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.

Summer is Coming!

This week is swamped! I finished up finals today, I start a new job on Friday and we move on Saturday! But I am determined to post on here! Especially since we are moving to an area that apparently doesn't like wifi and I may never get on the internet again. Just kidding...I hope...

I was laughing to myself this morning because it seems that this is just what I always get myself into. The anxiety-filled girl crams three major life changes into one week! Let's watch her squirm! 

Anyway, Summer...

This is a drawing of Johnathan and I. Can't you tell? 

Tonight, the husband and I were talking about what we are most looking forward to this summer. I'm so excited for warm weather, living on the coast and hanging out with friends and family. Johnathan's excited about day trips to the beach and living in a house rather than an apartment.

The weird thing for me is that I don't really know what my summer is going to look like. It is my first summer married! And until about a week ago I was unemployed and secretly happy about it. Things are all coming together and changing as summer gets closer, so I guess I am excited for the surprises that summer is holding.

What are you most looking forward to this summer? Leave a comment! (This is my trick to find out who my readers are. I'm sneaky)

P.S. Johnathan, thank you for taking the lead in everything during this move. Love, your basket-case wife.

Also if you couldn't tell that isn't a real picture of Johnathan and I. I just stole it from the internet. I know I fooled you. It's ok. It happens to the best of us.

I'm a Baby

There are few things in this world that will throw me into a full-blown, terrible-twos temper tantrum (yes it does happen...). One, is not having eaten for a while and two, is having to write a paper.

Yesterday, I sat myself down on the couch and didn't let myself get up until I had written my final paper for Lit. I cried, I moaned, I complained. But that dumb paper is written! Not well I might add, but it is written! I then allowed myself to throw a pity party and grumble around the apartment all night, just for the fact that I had to write said paper and it was stupid. I refuse to take an English class ever again. You all are just going to be stuck with terrible grammar!

Thank goodness I woke up this morning to a much better day! I had an interview for a part time job and I will be starting next week! It is amazing how God will provide even when you don't know exactly what you need. 

Tomorrow is my 21st birthday and I am pretty excited to be going back to my fam's house for the weekend! John and I will be going shooting tomorrow and Saturday some friends and family are coming over for a cook out and bonfire! It's going to be a good weekend!

It's great having fun things to look forward to!

P.S. Husband, you wrapped my presents, left them out in plain sight, and left for work. You trust me a little too much...

I've Been Missing

Hello, Blog.

My guess is by now everyone that read my blog has given up on me and moved on with their lives. I totally support and understand that decision! About a month ago I decided that I needed to stop blogging for a while in order to get through my classes. I really feel like it was the right choice and I was going to reward myself with starting again once I had turned in my final paper for my evil English class. Well, here I am almost a month later and I'm not done with classes and I haven't even started my final paper (that is due Friday), and I'm blogging. I just missed it too much! 

This semester was extremely hard for me in all areas really; mentally, physically, spiritually, and emotionally. Where I was a month ago desperately needed to be stripped down to the necessities. That basically meant Johnathan, school, food, work and sleep. With finals starting this Friday and Summer sneaking up I am feeling better. 

I'm excited to get back on here and share my first summer being married to the love of my life!

A little recap of what has happened this past month:

1. The husband and I found a house to rent near Easton, MD. I'm sure this will be a reoccurring topic in the months to come. I already have a love/hate relationship with this house.

2. Josey and I are finally starting to understand each other. I have a love/annoyed relationship with her.

3. Baltimore went insane. I don't really want to talk about this too much but when it started to threaten my husband and friends' safety and my sanity, I started to gray...almost. 

4. My sister is graduating from high school and I got to go home to watch her play in her Senior Softball game. It's fun to watch her play!

5. My Best turned 21 and I do the same this Friday. Oh this is going to be interesting!

There you go! Hope to be back very soon! Thanks to anyone who comes back to read!

P.S. Johnathan, have you missed my little notes to you? I love you dearly. 

What's Next?

If you've read my blog at all, you know that I am very close to being done with my Undergraduate degree. Next month I will officially be done with classes and next Fall I will finish off with an internship and seminar. 

For me, May is what I am reaching for. I just want to be done with classes! I wouldn't mind going to school if it didn't involve so much time and effort outside of the classroom. I'm a firm believer in leaving work at work and making the home your safe place, but that's not a reality when you are a student. Not that I don't feel safe at home. I mean, I live with a cop. But I never feel like I'm off the clock. 

I was talking to Johnathan the other day about how excited I am to finally be done with school. It is all I've ever known and I can't wait for the next step! Then I realize...I have no idea what that next step looks like!? I don't really have a plan or really a goal for after graduation. Plus I have all these people telling me I'm going to miss school terribly and blah blah. The grass is always greener, honey.

The point I guess I'm making is that for once this planner has no plan! 

Hey maybe I'll go on to Grad school! Wouldn't that be ironic.

P.S. Husband of Mine, are you sure I can't just be a stay-at-home dog mom? We can get one more pup. Then I'll be outnumbered and the challenge really begins! You can think about it.