Life is busy. Sadly, blogging took a back seat and a lot of the stuff that made this year one of the best of my life, isn't documented. Part of my 2013 resolution list is to start being a better blogger, to really take blogging more serious so I can have the written memory and ability to reflect.
I am excited to make some personal goals for the upcoming year and hopefully be held accountable here in the blog world.
One of my first big changes is going to be - BLOGGING. I want to be a better blogger. Let's be honest, I don't blog for any one but myself. This will never be a money maker or 1000 follower, but I enjoy interacting with the you ladies who read and I enjoy sharing our life with you. I want to do a wedding recap and get that up so we don't forget (what we haven't already) and start posting at least 3 times a week.
I also want to take a look of my 101 list. See where I am at on it, see what I need to put over onto a 30 before 30 and re organize my goals and Bucket List.
I want to do Project 365. I WILL DO IT. No if, and or buts.
Health wise - I want to run in a 5k. I am going to start weight watchers and tracking and I will do a weekly recap after weigh ins each week. I need to get the weight off I gained and start being healthy. I want to get to a weight where I feel safe becoming pregnant.
Financially - we need to save, save, save more. We want to buy a house soon so we need more of a down payment to make the payment easier. I think we have a pretty good system and hope we can stick to it.
We may look into purchasing me a new car this year. We will decided in the next 6 weeks or so and go from there. Car and house should be are two big purchases this year.
Career wise - I am happy where I am at. I am not sure what the next year will bring but as long as I keep moving ahead and continue having growth at my current position I will be happy.
Children - we are in no rush. We don't know if we will have an easy TTC process or have issues but we are content right now and whatever God has in store for us we will deal with at that time. To be honest, I am enjoying my husband and our newlywed status.
Marriage - Tomorrow marks the anniversary of Justin asking me to marry him. Everyone says that the first year is the hardest. I can say that the past four months have been the best of my life. I can only pray our marriage is always this hard. I say it all the time, being married to Justin is the easy. He has the hard job. But with this year I am going to improve. I am going to try to be a little less stressed about laundry, cleaning and house hold chores and just enjoy our time.
I also want to take a vacation this year - just us. Our honeymoon was the best week. We relaxed, slept in and did whatever we wanted. We couldn't have asked for more and I think it is crucial for us to have the reconnecting period and time to just enjoy ourselves together.
I want to take a few more trips/small vacations - just to get away. If all works out we will be in Vegas the end of March!
Most of all, I want to enjoy this year as much as I did 2012. I want to spend quality family time, enjoy the ride and make the most of 2013! Happy New Year!
Tuesday, January 1, 2013
Sunday, August 26, 2012
Shaklee
I have been debating buying this to help clean our home for sometime now - but with the wedding and grad schools are budget is tight and the initial investment of Shaklee scares me because I have never tried it! A wonderful woman Kriss who I know through internet land has started to sell it. And she is having a giveaway!! Go visit her - read her blog and story (She has 3 amazing kiddos through adoption)... If you have tried any Shaklee product, let me know - I am interested in hearing what you have to say!!
Sunday, July 29, 2012
Good Sunday Morning
Well the countdown is less that ONE week. I am sure all of you are over reading about my giddy, super excitement but... well... tough. I am going to catch you up on randoms today, and hope to post everyday this week to help me remember everything. Lofty goals.
1. We got our bands yesterday, they had been on layaway for quite some time - and we picked them up. I also had to give them my engagement ring so they could sauter them together. I feel naked. Justin didn't want fancy or diamonds in his (ummm, why not? was my question??) but I now have to guard his band until Saturday - not like I haven't been losing things left and right this week.
2. We also purchased this yesterday. So far so good :)
3. Does anyone else ever feel like they are eating sour cream when they eat Greek Yogurt? It is so stinkin' thick (I love it, don't get me wrong) but some times it is too thick.
1. We got our bands yesterday, they had been on layaway for quite some time - and we picked them up. I also had to give them my engagement ring so they could sauter them together. I feel naked. Justin didn't want fancy or diamonds in his (ummm, why not? was my question??) but I now have to guard his band until Saturday - not like I haven't been losing things left and right this week.
