Well, I know it’s been a while since my last post. There are two reasons for that: one, we cannot find the cords for our cameras to download honeymoon pictures and two, I don’t feel like I have much to report on a regular basis.
I really am enjoying married life and so is my husband. I have rediscovered my love of cooking. I enjoy cooking because I love to eat, and I really appreciate different flavors. Something we have always done in my family is to try and figure out which spices are in meals that we try so we can recreate them. I’m not that good yet, but I do like trying to separate the flavors and taste each one after making my meals. Okay, maybe I’m weird, but I really do have an appreciation for food. My waistline is proof of that. I can’t speak for my husband, but I have gained 15 pounds since being married!!!! Today, I decided that needs to change. I started working out again and have been more conscious of what and how much I have been eating over the last week. My change in food habits has helped a little. I lost an inch in my waist in that week. The exercise will only help make that better. J I love having someone to share my life with on a daily basis that is truly interested and really cares how I am doing. I was blessed with a great husband.
The job front on the other hand has been more challenging. Most people will say that a nurse can find a job anywhere, no problem. That is simply not true. The market for nurses in my city is a little more competitive than where I came from. After speaking with other nurses in the area, it is difficult for both “old” and “new” nurses. To be honest (and a little selfish), I have not been trying as hard as I could mostly because I want to enjoy the holidays this year with my family. After this year, spending holidays with the family will be a luxury. I have filled out several applications, though. Now I’m focusing on residency programs to help get my foot in the door. I am a firm believer that everything happens for a reason according to God’s plan.
I recently had the opportunity to work as an extra on a new Tyler Perry movie called, “The Marriage Counselor.” I was a pedestrian in a scene. Unfortunately, if the scene makes it to the movie, you will only see the back of me. Oh well. It was still a lot of fun getting to watch a movie being made as well as see some stars!
My mom is coming for a visit this week and I am SO excited!! It’s always nice to spend quality time with my mom. J Next week, I will be visiting a couple of good friends in East Tennessee. I’m looking forward to spending quality time with these friends and meeting one of my friend’s new baby. After that, we will spend Thanksgiving with my husband’s family. Christmas is a whole other story. Lots of traveling involved in a short period of time. I’m looking forward to it, though. I’m thankful that I have a husband who loves to travel and doesn’t mind letting me go on my own with friends occasionally. I recently got to enjoy my first trip to Washington, D.C. with a friend. That was an amazing experience.
