Pimpy McPimpin’s blog

So after applying for like every major bank in Houston--lol.  I have three interviews set up with three different major banks.  I was actually feeling pretty low....... and last night at around 10:30 I emailed the V.P of BOA a follow up letter and she wrote me right back with an opening.  SO my final interview will be set up this following week.  I am in the last stage with them, so more than likely I'll take this job over the rest--- mainly cause I get a check sooner. The benefits sound great, for being part-time I get the exact same as a full-timer, free is always nice when it comes to work. Plus they are interested in paying for the rest of my school and helping me pursue a career with them.  It sounds really silly, but after not hearing answers back after applying so much, it's a nice feeling to have someone recognize your skills and offer you a job.  After all this I'm never quiting my job until we have a huge emergency fund, I seriously hate being broke.  Not for the fact of buying things, but for the fact of being stable.  I am so in love with my hubby and my daughter, I really don't want money to mess that up.  I truly understand why people leave or possibly end their life for their life insurance.  We never got that bad, but if we didn't love each other and had God---- I now see how money screws people up.

I have learned so much about myself and that I never want to be in debt or broke again.  Pretty good lesson I think.

Well, I've decided to be proactive about getting a job, cause interviews aren't coming fast enough.  And I have a skill with restaurants and customer service.  So yep, I'm going into a very great restaurant on Monday and just pray I look extremely confident. I will say I used to love waitressing, so I hope the joy is still there.  Plus the schedule will be great for me and Soleil--- she won't be neglected at all, that really was my whole concern.  It's a crazy feeling going out of my comfort zone, but I adapt pretty fast and I have been praying and this door has opened.  My awesome bro is going to put a good word in for me at his place of work, I can't let him down, so I am going to work extremely hard-- plus myfamily needs it.  So if you're reading this please pray for me. 

  So, we really don't know what God has in store for us yet..........  I'm still applying and contacting jobs here in Houston.  The Hubby just came from an interview in Alabama, he's so excited to see what they answer is, but tells me he is indifferent.  I really don't know what to think, I love it here cause we have so much family and Soleil gets to be around them.  But a new place sort of seems exciting, especially if it has better career benefits for my husband.

I just pray they right decision is obvious to us and we don't regret it, I pray we have wisdom with this and don't just follow our wants.  My desire really is to be happy and be debt free, this job will handle the debt free part.  I am already happy, but debt free would make me ecstatic.  Guess we'll know in time.  I really can't wait to have another child, whether it is adoption cause of my trouble with the last pregnancy , or us having a baby.  But not until we'll stable, so guess we'll see what happens.

So, we sort of had a turn for the worst.  We were following the budget like Dave Ramsey taught.  So all our spending has been on a budget---so we didn't get ourselves into this mess by spending.  Husband is in sales and people stopped coming in, so the checks have been scarce.  I've enjoyed being a stay at home mom while it lasted---- and I trust God, I'll have a chance at it again. But for the mean time, I have been job hunting again.  I have the experience and schooling, all I need is a part- time job to just get us some extra income.  So I have been applying to banks throughout Houston---one reply from Compass, just to let me know they received my resume.  We'll see, It's been great not working for the past 2-3 months and just seeing Soleil, but I guess God has another plan.  And honestly, work will keep me on my toes again and hopefully I can get a part-time banking job---So I can still be a part-time stay at home mom--lol.  I also know Dave Ramsey teaches to get a job when ya need it, hopefully the child care works out--- I pray it does, I hope the lady down the street works well.  It will be tough, I will miss Soleil, but I also know I need to provide for my family, and this will be good---we'll get out of debt faster.  In dew time, I'll be able to devote all my time to my family again, this is just how they need me now.  I'll be honest, I'll miss her when I'm away----hopefully it's just a few hours, I can do that.

I just pray I get a call back ASAP.

So, our days have been busy with life in general.  Some interesting things are taking place, the hubby is starting a new business--- we are really excited for it to take off, cause he'll be home more.  Mainly he just has to finish writing contracts with businesses and it is safe to just focus on the business, we're praying so we'll see if this is God's will or not. 

Soleil has been growing up so fast, she's been crawling for the last month, she is so motivated.  It is great, she gets so excited when she sees me and she actually leans towards me to grab me.  I've been working on some outfits for her-- in the process of revamping an old tee into a dress for her--- maybe I'll even make her a shorts set too.

Still learning how to sew, using patterns takes alot of time and I seem to never get it right the first time.  So I find it easier to just wing it and those are actually wearable. Just did two large men's tees into cute puffed sleeve tees-- so I can wear them.  It's just exciting to see my skill is getting better.

