My friend Jennifer tagged me to name 10 things that make me happy. So here are some things...
1. My husband. He is my very best friend and the person that I enjoy spending the most time with. It is a good thing because we live together :) He makes me happy and coming home to him at the end of the day is what I look forward to!
2. My doggie! Oh my goodness my dog Ray never has a bad day. He is so "freaking" happy all the time it just makes me happy. He is such a sweetheart! Last night I laid in his crate with him for about 10 mins. He was so sleepy but I wasn't ready to tell him goodnight.
3. My job. It makes me happy getting to do what I do. I really love working with college students. I remember what a transitional time college was for me. Starting off as an 18 yr old kid and finishing up school as a responsible adult. What a blessing to be able to encourage and help them through this exciting and sometimes "scary" time in life!
4. Decorating...my soul, I spend too much time reading design blogs. I love it. To me, it is art. I especially love design mags. My fav's being Elle Decor and House Beautiful.
5. Finishing projects. It is usually hard for me to start a project and complete it fully. A.D.D. But I love the feeling of finishing something.
6. House projects. As you know we have been working on our "old home" since we moved in. So starting a project and seeing it to completion makes me very happy. There is never a shortage of things to do around our house.
7. My family and friends. Especially doing fun things together around the holidays.
8. Christmas trees and decorations make me happy too. I am looking forward to getting out the holiday decor this weekend!!!
9. Beautiful photography. Do you ever just search around Flickr? There is some serious talent on that website. I especially love searching for photos of Scotland since our trip this summer. My own travel pictures from Scotland make me happy as well. It was such a beautiful place with such natural beauty. speaking of....
10. God's creation makes me happy. I love nature. Mountains, beach, sunsets, sunrises, trees, flowers. All of it makes me greatful and reminds me what an amazing God we serve.
Ok tags......I will tag anyone who reads my blog. There ya go :)
November 23, 2009
November 17, 2009
P90X
Yesterday, marked day 1 of my P90X journey. And let me tell you, it was painful. I did the chest and back workout along with ab ripper. I did so many push ups that my chest is painful to the touch. Ridiculous. I couldn't even do some of the exercises b/c my arms were jello from the military push ups. But it really works! I haven't felt this sore in a really long time.
Today is Plyometrics, a cardio type workout. We will see how that goes :)
If anyone has completed P90X, I would love to hear your thoughts. Commitment will probably be my most difficult obstacle, as it requires at least one hour a day, 6 days a week. But it has to work, right???
November 10, 2009
Wild Week
So many things have been going on this week, and it is only Wednesday.
First, my dad went to the cardiologist Monday (he had been having chest pains for awhile) and ended up having quadruple bypass yesterday. He is doing well and the surgery was successful. Just pray for his recovery.
Second, I started my new job!!!! And I LOVE it. Like I really LOVE it. Other than the first day. You know how that is. Running around trying to get a grasp of what you will be doing..crazy. I told Taylor that yesterday, my coworker and I talked about work ALL day long and I loved it. Seriously, we just brainstormed ideas about what we wanted to do to make our jobs more effective and students more successful. I finally feel like I am doing what I am supposed to be doing...if that makes sense. I will be working with students who are struggling with school. We will work on study skills, learning styles, referrals to tutoring, basically the goal is to keep them from dropping out due to poor grades. I will be working in academic coaching but the rest of the department is comprised of different student support services all designed to help students succeed academically. It is great!
Third, my sweet husband had a birthday yesterday in the middle of all of this. I love him beyond measure! I am thankful for his gentle spirit and he is very special to me.
Well that is summary of this week, so far....
First, my dad went to the cardiologist Monday (he had been having chest pains for awhile) and ended up having quadruple bypass yesterday. He is doing well and the surgery was successful. Just pray for his recovery.
Second, I started my new job!!!! And I LOVE it. Like I really LOVE it. Other than the first day. You know how that is. Running around trying to get a grasp of what you will be doing..crazy. I told Taylor that yesterday, my coworker and I talked about work ALL day long and I loved it. Seriously, we just brainstormed ideas about what we wanted to do to make our jobs more effective and students more successful. I finally feel like I am doing what I am supposed to be doing...if that makes sense. I will be working with students who are struggling with school. We will work on study skills, learning styles, referrals to tutoring, basically the goal is to keep them from dropping out due to poor grades. I will be working in academic coaching but the rest of the department is comprised of different student support services all designed to help students succeed academically. It is great!
