12 more days!

...and I'll have my husband back! And he'll finally be done with school!!! He's been working hard, and I'm so proud of him.

I'm looking forward to the next chapter in our lives, building our life here in Charlotte and putting down roots. I can't wait to find an apartment and saving up for a home of our own. I'd like to do that now but with needing a 20% down payment it will just have to be something we work for. ^_^

I'm so happy with the progress I've made....making healthy choices with food and working out (yey for avoiding putting on pounds now that my metabolism is slowing down :P) It hasn't been easy but I've had the support of my family, Kondik's, Hudson's, and Ebert's.

I've been learning new recipes that are delicious and healthy, finding out how to make things on a tight budget. Who knew you can eat so healthy and yummy on a tight budget!? I'll have to post more on this later. This life style change is something I've wanted sense I was 16 but never had the knowledge or know-how to really do it. (ok, motivation is a big thing too, and I've found that!) Thank you Maria, for giving me a hand in all of this. She hasn't forced me to eat healthy, but has taught me how to. It's still up to me to avoid the fatty-yummy foods, but I'm doing it!

No one can force you to change. You have to be willing to do it, then you have to DO it. But it really has helped, having everyone behind me and guiding my path. I have so much to learn, and I'm so excited! I like myself as a person, and everything I've been offered will only help me build on the foundation that I've already created. 

Oh- and I LOVE my new job. It's really challenging me as I am surrounded by sweets and am offered free samples every time I turn around b/c I'm a new employee. Who turns down free food? lol. But I think it's great because it's pushing me to learn self-control- something that I seriously lack.

Well, I really want to write more but I should get ready for bed. I work at 7 AM so I'm up at 6. So more later =)