i'm back...

I’m back from Rome. Sorry I haven’t updated this in a while. I’ve been very busy, so I’m going to make this short.

Rome
It was absolutely beautiful. I love it! I want to go back. I didn’t want to leave. Many people don’t get this: but for the first time in a very long time I felt alive. I felt like I was actually living. That’s why I think I liked it so much. I didn’t have to worry about pleasing anyone. I could do whatever I wanted and not have to worry about what people thought or anyone judging me. It seems so simple, but sometimes it’s the hardest thing. I think it was so much easier when you are thousands (not hundreds) of miles away to do it. Therefore, I don’t regret anything. I am so happy I went on that trip and I hope to go on more. I’m thinking at least once a year out of the states.

Work
It’s been crazy! We sure do have a lot more work for a department that supposed be laying off people. So there is still that fear going around. I’m over it. I’ve already been applying for jobs - done some interviews. So now I’m doing the waiting game, while still applying for jobs. The good news: I got a raise - a significant one too! However, I have my suspicions about that, but that’s for another entry when I have more time.