Peace Of Mind

I was just talking to a friend about how much I rely on always having a "plan". I like to know what my next step is and what my goals are for the future. So when I realize I have no idea what my next step is or really what I want to do in general, I feel like I'm lost and wandering through life with no purpose. Which of course, is not true. I feel like this period of unknown should be spent enjoying the life I have now (this should really always be my plan but hey I'm slow sometimes). Why should I let stress and confusion cloud the fun I am having right now!

I mean, just last week, Johnathan and I went rollerblading down our street!

I looked like a baby deer learning to walk but it was fun!! Well it was fun until my roller blade completely broke in half and I had to walk back to the house in my socks. But we went rollerblading for goodness sake! Life is fun!

Then my mom and sister came up for the day and we walked around downtown Easton. We browsed the shops and ran in the rain. We laughed so hard that I cried and drooled all over myself! And to remember that day I got a pretty bracelet from the Irish store. Life is seriously fun!

We had a cookout with some really awesome friends! We went swimming, ate crabs, grilled burgers, had a campfire, and saw free fireworks from their back yard! I made my first batch of cupcakes for my self-assigned challenge of baking cupcakes once a month (I've got an awesome list of cupcakes). Life is really fun!

I also have the most thoughtful husband in the world, who thinks that dating his wife is an important part of a relationship. He took me to our favorite ice cream shop in Oxford. It was a beautiful night and a fun time to catch up with my hubby in the middle of the week. Life is fun!

This weekend we are heading back over the bridge to celebrate my sister-in-law who graduated from high school this year! And to celebrate Johnathan's Dad on Father's Day. (My dad left the state so he doesn't get to celebrate with me...it's his fault.) 

Remember that even when you don't know what is coming next, right now is a good place to be.

P.S. John, when you wake up, I'm making waffles!

Sunday In the Country

Living in the country is definitely a big transition for me. I was born and raised in the "city", right outside of DC, and until just recently, knew nothing different. I can tell it is going to be a love/hate relationship but so far it has been mostly on the love side. 

Each day brings a new lesson or adventure. Of course adding to the fact that this is our first house and have only been in apartments so far.

One big thing we are having to get used to is the wildlife. We started off with a house FILLED with bugs. Then we found the mice and then shortly after we discovered our three black snakes. Oh and I literally just found a tick crawling on my sleeve...I'm not joking. Yesterday, we had a Bald Eagle sitting in our front yard and as I look out the window now, a doe is walking through our side yard. I moved to a zoo.

Living in the country means that you can clean all day and five seconds later it will be dirty again. Just the other day, I swept and mopped our floors. I turn around and there is mud...MUD tracked through my kitchen. Not going to lie, it's still there. I was too tired from mopping the first time.

Living in the country means that my drive to work is gorgeous! I drive past fields and country mansions. It's so relaxing! Who ever thought driving to work would be a favorite part of the day? 

Living in the country means that it is freaking dark at night! Like, can't see your hand in front of your face dark. So dark. You don't know what dark is until you step outside my house at night. Dark.

I love the fresh air, I love the quiet, I love the sunlight that comes through our windows. I love how coming home creates such a peace in me and that it is truly turning into my safe place.

P.S. Husband, thank you for always dropping everything and running when you hear me screaming about a spider. You are my protector. 

Tired, Yet Happy

We have officially survived our first week in our new home! Which is pretty impressive with the snakes, spiders and crazy washing machine.

It was a whirlwind of a week trying to unpack and make the house feel like home. It still is far from perfect but each day things start to come together. It is absolutely crazy how much curtains can change a room! I finally feel like I don't have to do my hair and makeup just to go into my living room! 

I also had my first (almost) full week at my new job and I am encouraged that I will enjoy it. I guess we will see after week two.

Rewind a bit:

For my birthday a couple weeks ago, Johnathan bought me my first rifle! I named her, Miranda. She is so fun and I'm so excited for our adventures!

I got to shoot her on my actual birthday and then again after moving all day last Saturday. (I know that sounds weird but you know what I mean).

*Insert tons of bragging here* Not going to lie, I'm pretty darn good at target practice.

The second time shooting, we brought two of Johnathan's sisters along.

It's so much fun! Let the adventures begin!

P.S. John, now we will forever be in competition with shooting. Don't worry, I'll let you win...sometimes.