some facts

I've been writing blogs in my head for a month but with the move I have been incredibly busy.

So here's some random facts that I want to share:

1. I am a Virgo. My biggest Virgo trait is organization. Everything has to be organized, in place before I can feel at home. If things are not in place, et al, I am crabby. I still have 2 more shelves to hang. It's bothering me a lot. And I still don't have hot water in my bathroom sink. But alas I'm trying to not let that bother me.

2. I love celebrating my birthday. It's in a month. I don't know what to do for it.

3. Speaking of birthdays. I always love to wish other people birthdays via phone/text instead of Facebook. I feel it's more personal. So if you want a text/phone call/email I'll send you one on your birthday :) just need your info.

4. This past year has been hell. Up to about 2 months ago when things finally started falling into place for me.  My past job was stressful, like not the job was hard. There were challenges. But like working in an organization that at any point in time I could show up for work and we'd be evicted. Like any day I could be laid off. Almost a year of that. Then I was finally laid off (see previous blog). I tried very hard to make the agency work and try to help the organization be more stable, but to no avail (like, I wasn't listened to...). The way I was treated... I'm not sure if I should be angry, or bitter. Some days I do feel a little bitter taste in my mouth when I think about it. But I want to let it go completely. And I should. I'm so content now.

5. I really feel that the climate of Milwaukee (all of WI?) is terrible for social workers. They really have no concept of how nonprofits can help, help the community, help the overall economy and overall work for the greater good. Yeah, that's pretty big, but it's true. The government doesn't seem to acknowledge this therefore there's no money. It's a systemic thing. I also noticed how many nonprofits in Milwaukee duplicate services, so they are all fighting for the same money. So the more duplicated services, the less money, the less social workers get paid, the less respect they feel, morale then sucks.

6. I truly feel more at home in Baltimore. I miss my family a lot. They are amazing and helped me through everything so much. Miss the kiddos climbing all over me. Their giggles. I miss my friends there. But even so I feel at home. I can't describe this feeling.

7. I miss my Bmore studio apartment so much. Always will. But I like my new apartment too - a lot. I guess 1 month doesn't really have the same homey feeling as 5 years ;)

Have a happy Friday! :)