Things as they stand now

Until June 2005 I had been living happily in Tampa, Florida. I ended a friendship of over 20 years over my daughter, Sarah Beth. I ended a relationship that I was staying in just to be there. So, when things just finally got to be too much I packed up the apartment and towed the Poopmobile home to Charleston, SC. Yes, I am back where I grew up and so far it seems like it was a good thing.

When I first arrived here, I took a bartending job at a place called Nowhere. Catchy name and I thought it would do until I found a job better suited to my skills. I had so many issues with the way things were done there as far as paperwork; I was fired. Just days before I had started seeing a wonderful man; a man that I was warned that if I got involved with I would lose my job. So, I guess that was that. I immediately found employment at a drycleaning plant; another job to fill the void until I find The Job. I like my boss and one person there; the others I ignore completely. Reverse prejudice is alive and well in The South, let me tell you. I am the only caucasian in the plant other that the owner and the counter people; both of whom I have little contact with all day. I just pray every night I will find something better....soon!

My wonderful man, Brett moved in with me on October 1, 2005 and it is going well. I know I am not the easiest person to live with, but I have lived with worse (ie: former friend of over 20 years for one) and hope this is the last time I have to get use to someone else's habits and quirks. We have had a couple of issues, but I wouldn't trade him for anyone else. He enjoys my family and friends. We spend alot of time with my grandson, Nate-Nate, since my daughter works nights at a grocery store called (no kidding) Piggly Wiggly. The picture above is of Nate-Nate and me waking from our naptime when he was about 2 months old.

So, I guess I moving back home was a great idea. I cannot believe I fought living this close to my family for so long.