So happy that I got to go home for a couple days! It's been such a packed weekend, but my brother is finally married and I now have a new sister-in-law! Her are random photos from the weekend.
Hey y'all.
Happy almost-hump-day day.
I'm glad it's Tuesday 'cause it means I'm one day closer to my day off. Ha!
Anyway, I'm checking in this week to write about my health. Last month, as I was getting things checked off of my list of things to do for work, the lady at Med Check told me "You must be pretty healthy since you said no to everything" (referring to my medical history and what not) ... to which I replied with a chuckle and a "yeah!" I mean, it's kind of true. I rarely get sick and for that, I'm extremely thankful.
But the downside of this job has been the fact that I don't receive any benefits (which kind of stinks since I'm a full time worker and a part of me wishes that I would've waited to accept this position - but definitely still grateful for a job and their leniency for my vacation days). So anyway, since I don't get benefits, that most definitely means that I currently am not insured (not the end of the world, but it easily could be ... haha).
I'm encouraged to take care of my health even more now. Not only that, but Jeffrey and I really want to consider our health as we are definitely growing older and being mindful of our future. I've started to wean off the sugar as it's been something that has really plateaued this weight loss/taking-care-of-myself thing. I started about a week ago or so and it's been going pretty well. I wanted to do it until my brother's wedding so I can feel decent in my bridesmaid dress ... haha! I'll have days where I'll just feel so blubberish in my own skin and I was so tired of feeling like that. Now that I don't have the excuse of having "too much to do," I can begin to focus more on taking care of this body and ultimately just being a good steward. So again, the no sugar thing has been going well. I just cut out a lot of refined sugars which included candy, baked goods, etc. And as bad as it may sound, I still included the creamer in my coffee, but in my defense, I add a very little amount, so it's less than 5g or so!
Also, Jeffrey and I started running again. Granted, it's only been two days, but I feel so good about having a little activity in our schedules again. There's nothing to do here, so we've really had to make sure that we're cutting down on the eating out (which we rarely do because we're trying to save up!) and including more times to get in the activity. :) I'm feeling positive about this, y'all, because it's been 5 MONTHS since I've gotten a really good workout/exercise. That's just sad, but this is a good place to start again.
So yep, just an update on the health side of life.
OTHER LITTLE UPDATES //
+ I've been kicking it back old school with some Colbie Caillat. She brings me back to simpler days.
+ The BAI drinks have been a frequent purchase because they're pretty tasty. I enjoy the Peach one, the watermelon one, and the dragon fruit one.
+ To gear up for the holidays, I've been watching a ton of cheesy hallmark Christmas movies during my break at work. They really aren't that good and you'll find that Gretchen Wieners from Mean Girls is like .... in every Christmas Hallmark movie (not even kidding), but other than that, you'll find a good one every so often. It just gets me excited for the holidays and Christmas season is truly my favorite time of the year!
+ Speaking of .... the other day, we bought plane tickets to go home for the holidays! So stinkin' excited and already making plans for what we'll do when we get back home!
That's all, folks.
Happy almost-hump-day day.
I'm glad it's Tuesday 'cause it means I'm one day closer to my day off. Ha!
Anyway, I'm checking in this week to write about my health. Last month, as I was getting things checked off of my list of things to do for work, the lady at Med Check told me "You must be pretty healthy since you said no to everything" (referring to my medical history and what not) ... to which I replied with a chuckle and a "yeah!" I mean, it's kind of true. I rarely get sick and for that, I'm extremely thankful.
But the downside of this job has been the fact that I don't receive any benefits (which kind of stinks since I'm a full time worker and a part of me wishes that I would've waited to accept this position - but definitely still grateful for a job and their leniency for my vacation days). So anyway, since I don't get benefits, that most definitely means that I currently am not insured (not the end of the world, but it easily could be ... haha).
I'm encouraged to take care of my health even more now. Not only that, but Jeffrey and I really want to consider our health as we are definitely growing older and being mindful of our future. I've started to wean off the sugar as it's been something that has really plateaued this weight loss/taking-care-of-myself thing. I started about a week ago or so and it's been going pretty well. I wanted to do it until my brother's wedding so I can feel decent in my bridesmaid dress ... haha! I'll have days where I'll just feel so blubberish in my own skin and I was so tired of feeling like that. Now that I don't have the excuse of having "too much to do," I can begin to focus more on taking care of this body and ultimately just being a good steward. So again, the no sugar thing has been going well. I just cut out a lot of refined sugars which included candy, baked goods, etc. And as bad as it may sound, I still included the creamer in my coffee, but in my defense, I add a very little amount, so it's less than 5g or so!
