It seems that for the past few days, around 5:00ish a.m., I sit upright in bed and think that B and I have slept in too long--past our alarms. Thankfully, the sun is just that bright these days in the morning. I do love having that sun shine bright and early. This winter was a long and hard winter and I'm glad to be through it.
All of the sudden I have realized that we are halfway through May! Crazy! I don't really know where March and April went. It seemed like they were here and now they are gone. Well, to be truthful I do know where those months went. I spent of lot of those weeks subbing and waiting to hear on a job verdict. A lot of prayer, patience, worrying, frustration and waiting...you know how that job game goes. Alas, it wasn't meant to be, so now I move on.
As summer is approaching, the hubby and I are looking forward to a few trips this summer and seeing what other adventures are ahead for us. While the hotness of our little apartment doesn't seem appealing, it's just one of those facts about living in Iowa in the summer. We've already spent one hot summer here, so I think we can handle another.
Our one year anniversary is quickly coming up and we can't believe it! Hard to believe that one year is almost down in the books for us as a married couple! It's been a great year and we have both learned a lot and our relationship has definitely deepened.
As for the job front, I have several applications out and I'm just waiting for some interviews. I'm also looking in to options outside of the teaching realm. I do love teaching and working with children, however I am getting frustrated that there haven't been many openings. I just want my own classroom, is that too much to ask??? I've been subbing for almost 2 years now! So, I'm doing some soul searching on figuring out where else I feel called to be. I do have a long term sub. position lined up for next fall (which is encouraging), however it seems that in our area, music positions are not opening and that frustrates me to no end! Thus, I've got to consider other options for the time being. I know I will be put in the place I'm supposed to be, it's just hard waiting.
Well, I'm off to work this afternoon and need to get a few things in line before then. Hope you all are having a great Wednesday!
Wednesday, May 18, 2011
Monday, May 16, 2011
Sunday, May 1, 2011
Trash to Treasure
It makes me so excited when I am able to find something that someone else didn't want anymore..aka they decided to give it to a second hand store and it soon becomes my new treasure.
Thus my story begins. As you probably know, most of our money goes into savings for that house that will be ours someday in the future. So I do like to decorate our apartment and on a budget, sometimes that is hard to pull off. But you can be pretty creative if you aren't afraid to do a little searching and get a little dirty.
Yesterday was a slow morning here in this household. B decided to sleep in and I had to run and do a few errands and one of those errands took me right past Goodwill. Perfect.
So, as I like to read blogs of other budget-minded creative DIY decorators, I get some good ideas. Some have been great, some have been flops, and other ideas have gone in the folder in my mind titled: for our future house.
I'm going to try to post more of my projects, however right now our computer is acting slow, so more later :)
Thus my story begins. As you probably know, most of our money goes into savings for that house that will be ours someday in the future. So I do like to decorate our apartment and on a budget, sometimes that is hard to pull off. But you can be pretty creative if you aren't afraid to do a little searching and get a little dirty.
Yesterday was a slow morning here in this household. B decided to sleep in and I had to run and do a few errands and one of those errands took me right past Goodwill. Perfect.
So, as I like to read blogs of other budget-minded creative DIY decorators, I get some good ideas. Some have been great, some have been flops, and other ideas have gone in the folder in my mind titled: for our future house.
I'm going to try to post more of my projects, however right now our computer is acting slow, so more later :)
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| And idea I saw, it was a flop, but I never quite knew what to do with that wall. |
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| I found these babies and knew exactly where they would go. |
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| This little one fooled me. I saw it, walked away from it, and then it enticed me into coming back and finally buying it. It was worth it. |
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| And the final result turned out pretty well! |
Thursday, April 28, 2011
Positive in the Midst of Disappointment
Lately, things have not been going as B and I had thought they would turn out. Unfortunately and fortunately while we think we know how everything is supposed to go, God sure knows what He is doing. And while I am disappointed, now, I just have to wait for another door or window to open to see where God wants me.
In the midst of some disappointment though, I've really been trying to focus on all of the good that we have going on right now. B just celebrated his 25th birthday (25 years, wow!) He has a great, steady job, normal hours, with (very important) health insurance! While I might not have the job I want, I still have my lessons every week to teach and I can contribute that way. Plus, we recently discovered a show that we both love, Modern Family! Our apartment is not big by any stretch of the imagination, but at least it is clean and close to B's work, and it's not that bad being in such tight quarters...we are still newlyweds after all ;)
In the midst of some disappointment though, I've really been trying to focus on all of the good that we have going on right now. B just celebrated his 25th birthday (25 years, wow!) He has a great, steady job, normal hours, with (very important) health insurance! While I might not have the job I want, I still have my lessons every week to teach and I can contribute that way. Plus, we recently discovered a show that we both love, Modern Family! Our apartment is not big by any stretch of the imagination, but at least it is clean and close to B's work, and it's not that bad being in such tight quarters...we are still newlyweds after all ;)
Thursday, April 21, 2011
Courage
Courage for your week:
The Lord himself goes before you and will be with you; he will
never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged.
Deuteronomy 31:8
Wednesday, March 30, 2011
Prayers
Hi all- we're calling the team into action! Life has suddenly started moving fast here and there are some exciting and new possibilities for us in the near future. Please pray for these new opportunities and for us to have faith and trust during this time.
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| it was just one of those mornings... |
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| B's first day of his new hours! |
Tuesday, March 22, 2011
No more 2:20
I have put off writing about one very important happening that came our way a few weeks ago, but I believe now is a good time to mention it. I recently applied for a new position at work, a commercial production job that I had applied for once already last fall. Another opportunity came around and I took another shot. After days of waiting, I finally got the call that I had been chosen for the job!!! Suffice it to say I was thrilled. I have been on cloud nine ever since I got the news, so excited to be moving into a position that I feel appeals to my interests more. I have been training for my new job over the last few days and I will finally begin full time early next week. I am so excited to get started and to have normal hours. It will be great to be able to spend my evenings at home again instead of having to scurry to bed early. Of course, the extra sleep is welcome too!
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