Today marks day 11 him not being here. We still have 111 days left. Wednesdays are the worst day for me. I have lots of free time on this day, and I really don't have anyone here that I can talk to about him being away, since hardly anyone knows. I can distract myself with studying, but that test is fast approaching and come the middle of Sept, I will be done and it will just be a waiting game till November. It's getting harder and harder not to say something at work. I have to stop and think about what I say. I caught myself saying something today, and had to redirect it (wow, I've been working in CDC too long, thats what we say about the kids :)).
I had a very rough time with him leaving. I had several personal things hit me during that week, so I was way more emotional about him leaving. I don't have time to really think about him being gone, until the nights or Wed through Sat. I miss talking to him. But we are texting a ton. I get to FaceTime with him at night.. most nights :(, and that seems to help, but nothing beats him being near me.
I am working on getting things packed up. The apartment looks like a war zone has hit. Hard to believe we only have 2 more rent checks ever to write! Then hopefully we will start writing mortgage checks! I've been looking on Zillow, and have found quite a few homes we like, of course we will have to see them first, because pictures can be deceiving. We probably aren't going to build. The house has gone up by 20K dollars since we first started looking at it. It was already pushing our budget, now it is very much pushing it.
I went to church by myself for the first time ever since high school on Sunday. That was a wierd feeling. I remember walking into Belle Aire the first time, and feeling overwhelmed and a little nervous. This time it was about the same. Our small group has vanished and that was one of the main reasons we liked the church. They had a small group with a bunch of close friends who were going through the same thing K and I were. I love the preaching, though.
I should probably get some sleep, early and busy day again tomorrow. Ready for this week to be over with. There is so much more I could say, but I'm sure you don't care to read it. Thanks for the support.
Thursday, August 30, 2012
Tuesday, August 7, 2012
So That Big News..
Kenneth has gotten a job at FedEx.. in Memphis!
He was offered it about a two weeks ago. Since then he had the background check, drug test, and all the other good stuff that is involved with it. I have made a list of everything he needs to bring with him. I've come up with a list of weekends we will spend together. I have started to pack up the apartment because we will store stuff at his parents until we figure out where we are going to live. I've realized just how much stuff I have collected!!
I'm nervous and excited. I'm scared for leaving the one city I've known since I was 12. I'm anxious because from Aug 20 till Dec 19, we will be apart. The lease on the apartment doesn't end till the end of October, so instead of paying off the apartment and moving there, I'm going to keep living in it and he will move in with his parents. School also starts tomorrow, and I don't want to move there with no job and only his income. Not to mention I would be very bored. We also took a slight pay cut to get there. Not bad now that I'm still working Kroger and the school job, but could make life more exciting when I *hopefully* start nursing school next spring and we are living on his income alone!
I'm sad to be leaving my family. I'm sad that our cell phone bill will increase :). I'm excited about finally being able to put in my two weeks in at Kroger in November. I'm hoping my boss will let me have the days off I have requested. We will get fall break together, and also get 1 full weekend a month with 2 half weekends. So it will just be the weeknights that will stink!
So yea, that's our big news. I'm still digesting it all, and in a state of shock, and I've had 2 weeks to process it, and we've been talking about this for well over a year and half! Here's to a new life adventure and a new change!
He was offered it about a two weeks ago. Since then he had the background check, drug test, and all the other good stuff that is involved with it. I have made a list of everything he needs to bring with him. I've come up with a list of weekends we will spend together. I have started to pack up the apartment because we will store stuff at his parents until we figure out where we are going to live. I've realized just how much stuff I have collected!!
I'm nervous and excited. I'm scared for leaving the one city I've known since I was 12. I'm anxious because from Aug 20 till Dec 19, we will be apart. The lease on the apartment doesn't end till the end of October, so instead of paying off the apartment and moving there, I'm going to keep living in it and he will move in with his parents. School also starts tomorrow, and I don't want to move there with no job and only his income. Not to mention I would be very bored. We also took a slight pay cut to get there. Not bad now that I'm still working Kroger and the school job, but could make life more exciting when I *hopefully* start nursing school next spring and we are living on his income alone!
I'm sad to be leaving my family. I'm sad that our cell phone bill will increase :). I'm excited about finally being able to put in my two weeks in at Kroger in November. I'm hoping my boss will let me have the days off I have requested. We will get fall break together, and also get 1 full weekend a month with 2 half weekends. So it will just be the weeknights that will stink!
