Sundays,Slacks,Soul Mates,Stickers....and a nap

I forgot how much I love Sundays at home. There's just something about Sunday that always made it so hard to get up and go to work. It was so  nice to wake up this morning and enjoy a few lazy cups of coffee,work around the yard and cook a roast for a simple but delicious Sunday dinner All the changes in our lives due to the new job are still sinking in. I threw away my old, holy, black slacks and moved my jeans to the top of the pile. Oh jeans at work,I have missed you too! So many fun things in my wardrobe to wear now! I am not much for shopping or fashion so the no jeans rule really put a wrench in my work wardrobe,I stuck to black slacks....for THREE years.

Vern and I had a blast at the stationary store as we purchased supplies to keep the new business organized and Vern waited patiently as I picked out stickers to decorate it all. Accounting is much more fun with bling on the ledger right?! Together we created a record keeping system we both like but we have yet to have enough records to really put it to the test.
 This man of mine,he is so amazingly supportive.It feels wonderful to go through life with someone by my side who loves me the way he does. I am continually amazed at the things we accomplish and create together. If you read this blog regularly you will know that we have worked through a lot in the last 4 years- parenting issues,3 surgeries,1 lay off and all the other ups and downs of life-Friends,families,money,weather,work..and yet I find that at the end of each trial,Vern and I always come through it stronger and more bonded. Right now,I am a little scared about the new job...what are my coworkers like? Will people follow me? Will I be busy enough? Yet Vern is right there,reassuring me that I will do great and helping me stay focused on what I can do to be successful.

Today,I finally hit my wall.All this excitement and emotion had drained me. I was grumpy and pissy at just about everyone who crossed my path. I have learned to be humble at these moments and accept that,chances are..it's probably me. I needed a nap. So at 4:15 in the afternoon,I dropped what I was doing and did something that I rarely do... I crawled into bed and pulled the covers over my head.( I think that Vern was secretly relieved ha ha!) I snuggled deep in the blankets and fantasized that we lived on an island out in the middle of the ocean until I fell asleep. It was a perfect little vacation as I awoke in a much better mood! Vern had finished the roast and steamed the broccoli as I napped and let me sleep as long as he could. Again,he is so good to me :)

One meltdown and lots of prep work finally finished,I think we are ready for this new adventure in our lives.

Drum Roll Please!

Last night at the end of my shift..

I QUIT MY JOB!

Because...

 I am off to attempt to be my own boss again!

I will be renting a station at a hair salon here in town,

making my own appointments,

setting my own schedule

and no more black slacks!

I can wear jeans!

Vern and I have been so busy designing business cards and getting supplies...it has been stressful and exciting all at the same time! Today I went to the new salon and moved in all my supplies,it felt like Christmas! Then just shortly after that, my business cards arrived and they are perfect! Life is good! To schedule an appointment please call or text me at

 253-307-5639.

One

Today is day one!

Tomorrow is the big surprise!

But.....

My hands are clammy,

I feel like I've had a quad shot of espresso and chased it with Red Bull!

Today is the day that so many things have to fall in place...

 so tomorrow will go as planned.

So far,

things are going "as scheduled" so I need to stop and count my blessings.

Then keep going again...

One.

 Foot.

 In.

Front.

Of.

The.

 Other.

I can do this...

And tomorrow..

Will be amazing

:)



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Five

5 more days until the big surprise! Technically,seeing that it's past midnight now....
only 4 more days! I am beyond excited to finally reveal my secret...but the build up of anticipation is fun right?! For the most part I am leaving all my FB friends in the dark about all of this but I did post a simple "Five" today just to get their attention. I don't think many will catch on until 3 or 2. So there you go my loyal blog readers,you heard it here first and you know as much as I can reveal at this time!

What's that?...You want a few hints? Hmmmm

It is something I have done before....and failed.So I am conquering those fears and trying it again.

It involves Vern and our children will benefit.

Complete this sentence:
I am anxiously waiting the arrival of 500______ _______ in the mail.

Ok,that's all you get for now!
Stay tuned!

Wait for it...waaaait for it...

It's time for me to stop accepting "good enough" and start making things happen. Time to challenge myself and do something that makes me a little afraid. Time to accept defeats and use them as fuel to push me forward. Time to have a little faith in myself. Time to admit outloud that I KNOW I can do anything I set my mind to but I know it takes hard work and I have gotten by too long in lazy auto pilot mode.

So....I look to those that matter most. I thank God for always leading me in the right direction. He has been whispering softly in my ear and guiding me and I know he will continue to walk with me- Building bridges when I am scared to jump,safeguarding my faith if I begin to doubt and providing a quiet place to collect my thoughts.

I thank Vern,for having enough faith in me for the both of us. Although the terms seems a bit cliche,he is my rock because he makes me feel safe and secure. My Prince Charming because he honestly makes me feel like a Princess in a fairy tale on a daily basis by understanding that it's the little things that count. And my Soul Mate. I know we were made for eachother and although I have been mistaken before,I know this is true love.

And last but not least,my parents. They have always been my biggest fans. I also appreciate that...even though I am 34 they are not afraid to question or lecture me when needed. Every kid,no matter how old,needs to know they have some boundaries...somebody has to be brave enough to ask the hard questions but also be charismatic enough to do it with loving intentions.

So I am giving you blog followers this news before anyone else. I/we will be making a big exciting announcement in mid March! Stay tuned!