An Update is Needed

Wow, it has been way to long since I last wrote on here. I guess I never thought of writing in here over the summer, although I think it could be good for me. Some things have changed over the past month or so, and I better catch up.

I still have not found a job. I would say I have applied upwards of 30 places, with a total of 1 interview, and no job offer. It's very frustrating, and I can honestly say I have never been this bored in my life. This summer has been the hardest thing for me, because I have nothing to do! I have continued to apply to new places, and I hope something shows up soon. My daily schedule consists of waking up, working out, showering, and then hanging out the rest of the day. Friday and Saturday nights I still volunteer at the zoo, which is a great break for me. It gets me out of the house and lets me interact with people. I also go over to my parents house on Fridays and clean their house for them, and they pay me. It's a way I can make some sort of money. Other than that, I really don't do much. It's very hard.. but I know God has a plan for me, and maybe this is a calm before I get a job and school starts up. Maybe he's giving me a break before I'm complaining again that things are too chaotic. :)

On a happier note, Chris got a promotion at work! He is a Night Assistant Manager at QT! He started this past weekend, and so far he loves it. It's going to take him some time to adjust to his new schedule, since he works 10pm-7am, five nights a week. Financially, this a big thing for us. It will help us out tremendously.. Now if only I could find a steady job, we would be all set. :)

Wedding plans are great! I'm picking up my dress in a week.. going to see if I need it altered. In two weeks we're ordering invitations and favors. In about a month we're meeting with the caterer. Other than that, we're pretty much done with the wedding. Thank God! I mean, this process has been a lot of fun, but also very tiring. I am so ready for October 24th to come, so Chris and I can FINALLY be married, and move on with life. It can't come soon enough.

I'm moving back home a month from today. We're moving all the furniture and decor over to Chris's apartment (our future apartment), and I'm taking just the basics over to my parents house. I think this move will keep me busy for the next month, so I am grateful for that! We're going to clean up Chris's apartment, and decorate before we move in together. If anyone needs a futon, let me know. ;)

That's about all that's been going on. It's crazy how much things can change in just a month's time! I think I will try to update this blog more often.. I feel better with words on a screen, so maybe I'm not stressing as much. Anyway, off I go!

It Hit Home Today..

Today's message in church really grabbed a hold of me. The topic was "uncertainty in our lives" and for what God has planned for us around the corner. Through these hard times, one thing is certain, and that's God's love for His people, and that He'll never leave us. The Bible verse we focused on was Psalm 121:

"I lift up my eyes to the hills -
Where does my help come from?
My helps comes from the LORD,
the Maker of heaven and earth.
He will not let your foot slip -
he who watches over you will not slumber;
indeed, He who watches over Israel
will neither slumber nor sleep.
The LORD watches over you -
the LORD is your shade at your right hand;
the sun will not harm you by day,
nor the moon by night.
The LORD will keep you from all harm -
he will watch over your life;
the LORD will watch over your coming and going
both now and forevermore."

Wow. This Bible verse brings so much comfort in my life, so much security, that I can literally feel God's presence with me. No matter what life throws at you, no matter what hardships are in your life, frustrating you, worrying you, making you sick with stress, God is there. Just take a moment and listen. It's amazing to me how we have such a selfless God, who not only sent His son to die for us, but to constantly be there for us, even when we see no light, and when there is no end in sight.

I have been stressing so much about finding a job, and although I know I need to continue to look for a job, I have a certain peace knowing that God will not let me faulter. He knows what He is doing in my life, and I need to trust Him, and listen to him. This Bible verse is such a sign of how much God loves me, and everyone in this world. I know so many people who are struggling with things in their life. Jobs, finances, family issues.. The list is honestly endless. We have so many things constantly on our minds, and yet, we need to sit back, and realize that God is there. He is always above us, pushing us onward and making sure we're okay. Even though people lose their jobs, go through foreclosures, have family problems, whatever it may be, we're still okay. As long as we know there's God, we're okay.

I can't sum it up any better than what my pastor said, which really hit home for me. He said, "We don't know what tomorrow will hold, but we know who holds it."

God is good, all the time.

After The Storm

Well, things have finally settled down around here! School is over, and summer has set in. Finals were quick and painless, and now I can enjoy my break!

Wedding plans are still in motion. Chris and I are meeting with the caterer soon, as well as ordering the invitations, setting up a registry (with Target and Bed, Bath and Beyond!), and ordering tuxes for all the gentlemen. Other than those couple of things, I have not much to do for the wedding! I can honestly say I have not been stressed once throughout this entire process, which honestly is amazing, because I am so easily stressed!

