A Big Announcement!

And I'll say it again, " I have a big announcement! But before I delve into that, I should say, "I've heard and read all of your pleas for a deeper explanation as to Bella's (almost) demise and also, about my current mood/thoughts on my sisters up coming wedding. My answer, "I am working on drafts for them both, as they are long reads that need to be written with much thought, and I promise to post them as soon as they are finished:)

NOW, onto the really big news!

I'd wager that most of you know what this book is about, being that we're all bloggers here on the World Wide Web, but the question is, how does it tie into my really big news!?! Well between the years of turning sixteen and up until now, I have been turning stone after stone over in my head, trying to pin point a focus of study that would fit me best. I've toyed with the idea of a teacher, a paramedic and actually did go to school for this, but never finished, and so on... I think most everyone goes through this at some point until they find what they've been searching for. However, for the past few months, under the surface of my everyday life, I've been antsy and prickly feeling like I was really close to the answer yet, struggling with that, just out of my reach type feeling and it was so frustrating; Until two nights ago...One of those well worn stones hit me square in the forehead! After some late night research and a long talk with the hubs, I have decided to pursue a career in Web Design! This stuff just fascinates me, especially writing HTML and CSS. Hence, the ridiculous grin why I'm holding up a book that promises to reveal all. HOWEVER, there is a really frightening part...I am going to become a self taught Web Designer...Ekk! Come to find out, anyone can become a Web Designer/Graphic Designer. A degree is not required to break into these fields, but no doubt, would greatly help! All you need is the patience to succeed, the right software and DIY books. A Mac wouldn't hurt either:p Oh, and my glasses back so I can see again!

Rest assured though, I do have a realistic four year plan mapped out to achieve this. Right about the time Robert and I plan for kids, I should have a solid foundation in Web/Graphic Design right in time to start my next big project; starting my own business! That side of it is still a bit fuzzy as I am trying to focus more on the skills that will get me there, but it is the goal I have for the finish line:) If any of you have input about this plan, or thoughts and advise on where to start, PLEASE let em rip! At this point, I am just trying to collect information about where to begin i.e web design? Or, get a solid footing in graphic design first as they both greatly correlate.

FYI: This post is very watered down compaired to my excitment and reasons for wanting to be a web designer, but I'm not wanting to write a book that weighs more than the average human, so I will stop here:) Thank you all for listening and joining in on my excitment, as I know you will! Sleep tight y'all. I'm off to catch a few zzzzz's:)

Our Sixth Month!

On June 27th, Robert and I hit six months of marriage! And lordy, is has just flown by! In honor of this landmark, I've decided to post this picture of us both. This was a good day...Here is one of the pictures from that week of our first physical meeting...Four years it took us to finally get here, that when I finally made it, I was so dizzy with excitment! The whole nine days were just wonderful...Definitely memories that I will carry and charish the rest of my life...

However, in this six months of marriage I have been suprised about how easy it is being his wife and he says the same. Life is just so smooth and calm with him. I love how we laugh all the time and play like two very in love individuls...We look out for one another in everything: sickness, health, bad moods or good moods, we're there for each other. Two years ago I would have laughed in your face had you told me marriage would be the one thing that made me happier then anything in the world, but it has...I looked at my parents marriage and was skeptical that anyone could be completely happy in a union like this, but six months ago, there I was entering into one of my own and it was the best feeling...I didn't have hopes of being happy with this man, I KNEW we would be happy...I'm not waiting for the other shoe to drop, even though this was very much me, in the past. Instead, I look forward to seeing how much more we'll grow in the future...The thought of being happier then I am now is hard to phatom but who knows...The day will come where we have children and the thought of looking down and seeing both him and I molded inside of a little one that we created, just makes my heart smile... That day, I know, my laughter is going to bubble over while I look at my husband and my eyes say, "I love you."

I love you babe! Here's to six more months of this same good stuff with you...

MWAH!

4 MILES!!!

I cannot believe that I just ran 4 MILES tonight! How did I do that? Considering that I was struggling for even 2.25 miles just days ago? Well, it was 100 degrees out today and way to hot to run outside so I did something I haven't done in a while and took my running to the treadmill! I can't tell you how encouraging this is to me. A little over a month ago I could barely do 2 miles on the tread, no joke! I've been struggling for 2 miles outdoors for so long now that I wasn't seeing how much running outdoors is doing for me, SERIOUSLY! On top of this all, I wasn't even dying by the end. I felt like I had exerted a lot of good energy but that I could have done more. I didn't however, because of my dang hip flexors. I have found a cure for this though. I was searching the web a few weeks back when I stumbled onto an article where they showed you a few good stretches for that area, and it works! So monday is another run day, outside this time, and I am now going to push for 3 miles because if I can do 4 on the tread then I don't see why I couldn't do 3:) I really needed this boost, ladies. I was starting to flounder a bit due to my lack of progress, but in reality I've been making progress by leaps and bounds! Hell yeah, I'M BACK!

