The Ball!

Our Marine Corps Birthday Ball is just over 3 months away. This year it's November 20th. We are yet to make it to one of my husband's balls in the 3 1/2 years he has been in. So this one has be be perfect because we might not get another.

One thing that I am super thankful for is that I already have my gown. I showed it before. It makes it really easy and motivates me to keep in shape. I know what I have to fit into and I can continuously try it on to make sure it works.

I can't believe it's the second half of the year already. My husband's military career could be over at the beginning of next year so it's a crazy thought.

But here's to the beginnings of ball preparation!

And I'm super nervous

I received a call today from the Dance Theater of Jacksonville to let me know that my class will be starting tomorrow night.

My first reaction was "Holy cow that is really short notice!" My second reaction was "OMG I don't want to do this anymore!" and my third reaction was "I can do this. I can definitely do this!"

I have to say that I am super happy that I have Allie from My Marine And Me going with me. It always helps to overcome nerves when you have someone going through it with you.

In other news, I have decided to start eating healthier. Since starting work at Sears (about 2 months ago) I have gained 10 lbs. Yes, 10 flipping pounds. Why? How? Well it's simple, my jobs has a ton of down time and I'm a bored eater. The only snacks in our break room is vending machine junk so I've been eating junk for 2 months. It's horrible and I have shamed myself.

BUT I'm not giving up. I am annoyed at all of the downtime that comes with my job. I much prefer a high paced career but this is what I've got. So I will beat the boredom munchies by bringing my own snacks.

I just purchased the Women's Health Wightloss Guide at the store and it's my healthy lifestyle bible. It has fantastic food ideas, meal plans, workouts to get thin, and tons of knowledge and inspiration! It helped me realize I was gaining weight and it was my fault for eating horrible things but it showed me how to fix it.

Seriously, it's the best $10 I've ever spent. Since I started working I stopped running which also didn't help so I need these quick workout ideas to throw into my schedule every day to get back into shape.

I will admit that the Olympics is a great motivator as well. I am so proud of team USA. They make me want to do my best all the time.

Speaking of doing my best and just to make this blog a complete ramble, I start my MBA in like 2 weeks! I think I already mentioned it but I'm so nervous! More excited because I really love school and learning. I'm a huge nerd. But I'm really nervous because it's so expensive so I have to do my best to make it worth it.

Ok, that's my daily, or lately weekly-ish rant.

It's been a while

It's been quite a while but I have been busy/nothing to talk about.

I have been struggling lately. I enjoy my job for the most part but I can't stand that I support a company that I despise. Not Sears, but M&G that we use for our jewelry repairs. They are a horrible company and it makes me sick having to promote them. Plus, I really don't make a lot of money so it barely makes it worth it.

I have been thinking about applying to other jobs and I finally applied to one tonight. I figured if I get it then it's meant to be and I will quit my current job. As for now, we need the extra income even if it's just a pittance to what I could make elsewhere.

Also, I start my MBA at the end of the month! I'm excited and nervous. We just bought a new desk top which I'm hoping will make my school work easier. But really my husband bought it so he can play this ridiculous racing game. I hate video games so I'm not really happy with that. But oh well.

Other than that I don't have much to talk about. My life is hectic but boring. I have been seriously slacking on working out and have gained some weight which also is not a happy thought. I'm falling apart lol. I really need some guidance and motivation.