Today I official start at the restaurant I was hired at last week! It sounds like I’ll be watching videos as part of the training on sexual harassment, how to operate the different machines and cook food. I’m excited to get back into the workforce after being out of work for the last 11+ months. Its also a requirement to find a job for where I live so I can check that box off! It will also be nice to get away from the house to walk to work and home and while at the job.

I’m now working to being off the buddy system at the sober house. After 30 days, you don’t need to have a buddy (who has been here for more than 30 days) to do things like go to the store, pick up food, go out to dinner, meet up with a friend, etc. Also, I can spend one night per week away from the house as long as I specify where I am at and a phone number to reach me. These additional freedoms will be really nice as I transition back into society. I’ll have to start making plans for an overnight in a few weeks. My friend said I might be able to come to his house or there is a girl I’ve been talking with that is interested in meeting me face to face. These are exciting things for me! I’m looking forward also to going out to lunch/dinner with my son to have some 1:1 time together. He is growing up so fast, its unbelievable!