I've been moving out slowly (but surely). I want to move out ASAP, not because I want to get away from Stefan immediately, but because I want to start my new life already. My plan is to get settled into my place, set up my sewing area, get dog walking business cards printed out, then going out & get more work. I'm going to walk around the neighborhood & pass out my new business cards in hopes to get at least 7 more full-time clients. If I can get 7-9 new clients, can start paying off my old debts, save up for a new car, save up for an apartment, then go to a 2-year school for Veterinarian Assistant certification. I want to get certified, so I can get a job right away when I move out of Chicago. Because I highly doubt I'd be able to get 10-12 dog walking clients quick enough to afford to live wherever it is I'll be moving to.

So, that's my plan. Move out, get more dog walking clients, save money for car & apartment, move out again, go to school, then get the fuck out of Chicago. I'm hoping to improve my credit score before getting a new car or an apartment, but that could take some time. Once I pay off my old debts, I'm hoping I can get a credit card. Yes, I said it. Ms. I'm-Never-Gonna-Own-A-Credit-Card actually wants one! I'll be sure to have some savings before getting one.

I'm crossing my fingers that my plans will pan out. My biggest fear is that disputes between my parents & I will deter me from reaching my goals. Why? Because they LOVE to make me feel like the biggest loser, which in turns makes me want to prove to them that I'm the biggest loser. I know I'm better than that & that I should ignore them, which is what I'm going to do when I'm living in their house. I hope I'm strong enough to keep it up, because my underlying goal is to be able to support myself without ever having to ask them for help again. I have to remind myself every day that if I can support myself completely without needing their help, I never have to see them again - only on holidays.

LET'S DO THIS!