The Little Things about Marriage

So, exciting news...Shane & I are about to make the 8 month mark in our very new marriage! While we have settled into our everyday routine quite comfortably, there are still those times that sneak up that just make my day and make our marriage feel like it's still 1 day old. I know I know, it's only been 8 months, and I'm by no means saying it's already boring. ;) But I'm learning that it's those little things in a relationship that you see every so often that make it so unbelievably new & amazing. I've noticed a couple of those things lately, so I thought I'd share.

1. Finding out little details about your significant other from a time before you were together - when you thought you already knew everything there was to know.
This one was especially funny to me. Shane and I were sitting on the couch talking one night, and I all of sudden noticed something on his ears. Two tiny little marks - ones that I had never noticed before. As I looked closer, I realized that my rather clean cut husband had  had both ears pierced at one time! I couldn't believe it! It was so funny to think about it, and kinda cool at the same time because I realized there were still little things we didn't know about each other. I don't try to figure them out because it was so neat to stumble upon it and realize that we still have so much to learn about each other.

2. Figuring out that things really do get sweeter with time.
I sometimes feel the pressure as a newlywed to have this amazing, adventurous marriage that never has any kinks because you are just that - a newlywed. But I'm figuring out that the old saying is really true. There are things that may take a little while to get used to, and time definitely does make them better. A few examples:

Sharing a bed- I had a huge bed all to myself for the longest time, and while I love to cuddle, it was so hard for me to get used to having someone right by me for the whole night. I was seriously sleepless and a tad claustrophobic. But 8 months later and with an upgraded bed size, it's something I look forward to.

Communication skills- oh my. I quickly learned that just because you think something, it doesn't mean he does. Just because I think that the shower curtain should always be closed doesn't mean he does. Just because I have an opinion about a situation doesn't mean we'll always share the same view. And that's ok. It is a daily reminder of how differently we think and communicate and how important it is for us to actually say things. It's going to take time to learn these special communication skills, but it's all part of the adventure.

3. Learning that it's ok that I'm not June Cleaver.
I love a constantly spotless, gorgeous house, as well as a homemade meal that may or may not include 3 courses, but let's face it - it's not the 50's (although I sometimes wish it were). And I have definitely felt the pressure to be June Cleaver at times. But I'm a full time student with a job and an internship, so needless to say, sometimes other things take priority over vacuuming and cooking. Because of that, I am so thankful that I have a husband that understands that I'm not always going to be the domestic goddess I aspire to be. ;) He's so great about helping out when I'm stressed that it helps me not to place too-high-of high expectations on myself. All that matters is that I keep everything balanced- focusing on God first, my marriage & family, friends, school/work, and then the housework ;)

Our first 8 months have been amazing, and it's so neat to see how much we're already learning about each other. Can't wait to see what the next 8 months and more bring :)

My Big Girl Job :)

So today began the first day of my big girl job - interning for the private events director of City Club- and I was SO excited. And let me tell you - it was full force for the first day. Before I knew it, it was well past noon. I found out last week that it was approved & whatnot and seized the opportunity. It's going to be a busy semester with that, my job at River Ranch Development, and a full semester, but I'm ready for it! I'll basically be helping with and learning how a well-sized venue that covers a variety of different events is run, from the event and business side. I now have my own office which is super cute and tucked away in a corner of City Club..I already love it! I really see this job not only as an answer to prayer, but also as a provision from God. I found out that it was being considered for approval right about the time I was starting to see that the Ft. Worth Move wouldn't be happening. Although I still I wanted so badly to just pack up and go anyway, I knew God wanted us here. Not two-three weeks after we made the definite decision to stay here, I found out I got it! It's going to make for a great resume filler, awesome experience, and I know it has to do with some part of the plan God has for my life!


The ONLY downside that I know I'll get over(eventually): Classes start tomorrow and although I'm excited, I have all 8 o'clocks. We'll have to see how well I hold up to early mornings and full days when I'm use to waking up at 8. I know, I know - sickening isn't it? ;)

Life Lately

So I've decided to copy my good friend, Beth (who also just started a blog), and let readers that don't know me in on what has been going on in my life lately.

I married my best friend, Shane, this past June. It was by far one of the most memorably days of my life!

For now, we are living in a cute little apartment in Lafayette, LA. I work at River Ranch Development while finishing my management/international economics degree. Shane is working as a graphic designer at a local company. As far as kids go, we only have our adorable little puggle for now. She is definitely loved and spoiled rotten though, don't worry. ;)

Life is so good right now-full of changes and adapting- but the more I go through it, the more in love I fall with life when it's full of change. Who knows what's next? I'm excited to find out though :)

Life is Unpredictable

So I've finally done it...I've created a blog, of course after all of my friends have one. I have to say I love to read other people's blogs, and I definitely feel the pressure to make mine something great. The thing I am most excited about though is sharing what's going on in my life as I take on a new year. I have this quiet excitement (if there is such a thing) about 2011- this underlying feeling that it's going to be something great and purposeful. I'm learning more than ever that the plans you make aren't always the ones God has for you, and that's the way it's supposed to be. I had this great plan that once Shane & I got married, we would move to Ft. Worth so I could finish my entrepreneurship degree at TCU. I received my acceptance letter, but other things started to pop up that were keeping us in Lafayette.  We both have jobs that we love, are great experiences in our related fields, and to top it all off, we both got raises. So, after much prayer, the plan went from moving to Ft. Worth, finishing my degree, working and living there to us staying to Lafayette, me finishing my degree here, and thinking about moving in the next couple of years instead of months. And can I just add that when I started college, I was adamant about finishing college anywhere but here in Lafayette and that I would get married after college...funny how things work out isn't it? At first, it was difficult for me to accept, but now I'm at total peace about everything. I know God has a plan for my life, and He knows what I both need and want. So with that peace comes the feeling that 2011 will not only be a great year, but a year where I see just why God has us where we are.