Life moves fast...

I am so tired and stressed. Excuse me for being blunt but this is true. I have WAY too much time to think lately. About everything! And it's starting to take it's toll. Most of what stresses me out is probably trivial at best. But I just can't get a grip lately.  Mom visited this past weekend and it was truly a pleasure to spend time with her getting to see the South Dakota sights, and it honestly was nice to have my mind occupied with other more fun things. Unfortunately, it can't last forever. And that's okay because life isn't a vacation (no matter how much we want it to be). But when I say it's back to the mundane for now, that's really how it seems.  While talking with my mom and Jeff, I've expressed (probably to often) how hopelessly lost I feel when it comes to figuring out my career path. Or even just making a decision on where to point my  interests. And to be even more brutally honest, I've all but given up on what God wants me to d...

As many of you know, earlier than originally planned; I have decided to get a head start on the hunt. Job hunt-that is. I'm not a fan of it to be honest but it certainly gets me thinking. Today I've been thinking about the benefits of not having a job. I'm trying to always look on the brighter side. Here is the list I have come up with: Disclaimer: I do not miss my old job, but I do miss my little Publix family. You are all an amazing group of people and don't you dare lose touch with me!  I get to eat dinner with my hubby EVERY night. Heck, I even have the time to make a decent attempt at cooking it! I have time to play with Honey everyday and spoil her even more rotten. I do not have to sell lottery to pathetic-addicted-to-gambling fools!  I do not have to go to work wondering what the next scammer of the day will bring to my counter. I do not have to wear make up. (Not that I wear a lot anyway but I like this fact) I do not have to wear an uncomfortable, fun...

We have been in South Dakota for 28 days! In the beginning, it felt like a really long vacation. We didn't have much of a choice other than to take it one day at a time. We spent A LOT of that time getting to know the area, being the newbies and generally just enjoying the atmosphere of somewhere we've never experienced before. Now that we've settled in I find that everyday has me taking care of another responsibility in our lives. I'm serious when I say it really does feel like an endless check list. From big things to small things, I simply can't find myself in a position to successfully claim that "I'm all done". Of course, there are many things we have accomplished and I'm glad to be done with them (like getting the internet hooked up and dealing with in processing stuff), for those of you who are already aware of the minor battles we've dealt with... But the responsibilities aren't just here, they also remain in Florida. While I'm...

Many people fear the unknown. Or more specifically; what they will encounter on their way to the unknown. I have discovered and decided as recent events of my life unfold, (while the Air Force brings us surprises along the way), that I am certainly NOT defining myself as one who is easily squeamish toward these new things. I am a welcomer! I am definitely a planner, no doubt. I love being organized, compartmentalizing the tasks before me, and knowing at least what the potential outcome could be. However, I know now that God uses these traits of mine to create a better experience for my husband and I (and Honey, our dog). I used to just think I would never learn to "let go, and lot God."   But I don't think I ever fully understood that phrase. It doesn't mean you simply stop being who you are, and what you like to do. Instead, you allow God to take your quirks/talents; whatever the case may be, and turn them into tools He can use. For me, it has enabled me to distingu...