So yea, that's our big news. I'm still digesting it all, and in a state of shock, and I've had 2 weeks to process it, and we've been talking about this for well over a year and half! Here's to a new life adventure and a new change!
Wednesday, July 25, 2012
Life at the end of July
Summer school is almost over with. Thank goodness! I have loved taking this class this summer. I do feel like I have learned so much more this time taking it than the other 2 times combined! Which is good and bad! I'm also doing great in there!! I have 3 more exams left to take, and right now I'm holding around a 94/95 average in there. And since she does it on the point scale, I'm already guaranteed at least a C! I'm so stoked! I haven't done this good ever in A&P! Lets just hope I can stay focused and finish strong the rest of next week.
I also need to check with my two schools and double check and sign up for two more tests. Get my letter typed up and then maybe I will have everything complete for my application for the spring. Lets just hope I hear good news in November. I was looking at my transcript with one of my schools and they had typed in my Stats grade wrong. I quickly called them back and explained the problem, and with a few hoops and being transferred they realized it was an error on their part. Good thing I was paying attention!
I feel horrible for not keeping up with my other blogs. I really haven't done any grocery shopping in around 3 weeks. I mean I would pick up random things (milk, eggs, bread) and that would be the extent of it. I'm doing good with cleaning out my pantry. And I have some of August already planned out. But I'm thinking Aug is going to be a whirlwind, and not sure how much I'm going to keep to it. Chicken is all cleared out of the freezer, I have about 8 pounds of ground beef in there still, so I'm trying to find recipes with ground beef and tomatoes, since those are the two things I have an abundant supply of! :) I have done fairly good with sticking to the meal plan. We haven't been eating out, except on the weekends, and one time during the week, during the whole month, so I consider that a blessing.
School starts back in 2 weeks. We have a 2 hour day then. I'm excited to see my co-workers (friends), see who in the world our new teacher is. And surprisingly, I really miss the kids!
We got some exciting/shocking news today, but I'm not really ready to share it on here. I'll be sure to keep you posted so be on the lookout in the next few weeks.
Anyway, I just wanted to give you a brief update on things that were going on. I think that sums things up, I'm off to go study more of the urinary system and the reproductive system. Always two fun topics!! : ) Later friends!
I also need to check with my two schools and double check and sign up for two more tests. Get my letter typed up and then maybe I will have everything complete for my application for the spring. Lets just hope I hear good news in November. I was looking at my transcript with one of my schools and they had typed in my Stats grade wrong. I quickly called them back and explained the problem, and with a few hoops and being transferred they realized it was an error on their part. Good thing I was paying attention!
I feel horrible for not keeping up with my other blogs. I really haven't done any grocery shopping in around 3 weeks. I mean I would pick up random things (milk, eggs, bread) and that would be the extent of it. I'm doing good with cleaning out my pantry. And I have some of August already planned out. But I'm thinking Aug is going to be a whirlwind, and not sure how much I'm going to keep to it. Chicken is all cleared out of the freezer, I have about 8 pounds of ground beef in there still, so I'm trying to find recipes with ground beef and tomatoes, since those are the two things I have an abundant supply of! :) I have done fairly good with sticking to the meal plan. We haven't been eating out, except on the weekends, and one time during the week, during the whole month, so I consider that a blessing.
School starts back in 2 weeks. We have a 2 hour day then. I'm excited to see my co-workers (friends), see who in the world our new teacher is. And surprisingly, I really miss the kids!
We got some exciting/shocking news today, but I'm not really ready to share it on here. I'll be sure to keep you posted so be on the lookout in the next few weeks.
Anyway, I just wanted to give you a brief update on things that were going on. I think that sums things up, I'm off to go study more of the urinary system and the reproductive system. Always two fun topics!! : ) Later friends!
Wednesday, July 11, 2012
School is kicking my tail! We are basically taking a chapter a day. All good, just lots of material. Add Kroger and I am literally having no life. I have a lab practical on Friday, a test on Monday, and an assignment due on Monday. The only thing I'm worried about with this test is the endocrine system. I also managed to pull a 94 on the first test! Not bad for A&P 2!!! I'm glad I planned out meals for this month, cuz our eating out bill would be astronomical! I've been able to stick with till yesterday! We ate at Chick-Fil-A last night, but it was under 5$. So I'm good with that. Think I'll make chicken quesadillas tonight, and make lasagna roll ups some other time. I gave away my first shift ever at Kroger. 18 hours is a little too much. Unfortunately I can't cut my hours back any more than I am. Then they are making me go to a Floor Sup meeting in Nashville for 2 entire Saturdays.. not thrilled. Saturday's are the only day I get to spend with my husband! I have a feeling I'll be leaving Kroger within the month..
