Nicole Carina

Today was my last day at Verizon Wireless…

It didn’t really sink in until today that I wouldn’t be coming back to the place where I’ve worked for the last 6 years. Every job will get on your nerves but overall VZW has been a pretty good place to work. It was this job that made me move to Wilmington, and start a very important chapter in my life. It was my first full time job, and my ticket to independence when I needed to start over and finally grow up.

I got to say goodbye to my friends which was kind of sad even though I know I can come visit whenever I want.  Everyone has been very supportive and encouraging, even the security guard I always see when I leave at night. As I left I gave him my badge and told him that today was my last day, he said he would miss me and wished me luck.

It’s going to be a little scary starting a new job after being used to doing things the same way for so long, but I’m confident that I can handle it.  VZW has served it’s purpose, but it’s time for the next part of my life to begin. As I walked out the door I took one last look at the pansies planted beside the entrance, felt the sun on my face, and the warm breeze blowing… and said goodbye to my job at Verizon Wireless.

Daffodils!

More daffodils!

I came home after a week away for my vacation and I was surprised with the first daffodils of the season blooming in my front yard!  They’re so pretty.  Warmer weather is finally starting to come back and so are the flowers and happy singing birds.

I love Spring.

Also: lazy Sundays, alone time, new beginnings, more free books, learning to let go of old things to allow new blessings to come, sitting on my bed with 4 cats cuddling around me, finding a new breakfast spot, making plans, being able to help friends, Hello Kitty jewelry, and having a sweet understanding boyfriend who puts up with me.

Sundays at Tiffany’s by James Patterson

Tom found this book for me while we were in Barnes and Noble’s the other day, and said he’s read other books by the same author and thought I might like this one, I’m about a third of the way through and it’s pretty good so far.

Also: birds singing in the morning, girl time with Jackie, being lazy, pho, noodles, sitting by a fireplace, day trips, cupcakes, Chapel Hill, Franklin Street, interesting or funny fridge magnets, recording memories through photographs, remembering to wear boots when its a rainy day, looking forward to a week off of work, having good conversations, feeling the pieces of your life fall into place, feeling peace where you thought you never would be able to, and being optimistic about the future again.

Enakei artwork. I love the pictures by this artist, I think they’re just so pretty and girly.

Blogging with Wordpress – this was probably the best thing I’ve ever done concerning my blog. It’s sooo much easier to use than blogger, vox, or anything else. I wish I’d done it ages ago.

Discovering Raleigh – I’ve always loved visiting the mall and museums but now I’m learning about all the interesting little places that make Raleigh unique. Places that I would frequent all the time if I lived up here.

Battered and Fried Mushrooms with Tom’s Wing Sauce – my new favorite vegetable. Probably not too healthy but they’re delicious!

Letting go of my seriousness and acting like a kid, root beer floats, my cat greeting me at the door, new beginnings, Samurai Matte chai tea from Teavana, awesome deals at the thrift store, old Eddie Murphy stand up shows, and making a photo album for the first time in a long time.

After much deliberation and fighting with codes and plugins I’ve finally made the switch to Wordpress. My old Vox Account just wasn’t cutting it anymore.  I’d much rather have everything here, on NicoleCarina.com and I’d like people who don’t have a vox to be able to comment on my posts.

So with the new year I decided to make the switch, I really feel like 2010 is going to be a great new start for me.  The gears have started turning, and I’m turning right along with them.

2009 was an interesting year for me, I had quite a few ups and downs.  Some people came into my life, and others went out. I gained experience.

I lived and I learned and I loved and I lost.

And I’m ready to do it all over again. Hello 2010, I can’t wait to see where you take me.  :)