New Blog, With A New Name

Well, since my last name is going to be changing in a mere two months, I figured it was time that I make a new blog, not only for that reason, but because this is a new chapter in my life. Getting married is a huge experience in everyone's life, and although I am so excited to be a loving wife, I am ready for this wedding to be over. The planning has been extremely fun and exciting, but there comes a time, (at least I think) in every bride's mind, when enough is enough. We booked our wedding venue one year ago. First of all, I can't believe how fast a year has flown by. And second, a year is a very long time to plan a wedding. When you're constantly thinking about what still needs to be done, when you need to schedule your next appointment, and always thinking two months ahead of the game, it gets to you. It has been an amazing journey, but in two months, I can get back to my relaxed way of life!

Everything aside from the wedding is going amazing! Chris is finally comfortable with his new Assistant Manager position at work, and although most of the time he's tired or behind on sleep, he never seems to complain. I love that about him. He must be the most optimistic person I've ever met in my life. Even though he's working 46 hours a week, he still manages to smile and make the best of things. Honestly, how lucky can one girl get?

I'm still volunteering at the zoo, and it seems that my 5 months of hard dedication has already paid off. I got a Volunteer Assistant Keeper position at the zoo, which is huge! The time period between volunteering in an exhibit, and becoming an assistant keeper is usually around a year, and yet here I am with that opportunity already. I am so blessed! I also have some exciting news that I will be able to share at the end of October (no, it's not about the wedding)..

I honestly have no real complaints about life right now. Everything is on track, and moving at a good pace. I don't feel overwhelmed, scared about the future, or even uncertain about what is to come. God has blessed Chris and I as a couple time and time again, and I know He will continue to have his hands on our relationship! God will be our focus as a couple, and I know that through Him, Chris and I can enjoy our long life together.