Just when you think you've got things figured out, and are working on your "plan" - God throws you a curve ball!

Most recently, I've been working very hard on my college edu-ma-cation; maintaining a 4.0 GPA and just got accepted to the National Honor's Society.

The past year, I've been working very hard at trying to prepare for a life-long career. I've become a Notary Public, got my Personal Training Certificate, and just completed my Real Estate Licensure courses and pre-exams. I've been trying to decipher which path is going to be right for me all the while.

I've done all kinds of work from landscaping to retail, from detailing to marketing, from data entry to management. I'm not ashamed to do ANY kind of work, for ANY kind of pay. I'm happy to be working, and usually am the guy that works at being the BEST at whatever it is that I'm working on/for at that time...

I've also chased a few entrepreneurial ideas in the past year. One of which has me working for The Fighter Warehouse right now, with a good friend of mine. But the pay isn't exactly great, as it's an investment opportunity more/less.

So it's been a year since I've been working "full-time" per se. I've been focused on school, and trying to find out "who I am" in the career field... Which has ultimately brought me back to the Real Estate Industry, just as a Sales Associate now... But I'm waiting - for my State Application to get approved, so that I can attempt to take (and God willing PASS) the State Exam. EVEN THEN - I'm still just paid via a commission - which means I *have* to make sales/deals in order to make an income (over and above what I'm making by working for The Fighter Warehouse)...

All this is fine and dandy, when it's just been Amanda & I - and we have moved in with my folks late last year to save money to payoff some debt and hopefully buy a home in 2008.......

Here's the curveball:

We're pregnant!

While very excited, and very blessed - it's bringing amongst many thoughts, many worries, and many emotions that I couldn't even explain... This is our first child, we're not married (yet) - we do have plans on being married, and had plans on having children after we got married... But this is God's plan - not ours. His curveball has been thrown, and we're up to bat.

Now we need to swing for the fences... I have to hit a homerun; I've got no other options. It's no longer just about me or even Amanda & I... Now there's a larger reason, a larger goal, a larger priority!

I'm rambling... I'm trying to get my thoughts to come out straight; but I'd be lying if I said they were! I'm very excited, very nervous, very scared... We've got to find a home, preferrably to buy (with little money out of pocket)... I've got to pass my State Exam... I've got to pass my Humanities Exam tomorrow... I've got to write an 8 page research paper on Child Obesity by next Thursday... I've got to write a 3 page essay on a local art museum (which I have to visit still) by next Monday...

Oy vey... I've got to get some sleep........

 

wow Josh.....congrats......you are starting early, I think is a good thing...but you are now faced with a life altering situation...first think first...If you love her...you need to marry her as quick as possible. It will help you with the IRS also.

you need some steady flow with income.....give me a call tomorrow....I might be able to hook you up with some work.

Buying a house in this market is going to be rough...prices are down....but it still isn't cheap.

Good Luck Son....call me tomorrow.....

 

Damn Jo$h, CONGRATS man...WOW thats some news......G/L man

I have many connections with realty companies if you need some help, many of them also have in house lenders. ALso try Scott on here, I just rememberd hes involved with realty also... Just let me know if thatll help you. If you need to talk or whatnot you know my number, just take a deep breath and try not to get too overwhelmed, youll be ok bro

 

Welcome to the life of being a parent...I'd be lying if I told you I didnt feel that way everyday since becoming a Dad 12yrs ago and started over my younger son just turned 8 mos old .
CONGRATS BRO!!

 

<<< Is always looking for parts if you decide to part w/Franky JFWY

 

congrats man best of luck

 

You know I am here if you need some help... or advice...

 

Thanks a million fellas! We truly are blessed, and I am very excited...

Pat, I'll give you a call - thanks for looking out bro; much appreciated. I know the housing market still isn't cheap - but it's definitely better than what it has been of most recent months/years. With that being said, I've already PM'd Scott asking for some housing advice. Even though with my R.E. License I can represent myself - I don't necessarily think/feel it would be in my (our) best interest that I represent us as both the buyer and agent; much less the father-to-be... So keep your fingers crossed and ears low to the ground. Keep me in mind if you hear of any smoking deals

Tommy, I know that as of right now - my lady does NOT want me to part with Franky. I've just spent another good amount of coin in getting the car's chassis work started... and she knows how much that car means to me - especially to have finished by the time my son/daughter comes of age; to enjoy it with them. Having said that, I'm going to begin (Emotionally) trying to cope with having to part ways with it. That way if it becomes a necessity financially; I'm already emotionally ready to make that decision.

Mike, I appreciate it bro. You know I'll be in touch for sure if I need anything man. Especially if we're able to get a new home, and need any help remodelling/renovating!

 

Also, above all else, please keep Amanda, myself, and baby Parker in your prayers. We don't ask for much - just health and happiness!

 

aw congratulations hunny! you two are in for the most exciting ride of your life! the most rewarding as well. take it easy and relax.... while you still can. lol you've got a good head on your shoulders. you'll do fine.