I Need a Vacation From a Vacation

Well this last week in Nashville was uneventful to say the least. It was so nice spending time with friends, but also so stressful. I didnt take many pictures. I forgot and now I'm bummed.

We got to Nashville on Wednesday very early went to meet with our realtor about finding a house if we move. We set up all the homes and days we were going to go look, then went back home and did nothing the rest of the day. My aunt and Lauren came over that night and visited a little bit.

Thursday, Mom and I went with Rhonda(the realtor) to look at homes. I found 2 I loved. Dad and Chad went to the Sheriff's Department, where Chad was promised a job, and looked around and talked to the Chief Deputy, but now there is a freeze on the hiring there, so there goes that job. Chad really isnt interested in being a cop or anything like that. He applied to Metro, but by the time he gets out there is suppose to be a freeze in Metro. The last class will be in June. But Chad still went to talk with people there, really for Dad, he's friends with all of the people in Metro. Chad would be a cop if it meant he had a job. Thursday was a very disappointing day. I lost all hope of coming back to Nashville then. I still am very scared. Not having a job that gives insurance is scary. I'm so thankful to Ben..but I'll get to that on Saturdays paragraph!

Friday was a nice day, we had plans to go out with Lauren and Brandon on Friday night. We went out to dinner and made it a very early night cause Lauren and I had a big spa day planned for the next morning. I cant really remember what all we did on Friday during the day. Oh well.

Ok, Now to Saturday!! For our anniversary, Chad got me a spa package to share with Lauren, so we went for a massage and a pedicure. FUN FUN FUN. I needed that massage, it was wonderful! And being with Lauren was great too!! We talked to the girls who did our pedicure about doing Carrie Underwoods nails. That was neat. She said Carrie wasnt sweet. Polite, but not sweet. Oh well, I still love her. We went to Blue River Canyon Day spa. So that night, me, Chad, Jessica, Ben, Holly, Adam, Toyna, Em and Neems went to the world crappiest Mexican place. I loved the time we spend there, but dang. It is bad! Cinco is SOO much better!! So next time Jess, we are going to Cinco!! FO SHO! But like I said, it was great spending time with them! So after the Mex food, we went to Holly and James' house. We went into the 'Man Cave' and had lots-o-fun! I have lots of pics and video, but havent uploaded them yet... they will come! Chad had a lot of fun and really loved spending time with them! OH!! And Ben said that he could give Chad a job working for him! I cant even explain how grateful I am for that! It gave me hope!! Chads been going on Towne Park's website and saw some positions he could apply for, but wants to talk to Ben first. He said he would love to be Ben's shift supervisor so Ben didnt have to keep going into work. :) Jessica, please tell Ben thanks again, he's just great!

Sunday was church. I loved being there, but was so so SOO bummed that Bro. Rob wasnt there. I was really looking forward to hearing him, but it was still great! I miss TDF. After church, Mom, Dad, Deb, Chad and I went to Mac Grill in Opry Mills...it was YUMMYYY!!! I miss Mac Grill!! My aunt is dating a disk jockey from 105.9 The Rock at 1:34pm, Chad and I got a shout out and was played The Eagles! Good choice. I love The Eagles!! Anyway, we heard that on the way to Starbucks to meet 2 friends I grew up with...Valerie and Whitney. I havent seen them in years and it was just wonderful seeing them again. Whit had to leave early, but Val and I talked for hours! I cant wait to do that again!! Sunday night, I was ready to go to church when Lauren called and asked if I would come over and have dinner with her. She was going through her Mom's clothes and had some things for me. I know that must be a hard thing for her and Gianna(her sis) to do. It was nice having pasta over there. It has been a LONG time since I've been there.

Monday, Chad and I went to go see some homes and look at the one I liked. Chad liked it too. It needs a full paint job, but it has so much potential. Monday night, I went to dinner with my friends from Sonic: Angie, Tab, and Christine. We went to Chilis and it was so so so so much fun! I miss being home to do things like that! Chad went out to dinner and Box Seat with his friend Phillip. Phillip is the person who brought Chad and I together. Props to Phillip. I met up with them after I was done at Chilis so I could pick Chad up. I had dropped him off. We ended up staying out until 2am. Yikes!!

So Tuesday comes along and my cousin Whitney and I went to DCA to eat lunch with our little cousin Gabrielle. Chad went to the Police Academy with Dad so he met us there a little late. It was nice being back and fun embarrassing Gabrielle...she loved it! :) I cant believe that she is all grown up. That little baby is a teenager now. Wow. I love her and her brother so much. So after we left DCA, Chad, Whit and I went to Chilis and caught up. I miss her. It was lots of fun. She's a trip! We went to the house Chad and I like to show Whit. That night, we stayed in and had Krystal! I miss Krystal...having it only every once in a while is a good thing!