Now I've got to finish getting ready. Busy day today.
Now I've got to finish getting ready. Busy day today.
Saturday, June 30, 2012
Changing things up
So as you can tell the blog has gotten a little bit of a face lift. I've changed some things around and added some things. I will still keep up with this one, but I'm also going to try to keep track of my weekly meal plans. I already have it planned out to where school starts (Aug. 8th)! Which is a good thing because I start summer school in 3 days, and that class is going to keep me busy! Add working Kroger on top of that, eek! Click on the top headers and they will take you to the links for them.
I'm also going to try to keep up with my Saving Blog. Truthfully, I use coupons still, but I have as good as a stock pile as I can have for a tiny apartment. And most of my stockpile is laundry soap and bathroom items. My goal for the month of July was to try to use up what is in the pantry and to windle down the food supply in the apartment. While keeping a look out for great deals. Therefore, I will try my best not to go grocery shopping the month of July and just stick to getting produce at Aldi's for fresh fruit and veggies, and the occasional bread item we have on the menu. Lets see how this goes.
Life has been good. I can't believe my summer is over. I start with my class on Monday. I'm excited, but I'm also wanting to get it over with. I'm ready to get back to work. Ready to see the kids and find out our our teacher is! :)
I'm also going to try to keep up with my Saving Blog. Truthfully, I use coupons still, but I have as good as a stock pile as I can have for a tiny apartment. And most of my stockpile is laundry soap and bathroom items. My goal for the month of July was to try to use up what is in the pantry and to windle down the food supply in the apartment. While keeping a look out for great deals. Therefore, I will try my best not to go grocery shopping the month of July and just stick to getting produce at Aldi's for fresh fruit and veggies, and the occasional bread item we have on the menu. Lets see how this goes.
Life has been good. I can't believe my summer is over. I start with my class on Monday. I'm excited, but I'm also wanting to get it over with. I'm ready to get back to work. Ready to see the kids and find out our our teacher is! :)
Friday, May 25, 2012
Update per the month :)
Summer break is finally here. Was hoping to spend some of the day by the pool, but our pool at our apartment complex doesn't open till tomorrow.. hopefully, cuz the 911 box isn't working. I'm like doesn't EVERYONE have cell phones now a day and its been hot since March! Let me jump in something refreshing! Oh well, I will be at my in-laws in a matter of hours and they have a pool I will totally be taking advantage of! :)
I didn't get into Roane State, which is a good and a bad thing. Good in the fact that K & I won't be spending 4 months apart, bad that it's another rejection. It also means that I'm going to try to one more school and then I will find something else. I've already been thinking about it, and thinking about doing a preschool, Kindergarten teacher route, or doing something like medical billing. I even thought about becoming an assistant occupational therapist.. but that's even harder to get into than nursing. Like 100+ apply and only 20 spots. I've already got the teaching part down, but I know those are the two grades EVERYONE wants to teach. So I don't know. Hopefully I will get in and we won't have to worry about it.
We also reached a very important milestone. We have gotten to the point we wanted to save up for our house if we chose the Chateau. But I also found another I love: the Meadowbrook. Its about 15K over budget, but it has a huge walk in pantry, and a large laundry room. The kids bedroom would be downstairs on the other end of the house, and there is also another bedroom upstairs, which could be used a guest. Downfall, it has nothing K likes. I could ask them to push out the bonus room a little, and that would make K happy, but who knows how much that might cost. This is a place that I can see us living in till we retire.. or are forced to move. Anyway, sister-in-law said they were building one near her, so that means we will get to see what it look like. So excited. This weekend we are also going to try to narrow down the apartment search from 7 apartments to hopefully 2 or 3. Fingers crossed on that one. Add that to Memorial Day celebrations, Ben graduating pharmacy school and the party there, these 4 days are gonna fly by!!
That's really all that is going on. I've got to finish my laundry and maybe head to Target before we take off.
I didn't get into Roane State, which is a good and a bad thing. Good in the fact that K & I won't be spending 4 months apart, bad that it's another rejection. It also means that I'm going to try to one more school and then I will find something else. I've already been thinking about it, and thinking about doing a preschool, Kindergarten teacher route, or doing something like medical billing. I even thought about becoming an assistant occupational therapist.. but that's even harder to get into than nursing. Like 100+ apply and only 20 spots. I've already got the teaching part down, but I know those are the two grades EVERYONE wants to teach. So I don't know. Hopefully I will get in and we won't have to worry about it.
