Day3: A Day In My Life

So, my days are pretty much the same, but I will share it with you anyway.

I woke up at 7:15 to let the little boy I babysit in. We then went back to sleep for a few hours. When we woke up, I made us something to eat. His choice was cheese roll-ups, which was fine by me because they are super fast and easy.
Then we spent time with my husband Josh and watched cartoons. Then we decided to draw together. I drew a house and he scribbled in random colors until he was happy with it. He then had me make his drawing into a paper airplane.
After that we watched my husband walk to the bus stop to get the little boys sister off the school bus. He has to watch sissy get off the bus everyday.
When sissy got here we made her a snack and then we got started on homework. She had a packet to complete about the ecosystem and then a math worksheet.
When that was completed the little boy fell asleep and sissy started drawing. We also put on one of my favorite cartoons which is Arthur. They will leave at 6.
When they go home, I'll clean up the living room, wash the dishes, and then watch Dr. Phil. Joshua doesn't get off work until Midnight, so I will begin dinner around 11:45ish. We are going to be having breakfast. It is easy, we have everything for it, and Josh loves breakfast for dinner.
We will then watch The Arrow and go to bed.
My day tomorrow will be generally the same.

30 Day Blog Challenge: 20 Facts About Me

20 Facts About Me

1. I have Hazel Eyes
2. I'm Blonde
3. I'm Double Jointed
4. Married for 8 Years
5. Love Coffee
6. There is nothing better than a warm doughnut.
7. I love the I.D. Channel
8. I love to watch Documentaries
9. Pumpkin Spice Latte Lover
10. Hate Pumpkin Pie
11. Hate Bananas, the texture weirds me out.
12. Favorite Color is Black.
13. T-shirt and Jeans girl.
14. Have never been a fan of the color pink, but its growing on me now.
15. Star Wars Fan
16. Disney Lover
17. Shogun of Japan is my favorite restaurant.
18. Love Sushi.
19. Pink Lemonade is a favorite of mine.
20. I can wear a 6 in girls shoes.

30 Day Blog Challenge: Day 1 Introduction

So, as the title saying I am starting a 30 Day blog challenge. I am hoping this will get me in the habit of blogging everyday. Day 1 is an Introduction. So, here goes nothing....

I am Amanda and I'm 26 years old. I am happily married to my best friend Joshua and we celebrated 8 years of marriage October 6th. Joshua is a Correctional Office and also a full time college student pursuing a degree in Information Technology. I have three dogs that I call my fur babies. They are my children. I recently graduated from college with a degree in Human Service. I would like to be a Social Worker. I have always wanted a career in which I could help others. Right now I am a babysitter and substitute teacher. Which is if we are honest, they are the same thing. I enjoy both jobs, but I would love to find something in my career field and that is more permanent. We are also looking into buying our first home, which is exciting and nerve wracking at the same time. I have PCOS. It isn't something that most people even know of, but it is a hard condition to live with. It also causes fertility issues, which has been heartbreaking for me. However, I am getting ready to have the gastric sleeve surgery which will help with my fertility. My husband and I have tried to have a family for 7 years and it has been difficult. So, while the surgery was something I had a hard time deciding on it is worth it for me. I am willing to do what it takes to have children. I have wanted to be a mother for as long as I can remember and I want more than anything to make my husband a father. I know he will be amazing. I am a christian and I am a member of a baptist church. I try to do my best to show others Christ through me and treat people the way I would like to be treated.

Some random information about me....

I am a crafter. I love to craft and do so often. I love my Cricut explore. I could design decals all day long and have. I crochet, scrapbook, sew, paint, draw, and make jewelry. I also love to cook and find new recipes to try. Photography is also a hobby of mine. I would never pursue it as a career, but I enjoy it. I love boardgames. My family has a game night and it is my favorite night! I always ask for new games for Christmas. I am a book worm. I love to read and will read anything that can hold my attention. I also love all things Disney and I am a huge Star Wars fan! I will not pick a side. I love the Light side and Jedi's, but the Dark side is appealing. I have a soft spot for Darth Vader and Kylo Ren. I guess there is something about a bad boy ;)

So, that's pretty much me in a nut shell! At least everything I can think of. I am pretty easy going and just try to make the most of everyday.

Trying to Find Balance

Life over the last year has been a whirlwind. So much has happened and I don't think I have processed it all.