Attn: To all the (following) blogs!

So I really need to get my butt in gear and hit the shower but I was so excited about this award that I decided a post was more important:p Stephanie , one of the many wonderful women I have met here on blogger presented this to me... March 23rd of 2009 was the date of my first post and I have not recieved an award yet so this will be my (second) of (firsts) that I have recieved from this woman. Thank you girl!

Here are the rules: These blogs are exceedingly charming. These kind bloggers aim to find and be friends. They are not interested in self-aggrandizement. Our hope is that when the ribbon of these prizes are cut, even more friendships are propagated. Please give more attention to these writers. Deliver this award to eight bloggers who must choose eight more and include this cleverly-written text into the body of their award.

I am giving this award to:

Better When We're Together

Such a sweet girl who has a lot of grit! Her

hubby is coming home from deployment

VERY soon! Go give her the thumbs up

for a job well done!

Not all those who wonder are lost

A very encouraging woman who stays

super busy! She inspires me:) P.S Her

and her hubby are the cutest!

Crazy Shenanigans

Now this is woman is amazing!

I love reading her blog as I know you will to,

if you don't already! Go check her out:p

Chic Runner

I was so glad when I found this blog! This girl is

tough as nails! Shes a hard core runner who

is creeping up on a full marathon to run! Go give her support!

Southern Yankee

I'm really bummed that Jessica and I do not

live closer:( I think we'd hit it off well! Her hubby is at

Ft. Jackson finishing up where my hubs just

graduated from. Their almost done so go

congratulate them!

A Day In The Life

This is actully Southern Yankee's Cousin!

She is very new to the bloggy world but is

super funny! You'd think shes been doing this for ages!

Go on and check her out while your at it:p You won't be disappointed!

Our Gaumazing Adventure

I'm somewhat new to this blog as well but I so enjoy

each one of her posts! Her hubby has just deployed so some

encouragment would be very appreciated, I know:)

Army Alaska Life

This is a blogger that I love on top of so many more!

Shes very funny and original! Shes one of my favorite

running blogs that I read, although thats not all she

blogs about:) I doubt she even knows it, but Megan, along with D.A.R, is one

of the reasons I finally got into running! She just made it seem so

exciting and fun and worth while...So go check her out and get bit by the bug

like I did:p

Edit: (Now) I am off to the shower:p

Tag You're it!

So I was tagged by Stephanie over at Adventures of Jon And Steph. This is my first blogger game EVER so I'm really excited to play:p Thanks Steph!!! Apparently this is the deal, Mention the person(s) that tagged you. Complete the lists of 8's. Tag 8 of your wonderful blogging buddies then go tell them you have tagged them. Here are my list of 8's...

8 Things I look forward to:

#1. Robert's return from the three months he has spent in South Carolina...

#2. Hitting my five mile mark as a runner!! (big one there)

#3. Our 1st. year anniversary on 12/27/2009! We are planning a ski trip to Gatlinburg, TN up in the Smokey Mountains of Tennessee, Yay!

#4. Driving to SC on Wednesday night, after work, to see Robert graduate Drill School the fallowing morning!

#5. My birthday on November 6th because a little birdy is dropping the hint that I want the Garmin 405... To track the crazy miles I'll be putting in by then:p

#6. Hearing from all you ladies every day and reading about your day...Checking Blogger is like the first site I go to when getting on, anymore:)

#7. Seeing where life has taken Robert and I ten years from now...The experiences we'll have had, and maybe even have already met our future children:p

#8. Summer time for sure...I love being outdoors...I usually carry this ridiculous smile on my face during warm summer days...(Takes a deep nasal breath...AHHHHHHHH!)

8 Things I did Yesterday:

#1. Went to work from 2:00 til midnight working on getting our inventory preped for the next day (which was sooooo a distaster in case you were wondering) I'll blog about it later, because after all, who does this!

#2. Opened the french doors in our living room to let the nice breeze in and just took a snooze in our big comfy chair...

#3. Worked on getting some bills paid.

#4. Took a late movie back to red box (oops)...

#5. Talked to my sister Mouse and wished her a Happy Birthday.

#6. Started to clean the apartment for when Robert gets in tomorrow night.

#7. Went to Wal-Mart looking for my favorite eye shadow of all time, which they have been out of for an entire month! errr....

