I Think We've Got A Pulse!

It has been QUITE awhile since I've posted anything at all, but I AM still alive after all. I'll give you an update on what's been going on in my life by way of a True or False quiz. So get your number 2 pencils ready!

1. Neonangel lost his job.
2. Neonangel lost his house.
3. Neonangel lost his girlfriend.

If you've answered TRUE to each question so far give yourself +10 bonus points for getting 100% correct.

It's been tough times lately, but hey, that's life.

I had quit my dual jobs at Blockbuster and Bailey's Sports Grill over a year ago to work for a long-time friend of mine at a game/hobby store. He offered me twice what I was making at both jobs, so it was sorta hard to refuse. Turns out he overextended his budget by hiring me at HIS suggested salary and after about 8 months I had no choice but to step aside. So what did I do?

I went back to Blockbuster.

It was at this time that my girlfriend's career in radio got blown all to hell and everything started spiraling downward after that. We both got behind in payments on the house and other stuff then we're suddenly faced with foreclosure on the place we called "home" for over 3 years.

Over time I find out from my girlfriend how severely neglected she feels as I start to spend more and more time playing World of Warcraft. This began a long series of fights which involved her possibly having an affair with a friend of mine and later turned into threats to kill herself.

Alcohol was her crutch and mine was World of Warcraft.

And we both HATED each others crutch.

Back to the story already in progress...

We were able to sell our house before foreclosure, thank God! We moved into our new apartment only 2 miles away from our house about 3 months ago. Although my girlfriend STILL didn't have a job after nearly a year and a failed attempt to start her own business, she finally decided to go back to school to become a Certified Nursing Assistant. Things were starting to look up again when suddenly me and my girlfriend had another HUGE blowout last month and I had finally had enough. I kicked her out of the house. Of course I immediately regretted it, but hindsight is 20/20. Truth is, she was going to leave whether I kicked her out or not...it just made her choices much clearer.

After about a month of her being in Oklahoma with her folks we managed to make some ammends, and she returned home. I'd like to say that everything is gonna be fine with us, but I honestly don't know what lies ahead. I think we still have a lot to overcome in our relationship if we plan on staying together. However, after being together nearly 8 years it is very difficult to accept being apart from one another.

My girlfriend started her CNA classes last week and is doing exceptional! She's very enthusiastic and frankly the happiest I've seen her in ages. Whether or not we remain together I am extremely proud of her and will continue to applaud her efforts.

Now I have started a new job working for a group of real estate investors. Oddly enough I met my new employer when I was going through foreclosure on my house. Further proof (at least to me) that everything happens for a reason.

Although I don't live in New Orleans the past year of my life seems like I've had Katrina in my living room. Now I'm starting the rebuilding process of my life and recovering things that were lost or forgotten (like this blog).

Life isn't always good...but it's not always bad either.

Believe.