Unemployed & Inactive

For Me Friday

I knew being inactive would be tough for me. I don't sleep well and I'm constantly watching what goes in my mouth to avoid weight gain as I spend most of my time on the couch - chocolate is still a tough one but I TRY! What I didn't expect for this time in my life was that I wouldn't have a job and I have to say that being inactive is nothing compared to the boredom, frustration, and constant concern that comes with applying for jobs and going to interviews. I have always worked. In high school I worked year round and in college I worked full time in the summers, during the year I was taking classes and too active in groups/activities but did have a part time internship my senior year. I haven't had more than two weeks off in YEARS.

I know I'm fortunate for having interviews within two weeks but the time seems to go so slowly by as I sit, apply, wait, interview, and wait some more.

My parents and Joe are encouraging and I can't express how incredibly thankful I am for their support and encouragement despite my sometimes negative or discouraged attitude. What I'm trying to learn and take away from this is thankfulness that Joe and I budget, thankfulness that I've had this perfect opportunity to recover (today I'm feeling much better than this time last week), and I'm learning to rest/relax/enjoy my life.

Needless to say that without a job we aren't going out or spending much money but we've almost completed season two of Mad Men, I've figured out how to make chocolate ice cream with just bananas and cocoa, and I've had the chance to spend more time with my sister-in-law since she'll be moving away at the end of the month after she graduates this weekend!

I hope everyone has a wonderful weekend! Happy Friday!

The Last Wedding Detail

THE Wedding Album

Do you ever take a picture, load it on your computer, share it with your friends/family via email or other social media, and then forget it's there a few years later? Well, I absolutely didn't want our wedding pictures to be lost on a computer or hard drive that could possibly crash for ANY reason.

Back when my parents got married, my grandmother put together a wedding album for my mother by printing pictures and carefully laying out each photo on very special archival pages. Those pictures are still in great condition and in an album my parents still have, no matter what happened to the original photos that were taken. Preserving our wedding day for my kids and their children to look through was really important to me so of course I jumped on a professionally done album by our photographer. My album is quite different from my mothers since the pictures are printed onto the pages, not slid into corners and behind a protective cover but The quality is amazing!

Spring in Full bloom

Flowers!

Spring has FINALLY showed up here in Omaha and I took the chance to run out and take some pictures of flowers. I LOVE fresh flowers and practicing. I'm sure the pups were thankful they didn't have to sit and stay for 20 mins until I finally capture the picture I want of them. Flowers are a great subject, they are pretty and if the light comes through the trees right, I get really giddy!! You'll see a few of these pictures below!

Enjoy! Happy Spring (finally)!

Motivations

for the week ahead. 

Another week filled with networking, job hunting, and interviews ahead and I have to say that I'm hopeful that this week is a bit better than the last when it comes to hearing back from companies. I've heard from a few, today is my second interview but I really would like to hear from more to at least have a chance. The more the better!

This weekend the weather was much nicer than it has been in a while. The mornings were chilly but lead into warmer afternoons with a light breeze. It's supposed to be 80 today and 90 tomorrow! Talk about finally feeling like summer is on the way! Since spring has FINALLY arrived the trees are starting to bloom and I have a fun few pictures to share with you tomorrow!

May Goals

Goals

Better late than never, right? I feel like that's been the theme this month already. I cannot believe we are already 10 days into May. These past two weeks have been a complete whirlwind. I have always been one to work and I as nice as it is to sleep in and not have many responsibilities I can't say it's restful in any way. I really want to give my sincerest apologies. Between recovery and job hunting I have been neglecting my blog. Add it to my list for this month!