I can't believe this year is over. It really seems like just yesterday I was saying the same about 2012. Man, my mom was sure right when she told me life flies by after you turn 21. I guess you spend all your childhood waiting for certain dates, and it seems like it takes forever. I remember saying I couldn't wait to be 16. It took forever! Then, I couldn't wait to be 18. That year was the year I decided to run away to Georgia to be with the love of my life. I was almost 19, but I spent most of 18 in a terrible relationship with someone way too old for me, and saving money once me and Daniel reconnected. I couldn't wait to be with him. Those months took forever. Looking back, it happened rather quickly. I never got excited to be 21 though, by this time Daniel and I were expecting out first child, and I was breastfeeding on my 21st birthday. I couldn't think of anything I wanted more. I have spent the rest of my 20's with the man I met when I was 14, the one I knew I would marry. We got married in 2007 while I was 22, and I started nursing school that year as well. We bought our first house at 25, and had our second (and last) child 3 days after I turned 28. My 20's have honestly been a blast. I have learned so much from my mistakes and grown from them. My marriage is stronger than ever. As much as I dread turning 30, I know in my heart the best is yet to come, and as long as I have Daniel and our 2 children, everything will be okay.
So far, I have to say my 20's have been the best years of my life. I lost a few friends, lost some family, but gained so much more.
Ok, enough of the moosh-moosh, on to another squashing matter. Weight. (teehee, squash... weight, see what I did there?!)
I didn't get to work out last night, as my energizer bunny son would not go to sleep. So I am forcing Daniel to work out with me tonight. I made myself stay off the scale today, I don't want to be discouraged if I didn't lose anything. I have been eating REALLY good and not drinking anything but water. Sometimes I use Crystal-Lite to flavor my water, but for the most part, its just plain old H2O. I can feel a difference, though. It's amazing how soda can make you feel bad without you even knowing. Prior to my water kick, I drank Dr. Pepper from the time I woke up, till the time I went to sleep. Being a nurse I should know better. I didn't realize how yucky I felt till now. I guess I have detoxed my body from soda, because now I am not as tired, I don't feel as bloated, and I just feel "better." I can't lie, I still crave the sugar from the soda, but I refuse to give in to temptation! I am hoping that by the end of my challenge, I don't crave sodas anymore. We will see how that goes!
SN: 11 days till I apply to the bridge. I can't wait!!! I have all of my things in a need little envelope waiting to be turned in. I am not sure what I will do once I turn everything in. I have had a countdown to the day we bridge going for months. I recently added a countdown until letters are mailed. After January 7, I guess I will do a countdown till letters, and a countdown till school starts. ha. Thats just me being hopeful that I get accepted. Who could turn down a person named Summer Blessing?! Really? Only a heartless person!
Here's to 2014!!! My year!!!
Hi Summer! I'm so happy to hear I'm one of your favourite blogs to read! :) Good luck on your debt repayment journey!
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