Also, Jeffrey and I started running again. Granted, it's only been two days, but I feel so good about having a little activity in our schedules again. There's nothing to do here, so we've really had to make sure that we're cutting down on the eating out (which we rarely do because we're trying to save up!) and including more times to get in the activity. :) I'm feeling positive about this, y'all, because it's been 5 MONTHS since I've gotten a really good workout/exercise. That's just sad, but this is a good place to start again.
So yep, just an update on the health side of life.
OTHER LITTLE UPDATES //
+ I've been kicking it back old school with some Colbie Caillat. She brings me back to simpler days.
+ The BAI drinks have been a frequent purchase because they're pretty tasty. I enjoy the Peach one, the watermelon one, and the dragon fruit one.
+ To gear up for the holidays, I've been watching a ton of cheesy hallmark Christmas movies during my break at work. They really aren't that good and you'll find that Gretchen Wieners from Mean Girls is like .... in every Christmas Hallmark movie (not even kidding), but other than that, you'll find a good one every so often. It just gets me excited for the holidays and Christmas season is truly my favorite time of the year!
+ Speaking of .... the other day, we bought plane tickets to go home for the holidays! So stinkin' excited and already making plans for what we'll do when we get back home!
That's all, folks.
We're all heart eyes over here because our wedding photos have finally arrived (like a couple months ago, but I'm just now getting to posting them...haha). We're so thankful that Jeffrey's cousin was able to photograph our wedding and we love them! Sorry if you've already seen them like SO many times, but I love looking at them, so here I am posting them again - just my favorites this time! The whole day was a blur (a good blur), but so glad that I can always look back at these photos to remember it. I still can't believe we've been married for 3 months now. So many exciting things that we've been able to experience and I totally love this idea of doing life together.
I cannot say enough good things about the entire bridal party. Both the guys and the girls got along together so well and made it so easy and fun to celebrate! We're thankful for this handpicked group - we truly are. Every time Jeffrey and I reminisce about this particular weekend, we don't have the words to even describe it except for .... smooth. Everything was so smooth and that's mainly because we had this group of men and women who love God and because they love God, they love those around them. We know we're so loved by each of you and we hope you know that we literally love you guys, too, and would do the same for you guys in a heartbeat!
I cannot say enough good things about the entire bridal party. Both the guys and the girls got along together so well and made it so easy and fun to celebrate! We're thankful for this handpicked group - we truly are. Every time Jeffrey and I reminisce about this particular weekend, we don't have the words to even describe it except for .... smooth. Everything was so smooth and that's mainly because we had this group of men and women who love God and because they love God, they love those around them. We know we're so loved by each of you and we hope you know that we literally love you guys, too, and would do the same for you guys in a heartbeat!
You girls have literally played such impactful roles in different seasons of my own life and whether you know it or not, hopefully y'all do, I'm so blessed by who you are and I'm continually encouraged/thankful/grateful/insert all the feelings. Mindy, our childhood consisted of so much wedding talk. Even when you found out about my engagement, you stepped in right away to help me plan with anything/everything despite your own busy life. I'm so glad you were able to be a part of everything we planned from beginning to end. Love that our friendship is one where we can pick up right where we left off. Vic, your willingness never stops and you, girl, you always desire the very best for your friends and I've seen that through college and more than ever while planning for this wedding. It's proof that you hold friendship dear to your heart and it's always been an example for me to live by. Maidearest, in the short amount of time we've gotten to know each other through college, I feel like we've able to be so honest and real with each other. The beginning of our roommate years (or the beginning of our "best friend" days) seriously came in ample time, dude. Genuinely thankful that I have the support of an even more genuine woman who chooses to stand next to me despite having seen the entirety of my flaws behind closed doors and still choosing to listen to me when I have like an actual snot face at 2AM. Not pretty, dude, but at least we can laugh about it today. Ha! Esther, I don't know any girl who'd give up their own wedding song so that their friend could have it. Still blown away that you would sacrifice your song for me because I know you loved it. And can't believe that I even took it! Life with you is never dull and I can't even imagine that it'd ever be. Maiya, we have so many dang memories together. I have loved each and every memory with you from late nights due to a lack of discipline, but having great conversations, growing together as freshies, trying new things together, challenging each other, doing ministry together, and senior year together. Such fun times and I already miss living life with you. Sala, thank you for your friendship. I remember when we'd have conversations and you never failed to fight for me and Jeffrey's relationship. You always sought to get past the bushes and I'm thankful for the realness that pushed me/challenged me.
And that's all, folks.
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