Another Sunday home alone while Joel's at work. I decided that I would give the house a pretty good cleaning today. I did the usual dusting, vacuuming, sweeping, mopping, and bathrooms. I also washed the kitchen cabinets and windows, did 3 loads of laundry, and caught up on filing in the office. I just uploaded pictures from the camera and plan on ordering prints to fill all the frames we got for our wedding. The 2 bedrooms and office need pictures hung and I would love to hang some in the living room as well. It's been almost 10 months since our wedding, and my bridal portrait and all those frames that were graciously given as gifts are still piled up on the bottom bunk bed waiting for me to pick pictures to fill them. I'm determined to get it finished tonight!
Joel and I spent Memorial Day weekend at the Outer Banks with his family. We stayed in a phenomenal house in Corolla that had a theatre, game room, four bedrooms with on suite bathrooms, large living room and kitchen, pool, hot tub, 5 decks, and so much more. We were the first renters to stay and it was perfect! I wish I could build it in Mebane; besides a few minor things, it's my dream house! We climbed the Currituck Lighthouse, Jockey's Ridge, and Wright Brother's Memorial. Joel and I are going back for our 1 year anniversary trip in August. We will be traveling the entire Outer Banks and visiting the other lighthouses and historical areas. It can't come fast enough!
Sunday, June 3, 2012
Sunday, May 20, 2012
Lazy Sunday
Joel & I were both exhausted, so we decided to sleep in today. That never happens! Unfortunately, we both woke up at 6:26 wide eyed and bushy tailed. We managed to toss and turn and doze until about 9. We had a cereal breakfast and just returned from the grocery store. Not sure what our plans are for the rest of today other than going to the Durham Bulls game with good friends Laura & Brian tonight. I'm going to enjoy every second of time with my husband today! Although he is still rubbing it in my face that he beat me by 5 at putt-putt last night!
Friday, May 18, 2012
Back Again!
I thought I'd really get into this whole blogging thing, but I've really struggled with making time to do it consistently. I hoped I would update every few days, just so I could document everything in our crazy life.
I'm sitting home alone tonight & have already had my cry it out moment. Joel & I have hardly seen each other the past few weeks. Our work schedules have been the exact opposite and we both went out of town. Yet again, I'm home tonight while he had to work overtime. I had a huge list of things I wanted to get done tonight around the house. (Laundry, Dishes, Water Flowers, Clean, etc) I did wash a few dishes and have one load of laundry finished, but now I have lost all motivation. I'm catching up on DVR, hoping that it'll put me in a better mood.
I really hate to be so sour about the way things are because I'm extremely lucky. Everything seems to have happened at once here lately, and I wasn't prepared to handle it. I've always considered myself to be a very independent and strong person, but this has taken its toll on me. Our crunch time at work has just now ended. That in itself had me stressed to the max. Training new employees & having way too many responsibilites and not enough hours in the day, made for a very long spring. I don't think I've work less than 9.5 hrs since March.
Joel was switched to a different shift and that took some getting used to. It affected all the days I had scheduled to work part time and some time we had planned to spend together. Such is life!
I had a steroid injection in my lower spine on April 6. It was the most painful thing I'd ever done, but it was a miracle drug. I chose to go through with it so that I could make it through the spring season at work. It did just that! I started hurting again last Thursday. I'm very thankful that it kept me pain free for a little over a month. I do wish it would have worked longer, but we'll see what happens. I did get a bill yesterday for the anesthesia and it's outrageous. I haven't even paid for it all, and the pain is already back. This is yet another thing that I'm stressing about, because my insurance has a $7500 deductible, so I'm having to pay for this and it's expensive. I had been spending anywhere from $25-$100 a week on chiropractor services for about a year and a half. After the injection, I stopped going and had just started to save some money. I wiped my savings out on the wedding and was super excited to start saving again. We are taking a beach trip for Memorial Day, and an anniversary trip in August, beach trip for Labor Day, and a Disney trip with friends in December. I really need the extra money, hence the part time job, but now I'm back to paying all these medical bills.
Oh, and did I mention that some maniac hit me on the way to work back in March and totaled my Acura. So now I have to drive the Kia to work. We bought it to be our nice car and to keep nice and to keep FOREVER. Now I'm putting lots of miles on it and taking it down a long gravel driveway everyday and putting my nasty self in it after work everyday. Ugh!
I think I've vented enough for now. I shed a few tears, and watched some of my fav tv shows. Hopefully things will start to turn around soon. I want some quality time with my husband, some time away from home, to see my parents and friends more often when I get lonely, to find a decent used car, to save some money, and to make the most of this life that God has blessed me with!
I thought I'd really get into this whole blogging thing, but I've really struggled with making time to do it consistently. I hoped I would update every few days, just so I could document everything in our crazy life.
I'm sitting home alone tonight & have already had my cry it out moment. Joel & I have hardly seen each other the past few weeks. Our work schedules have been the exact opposite and we both went out of town. Yet again, I'm home tonight while he had to work overtime. I had a huge list of things I wanted to get done tonight around the house. (Laundry, Dishes, Water Flowers, Clean, etc) I did wash a few dishes and have one load of laundry finished, but now I have lost all motivation. I'm catching up on DVR, hoping that it'll put me in a better mood.
I really hate to be so sour about the way things are because I'm extremely lucky. Everything seems to have happened at once here lately, and I wasn't prepared to handle it. I've always considered myself to be a very independent and strong person, but this has taken its toll on me. Our crunch time at work has just now ended. That in itself had me stressed to the max. Training new employees & having way too many responsibilites and not enough hours in the day, made for a very long spring. I don't think I've work less than 9.5 hrs since March.
