"Always remember that the future comes one day at a time."

Starting out with FANTASTIC news... I passed my State Boards!!!!  Wooooo Hoooo!  YAY!  I'm so excited!  (Need the proof?  Here's the proof...)

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So... What's next?  That's the difficult question... I'm anxious now for something to happen.  I need a job so I can start the next phase of my life... the "big girl phase".  I know I'm supposed to enjoy my freedom while I have it and not rush into the "real world", but I can't help wanting to take that next step into my life and feeling like I can finally stand on my own to feet.  Anyway, I'm currently looking for jobs here in Arkansas (Guess what?  There are none.).  I'm also checking out the Charlotte area which is where my brother and sister-in-law live.  Finally, the most interesting and, at this moment, seemingly most likely of my options, is taking a position in Macon, GA with Dr. Frank, the man who helped save my life 8 years ago in Palm Springs, CA.

How do I feel about making a move to a place where I will know no one (aside from Dr. Frank and his wife)?  I'm not really sure... At this point, it seems to be an exciting opportunity and while I know it would be hard to leave home and family, I do think moving away for a while would be good for me.  I know it sounds incredibly cliche, but I think it's high time for me to "grow into my own" and learn to take care of myself.  Around here, I've got everything and everyone I need.  If something goes wrong, I often depend on others.  While it is a great thing to have such a fantastic support system that I rarely have to worry about anything, I also feel that it is important to learn how to support and take care of myself.

That's really all my news so far.  My day-to-day life for at least the next while will compose of getting this house completely cleaned up from floor to ceiling and start making improvements where improvements are needed.  For example, my brother and I have decided that we are going to paint!  Well... I'm going to paint... But he's okay with it.  (:  I just think the place could use some "sprucing" and some color.  In addition, I plan on getting rid of a lot of my stuff (mainly clothes).  It's long past time for me to simplify my life.  I've got way too much and desperately need to downsize.

Anyway, I guess that's it for now.  I'll keep you updated on the job front.

Later, Dudes!