Although Justin Bieber* would tell me differently...

 As part of a month long challenge to blog daily, I am joining some honest, funny, and real women in #reverbbroads11. Day 6: List 10 things you would never do. 

In no particular order, and with varying levels of seriousness, I present my list of 10 things I will NEVER do.

10. Be in Guinness Book of World Records for longest fingernails. (It's too gross to even post a picture!)

9. Swim the English Channel. (It is cold and I'm not that great a swimmer!)

8.  Get any additional piercings. (One hole in each ear is plenty for me.)

7. Participate in a casino heist a la Ocean's Eleven. (That is one good looking group of people, though!)

6. Run for political office. People are mean and will look for every reason to smear you. I'm not thick-skinned enough to handle that.

5. Stand in line for midnight madness or early-bird specials on Black Friday. I can't think of anything that I would want that badly to forgo sleep over.

4. Become a crazy cat lady. Enough said.

3. Be ungrateful for my health. There are so many people who are dealing with outrageous medical bills, terminal diagnoses, and daily pain.

2. Stop being thankful for my loving husband. He is my best friend. He is loyal, hilarious, creative, and my perfect other half.

1. Take my family for granted. I would not trade these 90+ people for anything! It is amazing that we can all get together and have so much fun together. I am blessed that I have so many great relatives who have become friends over the years. (Video courtesy of my dad from our Winter 2009 family gathering at Virgina Beach, VA.)

*lame nod to "Never Say Never" by the Biebs. Add that to my list: I will never see that movie!

Doors

[source]

Please give me guidance as to which one will be opened for me in Your time.

My 27th year

Yesterday was my 27th birthday. I turned 27 on the 27th, so I expect that there are going to be some great things in store for me this year!

[source]

26 was a pretty good year, and it brought along some new experiences, such as:

• I tried real sushi... and I LOVE it! In fact, I would eat it once a week if I could!
• We didn't move! It was the first year since I was 18 that I didn't have to pack up my stuff and change living locations.
• I presented at my first national professional conference. I should find out in the next few weeks if I will have the opportunity to do that again this year.
• I joined a gym. We have had a couple of spurts of consistent attendance, but I hope to get back in the pattern (and maintain that pattern) this year.
• I attended a ceremony to spread the ashes of my grandfather. I am still blessed to have both of my grandmothers still living.
• I won an award from my office for being an excellent advisor. I was nominated by students and chosen by some of my coworkers and other campus faculty and staff. Because of that nomination, I was nominated for a national advising award this year, and I should find out in the next month whether I won that or not.
• I helped host my first bridal shower and bachelorette party. Both were really fun and really fit the personality of each of the brides.

A couple of the new experiences that I know age 27 will bring are:

• Getting my first professional massage! It's scheduled for Saturday and I can't wait!
• Standing as part of the bridal party for 3 of my best friends. Before this year, I've only ever been in my own wedding!
• Moving into a new place...although we're not sure yet where that is going to be...

Some of the new experiences I hope age 27 will bring are:

• Presenting at least one session at the national conference in October
• Traveling to Colorado for the first time (it's where the national conference is hosted this year)
• Running a 5k (if I can get over the terrible shin splints I get when running)

We'll see where life leads me this year!

"And many more!"

Thankful #4

Today I am thankful for my job. In a time when so many people are still unemployed and having difficulty finding jobs, I count myself as lucky. While I sometimes complain about aspects of my job, and while I come home exhausted almost every day, ultimately I am doing a job that I love. I am doing a job I went to (grad) school for and that pays our bills. Even though I am starting a job search again, at least I have comfort in the knowledge that I do still have a job.

Published with Blogger-droid v1.6.4

Thankful #3

Today I am thankful for my dog. She is just so darn cute! And plus, she is always happy to see me when I get home from work, no matter what type of day I had. (Maybe it's just because she has to go to the bathroom, but still...) While we sometimes complain about having to make extra accomodations with her, overall, it is so great to have her around.

Published with Blogger-droid v1.6.4

Thankful #2

Today I am thankful for my coworkers. We have some crazy days in the office and there is a lot expected of us on a regular basis. They are a supportive group of folks. We all are able to take a few minutes, vent, maybe share a laugh (or a few tears), and then go about our work with a smile. It makes getting up and going to work every day a little bit easier.

Published with Blogger-droid v1.6.4

Thankful month

I have gotten out of the habit of posting recently, partially because of how busy work is and the fact that I have been just coming home and crashing in front of the tv most nights. So I am going to try to post a short post everyday giving thanks for something in my life. Who says you can only be thankful at Thanksgiving? I say let's try it for the whole month.

Today, I am thankful for my husband. Not only is he my best friend, but he has stood by my side faithfully over the past few years. I moved him away from friends and family, and he has had a difficult time finding jobs down here (where he isn't working 60 hours per week). He makes me laugh and I am sure that won't ever change. While our lives could have taken us in a variety of ways, I am glad our paths crossed and became entwined. I love you a lot, Jared.

Published with Blogger-droid v1.6.4