Happy Blog Anniversary!

I really can't believe I started this little blog a year ago today! However many things have changed since that very first blog.

When I first started this blog I had just moved home a few months earlier for a part-time/ temporary job at the local community college.

 

I'm grateful for the opportunity to work at one of my alma maters and to get a job in my field of study. However, I knew this job wouldn't last because it was funded by grant money and the grant was almost up. So I kept job hunting until I was lucky enough to find my current job at another local university. 

 

 

I have to say finding a full time job with benefits and not having to relocate was a blessing that I'm so grateful for. Being able to still live at home, Sam and I were able to save a lot money to go towards our wedding which wouldn't have been nearly as nice if we were more strapped for cash.

We were able to invite everyone that was on our guest list, host a really fun reception, and even have offer a second reception in Michigan to my family who couldn't make it to Chicago.

The Michigan reception was nice because Sam was able to meet a lot of my family and friends I grew up with. Plus, our Michigan reception was very low-keyed so we actually were able to talk to people and get caught up.

It was nice that I got to reuse my wedding shower dress and any time I get with my grandma and family is a good time.

Now that all the wedding stuff is finally starting to wrap up- I'm starting to move into this next chapter of our lives. Currently, we are still waiting to hear back about the house we put an offer on a few months ago but I really hope we hear some news soon.

I feel like once we are finally moved out of our parents' homes, we'll really start feeling like a married couple and start our own routine. It's hard to feel like a married when you see your parents everyday and don't feel like you have your own space, but that's the trade off to save money.

I want to thank all my readers for following me on this crazy journey that I call "life". There has been a few bumps in the road, but I feel very blessed over all. I have my health, my family, my friends and there not much more a girl could ask for (maybe just a house).

Here's to another great year of "Living, Laughing, and Loving My Life!"