I am a firm believer in reaching for your dreams. But what happens when they don't look like they are possible or are out of reach? Well, we suck it up and we push harder! 2020 sucked for everyone, and I am no exception. I was working but I wasn't fulfilled career-wise. Looking around, I saw all my friends moving forward in their careers when James and I were making jokes that I didn't have one yet.
Balancing Act
James and I recently started going to a young adult bible study, and it's been really fun but it's also called me out on my lifestyle like....a lot. What am I being called out for? Well I tend to overdo it sometimes with scheduling our social lives. I always have something planned whether it be friends coming over, going out, or planning a trip. We're always doing something! And that's not always a bad thing, but recently it's become a bit overwhelming. I found out the other day that James feels that he has little to no control over his free time because I'm always filling it and that made me feel so bad! But he's right, I think since the summer began there've been few weeks where we've had more than 1 evening off and we're starting to get burnt out. I've always known life is a balancing act but I didn't realize how much our schedules related to our mental health. But boy does it.
The New Norm: COVID-19
Ithaca got our first confirmed case of Covid-19 on March 14th. I was called into work that Sunday (which I don't work weekends) and was greeted by our leadership team planning and preparing for future cases that we knew were inevitable at this point. It was definitely chaotic but a good chaotic. I saw people coming together more than ever to help our community to ensure that we continue to give the best possible patient care to future positive patients as well as our normal ones. That Sunday got me fired up, I was ready to serve!
Quick Hiatus
Hi guys! You may have noticed that I have been a little quiet on here since last week and I'm sorry about that! The reason I have't been active is because I am working overtime to fight the pandemic illness Covid-19. Over the weekend we received our first positive cases and because I work at hospital we are working diligently to prevent spreading, get supplies, and overall support, protect, and care for our community.
The 6 Mistakes Spouses Make
Hypothesis: we all make mistakes and are human, but we don't have to keep repeating unhealthy patterns.
Anniversary Dinner: A Review
So Monday was my 6 month wedding anniversary! Which I know is not a huge deal but it was still fun to celebrate as it also happened to be our 4 year dating anniversary! So instead of going all out on Valentine's Day, we went out to a nice dinner. And because of a very generous Christmas present in the form of a gift card we were able to eat at a very swanky restaurant.
Be Mine Valentine
Tis the season of love, Happy almost Valentine's day! Today I'm going to get into how my husband and I feel about this lucrative holiday and discuss some ways that you and yours can celebrate no matter your budget or schedule!
Conference Confessions
Last week, I got the opportunity to go to a conference for work! The title: Administrative Assistant Conference in Binghamton, New York. Ok, it maybe doesn't have the flashiest name or location but there were definitely some interesting things to learn. And because it was my first ever conference, it was pretty exciting not knowing what to expect!
Let’s Get Thrifty
So I don't know about you but I am a huge fan of shopping! I love the rush I get when I have a new purchase and can proudly wear those clothes around the house or at work (Because let's be honest, where else do I go these days...). But the problem about enjoying shopping is that it can get pretty expensive when going to the big brand brick and mortar store like H&M, American Eagle, Levi's, or Nike. I prefer the same products but for muchhhhh less. My solution? Thrift stores! I am a sucker for a good sale at these stores but those are few and far between. I'm fortunate enough to live in a place where the thrifting is plentiful though!
Let’s Do This! The Year of 2020
2019 has been an interesting but mostly good year! I started 2019 off with James in NYC, lived in a lovely apartment in Boston and saw my best friends on a mostly daily basis. Work was good, I got to travel, and James and I got engaged and married! While I didn't accomplish all of my New Year's Resolutions (yes I had multiple so that I would at least follow through with one) I still feel good about what I was able to do.
A Field Guide to Marrying Young 