2 Years

2 years ago I could not have imagined I would be where I am today

with you.

I never would have imagined OkCupid! would be the way I would meet my future husband, but it worked out in our favor. You've taught me to love Sushi, fast cars, tool's, and the color Red.

I've learned more about Mine-craft than I could ever care to know and you've started to speak in psychological lingo.

You've treated me to one too many Starbucks's dates, plenty of Mexican dinners, and ice-cream sundae runs when I am feeling blue.

 You were patient as I cried every few weeks about whether you and I were going to have a future together and created the most beautiful proposal that I never could have imagined. 

You've loved me through all the grad school tears, the tears because I miss my family and friends, and tears for silly things. And the way you comfort and make me feel safe and secure in your arms is something I will never tire of.

 You continually remind me that it is all going to be okay and never judge me when I come home with a shopping bag. 

I love you more than words can say and am so happy to have spent 730 days of my life with you so far.

Happy Anniversary to my ride or die!

I love you!

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My First Job

I have a lot of amazing memories from my first job.

I was 16 and I wanted a job so bad.

Weird, right? Most 16 year old's do not want to work.

But I have always been an independent, hard worker and I think I just needed to have a way to provide for myself.

My parent's eventually agreed to let me search for one and I began to the process.

I cannot remember all the places I applied to.

It eventually came down to the YMCA and a restaurant called Piper's.

I interviewed at the YMCA and remember being super terrified. 

It was my first interview ever and I had no idea I needed to have questions ready to ask them and I just had zero ideas about what I was getting into.

Piper's was a little easier. 

I went in to fill out my application.

Met with one of the owner's and that was it.

YMCA offered me a job, but I wanted to think about it.

For some reason, I wanted the job at Piper's so bad.

I should preference that my best friend worked for the catering side of the restaurant and I thought it would be awesome to work alongside my best friend.

I wanted the job so bad that I emailed the owner practically begging for the job.

She gave me a trial run as a hostess for the upcoming Friday night.

I came in and learned all that a hostess does and next thing I knew I was being offered a job.

I worked for Piper's for 7 years and while it was not always easy, I absolutely loved my job.

I was a hostess and eventually moved to serving.

I bussed a lot of tables, dealt with ridiculous customer requests, and shared a lot of laughs with my co-workers.

Not all people can say they loved their first job and that they miss it, but I can.

Piper's became a home and a family for me.

I will always love my first job.
Thanks to TheLadders for the inspiration for this post!
TheLadders is a great resource to use when searching for a job, seeking career advice, or seeing what's out there for you!

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Welcome to this Blog!

I was so honored to have a spotlight appearance on Angie's Blog this weekend.

It was my first spotlight ever and I am hoping some day when finances are not so tight that I can do that more often.

With that said, I realize I may have had some new visitors to this place and I'd love to let you know more about me.

1.| I am a graduate student studying to get my masters in Counseling Psychology.

I spend most of my days studying between jobs and reading lots of books.

This is the big red building I attend.

I'm in year 3 out of 4 which means this year is filled with studying Psychopathology, practicing counseling on classmates, and gearing up to apply for internships!

2.| I'm from Indiana but moved to Washington!

Both of these places are home to me. My entire family is in Indiana, but I am growing my family in Washington.

3.| I got engaged this year on my birthday!

This man is the love of my life. He is Washington born and bred and I'm the mid-west girl.

We met on a dating app, started dating a month after our first date and have been inseparable since.

4.| Blogging on this site can be sparse some months and very busy other months.

Because my head is typically wrapped up in a book from August until June it can be difficult for me to get the creative side of me rolling. But there are also months where this is the space where I get away from the psychological mindset. I've been blogging for 6 years now and I just have never been one to blog consistently. I try hard to, but I believe this space is more for me than anyone else. 

Welcome if you're new, hello again if you're returning, and I'll see you soon!

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Currently...September

Currently

|Listening|

Best of Kygo.

I'm obsessed with all the songs!

|Eating|

From home a lot.

I ate out a lot with my nanny kids and I missed eating at home so much.

Leftovers are my jam!

|Drinking|

Lots of water and homemade iced mocha's.

Can you believe I didn't say Starbucks?

|Wearing|

It's finally not hot which means sweaters, jackets, and these two new target shirts

|Feeling|

Very happy I started school assignments early.

So much reading and so little time!

|Wanting|

Saturday to be here quicker so that I can go explore Portland for the first time ever!

Send me suggestions if you have any!

|Needing|

My in-laws cats to stop waking me up at 5 a.m.

|Thinking|

How grateful I am to breathe in a new day and to start with a clean slate.

|Enjoying|

The weather, the season, people, and life.

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September Goals

First off, let me just admit that I failed as a blogger this month.

I blogged a total of two times. 

With vacations, long work days, and throwing myself into school work I just lost the time.

And I'll be honest, it was nice not to make this a priority in my life.

This is a space for me to simply share with others.

Maybe some day it'll become a business for me, but for now it's just my journal I'm sharing with everyone.

Okay Recap of August Goals:

August Goals

1.| No Starbucks! 

I'm going to allow myself Starbucks on my trip to Washington D.C.

But I will make my espresso at home for this month.

Haha once again this never happens. I'll be sure not to make it a goal this month.

2.| Stick to my 30 Day Strength Builder challenge!

I am on week two this week and so far I'm going strong.

Other than a week of being sick, I am still finishing up my challenge!

3.|Get a head start on school work.

Just waiting on the syllabus to come out

I would say I worked hard and I got a lot of reading down. Hopefully the stress will be minimal this term.

4.| Save, Save, Save

I've got a Christmas plane ticket to save for and my wedding.

I'm going to do my best at avoiding my urge to new school year clothes shop.

I think I did good at this? Not a ton of side job money this month, but I did make $100 in poshmark sales so that helps!

September Goals:

1.| Stay on top of gym time.

After being sick for a week, I kind of lost the motivation to push myself to the gym, but I am determined to use the gym as a stress reliever for school.

2.| Watch what I eat.

Summer nanny meant eating out a lot and not focusing on what I ate. I want to be more conscious of what I am filling myself with and ensure it's energy boosting and only a cheat meal every once in a while.

3.| Enjoy the fall weather.

This is the season I love and I want to make the most out of it.

What are you planning on achieving this month?

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