Our mother's day was great--- we made aprons for all the mom's in our life, they were a hit, even got some compliments.  So that always makes me smile.

Being a mom is such a neat experience and I really love it.  I never thought I could grow so attached to a little being.  I've had family and watched children before, but this for some reason is different.  And I don't want it to stop with only one child, I really have the desire to have more.  I suffered pre-eclampsia with my pregnancy and the doc didn't think I would make it, so that leaves concern with the next one.  I have been researching adopting a pre-eclampsia with the second pregnancy and usually it comes with the second one.  But the way I think, if they would of caught it back when I had symptoms three weeks prior to the birth, maybe it could of been handled.  But as I was reading that isn't true, the symptoms are the same as pregnancy symptoms, they don't usually know you have it, until it is severe, so when You get pregnant again you are just watched closely.  Which in turn would be hospital bed rest and then they have to watch your whole body to make sure another organ in the body isn't damaged.  Sicknesses are so complex and they truly come out of no where. 

I know I want more children and I don't want to force anything to happen.  God gives us knowledge for a reason and he also makes a way for what we want.  But, of course they have to be in line together.

This is a crazy blog, just something I've been dealing with since the birth of my baby.  I love Soleil so much and I want to be in her life for a long time, so I don't want to be selfish.  I really don't know what the answer will be, but I will know in time.

This is my sewing Machine----nothing really fancy, but I researched the machines on the line.  I realized I wanted a computerized one and I actually chose one I am pleased with.  It has 40 stitches which I really like, wish it had more, but maybe with the next one---when I know what I am doing. 

 I made this Hobo purse with a wallet to match, I need to work on my binding for the purse, I did well with the lining.  the wallet has a cool design, I just need to work on my detail on the inside, I just put clear vinyl--- but nothing fancy.

The first day I got the machine I went and got this totally awesome line green bird fabric it was on clearance and I loved it.  It's just a pillow case and a quilt top--- the pillow case turned out good, the quilt--- I never even thought to measure before I cut-- silly me.

I made this skirt out of twin sheets I got at Goodwill, it actually fits, I just need to add a zipper.  And I need to choose a length if I choose to wear it.  It is just a basic skirt pattern, so it was pretty simple.

I made this hat--- not really my fav design but it turned out well for my first hat.  I really want to make my own newsboy cap--- I have so many from Urban outfitters--- They are so detailed, so I've been studying the patterns, we'll see.  I made my mom skirt in this pattern for her B-day---- turned out well, I even added the zipper right,and it fits.

Made my first shirt, it fits, only I didn't wash the fabric before I sewed, so it won't fit me now, maybe after I loose the pregnancy weight.  But pretty good for no pattern I thought

This is the item I am currently working on, I am trying to think if I want to have it button down the front ---- I really haven't decided yet, I need to fix the collar.  I just measured one of Soleils onzies and ta da.

this is a finished shirt for Soleil, turned out pretty good I thought.  Few mistakes, but we'll see if it even fits her, I'll be doing that in the morning.

So far I have taught myself how to crochet---- the second stitches I am still getting the hang of, but with time.  And I've been trying the knitting, but I can't seem to get the second step yet, I hope to get one of my mom's friends to show me herself. 

Ummm, I think that is all I have done so far.  Next I want to make my hubby a linen shirt---he loves those.  I think I am getting the hang of all this and I really hope to learn knitting before the end of April and master Crochet.  I'm still going to enroll in a sewing class, I want to know the basics.

PICT0007

this is a bag I made to hold my threads, I just did it to practice my lining.

This Island Remixes

Le Tigre

yep, Soleil and I love this group. Well, she likes my music now, we'll see in ten years, i've actually been introducing her to Franz Ferdinand, The Shins, Ozzy, Phantom of the Opera----and everything on my 4gb nano.  Her Pappy got her a ipod stereo for Chrismas, she just lays in her room and enjoys the tunes--- she loves loud music like Crazy train, I am so excited to have a little Rocker.

Financial Peace Revisited

Dave Ramsey

We just started this class last Sunday, pretty basic stuff, but definitely great to hear. 

I still personally love Suze Orman, I'll be comparing them both and decide who I like better---they're both great and intelligent!

The Money Book for the Young, Fabulous & Broke

Suze Orman

9 Steps to Financial Freedom: Practical and Spiritual Steps So You Can Stop Worrying; Revised and Up

Suze Orman