Well things are certainly looking up. I'm finding I have a more positive attitude and outlook on the future, unlike I've had for a long time. I have to say it feels pretty good! The crud I've been dealing with has gotten much better, thanks in large part to the aggressive treatment regimen the urgent care Nurse Practitioner prescribed. That in itself is enough to celebrate! But there are other things contributing to my elevated mood as well. My adopted little boy is beginning to get more comfortable coming out from hiding once in a while and exploring more. He even ate some cat treats left out for him, which indicates maybe his appetite is improving as well. I think I'll pick up some catnip and see if that will get him going. I'm hopeful something along those lines will bring him even more out of his shell and increase his comfort level with his surroundings and with me. It shouldn't take long for him to figure out I'm the one feeding him and, even though I know it's rare for cats, I am anticipating some gratitude. I know it's probably a pipe dream but I can wish right? Treatment and recovery is also going well. The outpatient group I'm working with is providing me with a lot of additional tools that have started to produce very positive results, and the medication regimen has also helped quite a bit. The supportive and understanding environment I'm so lucky to be a part of has proved invaluable in getting back to my former happy and content self, which as been a long time coming! I have also set some tangible educational goals and have settled on pursuing the Master's program at Purdue University in communications and writing. Classes don't start until fall but I'm currently navigating the application process and am confident acceptance will not be a problem. I think this particular degree meets the needs and desires I have regarding current and future career plans, and will allow me to hone my writing and communication skills utilizing a number of different mediums. The combination of my undergraduate degree in business and this Master's in communication should set me up for many different options as I forge ahead professionally.
Since I have the time right now, I'm also getting caught up on some routine and preventative health items like getting my eyes checked since it's been a couple years since I've done that. I also plan to get some dental work done that was previously put on the back burner. And then there's my upcoming appointment with an attorney to get information on dealing with my debts and financial situation. Ordinarily this would be viewed as a negative, but I'm anticipating getting things taken care of, even if it means proceeding with bankruptcy, will lift the huge burden from my shoulders and chase away that dark cloud which has been looming for some time now. Tackling all of these items that have been on my to-do list for quite a while is giving me a much needed sense of accomplishment that will hopefully propel me to more and more successful progress in other areas as well. I continue to investigate career prospects since I don't have a specific position to go back to at the moment, but I'm finding there are some really interesting options that may be available, so that is another bright spot in an otherwise defeating and frustrating aspect of this whole journey over the past number of months. I feel as though the progress I've been making and the things I'm getting accomplished will bring me out of this entire experience as a completely restored and wholly re-energized person ready, willing and able to tackle whatever comes my way and conquer any path I may choose to take. So yes, I'm happy to report that things all the way around are most decidedly on the upswing!
Since I have the time right now, I'm also getting caught up on some routine and preventative health items like getting my eyes checked since it's been a couple years since I've done that. I also plan to get some dental work done that was previously put on the back burner. And then there's my upcoming appointment with an attorney to get information on dealing with my debts and financial situation. Ordinarily this would be viewed as a negative, but I'm anticipating getting things taken care of, even if it means proceeding with bankruptcy, will lift the huge burden from my shoulders and chase away that dark cloud which has been looming for some time now. Tackling all of these items that have been on my to-do list for quite a while is giving me a much needed sense of accomplishment that will hopefully propel me to more and more successful progress in other areas as well. I continue to investigate career prospects since I don't have a specific position to go back to at the moment, but I'm finding there are some really interesting options that may be available, so that is another bright spot in an otherwise defeating and frustrating aspect of this whole journey over the past number of months. I feel as though the progress I've been making and the things I'm getting accomplished will bring me out of this entire experience as a completely restored and wholly re-energized person ready, willing and able to tackle whatever comes my way and conquer any path I may choose to take. So yes, I'm happy to report that things all the way around are most decidedly on the upswing!
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