We also reached a very important milestone. We have gotten to the point we wanted to save up for our house if we chose the Chateau. But I also found another I love: the Meadowbrook. Its about 15K over budget, but it has a huge walk in pantry, and a large laundry room. The kids bedroom would be downstairs on the other end of the house, and there is also another bedroom upstairs, which could be used a guest. Downfall, it has nothing K likes. I could ask them to push out the bonus room a little, and that would make K happy, but who knows how much that might cost. This is a place that I can see us living in till we retire.. or are forced to move. Anyway, sister-in-law said they were building one near her, so that means we will get to see what it look like. So excited. This weekend we are also going to try to narrow down the apartment search from 7 apartments to hopefully 2 or 3. Fingers crossed on that one. Add that to Memorial Day celebrations, Ben graduating pharmacy school and the party there, these 4 days are gonna fly by!!
That's really all that is going on. I've got to finish my laundry and maybe head to Target before we take off.
Wednesday, May 2, 2012
And the end of April..
April once again was a fast month. I'm actually looking forward to 17 work days from now when I won't be working two jobs for about 2 months! I'm hoping I will have time to pick up on this, and enjoy life again. I will also be spending it by the pool or at the lake house. It's almost finished! The good news is we aren't scheduled to go to Memphis again til May 25, so I'm thankful for a short hiatus from there. Don't get me wrong, I love visiting family, but these short quick trips are getting crazy!
We are scheduled to see the Avengers in IMAX and 3D this weekend, but it also means another trip up to Opry Mills. :) I'm finding I am loving that mall!! The Vera Bradley outlet is amazing! And I have already gotten 2 totes, the Vera and Tote, and a large cosmetic case. Right after Christmas I had to order the Weekender for our cruise. I had looked around and decided to get it in a hello deliah print.. now when I got the product I FELL in LOVE! So now I'm hunting bags down! They also have an underarmor store, and I've found a few cute work out shirts, for when I do yoga! Yea, a little on the pricey side.. but so worth it :)
My birthday was great! Much better than last year with the tornadoes, although I did like not having to work and getting paid. :) Kenneth ordered me flowers and had them sent to school. He also got me a bead for my bracelet he got me for Christmas. I had asked him for a bracelet that he could add charms to. He got me one and slowly we are filling it up. But ever since then, we go into a store, and I keep seeing an angel charm. He always calls me his angel, so I always had asked him why I haven't gotten the angel charm for it yet. He got that for me.
We also had a wonderful cookout at my parents, with hot dogs, burgers, corn on the cob, fruit salad, homemade ice cream, and awesome cup cakes I made!! :) I allowed Becky and Christi's boyfriends to come over, and my grandparents were in town, so we just had a small get together, but it has been some time since we had had everyone together, so it was really more than I could have ever asked!
That's really all that is new. I find out about moving to Knox in a few days.. I'm a little nervous.
We are scheduled to see the Avengers in IMAX and 3D this weekend, but it also means another trip up to Opry Mills. :) I'm finding I am loving that mall!! The Vera Bradley outlet is amazing! And I have already gotten 2 totes, the Vera and Tote, and a large cosmetic case. Right after Christmas I had to order the Weekender for our cruise. I had looked around and decided to get it in a hello deliah print.. now when I got the product I FELL in LOVE! So now I'm hunting bags down! They also have an underarmor store, and I've found a few cute work out shirts, for when I do yoga! Yea, a little on the pricey side.. but so worth it :)
My birthday was great! Much better than last year with the tornadoes, although I did like not having to work and getting paid. :) Kenneth ordered me flowers and had them sent to school. He also got me a bead for my bracelet he got me for Christmas. I had asked him for a bracelet that he could add charms to. He got me one and slowly we are filling it up. But ever since then, we go into a store, and I keep seeing an angel charm. He always calls me his angel, so I always had asked him why I haven't gotten the angel charm for it yet. He got that for me.
We also had a wonderful cookout at my parents, with hot dogs, burgers, corn on the cob, fruit salad, homemade ice cream, and awesome cup cakes I made!! :) I allowed Becky and Christi's boyfriends to come over, and my grandparents were in town, so we just had a small get together, but it has been some time since we had had everyone together, so it was really more than I could have ever asked!
That's really all that is new. I find out about moving to Knox in a few days.. I'm a little nervous.
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