Third, my sweet husband had a birthday yesterday in the middle of all of this. I love him beyond measure! I am thankful for his gentle spirit and he is very special to me.
Well that is summary of this week, so far....
November 6, 2009
Change is Good
I am notorious for resisting change. Hence the name of this blog "Times of Change". I started this blog nearly 3 years ago as we were making plans to move to Huntsville from Auburn. A change I was excited about, and sad about all at the same time. I thought it would be appropriate to call the blog Times of Change because for all of us, that is what life is about...change. Even when the change is a good one, I still find myself having a more difficult time processing it. Part of the processing for me is "dealing" with my emotions. And, while I don't really feel all that comfortable blogging about work, I do need to get my thoughts on paper. So there.
One aspect of my life is about to change again. A job change!
For the past 2 1/2 years I have been working in a job that has not been exactly the right career fit for me. It wasn't a "bad" job, just not my ideal job. You see, I had this idea of what I wanted to do after I graduated and the path that I wanted to take career wise. As we all know, our paths rarely take the course that we envision... God has another plan. That was certainly the case for me. At times, it made living in a new town difficult. We moved here for Taylor's job and I was thankful for it and wanted to follow my husband. But part of me still desired to carve out my own niche here. It wasn't easy being a "higher education" girl in an "engineering" world :) While Taylor thrived in his job, the opportunities for me, here, were not as plentiful. I was no long in Auburn where the "university" was the backbone of the town. But, I still wanted to feel invested in my career...like it was mine and not just something I was just doing to earn a paycheck. Yes, it was my own pride. So, I wasn't always content in where the Lord had placed me. And that was my fault.
Over the past 2 1/2 years in my job, I learned many new skills to add to my skill set. I took a job out of my comfort zone and experienced growth in areas that may have not been challenged otherwise. I have had the unique opportunity to work solely with international students and that taught me many things. It taught me to appreciate our differences and our cultures. My discontentment was never based on me "not liking" to work with international students. I want to make that clear. That was never the part of the job that was not a good "career fit" for me. I will miss them. I also have made some really great friends at work over 2 1/2 years. And I will really miss them as well :)
So here I sit today, on my last day at my current job....thinking and processing. I have recently been offered another position that I am so excited about. I am thankful that the Lord has orchestrated this opportunity and I truly have felt his hand in it for awhile. This will be a job that is in line with my career interests and goals. And, it is a position that excites me and motivates me. I am beyond thrilled. But, today I sit and think about what this old job has meant to me. No, I didn't love it. I will be honest. But, it was my first big girl job! It has molded me. My coworkers here were my "first friends" in Huntsville. Back in the day when I knew no one outside of these four walls. So, while I'm excited about starting something new on Monday.... today is bittersweet. For so long, I wanted this day to come. MY LAST DAY! Moving on to something new...And now that it is here, I realize that I had neglected to factor in leaving the people that I have grown to know and appreciate.
Alright, I needed to get those feelings on paper (or blog). This new job is such a blessing and I'm so thankful for it. Wish me luck. Come Monday, it will be a whole different ball game :)
One aspect of my life is about to change again. A job change!
For the past 2 1/2 years I have been working in a job that has not been exactly the right career fit for me. It wasn't a "bad" job, just not my ideal job. You see, I had this idea of what I wanted to do after I graduated and the path that I wanted to take career wise. As we all know, our paths rarely take the course that we envision... God has another plan. That was certainly the case for me. At times, it made living in a new town difficult. We moved here for Taylor's job and I was thankful for it and wanted to follow my husband. But part of me still desired to carve out my own niche here. It wasn't easy being a "higher education" girl in an "engineering" world :) While Taylor thrived in his job, the opportunities for me, here, were not as plentiful. I was no long in Auburn where the "university" was the backbone of the town. But, I still wanted to feel invested in my career...like it was mine and not just something I was just doing to earn a paycheck. Yes, it was my own pride. So, I wasn't always content in where the Lord had placed me. And that was my fault.
