So much for getting better about posting

Well... a lot has happened since the last post.  I finally graduated (WHOOP!)

I'm all moved to Dallas and working now.  I thought that I'd have more time to do the things I wanted now that I'm done with school... FALSE

Between working and trying to sleep, I have less time to do anything that I want to do.

HOWEVER, I really need to start working out again.  I've had a lot of people tell me "oh, you're tiny you don't need to work out" which is insane. Just because I'm not huge yet (yet being the operative word) does not mean that I'm healthy.

In order to get healthier and in the hopes of losing some weight/toning up.  I'm going to try and start blogging daily about 1)what i'm eating and 2) working out.  

Tomorrow I will start Jillian Michaels 30 day shred (again, I only made it through 2 days last time).

I'm hoping that blogging about it will help keep me more accountable (and motivate me a little more)

Nick and I have also decided that we will make 2-3 of our meals per week follow the "Paleo" diet.  As we adapt to it a little more, we will increase the number of meals that are Paleo per week. 

Anyway that's my random, absolutely makes no sense, update... hopefully I will keep up with the posts and with the dieting and exercising.

New Year, New Adventures

I've been wanting to write/update for forever, but have not been able to find the time.  Luckily for me today, I have a bit of time and a lot I hope to be able to write about.  I have no idea who/if anyone reads this, and since it's been so long since the last post I'll be surprised if anyone does still read. haha.

1) I have a lot of people ask me what it's like to be married, as in what has changed, etc.  The reality is that very little has changed. We now can live together with no stigma attached to it, our level of commitment has not changed. Maybe it's because we have both been ready to just be married that nothing feels like it really changed.  Sorry to burst your bubble if you think that marriage suddenly changes everything, it really doesn't as long as you are prepared! :D

2) I'm asked at least once a week either a) am I pregnant (the answer is NO!) or b) when do we plan on having kids.  Some people are just joking about it, but most don't get being married and not immediately having children.  Nick and I don't know when, or if, we will even decide to have kids.  It will most definitely be a while.

3) While we have agreed no kids for a while, we did recently get another puppy!  Her name is Dakota and she is a sweet little doll. Bet you can't guess what breed she is!

4) I am SO NOT READY for school this next semester.  9 hours of classes, paired with work, and traveling between Dallas and CS on the weekends. I am just ready for it to be May already. I am really excited about this semester too though, I will finally be graduating (WHOOP!) and hopefully finding a job that will allow me to travel (I'd LOVE to be able to travel back and forth between the Middle East). If not, I may look into going for a Masters degree in Middle Eastern Studies or in History (probably Military History specifically).



5) I have seriously been missing the UAE lately. I REALLY want to go back (even if it's just for a vacation!)

6) It's taken me forever (ok, maybe not forever, but I'm definitely a few days late) to decide on a new years resolution.  This year I'm making one and sticking to it.  I'm going to start eating healthier and working out again.  I had lost so much weight over the summer because I was eating less/better and working out, I need that routine again.

7)Another goal is to get back into dance. I miss it, and it's awesome exercise and fun at the same time.  But this will probably have to wait until I graduate (unfortunately)

Anyway.... this was a random and longwinded update.

Oh crap... I forgot the holidays and moving.

Well, first off, moving in the month of December was a very stupid idea on our part. We are STILL not unpacked and we've been in the apartment for a month. Ugh.  However, it has been really nice to have a place of our own and not to have to travel all the time.  Christmas was insane, but great. and we kept new years simple by just chilling at the house.

annnd that's all. for now.