Time Flies

Wow, it's been a while. Six months and 23 days, to be exact. Yes, I counted.

We've been married for 5 months and 9 days. Yes, I just counted. The passage of time between then and now seems...disjointed? I don't want to say that it feels like we just got married yesterday, because it doesn't feel that way. But it also doesn't feel like a long time ago either. It just feels...right. I don't think I could be any happier.

Well, if I could be done with college and finally have my own classroom...that would be the cherry on top. But I just have to keep in mind that's what I'm working for...my motivation for school is dwindling. Luckily, I have some great friends in my classes with me, keeping me motivated. I've been in enough English classes now to recognize many people in class. I mean, I've taken enough classes to have two professors 3 times. I think the two of them are the only ones that teach the upper division classes, so I will probably have them for the remainder of my English classes. No complaints here; they're awesome. Anyway, I was surprised how many fellow English majors came up to me (and Lisa) at the beginning of this semester to say hello. I'm not particularly social, but I guess I actually have managed to acquire several future colleagues from my English and Education classes. That is what's great about Education majors. Everybody is pretty friendly (there are exceptions, of course) and willing to help and bounce ideas off one another. And it's great to talk to other people who have the same passion that you do about working with kids. Not to mention we can exchange hilarious stories and battle scars.

Also! I've been working out on a regular basis, and it feels fantastic. I know at the beginning of the year I told myself I would work out more, and needless to say...that fell through. But somewhere in the midst of this summer, sitting on my ass watching movies all day I realized I could be doing SOMETHING. I don't know how, but it just clicked. I've been working out at least 5 days a week, for a minimum of 20 minutes to a max of 35 minutes. And it's not all the same routine. Some days I will walk on the treadmill, or use the elliptical in our fitness center. Other days I will walk the dogs (depending on the weather) or just do an intense workout on the Kinect UFC game Josh bought. I've also been more aware of my calorie intake, which helps. I don't eat until I'm stuffed. I eat until I'm comfortably full, and no more. Snacks have consisted of fruits or Special K bars. I'm feeling very proud of myself. While I haven't lost a ton of weight, I have lost inches. I read an article to not only track your weight, but of inches around waist or thighs. This is because you could be building muscle while losing fat, so your weight might not change a lot. However, that doesn't mean your waist or thighs aren't getting smaller/more fit. So! Long story short, I'm losing inches and not torturing myself by weighing myself a million times a day. Just once, in the morning. Longer story short: I feel great, and I'm very proud of myself. I know I will keep this up because I feel guilty if I don't work out, and I actually feel like I WANT to workout. Weird, I know. 0.o

Also, I'm ahead in my classes, and it feels good not to stress about that. I will stay ahead this semester too. I'm trying to avoid unnecessary stress.

Currently, I'm enjoying a Disney movie marathon. Tangled is currently playing. There is something about Disney that just makes me happy. I guess that's why I almost cried happy tears on several different occasions when I was in Disneyland with Joshua. Being there with him was a dream come true for sure. And as soon as they finish Cars Land, he will love it there just as much as I do, haha. Can't wait to go back.