Over the past 2 1/2 years in my job, I learned many new skills to add to my skill set. I took a job out of my comfort zone and experienced growth in areas that may have not been challenged otherwise. I have had the unique opportunity to work solely with international students and that taught me many things. It taught me to appreciate our differences and our cultures. My discontentment was never based on me "not liking" to work with international students. I want to make that clear. That was never the part of the job that was not a good "career fit" for me. I will miss them. I also have made some really great friends at work over 2 1/2 years. And I will really miss them as well :)
So here I sit today, on my last day at my current job....thinking and processing. I have recently been offered another position that I am so excited about. I am thankful that the Lord has orchestrated this opportunity and I truly have felt his hand in it for awhile. This will be a job that is in line with my career interests and goals. And, it is a position that excites me and motivates me. I am beyond thrilled. But, today I sit and think about what this old job has meant to me. No, I didn't love it. I will be honest. But, it was my first big girl job! It has molded me. My coworkers here were my "first friends" in Huntsville. Back in the day when I knew no one outside of these four walls. So, while I'm excited about starting something new on Monday.... today is bittersweet. For so long, I wanted this day to come. MY LAST DAY! Moving on to something new...And now that it is here, I realize that I had neglected to factor in leaving the people that I have grown to know and appreciate.
Alright, I needed to get those feelings on paper (or blog). This new job is such a blessing and I'm so thankful for it. Wish me luck. Come Monday, it will be a whole different ball game :)
October 31, 2009
Halloween
She was a black cat and wanted a picture with Ivey. But, as you can tell by this picture, Ivey hates Allison. Really it is ridiculous but hilarious.
Here is another hint. See the mic.
And there is my handsome Ron Burgundy.....
Yes, Taylor and I went as Veronica Corningstone and Ron Burgundy from Anchorman. Taylor just went around all night quoting Anchorman lines. He even won a prize for "Best Portrayal of a Famous Person" at the party.
It was a fun night with some great costumes. We had a great time.
It was a fun night with some great costumes. We had a great time.
October 29, 2009
Payless 50% off coupon
Today and tomorrow, you can use a coupon for 50% off your entire purchase at Payless Shoes. HERE is the link to southernsavers where you can get the coupon.
I'm thinking of heading over after work to check out these:
For $15, I think I could afford to spend money on boots this trendy?
I'm thinking of heading over after work to check out these:
For $15, I think I could afford to spend money on boots this trendy?
October 27, 2009
Gearing up for Halloween
I don't know about you, but I love Halloween! It has always been a favorite holiday for many reasons.
1. It officially "kicks off" the holiday season...Halloween...T'giving...Christmas!!!
2. It is in the month of October. My FAVORITE month. I love the changing seasons, cooler temps, the fall leaves and the smell of fireplaces.
3. You get to play dress up and act like a kid again.
4. My usually "serious" husband actually likes planning a good costume. We always have way more fun and laughs trying to come up with our costume no matter how lame it may or may not be. Last year we were uncle Rico and Deb from Napoleon Dynamite. T had a good time telling everyone at the party that "back in 82 he could throw a pig skin a quarter mile". This years costumes will be even better than last! Can't wait to see how they come together.
Deb and Rico. I hope this years costumes will be more flattering. It is hard to "rock" a fanny pack. But I think I pulled it off.
1. It officially "kicks off" the holiday season...Halloween...T'giving...Christmas!!!
2. It is in the month of October. My FAVORITE month. I love the changing seasons, cooler temps, the fall leaves and the smell of fireplaces.
3. You get to play dress up and act like a kid again.
4. My usually "serious" husband actually likes planning a good costume. We always have way more fun and laughs trying to come up with our costume no matter how lame it may or may not be. Last year we were uncle Rico and Deb from Napoleon Dynamite. T had a good time telling everyone at the party that "back in 82 he could throw a pig skin a quarter mile". This years costumes will be even better than last! Can't wait to see how they come together.
Deb and Rico. I hope this years costumes will be more flattering. It is hard to "rock" a fanny pack. But I think I pulled it off.
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