Some exciting news! Chris got promoted at work! He's starting July 1st as a Night Assistant Manager! I can honestly say that this is a true and much needed blessing!! I have been going crazy thinking of what we're going to do when we get married, and how we will be able to afford everything, but this situation is heaven sent! He'll be working full time, and with a $4.00 raise, it's going to help so much! Hopefully in a year, we'll be able to afford a house! :) God is good!

Well, not much else going on.. I'll update when something exciting happens!

Chaos Most of the Time

Happy Birthday to my baby niece, Evie!! I can't believe she's a year old already! It's insane how fast time has flown by..

Speaking of timing. School is almost over for the semester! I have two weeks from today, before I have complete freedom for this summer! The past couple weeks have been insane, and I know the next two will be even more crazy, but the end of it all is coming so quickly, that I have hope. 

I applied to another Vet Clinic on Monday. They're hiring Receptionists, and since I have NOTHING going on this summer, I put down that I could work full time, any time they needed me. I'm praying, praying that something will come of it! Pray, pray, pray!! 

Other than those couple of things, absolutely nothing is going on. I'll update when the chaos is finally over..

Max the.. Torturer?

Just a quick update. :)

Things are going well.. I'm super busy right now. School is winding down, but also launching off in things to do. I still have tests, finals, and papers to accomplish before I can call this year a wrap in school. Hopefully these next 3 1/2 weeks will be good ones!

Nothing else happening right now. Max (my new cat) has a tendancy to be extremely needy in the mornings. I'm not talking like 8 o'clock in the morning. No, we're talking about 6 o'clock. For some reason, he comes into my room on the dot, and starts meowing like he's dying. He jumps on me, claws at me, demanding attention. Most of the time I have no choice but to just give into his demands, and get up. Which, I guess I really don't mind, seeing as how I go to bed so early. But, for the first ten or fifteen minutes, I am so upset with him. Once I see how happy he is though, just cuddling with me and purring away, my heart melts and I don't feel so upset. That's what naps are for, right? :) 

Anyway, I bid all of you to check out this and this.. I can gaurantee it will make your day. :]]

New Blog!

Hey everyone! Some exciting news..

Chris and I made a blog for our wedding adventures! :) Check it out here!

Update on the Chaos

Alright, since I have a couple hours to relax this morning, I thought I would update my journal (finally). It's been almost a month since I last wrote.. and yes, it's been that crazy. :)

Things are perfect right now! Even though school is almost done (and therefore equals chaotic), my wedding is in 6 months, and I'm volunteering like crazy, life is really, really good! I think I found a happy balance between everything. So, let's start with school first..

I only have about a month left of my Sophomore year in college. I can't believe how fast times flies by.. It's crazy to think that in two years I'm going to be graduating from this awesome university, and then I'll be entering in the work force with a salary and a set schedule! But what's even weirder is that next year around this time, we'll be preparing for Chris's graduation! Crazy!! Anyway.. School is great! Classes are going great! Getting A's and B's in ALL my classes, which is crazy to think about, since I'm a Bio major. Finals are about 3 weeks away. Here's an example of just how insane these next 4 weeks are going to be: In my chemistry class, we still have 3 tests to take. In 4 weeks. I have one next week, two weeks later I have another, and then one week after that I have my Final. But, I'm at peace at where I'm at in my classes. I'm not stressing out...

My wedding is in 6 1/2 months!! We just received the Save-The-Dates on Tuesday, so today I am putting the magnets together and starting on addresses. :) They're really cute! Other than that, all we have left to do is meet with the Caterer.. I think that's it! I'm practically stress-free on this subject! 

Everyday I get more excited about the wedding. I've been dreaming about it A LOT! Most of the time they're happy dreams, other times not so much. (I like the happy ones!). I think Chris is really excited, too.. He talks a lot about it! We started talking about our apartment, and paint colors, and what we need. I think we might start a registry at Target around August.. but honestly, we don't need a whole lot. It'll probably be a lot of kitchen stuff and decorative things. 

Volunteering at the Phoenix Zoo is going great! I work there every Saturday (which for me is crazy! I have a lot of stuff to do on the weekends), from 9-1. Mike, my supervisor is a really nice guy, and I have told him that if any part-time/full-time positions open up for this summer, that I am very interested in them. I currently still work in Monkey Village, but I think I might be switching around in a couple weeks when school ends. Hopefully I will be able to work multiple days throughout the week! Today I have New Volunteer Orientation, from 10-3. After that I'm going to work on the Save-The-Dates, and hang out with my dad! My mom is in Iowa for Easter and to help my Grandma with some things.. so it's just going to be him and I! 

Well, that's pretty much all going on right now.. I thought I would stop in and update so you know I'm alive and well. :)