I have been going full fledged into "new year, new you" and enjoying every minute of it Looking back at last year has made me understand a lot more about my life than ever. Justin and I have so much to be thankful for despite any losses we've had through 2011. We are happy with where are lives are headed and trying to stay positive for the future. We will have a baby when it's meant to happen.
I have made some sincere and endearing friends in Grand Island. When we moved here, I didn't know a soul. Traveling outside of town to finish my internships made it all the more difficult to meet others and get involved in things throughout town. Until starting at GIPT in May, Justin and I pretty much hung out by ourselves. Since working, I have met the most fantastic people!! I love my coworkers and have made some friendships that I see lasting for a long time. You all make me days at work so pleasant! I love their nickname for me "Hollywood" because it's the farthest thing from the truth. I enjoy playing volleyball with a group from another clinic and look forward to it each week. I have even improved my setting skills :) We are lucky to have some friends move to town after we arrived. We've been able to spend so much time with them and their girls that I cherish! I learned to play Bunko (I know...real tough to roll a dice and count) with some ladies I work with and some mutual friends. Recently, I joined the YMCA to start swimming and try out a few classes. I love being back in the water. I have missed swimming and forgot how good of a workout it is! I have a few friends who are pregnant and expecting their babies any time. It's so exciting to be part of baby showers and lending an ear when they need it. I haven't experienced a full term pregnancy but I can imagine what it's like to make it through delivery and hold your baby. We've been able to visit our families over the holidays and spend time with them. We always like getting to Omaha and North Platte.
Basically, I love our friends and family! We've had some rough months behind us but that's where they are staying. We are moving toward the future and hoping for the best!!
Saturday, January 21, 2012
Thursday, January 5, 2012
We've started the new year with some fun and relaxation. New year, new hopes, new outlook, feeling POSITIVE!! 2011 was not so kind so 2012 can only be better!
We were able to go out for dinner to Fuji Steakhouse for New Year's Eve and then headed over to a friend's house for some games and drinks. We played "Boxers or Briefs" and have decided we need to buy it! It was hilarious!!! Each person is dealt 7 cards as a dice is passed around the circle. The cards have sayings that are true or absurd/funny. A person rolls the dice to pick a starter phrase like "I like..." or "I don't..." Each person then picks a sentence from their cards to describe the person who rolled. The roller picks out a truth and a funny giving a token to each person who dealt the card. To give you the best idea of how the night went...on one of my turns I rolled "I have..." and someone graciously handed me a card with "I have a load in my pants." Pretty obvious that was the FUNNY, no truth. It was my kind of card game...not much thinking to it. Roll the dice, read the cards, pick two. I have a short attention span and can lose track of rules in a split second. Ask Justin. Anyway, it was amusing and probably the best time we've had in awhile!!
On New Year's Day we got to go to Taylor to celebrate Christmas with the Davis and Spencer clans. We always have a good meal and time with the family. It was beautiful outside so the dogs terrorized each other outside!
I've joined the YMCA this week. It was a long time coming because since we've moved here I have been in search of something like we had in Omaha. I tried working out by myself at the hospital gym but got bored. I tried a couple classes/boot camps but didn't keep with it. So, the goal is to swim and try some of the classes they offer at the YMCA. I am excited because I have to be in better shape for the Lincoln Half Marathon than I was last year. Luckily, I will have Doris running with me again to help pace and motivate throughout the run. She's a great partner!
Justin is staying busy and planning to go hunting soon with Blaze. He hears the word "hunting" or "bird" and gets all excited!! Blaze that is. :) They will enjoy their time in the wide open. Justin has been busy with work and it seems we have the same routine...go to work, come home, relax/sleep and get up to do it all over again. We live for the weekends!! If any of you would like to visit, our house is always open and we'd love to have you!!! It would spice up our lives a bit!
We were able to go out for dinner to Fuji Steakhouse for New Year's Eve and then headed over to a friend's house for some games and drinks. We played "Boxers or Briefs" and have decided we need to buy it! It was hilarious!!! Each person is dealt 7 cards as a dice is passed around the circle. The cards have sayings that are true or absurd/funny. A person rolls the dice to pick a starter phrase like "I like..." or "I don't..." Each person then picks a sentence from their cards to describe the person who rolled. The roller picks out a truth and a funny giving a token to each person who dealt the card. To give you the best idea of how the night went...on one of my turns I rolled "I have..." and someone graciously handed me a card with "I have a load in my pants." Pretty obvious that was the FUNNY, no truth. It was my kind of card game...not much thinking to it. Roll the dice, read the cards, pick two. I have a short attention span and can lose track of rules in a split second. Ask Justin. Anyway, it was amusing and probably the best time we've had in awhile!!
On New Year's Day we got to go to Taylor to celebrate Christmas with the Davis and Spencer clans. We always have a good meal and time with the family. It was beautiful outside so the dogs terrorized each other outside!
I've joined the YMCA this week. It was a long time coming because since we've moved here I have been in search of something like we had in Omaha. I tried working out by myself at the hospital gym but got bored. I tried a couple classes/boot camps but didn't keep with it. So, the goal is to swim and try some of the classes they offer at the YMCA. I am excited because I have to be in better shape for the Lincoln Half Marathon than I was last year. Luckily, I will have Doris running with me again to help pace and motivate throughout the run. She's a great partner!
Justin is staying busy and planning to go hunting soon with Blaze. He hears the word "hunting" or "bird" and gets all excited!! Blaze that is. :) They will enjoy their time in the wide open. Justin has been busy with work and it seems we have the same routine...go to work, come home, relax/sleep and get up to do it all over again. We live for the weekends!! If any of you would like to visit, our house is always open and we'd love to have you!!! It would spice up our lives a bit!
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