Kings and Angels

Yesterday, America lost two great icons. Farrah Fawcett and Michael Jackson were widely known to their respective audiences.

Farrah was an angel; one of Charlie's Angels, to be exact. Many a young boy had her famous poster on their bedroom wall. She had a smile bright as the sun and beautiful blonde hair. She made feathered hair a trend that lasted for several years. I know many that harbored a not so secret crush on the beauty.
Farrah had cancer. Her death, while untimely, was expected on some level. I wish she could have gone into remission and stayed healthy. My heart goes out to her family and loved ones. As
Farrah was a devout Catholic, I am quite sure she's become a true angel now, and will watch over her son, guiding him in his quest for sobriety. Her fans won't soon forget her, or her enchanting smile that could light up a room.

Michael was the King of Pop music. Whether you were a fan, or not, there was no denying his trailblazing impact upon the entertainment industry and MTV. Thriller was the video that, for many, made audiences fall in love with Michael. However, as the youngest member of the Jackson 5, Michael had already earned legions of fans before that video ever aired on MTV.
His brilliant voice and smooth dance moves have made him one of the most loved entertainers music has ever known. Michael influenced many artists, and through his amazing catalogue of music, I feel he'll continue to do so.

It is with a sad heart that America says goodbye to two legends, in their own right. May they both be at peace, and their families and friends be comforted in their time of grief, knowing the world grieves with them.

Travel costs and other woes.

Getting to New Mexico, to visit my father, and my sick grandmother is proving to be crazy expensive. You'd think, in this economic climate, the fares would decrease so as to put butts in the seats. Alas, that is not the case. Until very recently, the tickets wouldn't have been too much trouble.
Losing one's job makes a vacation, even a brief one virtually impossible. I really want to try to get out there. My daughter needs to see her other grandparents, whom she hasn't seen in a few years. I haven't gotten to see my grandmother in three years or so.
With school starting up in August, and not having work to tie me down right now, it's the ideal time to travel. Why couldn't I just win the lottery and do myself the favor of investing wisely?! I could travel any time I liked, then.
I'm going to talk to my parents, to see what arrangements may be made. If they spring for the tix, I'll be on the next flight outta here!

Hello World

I guess I can expand on the profile introduction a bit. I created this blog to post my random thoughts and to clear out any noise in my head due to the stresses of every day life.
I am about to go back to school. I am both nervous, and excited about that. My main problem is, I don't know what I want my major to be. I have no interest in the medical field, really, and I don't want to be a lawyer, either. I used to want to be a cop, but after being a Police Explorer for years, and going on ride-alongs, I have decided that I no longer have the same drive toward law enforcement.
Here's what I do like. Kids, I like young children. I have even been known to appreciate teenagers on a few occasions. I also love talking to people. I find I can talk to most anyone, quite easily. I'm not what you'd consider a shy person, not at all. I like to think that I'm open, friendly, and approachable.
I have spent many years in the retail world. Maybe I should stick to what I know and go for a degree in HR or something like that. I am just sick of retail hours and being forced to work nights and weekends.
Let's say I go for an education degree; I'll have regular hours and plenty of time off. I'll also not make a lot of money. I know money isn't everything in the world, but there are things I enjoy that can be on the expensive side. Theater and concert tickets, nice vacations out of state or the country; those things can add up.
Hence my dilmna, do I do something for the better pay, or do I go for the education degree and stability and balanced hours. I really, really need to make up my mind, and soon.