TravelsinTrucking

 Hey everyone!!!  Just wanted to let you know that my first 2 days in this new program have been fantastic.  I'm feeling so much more comfortable with the style and pace of the classwork.  This week is all review for me, as the other students are preparing to take their permit tests this weekend.  One other fellow and I already have ours, so we will probably be entering the vehicle Thursday afternoon.  I'm a little nervous because next week will start some of the tasks that I struggled with back in March, but I am already off to a much better start, so that should help.  Plus, the learning is structured right now in such a way that allows for A LOT of questions...and, believe it or not, I'm not the one asking the most LOL.  That title belongs to an older gentleman who sits behind me and talks about "drivahs" and "lobstahs."  Yup, he's from New England.  We bonded over the Patriots and our loyalty to Tom Brady bahaha.  Hope you all a...

Hi everyone!  Just a quick update to let you know that my financial aid came through this morning, and I am now officially enrolled in the CDL training program at my new school!  Today, I was only able to attend in the afternoon because of when my aid cleared, but I will be back at it tomorrow morning for my first full day.  The school is called the York County School of Technology, and it's in my hometown.  Classes run 7a-5p, Monday-Thursday for 5 weeks, though I can stay longer if I need additional practice, shifting or something like that.  Unlike previously, these trucks have manual transmissions, so I will need to learn to shift.  That's okay, I'd rather learn now and not need the skill, than not learn, need the skill, and have to learn later. I'm excited and nervous, but mostly tired lol.  I got the call that I was cleared to attend around 11:30 this morning, and had to get to school by 1pm, so I've been running around all day!  Anyway, than...

Hey everybody! Just a quick update to share that I'm still making good progress in my preparation.  I've completed my grant application/aptitude testing paperwork, and have moved on to the last/next-to-last phase prior to starting at my new CDL school.  I'm pretty sure I know where I'd like to attend, but I'm going to hold off on sharing too much about it until I'm definitely in.  In any case, it's likely I could start sooner than I had anticipated, which would be amazing!  And, this new program runs longer than the previous, company-sponsored one I tried out, which is even more amazing lol. Prayers appreciated as I round this next bend.  I hope to be giving another update within the next several weeks.  Thanks for your continued love and support!!!  It means the world to me <3 . ~ Amanda d:p

 Hey everyone! 😁 a quick update to let you know that I am still pursuing my CDL, and I need to practice tonight now working with the community organization to qualify for funding for my training. Yay!  A week and a half ago, I was also sold a car (new to me) for a very affordable price, so I now have wheels again. Thank you so much Mindi and Craig Cramer! May God bless you richly! 💖💖💖 Finally, I wanted to take the opportunity to share here what I just posted on my Facebook. Enjoy! 🤗 "In honor of World Autism Awareness Day, I wanted to share something very near and dear to my heart:  5 years ago, I was diagnosed with High Functioning Autism.  At first, I thought my life was over - that every unkind thing anyone had ever said about my personality and mannerisms was true.  It's taken some time, but with the help of God and my loved ones, I'm learning to love myself again.  I'm starting to believe again that the world is a better place because I'm in it. I...