Updates and Ponderings

Here is what's been going on in my life.

-Went to Utah for Christmas, we were there for 6.5 days. It was beautiful there, and great to spend time with Laure's family in their own comfort zone. Their home is beautiful, the scenery is beautiful, and it was hard to leave, but a necessity. Such is the circle of life.

-I have become OBSESSED with living a greener life. I am reading a book on easy green living. She should have titled it "The chemicals we put into our bodies through soaps, makeups, cleaners, and other everyday products...and how to avoid them". It's been a real eye opener. Adam and I will be making some changes in our daily living (such as buying more organic cotton items, looking at how certain household items are "finished", and using less plastics and non biodegradable items in our everyday living). I will keep you posted once more changes are made. For instance, I'm considering no longer using feminine products...but buying one of these. Kind of gross...but think of what I'm doing for the environment, my body, and my checking account?!

-Adam will be unemployed in 1.5 weeks. It's a good thing (because he will be coming home), but it's a bad thing (we could really use his income). He is set up to be on the LPS Substitute teacher list starting the week after he is done with Hastings. He is also looking at getting a 2nd job elsewhere to supplement his income a bit more. Hopefully he gets a lot of subbing opportunities so he won't have to get a 2nd job...now that he will be home, I want him to myself on weeknights and weekends! :)

-I'm pondering my life...AGAIN. I'm feeling very trapped in my life. Mainly my job. I don't feel fulfilled everyday, and I really just can't imagine having that feeling for the rest of my life. I am looking at getting my PhD (highly unlikely) in Public Administration, or possibly a second Masters Degree in Psychology. But, before I make either of those huge steps in life, I'm making myself become more of a force to be reckoned with at work. I think part of the reason I feel unfulfilled is because I'm such a wallflower. I hide in the background most days. I really need to start asking for more, and doing more...not only to feel fulfilled, but to prove/show that I know what I'm doing, and I can be trusted. So...here I am, again, pondering my life. I don't want to leave my job because I do love it so very much...is this just something I have to get used to. Having good days and bad days? Hmmmm

That's about all there is. Once again, my life is pretty boring. Just reading, working out, counting down days for Adam's return...and of course, watching my network television. Mentalist was AWESOME last night. :)