#8. Shopped online to find a dress for Roberts graduation....No luck:(

8 Things I Wish I Could Do:

#1. Grow out my nails for one...Gaw, it was such a bad habit I picked up and when I stopped I weakend them to the point where they just refuse to grow and break instead...sniff sniff...

#2. loose the extra five pounds I've been carry around...I blame it on Robert because its really true, when you get into a relationship, alot of it is based around food and you just gain weight...It sucks but its so fun while your doing it! Some of that I have to blame on my birth control though too...grins...

#3. Travel as much as I wanted to!!! I would be all over the place...You'd never be able to pin this girl down:p

#4. Meet some really solid girls where I live and build lasting friendships, preferably military wives/girlfriends...Thats something I plan to work hard on this year...I really miss just being able to take off with a group of girls to go get coffee, or something, and just chatter:)

#5. Spell...I've always been a terrible speller and wish I was better at it...My younger sister, Mouse, she has always been so good at it and growing up I never thought it was fair...She was younger and I was older so there for I was supposed to be better at everything thing then her, right? lol...

#6. Write a book!! Gosh I can't tell you how many times I've started one but then have quit...I guess I just haven't found the story line that really motivates me yet...It would be a romance of course:)

#7. Send my Da back to Ireland where he was born and put them up in a nice little cottage there...My dad has lived a very full and adventerous life but Ireland is truly where his heart lyes...Everytime he hears songs/sees pictures/movies of his country he gets all misty eyed...Maybe someday Da...

#8. Speak a second language! I tried French for a while when I was 16 and my Da tried to teach us kids Gaelic when we were young but all I can do now is count from 1-10:p
A haon (ah-haun)
a dó (ah doe)
a trí (ah tra)
a ceathair (ah catergh)
a cúig (ah kooig)
a a sé (ah sha)
a seacht (ah shoft)
a hocht (ah hooft)
a naoi (ah nay)
a deich (ah de)

Still got it, hee hee:p

8 Shows I Watch:

These are shows I watch when I have time but I, by no means, am a loyal fallower:p

#1. Army Wives
#2. Americas next top model
#3. Srubs (hilerous)
#4. Etreme Makeover
#5. Desperate Housewives
#6. Nanny 911
#7. Lost
#8. CSI Miami

Thanks again Steph and so now comes the really fun part, getting to tag other bloggy buddies:p I apologize but I do not know how to post peoples links on here then attach it to their blog name, however you can find them on my fallow list or the blogs I read! Anyone that knows how to do this, I would love to know! These are in no particular order, BTW:)

Samantha, over at A Day In This Army Wife's Life

Jennifer, over at Crazy Shananigans

More The An (Army) Wife,

Trying Our Best

d.a.r, over at Another Day In Paradise

Abbie, over at Satisfy My Soul

Jessica, over at Southern Yankee

Lola, over at Not All Those Who Wonder Are Lost

Thanks for reading guys and I hope I haven't picked anyone who has already been tagged...EKKK!

One Mile Baby!

One mile baby! This is me right after my run today:)

I was all hyped up here after listening to Burn it to the ground by Nickelback on my fast sprint back to the apartment! I've decided to start running on a regular basis and actually set goals for myself instead of just running when I feel like it:) Story of most of our lives, I know! I know one mile isn't crap compared to most of you but considering the last mile I ran, by the end I felt like I was breathing through one of those coffee straws and could barely see straight....yeah... Must be in better shape this time around cause I sailed through that mile! Now tomorrow might be a different story.....Errrrrr....
Boom Bam Baby! These are the new kicks that I bought today before my run! I have to thank Megan over at Army Alaska Life for turning me onto this brand of running shoes...After some deep research to find the style that fit me best I purchased the Mizuno Wave Creation 10 at Hibbett Sports and am thus licensed to create WAVES! Ha Ha...lame but I'm excited:p See my kitty Peanut in the back drop? He can never be in a room that your not...He's like my little growth!


And Again! No I'm not doing the can can:p

A better view; me looking down at my feet! I will keep ya'll posted on my success!

My very first post.

Gosh, what do you say in your first introduction when there's so much you could say:p I've been known to write lengthy blogs as I have a writers heart so we'll try to keep this short. I just keep reminding myself of what Mrs. Waintrub would tell me in English 101" don't loss your readers in everything you could write Becca, write only what needs to be said." So here is what I need to say...I NEVER AGREED WITH THAT! lol...As long as it was interesting and not flat, why the heck not? Maybe its just because I love to read, period...So here is my promise to you, although I am very random and long winded, I will strive to keep your reading on the fast track and hopefully pain free! By the way, I love this vest and would recommend it to anyone as an everyday accessory!