I am so frustrated right now!! I have been looking for a job for about two months now. Everything I come across requires either a degree or a certification. I have neither. I type well, I know how to use a computer and I have five years of customer service experience. I don't know why it is taking this long!!

I know millions of other Americans are in this same position. I lost my job back in April because I had to have emergency surgery and ended up in the hospital for three days and out for the next week. My boss didn't like that too much. Anywho, I got my GED in August and have been looking for a job ever since. The only downside to living in the country is that your so far away from everything, of course that's one of the upsides too. It is a great place to raise your kids, it's quiet, I don't have to worry about someone breaking into our home when my husband is at the fire department. I can let my girls play outside without fear of them getting run over (we live away from the highway). But because of all of this, finding a job that pays enough to make the commute worth it is very difficult.

On a different note. My house has morphed into a hospital these past few weeks. I have had to take the girls to the doctors twice this month. This last time the verdict was: two ear infections (both girls), two sinus infections (both girls) and my youngest Sophie had tonsillitis!!! Thankfully they are doing much better now. Sophie has to go back to the doctor on the fifth, he wanted to make sure her tonsils came back down to their normal size. I just want everyone to get better.

The Octoberfest is coming up in a week or so. I am very excited. I love our festivals and this year the St Stephen Volunteer Fire Department is running the Octoberfest!! I just know it's going to be great! These are wonderfully dedicated people, who love this town and what they do. I am really excited to see what band they have gotten this year, normally the music is really good, so I'm sure they won't dissappoint!!

My eldest daughter Makayla has started headstart. My mom had a fit because she didn't want her granddaughter to go to "that place". Turns out she loves that place. Her teachers are wonderful, she has a great time and she learns. What more can I ask for in a preschool?