So I finally got around to changing pics and colors on LJ. It's disgustingly cute, and it's all done by me:)
Also, I'm downright chipper today. I just did a double check on my finances, and i just might be able to claw my way out of financial ruin by february now. So that's some positive news.
The business did not, in fact, close. Apparently about two hours before they signed the foreclosure papers or whatever, a huge contract came in and they put the money upfront. I guess miracles can happen. So for now, at this moment, my parents still have a house, cars, and a business.
I'm feeling kinda high right now. I got a phone call at work today from a recruiter for US Cellular. They want me to interview for the position of Store Manager, which would be heading up three stores in the downtown chicago area. Right after I got off work, they called and did a phone interview, and Wednesday they're calling for a second. They've already scheduled me for a real interview next week. It's twice the salary I'm making now, plus full benefits package I don't have to pay into, and I'd get commision. I'm not saying that I'll get it or even planning on getting it, but how cool is this? Kinda picks me up a little. People want me. Whoohoo! (although, p.s. - that big of a pay increase, and you KNOW I'm going shopping to celebrate.) It really would be a nice way to say goodbye to 2006.
Okay, on the fam front: My brother's gf is NOT pregnant afterall. He's actually kind of upset about it. he told me on the phone "I can't even do that right." I kinda feel it too: I was actually looking forward to being an uncle. But then, like I told him: there's no reason he can't be a father to the kids she has. She has a boy, 5, and a girl, 7; from two previious relationships. Their dads are both jerks. They need a good father. And, despite everything, I know my brother has a lot of love to give. Maybe this is how it's supposed to be. I'm going to do my part - for Christmas, I'm buying them both gifts. I want to welcom them to the family, even if it's just as far as I'm concerned. I don't want them to experience the same things I did when my mom and stepdad got married.
Speaking of dad - he's steadily progressing. he can almost walk without the walker. Still no stairs, though. But any progress is good, right? They said he wouldn't walk again ever, so hah!
Alright, I'm gonna schooch. 5 am comes really early these days.
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