First dance

First dance

Monday, April 11, 2016

The beach is calling my name!

I am SO excited! My husband and I are finally taking a trip to the beach. We haven't had a vacation in over six years and we never did get to take a honeymoon. But, it is going to happen at the end of May!

My best friend from high school is getting remarried and asked me to stand up for her. It will be a beach wedding in Panama City Beach, FL on 6/4/16, which is only 2 days after our wedding anniversary. Because I'll need to be there for a rehearsal, I decided I did not want to spend our anniversary in the car. So -- I started looking at our options and was able to find a condo for the week. I also have a super boss because, even though I just started my job last month, she is letting me take the week off after Memorial Day for our trip to the sunshine state.

I can hear the ocean waves, I can smell the ocean breeze, I can feel the sand between my toes... and it will all become a reality in about 6 weeks! The countdown is on!

Sunday, April 10, 2016

Hectic, but good!

It has been a crazy few weeks as I try to become acclimated in my new job. But, it is SO MUCH BETTER than where I was. I like learning new things and being challenged in my work again. Just last week, I came home mentally exhausted - just because my brain hadn't worked that hard since... September! I know, it's crazy...

The only major downfall is traffic. Ugh. I hate driving downtown and it has definitely been a challenge to suck that part up. I've had so much tension in my shoulders - but I think it's mostly attributed to that darn commute. My husband took our friends' kiddos to the zoo the other day and bought me a stuffed elephant. I named her Jazzy and she is sitting on my console. So far, she has been helping my stress while in the car commuting to work and back each day. I rub her ears and think of my husband and just try to get home to him in one piece and without a massive amount of road rage.

So, all in all... The job change was a good move this time. I finally feel like I am where I am supposed to be... Now, if only I can get some "work at home" benefits to avoid that darn traffic every day! :P