It's Been A While....But I'm Still Here =)

I know it's been terribly long since I've last written down a few thoughts. I've blamed my lack of doing anything on the busyness of my job, which absolutely exhausts me. I'm not going to lie, I definitely have a new perspective on how much work taking care of kids really is, but that will never stop or change my passion of being a stay-at-home mom. Aside that fact, I've pretty much focused this entire last year on being a newlywed. I've put my friends and even family, on the back burner. I know that when you get married, that of course should become your number one priority, but I have been a mess this year-not myself--all of these changes all at once, and trying to feel comfortable with who I am now that school is over. It's been difficult being in the real world straight out of college and married. However, I wouldn't change anything for the world. Recently, Joey and I finally made it to the church we had been wanting to check out, called 12 Stone. We were absolutely blown away. I had a very heavy heart, as it has been nearly a year since I graduated from a Christian college. There, I was able to go to chapel three times a week, and living on campus definitely made that easy. We definitely will be going back to that church and hopefully it will make a huge difference in our marriage and get us back on track. I suppose this year I've just made too many excuses and I have definitely been selfish. I can't even begin to explain how great it feels to actually set new goals and work on them. I've seen my friends more in these last two weeks than I have in months. Joey and I also decided to start doing P90X which is an extremely intense exercise system. HAH! We'll see how that goes. We are moving out of our apartment next weekend.....the place we have made our home during the first year of our marriage. I am so excited because we are moving into a much bigger apartment. =)) Anywho...I just love this feeling of being so truly happy, wanting to always be selfless and kind, especially in my marriage, keeping friendships that have lasted for years, and of course, feeling very close to God. One of the greatest feelings that I've gotten lately, after we went to that new church, was when I started listening to all my favorite Christian songs again......and when I feel close to God, I get chills all over--like he is speaking to me. It's awesome! So...I better get back to accomplishing those goals: Selfless in my marriage, Making my best effort with friends/family, and Exercising!!!! Wish me luck!