Well...life has been hectic to say the least.
I got a new job! YAY! I feel like in some ways I am one step closer to completing a few goals but in some ways I feel so far away...like yeah, it is good that I have a new job but I'm still only making around $13 an hour and only working about 25 hrs a week. How am I suppose to make enough to buy a house on that money!? Ugh.
Coaching cheer is going good though. I really love it. I love the girls and I love the sport....It is just such a good way to stay connected and give back to the community all in one. My family doesn't understand at all. They think that it is a waste of time because I'm not getting paid enough but this is the only thing that I am doing for me (YES it is holding me back from making more money which sucks but I still love it...I am still trying to find the balance between money and fun)
Skyler is loving his job even more lately. I can't believe how perfect this job is for him. I just wished it paid more!!! He's making less than me and he's almost 27! Honestly, all this money stuff is really putting a damper on my plans. But he's doing something he loves, he is involved in something that he is passionate about and good at and he is staying busy. Once again, here comes the struggle of what is more important, money or fun?
I would typically say fun and happiness...but money would REALLY make moving out easier. I know that normally no one my age can buy a home but I can't fathom throwing away money in renting a place and so we are stuck in Skyler's childhood room. Awesome, right? This temporary living arrangement has turned into a year+.
Blah. Now I'm sad. I'm going to go wedding blog now.
Sunday, September 23, 2012
Tuesday, August 14, 2012
A Beautiful Day in Half Moon Bay
...I rhymed!
So in a crazy mix of friends and relationships, my best friend is dating my boyfriend's best friend. I will do the whole thing with names once...try to follow...My boyfriend is Skyler and is best friends with Devon (and Alex) and Devon is dating Jenna, my best friend...Alex is just Alex. We all love him. He used to live with Devon and Jenna and now he lives in Colorado.
Anyways, 2 weeks ago, Devon calls me and left a voice mail while I was at work. It took me all of 30 seconds to realize this means: HE IS GOING TO PROPOSE! So I listen to the message and sure enough he bought a ring. Now, God knows, I really struggle keeping fun, surprise secrets. I love telling people...but clearly, I couldn't. So I waited..and waited..and a week later, he came and showed me the ring as soon as he could pick it up. And then I waited..and waited.. He told me he will do it "sometime before October." No joke, I almost had a heart attack. WAIT UNTIL OCTOBER?! Was he crazy?
I reminded him that Alex was visiting this upcoming weekend/week and it would be the perfect time with the whole group together to celebrate. He said no but promised to no matter what, give me 48 hours notice so I could get her nails done and such.
Saturday night, Alex was in town, we were all together and he pulled me aside and says "tomorrow. I want to do it tomorrow." Well that was less than 24 hours notice. Heart attack. So I went into full on bossy, planning mode. We came up with the plan/excuse to all go to the beach and lunch so it could happen and then I told her that I was going to paint her nails. She was less than enthusiastic and minorly annoyed with my bossiness but I knew she'd appreciate it in the end.
So Sunday rolled around, the boys went skating for a while and then came home. We all went to Half Moon Bay. Had an absolutely amazing lunch at Crab Landing (Skyler and my's place of choice in the area) and then off to a beach. The whole thing ended up perfect. Everyone was casual, calm, and our normal goofy selves. We got a million pictures. 2 videos and tons of memories.
All in all, I'm going to be a bridesmaid and an assistant wedding planner and I could not be more excited!
Lots of love to the happy couple!
So in a crazy mix of friends and relationships, my best friend is dating my boyfriend's best friend. I will do the whole thing with names once...try to follow...My boyfriend is Skyler and is best friends with Devon (and Alex) and Devon is dating Jenna, my best friend...Alex is just Alex. We all love him. He used to live with Devon and Jenna and now he lives in Colorado.
Anyways, 2 weeks ago, Devon calls me and left a voice mail while I was at work. It took me all of 30 seconds to realize this means: HE IS GOING TO PROPOSE! So I listen to the message and sure enough he bought a ring. Now, God knows, I really struggle keeping fun, surprise secrets. I love telling people...but clearly, I couldn't. So I waited..and waited..and a week later, he came and showed me the ring as soon as he could pick it up. And then I waited..and waited.. He told me he will do it "sometime before October." No joke, I almost had a heart attack. WAIT UNTIL OCTOBER?! Was he crazy?
I reminded him that Alex was visiting this upcoming weekend/week and it would be the perfect time with the whole group together to celebrate. He said no but promised to no matter what, give me 48 hours notice so I could get her nails done and such.
Saturday night, Alex was in town, we were all together and he pulled me aside and says "tomorrow. I want to do it tomorrow." Well that was less than 24 hours notice. Heart attack. So I went into full on bossy, planning mode. We came up with the plan/excuse to all go to the beach and lunch so it could happen and then I told her that I was going to paint her nails. She was less than enthusiastic and minorly annoyed with my bossiness but I knew she'd appreciate it in the end.
So Sunday rolled around, the boys went skating for a while and then came home. We all went to Half Moon Bay. Had an absolutely amazing lunch at Crab Landing (Skyler and my's place of choice in the area) and then off to a beach. The whole thing ended up perfect. Everyone was casual, calm, and our normal goofy selves. We got a million pictures. 2 videos and tons of memories.
All in all, I'm going to be a bridesmaid and an assistant wedding planner and I could not be more excited!
Lots of love to the happy couple!
Monday, August 13, 2012
Bandwagon
I'm doing it. I am jumping on the bandwagon and starting a life blog. I have one for projects, now I can have one for life.
If you don't already know, I live my life by one main rule: "Life is all about balance." Honestly, to me, balance is one of the most important things. The balance of work and play. The balance of money. The balance of health food and junk food. The balance of friends and relationships. If everything in your life is balanced, you can expect to be happy. I have a tattoo on my foot that says "Balance." It is a constant reminder to maintain order in my life. The only problem with this life motto and my tattoo is that I coach gymnastics so constantly I hear "Did you get that tattoo because you like the balance.....beam!?" My reply will always be no.
Now, don't get me wrong. There are tons of different rules in my life, I definitely don't JUST follow this one, but this is what the rest of my life rules and choices are based on.
If you don't already know, I live my life by one main rule: "Life is all about balance." Honestly, to me, balance is one of the most important things. The balance of work and play. The balance of money. The balance of health food and junk food. The balance of friends and relationships. If everything in your life is balanced, you can expect to be happy. I have a tattoo on my foot that says "Balance." It is a constant reminder to maintain order in my life. The only problem with this life motto and my tattoo is that I coach gymnastics so constantly I hear "Did you get that tattoo because you like the balance.....beam!?" My reply will always be no.
Now, don't get me wrong. There are tons of different rules in my life, I definitely don't JUST follow this one, but this is what the rest of my life rules and choices are based on.
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