Joel was switched to a different shift and that took some getting used to. It affected all the days I had scheduled to work part time and some time we had planned to spend together. Such is life!
I had a steroid injection in my lower spine on April 6. It was the most painful thing I'd ever done, but it was a miracle drug. I chose to go through with it so that I could make it through the spring season at work. It did just that! I started hurting again last Thursday. I'm very thankful that it kept me pain free for a little over a month. I do wish it would have worked longer, but we'll see what happens. I did get a bill yesterday for the anesthesia and it's outrageous. I haven't even paid for it all, and the pain is already back. This is yet another thing that I'm stressing about, because my insurance has a $7500 deductible, so I'm having to pay for this and it's expensive. I had been spending anywhere from $25-$100 a week on chiropractor services for about a year and a half. After the injection, I stopped going and had just started to save some money. I wiped my savings out on the wedding and was super excited to start saving again. We are taking a beach trip for Memorial Day, and an anniversary trip in August, beach trip for Labor Day, and a Disney trip with friends in December. I really need the extra money, hence the part time job, but now I'm back to paying all these medical bills.
Oh, and did I mention that some maniac hit me on the way to work back in March and totaled my Acura. So now I have to drive the Kia to work. We bought it to be our nice car and to keep nice and to keep FOREVER. Now I'm putting lots of miles on it and taking it down a long gravel driveway everyday and putting my nasty self in it after work everyday. Ugh!
I think I've vented enough for now. I shed a few tears, and watched some of my fav tv shows. Hopefully things will start to turn around soon. I want some quality time with my husband, some time away from home, to see my parents and friends more often when I get lonely, to find a decent used car, to save some money, and to make the most of this life that God has blessed me with!
Friday, January 27, 2012
ANLA Mngt Clinic
I'm here in Louisville, KY for a management clinic. I came with 10 others from NC and drove the awful 7 hours on Wednesday. We left at 6am from Mebane & arrived in Louisville around 3ish. I've never enjoyed riding & always get a bad headache, dizziness, hot, & need to just sleep it off. I made it though, & have enjoyed every minute here. I've met some pretty great people & have tons of ideas for Plantworks. I've discovered more things about myself that will make me a better person, wifre, friend, employee, & coworker. I'm blessed to have been given the position I am in & can't wait to implement these ideas back at the nursery.
I've had a blast, but I can't wait to be back home with my husband. I'm so thankful that he supports me in my career and understands the importance of me attending these functions. He helped me pack and dropped me off at 6am to catch my ride (on his day off, that he could have slept in)! I'm extremely lucky to have him in my life & can't wait to be in his arms!
I've had a blast, but I can't wait to be back home with my husband. I'm so thankful that he supports me in my career and understands the importance of me attending these functions. He helped me pack and dropped me off at 6am to catch my ride (on his day off, that he could have slept in)! I'm extremely lucky to have him in my life & can't wait to be in his arms!
Monday, January 23, 2012
Back To Blogging!!
So, it's been almost a year since I last blogged. I can't believe how quickly I got out of the routine. Planning the wedding & the honeymoon stage of marriage definitely had me distracted! I'm home alone tonight & bored out of my mind. My back & shoulders are hurting pretty bad, so I'm heading to the shower & going to lay around and watch tv for the rest of the evening. Here's a wedding picture!!
I started pulling Netherland Bulb at work today & am looking forward to ANLA Management clinic at the end of this week!
Wednesday, March 23, 2011
New Car!
Here's our new car! I absolutely loved going through AAA. We spoke with a guy on the phone & through emails. Joel & I had test driven one in Durham, but we picked out exactly what we wanted offline. The AAA guy found one and had it delivered to our driveway and took the Expedition away that Joel traded in. It took about 20 minutes & we signed all the paperwork on our kitchen table! This is our first big purchase together & I couldn't be more happy!
Saturday, March 12, 2011
Daddy's Home!
Dad's surgery went well yesterday & he went home right before lunch this morning. He won't be driving for at least a week and a half & will be doing strictly desk work for awhile, but hopefully pain free! I was able to see him last night & this morning.
After leaving the hospital, I got the oil changed in the Acura, went grocery shopping, did four loads of laundry, changed the wreath on the front door & the garden flag, filled the birdfeeder, & went to my make-up consultation. I was early for my appointment, so while wasting some time in Hobby Lobby, I found our Red & Carolina blue sand for our sand ceremony @ the wedding! I also bought shirts for engagement pictures. I look forward to having those done really soon! I loved my make-up today & can't wait to see it all together with my hair & dress. I also bought a few perennials & some strawberries today. I potted the strawberries & hope to get around to finding a place for the perennials tomorrow. I'm heading to bed! Goodnight!
After leaving the hospital, I got the oil changed in the Acura, went grocery shopping, did four loads of laundry, changed the wreath on the front door & the garden flag, filled the birdfeeder, & went to my make-up consultation. I was early for my appointment, so while wasting some time in Hobby Lobby, I found our Red & Carolina blue sand for our sand ceremony @ the wedding! I also bought shirts for engagement pictures. I look forward to having those done really soon! I loved my make-up today & can't wait to see it all together with my hair & dress. I also bought a few perennials & some strawberries today. I potted the strawberries & hope to get around to finding a place for the perennials tomorrow. I'm heading to bed! Goodnight!
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