So I have been learning a ton in my class that I am taking for work. About kids and abuse and stuff like that. I wanted to put some information and advice out there…REPORT CHILD ABUSE!

Many people (because of their professions) are mandated child abuse reporters. Nurses, teachers, clergy, daycare workers, etc. But even if you are not a mandated child abuse reporter, if you see child abuse or know that it is going on, report it. It really isn’t so hard…all you have to do is call a number and give some information. It’s not hard and the number for Florida is 1-800-96-ABUSE.

Also, for those of you who have children, whether or not they go to daycare, pay attention to my soapbox ramble. There is a case that has been in the paper in Polk County recently about a boy who died. They boy went to daycare. The daycare had 17 photos and 9 incident reports involving this child being bruised, injured, and filthy, and never once called it in. They were investigated after the child was killed. They received a fine and probation. People can still send their children there. They are still state licensed. And this boy is dead. Research the places where you send your kids, please?

I can tell you a bunch more about child abuse (and car seat safety!) and even where youc an research daycare, if you need, just ask, but not right now. I am hungry and must eat pizza now.

I am not sure when it became much easier for me to write in bullet point but oh well. My novel will certainly suffer for this fact…

-I have been in training class the past week. Only 8 more weeks to go until my state exam!

-In class, I have been getting good grades. Like, 98%. However the grades count for nothing. We could get a 0% on our assignments and quizzes and still pass the test. However, I secretly take great joy in the fact that I am getting better grades than most people in the class.

-I had car seat training and learned that 92% (an actual statistic) of people in Polk County are either using the wrong type of car seat, putting it in the wrong place in their car, facing it the wrong direction, or installing and using it incorrectly. 92%!!!! This scares me.

-I also learned that a kid should be in a booster seat until he is 4′9 and weighs 80-100 pounds. My husband teaches some 8th grades who do not fit this description.

-LOST is blowing my mind lately. It’s almost like I can’ wait until the series is over so I can free up some mind space.

-I get to go shopping with some great friends today, and then my fantastic Kyle and I are taking a out BFF out to dinner to celebrate. Celebrate what you ask? Mostly ourselves. And Jesus.

-It is warm outside. The weather is semi balmy and nice. I have decided that the time has come again to go fishing, which is absolutely one of my favorite things to do. Anyone wanna take me?

-I bought Twilight, the two disc special addition. I love it and I am not sort of ashamed.

-Finally, at work last week (before the training business), I accidentally touched a mother’s stripper pole…in her living room. I pretty much bathed in hand sanitizer. For real.

That’s it. Hope you guys are great!

So. How are y’all?
Things have been crazy with your third favorite Emily. Sorry I have been neglecting the blog. I started a new job a month and a half ago, and learning the ropes has been consuming my life lately (if any of you watch the news, you probably could figure out why). Between that, my beloved husband, and a fantastic game called Peggle, I have not really done much else.
I have been neglecting people. I have like 30 emails I have yet to respond to. I am neglecting old friend. I forgot to walk my poor dog yesterday.
BUT! It is about to get better. On Monday, I start training. Which means I get to actually go to a classroom and lean stuff. It will be like college all over again…except I get paid! And I will be MUCH less stressed out!
So I am sorry if I have ignored you. Call me sometime soon. Or email! We can go out to lunch! Have coffee! Get our nails done! It will be fun!
Anyway. Hope you guys have a great day!

So I have been taking a break from blogging. I just didn’t tell y’all. I started a new job and I have been adjusting, so I decided to take awhile to clear my head and get used to my job. I am ending that today.

I cannot elaborate on this at all…but after today, I am struggling to understand why God lets terrible things happen…especially to children. I don’t know why, and that kills me. Anyone else deal with this? Any advice?