Making a difference.

For the past few months, I've really worked my ass off. I'll tell ya, I got some crazy looks from people telling me about how unfair my life is, was, whatever it is. At some point, it might have gotten unfair, but I'm so glad that everything's paid off. I got my boyfriend back in school, and I'm finally making enough to more than just "get by."

How do I compare to others financially? My situation sucks still, but I keep pushin. In my family there are 5 kids including myself. I am the eldest so I find it my responsibility to take care of my other siblings to make sure that we help out and do their part. Between my parents, only my mom works which means the only income for our family comes from my mom who doesn't make quite enough to satisfy probably more than half of us, and there's me -- only making enough for myself.

Whatever though. I asked for a raise, and I got it. I know what I'm worth. I'm kickin' ass right now... there are more thoughts I have. I wouldn't write about my financial situation with no connection to something else.

Point is: At my new job, I'll essentially be making less cash money, but I can't be happier with this decision because I know that I'm going to learn so much from these children, and I'm going to be making a BIG difference in their lives.

I'm really excited.
2 Days in counting.