Devin and I moved to Peoria last weekend, so i havent been able to blog. I'm having serious withdrawals from the internet. I can only go on the internet if i go to the apartment business center, and the computer it REALLY slow, so i dont really use it. We were supposed to get our internet set up last FRIDAY, and the tech didnt show up, so we had to reschedule for next friday. Once we finally get our internet set up, I'll be back to blogging for sure. And I'll post some pictures of our new apartment. Its alot nicer of an apartment than our old one, in a way safer/nicer neighborhood. We probably won't decorate and hang pictures on the wall or anything for a month or so though. Devins really busy with nursing school, and enjoying it, and I am enjoying my new job.

PICS FROM MY CHRISTMAS HIKE

ANOTHER CHRISTMAS PIC

our familys annual white elephant gift exchange. I was lucky to win some free suite tickets to the phoenix roadrunners game.

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!

I cant believe the new year is already here!! This last year has really flown by. Something great about this new year to come, is that Devin is starting nursing school, and we're about to start another chapter of our lives finally. I'm really excited about the year to come, and my new job and our new apartment. We won't be living as close to family, since we're moving to Peoria, but we're glad we'll still be close enough to drive to see them. Its always scary to start something new, but its exciting at the same time.

Our christmas and new years were really fun, and it was really nice to have time off work. I actually slept pretty well this year the night of christmas eve for the first time. I guess my curse of staying awake on christmas eve is gone. We hung out with my cousin justin, and his wife amy for new years, and I actually stayed awake till midnight. Its one of the very few nights a year I actually stay awake that long. I meant to take lots of pictures during christmas and new years, but kept forgetting to bring my camera with me. I have a couple pictures though that my sister Melanie took. I took a couple more pictures during my christmas hike that I'll post later.

me and devin

Amy, Cassie, me, Melanie

5 DAYS TILL CHRISTMAS!!!

I may be a sort of grinch a month before christmas, but when it starts nearing a week before christmas, I get really excited. I start to get so excited in anticipation, that every year of my life so far, I havent been able to sleep at all the night before christmas. I'm not sure why, since almost every other night of my life I fall asleep a little too easily. And, I'm 23 years old now so it shouldnt still be a problem. It must be engrained in me from all the excitement from years past. I'm curious to see if I get any sleep this christmas eve or not.

WHAtS GOING ON

I looked at the calendar today, and couldnt believe how close it is to christmas! This month has really flown by so fast. We're moving to Peoria in 3 weeks, and im not prepared to move at all. So, besides getting ready to move and getting ready for christmas, here's some random stuff going on:

LOST SEASON PREMIER

I heard on the radio yesterday that the LOST season premiere is on Jan. 31st. I'd heard rumors before now, that they might not bring the show back at all because of the writers strike. They said that they might not have enough episodes completed to air an entire season. Hopefully this season turns out ok, and hopefully they FINALLY explain whats been going on with the stinking island all along, and dont just cut the show off halfway through the season.

NECKLACE ORGANIZER
I got a earring organizer a couple weeks ago, and decided to find something to help me organize ny necklaces better. They always get really tangled together, and it makes it hard to find one to wear. This is the organizer I ended up getting:

THE GUILT BELL

I've found that shopping during the christmas season is always a guilty experience for me. I always see the SALVATION ARMY bell ringer ringing their bell for donations. I think the Salvation Army is a great organization, and think its great that they give the donations to so many needy families that really appreciate the help. BUT, I've found that I can't pass one of the bell ringers without feeling guilt. I decided there are 4 possible options when passing a bell ringer.

1.Be greedy and give nothing at all (makes me feel pretty mean and heartless)

2. Grab a couple coins from my purse before leaving the store, to give to the bell ringer.(which makes me feel guilty for not giving more.

3. Open up my wallet to grab some change as I'm leaving the store (which has a bunch of dollar bills wadded up inside, so i end up feeling REALLY guilty that Im not giving all the money in my wallet.

4. Give a larger size donation (still makes me feel guilty, because I know I need the money myself and spent too much money, and probably will need the money later)

SO, i guess no more shopping for me till after christmas. Or, no brining cash with me at all, but just my debit card when i go.

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