Sunday, August 16, 2009
Sunday, August 9, 2009
To Do's....
Recently I have noticed that I am creating quite a few "To Do" lists around my apartment. I have always been one for lists and I had kind of gotten out of the habit since I graduated. However, I have been so much more productiv these last few weeks since I have started making my lists and sticking to them like I used to. So, seeing as how I wanted to blog tonight but am very tired I thought that I would briefly blog about some of my long term "To Do's" (not sure if there is supposed to be an apostrophe in there or not but it looks funny without one). Lately, here are some of the things I have been trying to cross off of my long term "To Do" list.
1. Workout - I have really been trying to get in shape lately. Man, it is really hard since I haven't worked out in a long time. I am already seeing (or should we say feeling) the rewards though so, I hope I can build myself up to doing more. We will see.
2. Cook - Jesse's Mom gave me a really nice set of kitchen utensils, pots and pans, and bowls for my birthday in an effort to try and help me learn to cook. I am really guilty of eating out a lot and I have GOT to start cooking more. I rather enjoy it when I do it however, it is just the fact of getting up and doing it. I recently saw the movie "Julie and Julia" this weekend which was so cute and it really made me want to go out and buy a cook book and cook one recipe a day from it. I'm not sure that I would start with Julia Child's French Cooking (probably something way simpler) but, I just might do that. It might get me more motivated about cooking.
3. Save Money - Jesse and I are both on a quest to save money. I have a feeling we are not alone in that quest either! ha! So, I feel that if I could learn and enjoy cooking that would really help on the saving money thing. We are both working so, that is a blessing in itself. I am about to start school but will continue working. We just have to really use our will power and I know we will have money saved up in no time. Thanks to Dave Ramsey's book for inspiring both of us to save, save, save...we both know it will be rewarding in the end.
Well, those are the BIG "To Do's" for the present. Honestly, if I could conquer those then I would be A-OK! One day at a time, though!
1. Workout - I have really been trying to get in shape lately. Man, it is really hard since I haven't worked out in a long time. I am already seeing (or should we say feeling) the rewards though so, I hope I can build myself up to doing more. We will see.
2. Cook - Jesse's Mom gave me a really nice set of kitchen utensils, pots and pans, and bowls for my birthday in an effort to try and help me learn to cook. I am really guilty of eating out a lot and I have GOT to start cooking more. I rather enjoy it when I do it however, it is just the fact of getting up and doing it. I recently saw the movie "Julie and Julia" this weekend which was so cute and it really made me want to go out and buy a cook book and cook one recipe a day from it. I'm not sure that I would start with Julia Child's French Cooking (probably something way simpler) but, I just might do that. It might get me more motivated about cooking.
3. Save Money - Jesse and I are both on a quest to save money. I have a feeling we are not alone in that quest either! ha! So, I feel that if I could learn and enjoy cooking that would really help on the saving money thing. We are both working so, that is a blessing in itself. I am about to start school but will continue working. We just have to really use our will power and I know we will have money saved up in no time. Thanks to Dave Ramsey's book for inspiring both of us to save, save, save...we both know it will be rewarding in the end.
Well, those are the BIG "To Do's" for the present. Honestly, if I could conquer those then I would be A-OK! One day at a time, though!
Tuesday, August 4, 2009
Life Lately
Well, it has been several weeks since I blogged last. Since I last blogged A LOT of wonderful things have happened. Jesse and I are, of course, still in Hattiesburg; things are, however, really looking up for us.
#1 - JESSE GOT A JOB!!!!
We have been hoping and praying for this to happen and for the right opportunity to open up for him and, IT DID! He is now a server at Chili's! The job market is REALLY competitive right now so, we are very thankful that he was able to find something so quickly after we JUST moved here. We will see what the future holds for him but, for now, we are grateful for this opportunity
#2 - I HAD A BIRTHDAY!!!
My family came to visit the week before my birthday. They stayed for about four days and spoiled the heck out of both me and Jesse! :) I got to do A LOT of shopping which was tons of fun for me. I think I wore everyone out! We went to eat at Outback for my birthday dinner and it was delicious. I was sad to see them leave because, I know it might be awhile before I see them again. I am really thankful that they came, though!
#3 - We found a GREAT church!
While my family was here we visited a new church called "The Grove". It was exactly what Jesse and I were looking for. They had a very contemporary service and music, and they were extremely hospitable. They have just started in this area and it will be a great opportunity for Jesse and I to meet new people and get involved. We are so excited about it and can't wait to go back!
#4 I've been keeping BUSY!
While I am waiting anxiously for school to start...I have taken on a temp position at the apartments here. It has been really hectic because, I have been helping with what they call "turn". It is where leases end and a bunch of people move out and then new people move back in. It is much like some of the duties I had as an RA, however, it is a little more intense. It is good, though. It keeps me busy and I get paid for it. I'm still helping with marketing events and such but, that effort has slowed down a bit. I finally got my class schedule for my first semester in grad school. I am soooooo incredibly excited and I can't wait.
The Lord is really blessing us here in Hattiesburg! I am ever so grateful. We are having so much fun! I'm ready for all the things to come!
#1 - JESSE GOT A JOB!!!!
We have been hoping and praying for this to happen and for the right opportunity to open up for him and, IT DID! He is now a server at Chili's! The job market is REALLY competitive right now so, we are very thankful that he was able to find something so quickly after we JUST moved here. We will see what the future holds for him but, for now, we are grateful for this opportunity
#2 - I HAD A BIRTHDAY!!!
My family came to visit the week before my birthday. They stayed for about four days and spoiled the heck out of both me and Jesse! :) I got to do A LOT of shopping which was tons of fun for me. I think I wore everyone out! We went to eat at Outback for my birthday dinner and it was delicious. I was sad to see them leave because, I know it might be awhile before I see them again. I am really thankful that they came, though!
#3 - We found a GREAT church!
While my family was here we visited a new church called "The Grove". It was exactly what Jesse and I were looking for. They had a very contemporary service and music, and they were extremely hospitable. They have just started in this area and it will be a great opportunity for Jesse and I to meet new people and get involved. We are so excited about it and can't wait to go back!
#4 I've been keeping BUSY!
While I am waiting anxiously for school to start...I have taken on a temp position at the apartments here. It has been really hectic because, I have been helping with what they call "turn". It is where leases end and a bunch of people move out and then new people move back in. It is much like some of the duties I had as an RA, however, it is a little more intense. It is good, though. It keeps me busy and I get paid for it. I'm still helping with marketing events and such but, that effort has slowed down a bit. I finally got my class schedule for my first semester in grad school. I am soooooo incredibly excited and I can't wait.
The Lord is really blessing us here in Hattiesburg! I am ever so grateful. We are having so much fun! I'm ready for all the things to come!
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