As Casey said, we are wrapping up this blog challenge, because we’re excited to move on to some more topics like “Marriage Monday” and “(We Used to Be) Fat Friday” and the apparently very popular (in blog world) “Wordless Wednesday”…. so here’s the last six days for me!
DAY TWENTY-FOUR:
Something You’ve Learned
Recently, I’ve learned a very important lesson. I need to make decisions in my life to benefit me and my family. I have spent 11 years working multiple jobs, going to school (twice), having crazy schedules that frequently have me working and out of my house for 13-14 hours at a time. I need to put an end to this for my mental health, and the health of my family, marriage, and heart. There is no real need for me to be working like this anymore – there was once, getting my degrees, getting my LCSW, etc… but now? Now, is a time that I need to learn to take life a moment at a time instead of attacking life full force in every direction. And that’s okay. So, come the end of the summer I will be going part time in my full-time job, and that will mean that I can space out my jobs, and end up working both of them only one day a week – as opposed to 4 days a week. And you know what? My supervisors are FINE with it. I was so scared to talk about the need for me to work less, step back… but they GET IT! They are both willing to work with me however I need. It pays to ask for what you need. That is a lesson I’m learning (plus, I’m delegating work!)
DAY TWENTY-FIVE:
First Five Songs That Come Up When You Shuffle Your iPod
I couldn’t go a day without music. In my house. In my car. In my head at all times. I often fantasize about having the persons job that gets to pick out music for movie scenes. I would ROCK that job.
1. “Lose Your Way” -Sophie B. Hawkins
2. “I’m Gonna Make You Love Me” -The Jayhawks
3. “When I See You Smile” – Bad English
4. “I Think God Can Explain” -Splender
5. “Angel Eyes” -Jeff Healey Band
DAY TWENTY-SIX:
Your Dream Wedding
I got it. September 19, 2009. I still get teary when I remember it, and the complete and utter joy. Like Casey said, I have some regrets. One being that I forgot to have Justin get a picture of all of us in our aprons. And that we got hurried through our reception because people kept bolting. And that we cut our cake to “Like a Virgin” (. . .) But, all in all, I was there with Casey and we were husband and wife. And we got a beautiful day to pledge our vows. It was our dream, and it was amazing to see it come true.
DAY TWENTY-SEVEN:
Original Photo Of The City You Live In
Eh. Really? I could go down and take a picture of the “shopping center” (Hannaford, Radio Shack, the Post Office, and Chinese Food Place). . . but I’m thinking that’s not too exciting. The sign when you enter Standish? Well, it’s a sign. On a road. There’s nothing around it, because it’s Standish! So, I’m sorry. Maybe sometime on our walk I will remember to bring my camera and we’ll give you a tour of good ol’ Standish. Maybe.
DAY TWENTY-EIGHT:
Something That Stresses You Out
What people think about me. It’s silly. I shouldn’t care. But I do.
DAY TWENTY-NINE:
3 Wishes
1. Not to sound totally whiny or ungrateful here… but I really super duper wish for (at least) ONE ENTIRE YEAR in which no close family member/spouse/friend has a huge life threatening illness. I get it Universe. Really I do. And I get how lucky I am that I have survived, and my Mom, Stacey, Dad, Casey have all survived. But I am so tired of hospital beds, waiting rooms, doctors, specialists, worrying, frantic phone calls, crying, googling. . .
2. I would wish for our plan to move to NC to be successful. Which, mostly means selling our house because that’s the only thing “tying” us down, if you will. So SELL, you stupid vinyl anchor (our affectionate nickname for this house)
3. I would like to have ESP (but be able to control it).
DAY THIRTY:
A Picture Of Yourself This Day And 5 Good Things That Happened
1. I got up and exercised
2. I don’t have to work until noon
3. My husband made me breakfast in bed (he does this every day ((yes, really)) but I appreciate it every day)
4. My ipod is playing throughout the house on our wireless speakers. Nothing better than music everywhere!
5. I am about to order some new books for my Nook, because my Mom sent me a gift card. It made me cry, because it was so unexpected and thoughtful. Thanks Mom!
Ok…so here’s the end!!!!!! Thanks for reading (all six of you)!!!!