My grandmother past away last March. So much of my time was spent caring for her that now I don't know what to do with myself. It was hard, but one of the best things I have ever done. Once she past away she left us her house. The house I grew up in and the house that my grandparents made my home. I never ever thought I would want to leave it, but now I do. I want to have our own home. One that my husband and I make our home. This house is no longer a home without my grandparents. I am absolutely torn with the decision to sale it. I hate the thought of someone else owning this home, but at the same time there is nothing here for us. The rest of my family are about an hour away and with us planning to pursue starting a family, I would like to be close to my parents. However, some part of me feels like I would be disappointing my grandparents by putting their dream home up for sale. It has been a hard decision. But, this doesn't feel like our home. I don't think it ever will again. So, we are about to start looking into buying a house soon, and placing this one on the market in the spring.

I also graduated from college in May. Now that I am not a full time student I don't know what to do with myself. I have been looking into a career with my degree, but they are few and far in between. I interviewed for my dream job a few months ago, and I never heard anything about it. I was hoping and praying I would get it, but I knew my lack of experience may not benefit me. So, I am babysitting, and substitute teaching when I can. I would like something more permanent. So, I will just keep looking.

I am also getting ready to have the gastric sleeve surgery. It is something I never wanted to do, but I have decided it was best. My PCOS symptoms are constantly getting worse and I am miserable most days. So, that why I made the decision to have the surgery. My husband and I are also wanting to start a family as soon as possible, and this surgery will help with my fertility issues. I have wanted to be a mother for as long as I can remember. So, if this surgery will help make that possible then I am going to do it. It wasn't an easy decision and my husband is worried to death about it, but I know its what I need to do.

Life keeps changing fast and sometimes it seems hard to catch up to it all. I am just trying to take it one day at a time. I have to find a balance between all the changes and try my best to get where I want to be.

Busy, Crazy Life

So it's been a while since I have posted anything! Since August actually! Not a lot has changed though. School is still stressful as ever, and life goes by faster each day it seems. I think the big theme in my life right now is stress! Everything lately is all so stressful, and hard to manage. I plan on starting to post more and maybe (I hope) that will help relieve some of the stress!

As far as the dieting has gone, it is pretty much down the toilet! I haven't stuck to it and haven't been keeping an eye on my weight lately! That is about to change though. I am starting to count calories again, and I will be exercising regularly. That actually starts tomorrow! My mom and I are going to be doing it together. She only needs to lose 30 pounds though! It will be nice to have someone doing it with me, and to have that support. I really want to get healthy. Having PCOS makes me feel so miserable all the time and it can be painful. I hate it, but God put it in my life for a reason. I want to just feel better, and then I want to start a family. I don't want to do it now and be unhealthy during/after pregnancy. I want to be healthy and enjoy my family. I want most in this world is to be a mom, and in the next 5 years I pray that happens. I don't want it too soon. I want to be in good health for a while before I get pregnant, be finished with school, and have a good career.

Married life, well it's married life. There is some good, and then there is bad as well. We hardly see each other, and that can really be hard at times. That seems to be the main issue, no time for each other. Hopefully that will change soon because next semester I won't take five classes again haha. I'm only going to do three, maybe four. That will give me some more free time. Josh is taking classes too, and I think we may try to get one together so we can see each other a little more, and so we can help each other.

I think that's all I have to catch everyone up on! Until Tomorrow.......Goodnight!

Stressing Already!

I know school can be stressful in general, but some teachers make it unreal! I have one that thinks she can tell you to dress in business wear and cover all tattoos that may be showing! I mean get out of here lady!!!! We are paying to take this class and learn, not to be judged or critiqued over our wardrobe . She also says that she usually fails people for missing a class. She said she won't do that this semester but she will drop us a letter grade per absence. It's ridiculous! I have thought about dropping it but I've never dropped a class before. I'd like to keep it that way, but I'm not going to rule it out as an option. Then my three online teachers act like we don't have any other classes and pile on the work. Oh we'll, you gotta do what you gotta do right?! Keep me and my sanity in you thoughts and prayers please ;) 

Back to School!

Today marks the first day back to classes. I am excited, but nervous all at once. I love school but the stress can get very overwhelming. I'm taking five classes again this semester. I took five last semester and thought I would never survive it (haha). But I did and now I am doing it again. I hope and pray that it will all go smoothly. I am going to be counting down the days to vacation though. Josh and I will be married five years October 6th and we are leaving for the mountains for a week! I am so excited, and cannot wait! Good luck to anyone else starting back to school!