It's the time of year to start thinking about summer jobs. For me, it's always been at Nakamun. In fact, I've spent the last 4 birthdays there, from my 15th to the 18th. I can't remember a birthday I haven't spent enjoying pancakes and a campfire.
But this year things are a bit different. I have to make enough money to pay for school, for rent, for living expenses in general. And right now, Nakamun isn't cutting it. I had over estimated what I'd be making. I wasn't even close. I find it terribly depressing that I have to make my choice based on money, but this is what it comes down to at the moment. And I've been asked to make this choice by Monday. BAH!
An opportunity has come up to work as a Nursing Attendant at a seniors home here in town. And it sound's wonderful, but I am not guaranteed a full time position ... yet. By May I'll know for sure (the end of Spring classes). At the home I'll get great pay, have minimal expenses living at home, and gain fantastic experience related to nursing. So what's so bad with it?
Nakamun has been a pretty solid influence in my life. I remember as a teen, feeling so lonely that I would just count down the days until I could return to Nak, back to where the people were 'normal'. And it's still like that for me at times. It's a get away, a place where believing in the goodness of life, in God, isn't hated on. And that is so precious and unique.
I get that everyone needs to grow up, move on with life and whatnot. I'm feeling a little sad that this may be my time. Goodness, this will be my 5th summer working! That a lot of time.
Anywho. This pressure will be bombarding my mind for the weekend. I'm hoping to watch instructions drop from the sky or find a letter of guidance in my mailbox. I'll have to see! I have no idea what this weekend will bring.
D.
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