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It is March already...I can't believe how this year is flying already. It is insane! Anyway, update on life is in order. Brady got a new job last week. He will be working for Sally Beauty Company...no, not selling make-up...he will be the guy handling the employee 401K, profit sharing, and Education Assistance Program. I am so excited for him and he is excited too! It worked out so that we will be able to go skiing Spring Break as well. We'll head up to Vail and see if we can find some famous people to follow around. Should be fun!

Still no soft drinks this year...I don't even crave them anymore, so that's good. A few of my other resolutions were somewhat delayed getting started, however, are in the works now. As long as you do it within the year, that is what matters, right? We are exploring churches...still haven't found the right fit though. Now that the weather is nice, I am jogging and walking almost every night, along with some other workout type things. I am giving up my sugar addictions (ice cream and cookies all the time). It was a bad addiction...everyday I HAD TO have it...but not this week. I am going to be strong and resist...eventually I won't think about it anymore. I am not giving up sweets completely though or else I might go crazy...once a week is the limit. hmmmmm...what else...not doing so good on the hanging with friends. Every once in a while I catch up with a friend, but not often enough. That will change I hope.

Well...almost lunch time so I will sign out...until next time...

Valentine's Day 2007

Yesterday was my first Valentine's Day as a married woman. It was incredible. My sweetie and I aren't into going out on the town, especially on a crowded holiday and we agreed that since we just moved into a larger home we'd save the expense of gifts this year. So, I took off early and made my famous chicken parmesan, angel hair pasta with sauce and french bread. It was super. After dinner I gave Brady a card...it was perfect. He said "your card is in the car, I'll be right back." So he went to his car and came back with a dozen red roses and some Dove dark chocolates...and the sweetest "to my wife" card. So much for not getting me anything. The roses are beautiful and he is the best husband in the world. It was the best Valentine's day ever. It wasn't anything extravagant, but a lovely evening with the man I love...perfect!

My life...not too much to report

It has been a bit since I have had anything useful to say...and I still don't really have a lot. Just an update on life. Nothing too exciting.
As far as my New Year's resolutions go...I am doing alright. I am most proud of the fact that I have not had one soft drink since last year. I cleaned my house because I had to in order to move out and I can't help but keep the new house clean because it is new...so that worked out great. Organization is going well...also because of the move it forced me to throw out the old or take to Goodwill, etc. My dad and I are doing MAJOR clean-up at the office. Files are being organized, lables made, desks cleaned...it already looks so much better, but still a way to go. Work is getting better with better organization. I am not getting lost in a pile of papers and actually getting my work done more efficiently, which helps me and my clients out. I don't feel as overwhelmed. It's good.
Life in general is good. It was one year ago yesterday that I started planning my wedding...because the plans start about 5 minutes after the ring is put on the finger. My husband is the best! He loves me so much and treats me like a queen always. We have had a busy first few months with all the holidays and honeymoon and moving, etc. Things are settling down now and we love just hanging out together.
My goal for the next few weeks is to work on my resolution to hang out with my friends more. I have been neglecting them I think. I am horrible at calling and writing. I just need to do it and hang out with my girls. A serious girl's night is needed soon.

Junk, junk and more junk...

First of all, I am happy to mention that I am officially out of the old house and into the new. I like it much more than I thought I would. At first I had some complaints about a 2-story house, but it is growing on me. It's fun...a childhood dream I am now living...but I won't stay forever.

The reason for this blog though...do you have as much junk as I do? I mean geeeeeez, where did all of this STUFF come from and how did it all fit into my little house? We moved all of the big stuff on Sunday...couch, beds, fridge, washer/dryer, etc. We moved the needed items such as clothes, kitchen items, lamps, decor, etc. Wow...looking nice! Well, yesterday we moved the rest of the stuff, or might I say junk. I realized just how much stuff was cramed into all of my closets. WOW! What to do with it? It is still good stuff, just stuff that I dont care for anymore. Trash it, keep it, give it away? Well, at this point I dont have time to worry with it...just throw it in the car. The new house is FULL of boxed up stuff that has no place...this house is much bigger and still seems to be overwhelmed with the junk from the smaller house. It's insane.

Packing up the house

Well, today I am officially going to start packing up the house. I have SO MUCH to do in the next few days. Luckily since we are only moving across town I dont have to pack incredibly well...but packing nonetheless. I have so much stuff...a lot of it needs to be put in the trash or taken to Goodwill. I guess this is my chance to do so. Ahhhhhhhh...I HATE packing!

On a brighter note...we are moving and that is a blessing. With so many ups and downs and unknowns about our house situation, we are just glad that we have a place to go. It isnt the house we orginally wanted, but it is such a nice house and in a very nice neighborhood. It is a quiet street, it has nice sidewalks that we can take walks on, the houses are well-built and beautiful. I can't complain.

Anyone wanna join my roller coaster ride?

Today is Friday...I am SO glad this week is coming to a close. It has been one heck of a week. I don't think I have ever really experienced what some call the "emotional roller coaster" until this week. I swear, I experienced every emotion EVER all in a few days. I went from SO excited, to sad, mad dissapointed, to content and happy, to dissapointed and scared, to frustrated and stressed, to relieved...now I just want to take a nap!

It is amazing how and why things happen. I try to take control. I try to jinx the bad situations. I try to do it my way and when it doesnt work out I get angry, sad and stressed. Then I remember, it isn't me that is in control here. Everything happens as it is meant to happen. Events transpire to make me stronger as a person. In the end, it will be fine and perfect and I will realize, "well, duh...this is what should have happened to begin with."

I am glad that this ride seems to be on it's last hill...I just hope that I get stuck on top for once and don't have to come down!!