Change

That is something I typically do not like! I do not like having to get away from my everyday normal life and CHANGE what I do. I like for things to be the same. I do not live on the edge. And I am happy that way. I do not feel like I have to risk my life to feel like I am living. However, its getting to the time in my life when everything is starting to change. Family is growing....everyday....brother-in-law, FIRST NIECE, and so on. Those are exciting things but still force change. Changes in family holidays, changes in traditions.

I am trying to learn to accept change more and try to be more positive about the changes that are happening in my life and that will be happening in my life really soon. I am nervous and excited all in one about everything going on but I know it is all in God's hand. There are very few in my family that adapt to change well and I hope for them they can strive to accept change better also. But one thing I am currently changing is my workout habit.....yes you heard that right. I do not like to workout/run/get my heart rate up at all!! I like to walk and well that is about it! But recently I went to the Dr. and they ran all the fun physical test on me and they determined my cholesterol was a little bit higher than it should've been. Not anywhere near a dangerous level but I am only 24 years old....if I don't stop it now it will be out of control by the time I am 40!!! So I have started to do kick boxing and step aerobics on Monday and Tuesdays, and walking with Louise every other day that I can. :) So lets just hope I can keep this up! :)

I hope everyone has a GREAT day!

Happiness......

I have really been thinking a lot about happiness recently....what determines my happiness and how I am the only one who can control my happiness. So I have found some quotes that I hope all of you can relate to!

The constitution only guarantees the American people the right to pursue happiness. You have to catch it yourself.

~ Benjamin Franklin

Even if happiness forgets about you a little bit, never completely forget about it.

~Jacques Prevert

The best way to cheer yourself up is to try and cheer someone else up.

~Mark Twain

Nobody really cares if you are miserable, so you might as well be happy.

~Cynthia Nelms

The foolish man seeks happiness in the distance; the wise grows it under his feet.

~James Openheim

This is my "depressed stance". When you're depressed, it makes a lot of difference how you stand. The worst thing you can do is straighten up and hold your head high because then you'll start to feel better. If you're going to get any joy out of being depressed, you've got to stand like this!

~Charlie Brown

Some cause happiness wherever they go; others whenever they go.

~Oscar Wilde

When I was in grade school, they told me to write down what I wanted to be when I grew up. I wrote down happy. They told me I didn't understand the assignment, I told them they didn't understand life.

~unknown

Being happy doesn't mean you're perfect. It just means you've decided to look beyond the imperfections.

~K.B. Indiana

If you think sunshine brings you happiness, you haven't danced in the rain.

~ Unknown

Well there are just a few quotes that I found that I love!! I hope they encourage you and I hope you have a GREAT day!

The Important Things:

Ever really wondered what those really are? I have and well this weekend opened my eyes to some really important things! As I was sitting and listening to my daddy's lessons on Sunday morning I sat thinking of all the trivial things that I worry and stress over. You know that book "Don't Sweat the Small Stuff....It's all Small Stuff" well I feel like I could write the book "I sweat over all stuff!" And it just really hit me that I really need to increase my true TRUST IN GOD!! It really made me think about how much trust with God really is a huge deal. I do trust in God with alot of stuff but I need to put all my trust in Him. And that will be hard for me. I do not like to have to depend on someone for stuff. I know I do depend on people for things but for the most part I like to have complete control of what i do and how it is done. I am at a HUGE turning point in my life when I will be making some BIG decisions and I will need God's guidance more than ever. So this is me asking for your prayers to help me TRUST God more and that I make the right decisions.

I just official had one of those moments....

I am in complete shock! It was one of those moments that you are just going along with life and then it just hits you....and you are completely taken off guard. Well that is how I am right now. Oh my the things people do. I am just shocked. The end.

The BIGGEST thing that happened....

I GOT TO FEEL BABY ELLIE KICK FOR THE FIRST TIME!!!! OH MY IT WAS SO NEAT!!!

Things happening....

So this is just going to be one of those random blogs to update about everything that is going on in my life....it's been busy around here for the past couple weeks so it has been hard to blog alot! Let's see where to start.....

• 2 Sunday's ago I went to the zoo with Morgan, Michelle, and Justin! It was so much fun! Morgan really had a good time I think! She was alert and loved looking at all the animals! And I had never been through the whole zoo before so it was my first time really ever going through the whole zoo! I am pretty proud of the Montgomery Zoo! Never knew they had that many animals!
• We are working on nailing down dates for Louise's baby showers! I know I say this alot but I am so excited about Baby Ellie! I sometimes just imagine what she will really look like...I feel like she is going to come out with this dark brown ringlet hair....ok I know she wont come out with it but I can imagine her at a year old with that hair! She has already made such an impact on our family! I just can't wait till I can actually hold her!
• I am working on a secret project for Louise and Baby Ellie! I just know they will both love it! :)
• I am thinking alot about my life and making decisions that will change my life in every way. I covet your prayers on those. I know to most people my decisions don't affect them and really never will but for me these are HUGE deals in my life and I just pray I make the right decisions and am able to glorify God with everyone.
• It was graduation this past weekend and all of my dad's side of the family was in town! It was so great to spend time with them! I really miss them. Crazy how after you grow up and move away how much you grow to miss the little things like seeing them everyday or GCS ball games....it's funny how much I miss Dasher sometimes.

Well I think that really sums it up. the next 4 months are going to be crazy and I feel like alot is going to be happening! I will keep you updated!

One of those days....

...so as I sit here and think about everything I have on my plate, it is hard for me to think about work. I will go ahead and forewarn you that this is my avenue to vent today so if you don't want to hear please quit reading.

• It's Tuesday which means our Tuesday morning meeting was today. Wasn't bad but the meetings are NEVER good.
• I had an orthodontist appointment today. (Will add to that in a minute)
• Right before my appointment I get a call from one of my RBI's (which in laments term is one of the kids that was DEFINITELY coming to school) decided she wanted to go to school somewhere else! REALLY after I have fought for you to get an $8,000 scholarship?!?!? REALLY?!?!?
• Then I get into my appointment and might I add my orthodontist is so very nice. i am very happy with him. But I wasn't expecting him to tell me I had really 2 options of fixing my teeth. 1. JAW SURGERY....and not even lower jaw surgery, which they say is easier but really IS ANY SURGERY EASY?!? But it's UPPER MAXILLA SURGERY WHICH IS WORSE! Then he say that my teeth really aren't that bad....but if I need jaw surgery something is BAD! Option 2. HAVE 4 TEETH EXTRACTED!! Does that not sound awful to anyone else? I feel like my mouth will be full of gaps then and space....I am so worried about this. I know I am very vain and that my Dr. knows what he is doing but I won't lie I am very nervous about all of this. I am worried about money, pain, and least of all looks.
• I am just very stressed and worried. I know I shouldn't worry I am just ready to be to "THAT POINT" in my life....and No I am not really sure what "THAT POINT" is. I am just worried. Period.