch, but I get to study for a few hours AND get paid. I was doing that for free at home ;-)
9. The added income helps with the food budget envelope.
10. I like cleaning, and always leave the job in a better condition.

We are actively looking for a new house so that Row can continue to go to the school he currently attends. Our daycare stopped the after school care, ergo our reason to get Row a transfer to a better school. Our neighborhood school is rated 2 out of 10 for educational quality and Row's current school is rated an 8. It also has an after school enrichment program that he enjoys. He takes a cooking class on Thursday, and under no circumstances "are we to pick him up early!", per Row's orders. His other classes include Legos, karate classes, art with recycling materials, and a reading class.

I've also hit my stride with school this semester (finally!) and really getting into the school work. J from school, who reads my site, and shooting partner, will undoubtedly give me a hard time for admitting this.  I hoping that the winter break doesn't completely ruin me, and the last few months of school remaining. I'm looking forward to graduating, and landing a job. I'll also be a bit sad because our class has a lot of genuinely good people in it.

My wife has been truly amazing while I've been in school, and worked her tail off. I'll be glad when I can earn a bigger paycheck so that we can once again each others company without having to worry about bills, tests, and homework.