FLOORED!

I am completely floored...

I just came across a new YouTube channel about full-time RVing and have been really enjoying their videos this morning.  The last video I watched was about the time they were robbed while on contract work near San Diego, CA.  The video discussed the fact that while they had a ton of insurance it actually covered almost none of the items that were stolen from them.

I decided to check out some of the comments (not a typical practice for me) to see if anyone had any suggestions or tips about the property RV insurance to get if you plan to full-time RV.  I was completely floored by the heartlessness of many of the comments!

"IDIOT!  Total rookie mistake to ever leave anything in your car in CA!"
"You did NOT get robbed!  You were the victim of theft!"
"That was a stupid move...stay out of California."

I could not help but think about how people just feel free to say anything as long as they can hide behind a computer or phone screen, but would they actually say these mean and unkind things to someone's face?  I really have no words by reading many of these comments to the point that I had to close the app and move one.

What has our world come to?  How is it that such heartlessness and unkindness is so acceptable in our society?  This is one of the main reasons I have put off actually making videos; not necessarily fear of bad comments, but just not wanting a platform that allows the perpetuation of negativity.

My heart hurts for those who have to endure the negative comments as well as the commenters themselves...allowing negative speech, whether written or verbal, has the power to kill anything and everything around it.

Words are powerful...how will you use your words today?  Please use them for good.

New Job...WooHoo!

Having been laid off 7 weeks ago I have finally accepted a new job offer!!! 

All I can say is Thank God!

I interviewed for 5 different positions, but there was one position that I really wanted the most and that is the one that came through.  I am so excited for this new adventure and cannot wait to get started.

My first trip will have me off to Las Vegas in a couple of weeks and will get to reconnect with a few other industry professionals I have worked with over the years.

God has been so good to us and has sustained us throughout this time of much less income; and we are so thankful to be on the other side and ready to get back to work!

4 Weeks

Today marks 4 weeks since I was laid off and this has been some of the most difficult time I have experienced recently.  I went from super motivated and excited to have some time to get things done around the house to depressed to my hands being restless from no typing.  It has been quite a whirlwind of emotions and feelings, but this one thing I know...the perfect job is just around the corner.  It has to be!

I have had a couple of interviews and have another one scheduled for Monday so I have hopeful that the perfect opportunity will open up with the perfect salary.  I am so thankful that we have been on a monthly budget for the last 2 years so that our finances were structured in such a way that we have been sustained though this time of no income.

I know the best is yet to come!  I just know it :)

I was laid off today...

I am currently struggling with how to feel.

On one hand, I trust in God and I know this was not a surprise to Him in any way; therefore, I know He has a plan and a place for me.

On the other hand, I feel as if I was picked out and thrown away by people who felt my skills were not of any benefit to them any longer.

The reality of that idea is pretty painful, even with trying to stay hopeful it still hurts to feel that you are that expendable.

I have a multitude of people who are going to bat for me and spreading the word that I am available, and I am so appreciative of them all.  Even with that the pain of being tossed away still lingers.

I know I will get through and the perfect opportunity will come along, but emotion is often not in tune with what you know...it's in the here and now and can be very raw and illogical.

Until then...

Travel Packing Blog...woo hoo!

Hello friends!!!!

Just in case anyone is interested, I've started a new blog dedicated to travel and one of my favorite things ever...packing!  Yes, I know...I have a problem :)  But my problem could be your solution!

So, if that topic interests you, feel free to hop on over to my other blog Wherever She Goes and check it out!

Life has been so crazy busy lately that many of the things I started have had to take the back burner to allow me to focus on where I am right now.

Until then friends.... :)