2. We also purchased this yesterday. So far so good :)
3. Does anyone else ever feel like they are eating sour cream when they eat Greek Yogurt? It is so stinkin' thick (I love it, don't get me wrong) but some times it is too thick.
4. Today we are going to a place called Candy Land. We need candy for the candy bar and what better of a spot than Candy Land. That is if we could ever get moving.
5. I still need earrings for Saturday. I only work one day this week so I will be trying to find some ASAP. I don't usually wear earrings so I doubt they stay in the whole night, but I am going to try!
6. If you didn't know I AM soooo excited :)
Wednesday, July 25, 2012
10 nights.
Ten. 1-0. That's how many sleeps I have as a Miss. not a Mrs. - I can't believe it. Every day I get a little more excited, a little more happier and a little more in shock... Shock that I get to marry my best friend. The person I know that will be by my side no.matter.what!
Wedding plans are coming to a halt. Florist, DJs and caterers are making final calls to me and we are in full swing.
I work this week and only Tuesday next week ( I work 4-10s, I have off every Monday). I am a sappy mess. I am so ready to start this new chapter in our book, but I am also very sappy and emotional. I swear I am keeping Kleenex's stock up.
Cake has finally been decided. First Song, I can't tell... but it is perfect. I have a few surprises for my soon to be hubs that I can't post - I have wedding stuff that I want to post too, but I can't post till after our day is complete.
I promises pictures soon after the wedding!
Wedding plans are coming to a halt. Florist, DJs and caterers are making final calls to me and we are in full swing.
I work this week and only Tuesday next week ( I work 4-10s, I have off every Monday). I am a sappy mess. I am so ready to start this new chapter in our book, but I am also very sappy and emotional. I swear I am keeping Kleenex's stock up.
Cake has finally been decided. First Song, I can't tell... but it is perfect. I have a few surprises for my soon to be hubs that I can't post - I have wedding stuff that I want to post too, but I can't post till after our day is complete.
I promises pictures soon after the wedding!
Tuesday, July 17, 2012
18 days before the wedding
We have 18 days to go. 18. Excuse me while I have a bit of a panic attack. Over nothing and everything.
The to-do list is growing, my anxiety over the top and my excitement to marry my best friend, well it is over flowing. I can't wait.
Things are almost together, and the things that aren't are things I can't work on right now.
I have lots of friends (IRL and blogger) that are recently newlyweds and some of you that have been married for years. I am asking now for your last minute advice - what you wish you would have done different or wish someone would have told you.
Don't hold anything back - I would love to hear whatever advice you have.
The to-do list is growing, my anxiety over the top and my excitement to marry my best friend, well it is over flowing. I can't wait.
Things are almost together, and the things that aren't are things I can't work on right now.
I have lots of friends (IRL and blogger) that are recently newlyweds and some of you that have been married for years. I am asking now for your last minute advice - what you wish you would have done different or wish someone would have told you.
Don't hold anything back - I would love to hear whatever advice you have.
Friday, June 29, 2012
Randoms....
1. My goodness is it HOT!!! If i is going to be this hot, I need to be in our pool, cold drink in hand floating. Not sitting in my temperature rising office.
2. Tomorrow we are going to see these folks.It is supposed to be 90+ degrees so the SUN tour is right. I am sure I will not be posting pictures of my sweaty, smelly self after the concert. But none the less we will have fun with our friends and two other couples.
4. Our invites went out this week. I absolutely loved them. Not bragging but I think they turned out perfect - for us! And a little PSA - if you get invited to an event and someone even puts postage on the RSVP card for you -- RETURN IN :) My OCD seating chart needs them back. We already have had people RSVP and that makes me super excited. I am excited to share our day with our loved ones.
5. 5 weeks away, folks. 5 weeks away from marrying my best bud.
6. We go get my dress Monday, it is bustled and ready for my butt to get in it. I may not take it off Monday :) Well I will, because I want it to be a surprise, but I can't wait to wear it.
7. I am not sure if being this happy is normal. But I am. Be prepared for lots more wedding jabber because it is all.I.Think.About :)
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