This month I was happy about: getting a “Leading Performance (exceeds expectations)” on my 1st end of the year evaluation at my job. This month I was sad about: Rob being sick. Something I accomplished this month was: just surviving! I had 2.5 days of Rob in the hospital and 3.5 days of Rob being… Read More »
Christmas Eve day was fairly busy. Not as busy at the 2 days before, but still a little busier than I would have preferred. But like this entire Christmas season, for some reason, for us everything has been so different. I won’t go into all the reasons why, but it’s just been bizarr-o. Oh I… Read More »
I usually don’t write about politics. I’m not really one to publicly voice my opinions about stuff like this, but I’m really the need to vent right now. I’m on facebook as is most of the world, and have “friends” of all sorts. Anyway, I won’t go into specifics about that as I shouldn’t go… Read More »
Ok, so I took a couponing class that an acquaintance from my church has been teaching for awhile. [Not extreme couponing] It’s been all the buzz on Facebook. I was so excited when she scheduled a class that I could attend. I learned a few things, but since I had already done some extensive research,… Read More »
I am thankful for the opportunity to learn. My job offers free tuition for me at limited number of hours each semester. Although, I haven’t taken advantage of that. I have taken advantage of the professional development classes. I took my 2nd workshop today on Professional Ethics. A lot of it was common since, but… Read More »
Today I’m thankful for the great Scouting program that we have here in Auburn. I’m very proud to say that my hubby, Rob is a huge reason that the pack that Alex is in is the biggest pack in Auburn and the best! 🙂 I’m thankful we have the opportunity to be able to fundraise… Read More »
I am thankful I am able to help others through giving blood. Today was my 2nd time to give blood. It’s such a rewarding feeling…a little woozy, but still great to know I’m helping others.
Today I’m thankful my awesome group of student workers. I’ve found through my experiences in my new job, that I love working with college aged ‘kids.’ The students I work with are anywhere from 18-26 years old. We don’t limit what majors are allowed to work in our department, which is really cool because we… Read More »
I’m thankful for a wonderful church. My church is truly amazing. I’m amazed at: -the huge church family. -the great missions programs. -the active youth program and all that it offers from Sunday youth night to sweat week and so much more. -the wide variety of Sunday school classes. -our pastors that are so knowledgeable.… Read More »
Today I’m thankful for my job. I love my job and even if I didn’t I’m thankful to finally have steady income after several year so of not having it. I love my job for many reasons… -an easy going, flexible, easy to work with, easy to talk to, boss (who hosts great parties) -great… Read More »
Today I’m thankful for our freedom. We get so wrapped in our daily lives that we don’t realize how lucky we are to: live where we want. do what we want. say what we want. It’s a luxury that is really taken for granted. I’m thankful for the soldiers that the risk their lives everyday… Read More »
Today I’m thankful for my friends. Today I had lunch with one of my “newer” friends and it was great. The more we’re together I realize, how alike we are in so many ways, and all the things we have in common. She’s someone I know I don’t have to act a certain way or… Read More »
Today I am thankful for health insurance and the AU employee pharmacy. I am on the state retirement program again and although people gripe about it, we are truly blessed. $25 copay with great coverage. We also have really good drug insurance and what’s even better, Auburn University has their own pharmacy and all drugs… Read More »
Dear Grandmother, Happy 62nd Anniversary! After 12 years of celebrating your anniversary with Granddad gone, I know you are elated to be with him up there dancing the night away. As much as I miss yall, I’m so happy you two have been reunited to celebrate your anniversaries together again and forever. Give Granddad a… Read More »
Dear Rob, I just can’t believe it’s been 14 years since we tied the knot! I think back to through the years. It makes me happy to know that we’ve stuck through all the ups and downs through these years. What we’ve gone through in the last 4 years would be enough to test any… Read More »
With summer nearly 4 weeks in, I’m finally getting around to doing a post about things I’d like to do! I was extra motivated when I saw Andrea’s post! So here goes…. Family road trip 7/1-5 Read at least 2 good books Get kids to the dentist So happy to have this done until December!… Read More »
I have lots to catch you up on. Let’s start with last Friday after I got off work. – trip to Sam’s, Walmart, and Kroger for jambalaya fixings, drinks, and snacks for Saturday – cut up 6 lbs of meat and gathered up everything for the lake Saturday – up at 7 am – ran… Read More »
While perusing through Lauren’s blog I found this meme. Don’t think I’ve ever done this one, so here goes! 1. Where is your cell phone? purse 2. Relationship? forever 3. Your hair? longer 4. Work? fun 5. Your sister? young 6. Your favorite things? hugs 7. Your dream last night? none 8. Your favorite drink?… Read More »
Ahhhhh!!! I’m so upset right now and instead of putting part of this on my facebook, I’m going to do what I used to do and blog about it! So here goes…you have been forewarned. First, let me give some background info. Every summer our church has a “Sweat Week” for 6-12th graders. Sweat Week… Read More »