Some Life Updates

This year I've really tried to step back and spend less time on social media, and take less photos with my phone. Just try to enjoy moments, rather than stress about documenting them. Which has been nice, but also sad because I have a lot less photos to share, haha.

Life has been going pretty good I'd say. Nathan and I moved into our brand new house, which has been amazing, but also a little stressful. For some reason I thought all I had to do was save up for the down payment and then we'd be good???? Yeah no, you move in and realize all the OTHER stuff you still need, like putting in a yard, blinds, furniture, etc. etc. It's crazy all the things that come along with buying a brand new house. 

I've made a half decent effort though at trying to be disciplined and not just going out and spending all our money on decor, which has left me less poor, but also has left our house pretty empty. We have all the necessities, just not all the luxuries my heart desires! I am learning to be patient and recognize that over time I will eventually get our house all cozy and looking the way that I've imagined it.

King Melon. He had a hard time adjusting to the move. I can't blame him. He was living the good life at my parents, hanging out with their dog and going on runs and swimming every day at the pond. He's gotten a lot better though, and I think he's finally happy at his new house.

And BIG news, Nate turned 30!!!! 30 years old people. That is SO old. Like I remember when my dad turned 30, he had an Over the Hill birthday. Now my husband is 30?! How did this happen?

In all reality though 30 isn't that old. But it still seems like such a huge milestone in life.

I'm still working in the Shock-Trauma ICU, which I love, love, love. Learn something new everyday there and it constantly challenges me. I also got a one day a week job as a clinical instructor for a small nursing program which I am really liking! Gives me some extra money and I do genuinely love teaching, so it gives me an outlet to teach and mentor nursing students which is fun and fulfilling.

AND. It's ALMOST CHRISTMAS! My favoritest time of the whole year. I've decided on my wrapping paper theme this year.... red and green! Which sounds like not even a theme but I have never actually done red and green before. Last year was silver and gold, I've done gold and red, brown paper wrapping, silver and green... but never red and green. So this is uncharted territory, people. Look out!