Wednesday is the kicker. We woke up early and went to the realtor's office and put a contract on the house!! WHOO HOO. But it IS still up in the air if we can come back. I have asked the Lord for His will and Chad pointed out that a lot of things have happend and God could be giving us signs that we have ignored. We said if Chad could find a good paying job with benefits that we wouldnt come back, he has a job, thanks to Ben, but we dont know the pay and read that benefits dont kick in until a year of working there. We have contacted 3 lenders for the house and none have called us back after talking with us. That could be a sign and if our contract doesnt go through on the house, that could be a sign. I'm worried that my want is out weighing God's will. I just want to be back home so so bad and I know that if it's not God's will then I wont be happy. Chad doesnt want us to struggle financially. We have never had to do that before and he is scared to make that leap. I am too. But I'm not so scared that it wont happen. We have tried to make out a budget, but dont really know what Chad will be making so that is hard. I want Chad to be happy too. We are really scared and stuck. Please pray for us.

I'm off!

So what can I say, I hate packing! It has a similarity to laundry and, as you know, I loath laundry. Not to mention that I had about 5 loads to do before I pack. I have a list of things I have to pack, its just getting up those stairs and doing it. Ugh and can I say how much I hate flying?! The older I get the more scared of things I become. All these planes in the news are freaking me out. I dont think my nerves will subside until we are landed in Nashville....from there, I'll be just fine! I am oh so excited about being there! So much to do in so little time! Chad has 2 interviews while he's down there. He is guaranteed one job, but I'm not sure if he'll like it!

So I'm not sure why my dumb dog has decided to get sick right before we leave. She is lazy and clingy...and if you know Laila, you know that she's anything but clingy. We had some leftover medicine and she has been taking it...so hopefully she be nice and feeling good for Christina tonight. Laila loves Copper so I know she's going to have a great week over there! Nice vaca for Lai too!!

While I'm down there, I plan to take so many pictures and video, it's unreal!!! Once I get back, I'll blog about the day to day adventures! Its going to be great....OoOoOo I forgot I'm looking for houses too... how. fun. is. that. <--- That is another way I'm making my blog cooler!! Periods. after. each. word. Anyway, Lots of fun, lots of pictures to come, and I'm sure some interesting stories!!!

25 Things...

So this is such a funny video that Julian Smith made. I have enjoyed it thoroughly so if you like it, pass it along in your blog and such! Julian grew up down the road from me and I absolutely love the videos and fun stuff he produces!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PVA047JAQsk).

Going to Chapel!

WHOO HOOO!!!!! My best friend got engaged last night!! I am so happy!! I cant wait to help her plan everything and the best part is, is that I'll be home so I can help her with everything!! I have already started thinking of things I'm going to get for her! Happy cant even describe how I feel!! Brandon took her to J Alexanders last night for dinner and guess who was there..................... If you said Oprah, you were right! They sat right behind her!! Lauren said she didnt look so great in person. She was a bit heavy...ok she said fat.... and not too pretty....she said old and ugly. She was with Steadman and her parents, or people who looked like it could be her parents. Anyway, I thought that was cool. She came home and Brandon baked her a cake that said "Will You Marry Me" I talked to her for about .05 seconds last night, although I wanted to talk about the whole night more! I guess I have to wait for today! I'm so happy that I'm coming down this Wednesday and get to celebrate it with her! We are going to have so so so much fun next weekend! For my Valentine/Anniversary gift from Chad, I get to go to The Blue River Canyon Day Spa with Lauren!! I cant believe he got both of us a day at the spa!! What a great way to celebrate her engagement! AHH I love it!!

Valentines and savvy blogs

I want to be blog savvy. I read all these fun blogs and the way these girls blog is so chic and interesting. I read my blogs and they arent as fun! SO now I'm going to make mine fun and chic! Well I'll try! I going to use words like glamorous and fabulous and OMG. : )

Here we go!...

OMG! Chad and I had the most fabulous Valentines Day. It was very low key and so fun. I made us a T-Bone steak, loaded mashed potatoes and asparagus! So good! And to top it off we are going to have a glass of champagne and watch Roman Holiday. After my too early for anyone's good Saturday morning workout, Chad and I went to the diner we go to every Saturday morning...The Shack. Chad had his usual omelette and I had my waffle with fresh strawberries!!! We quietly laughed at all the old men and women and waited to make fun of the obnoctious northern man til we got into the car!! We came home, I napped and man it felt great! I love a good nap. They are fantastic!!


Tomorrow I am going to have lunch with Christina and Susie. We are going to Olive Garden. Who doesnt love soup, salad and bread sticks!!?!! It has been a while since us girls have gotten together and had a good chat! After that, I will come home to a buttload of laundry! Holy Shiiesta! I hate laundry and every weekend vow not to let it pile up over the week. But with work, the Y and my shows, its really hard to get to it...or want to get to it!! SoOo I just let it pile and pile...bad idea. Oh well. So tomorrow afternoon is the day I usually do it. Then Monday, I will begin packing for Nashville on Wednesday!! Nashville!! I cant wait!! If you are reading this, please say a quick prayer for a job for Chad! Because without a job...we cant move back! And we really want to! Going to go finish the dishes!!

Was this a bit more savvy?!

Favorites!

So for the last 2 or 3 weeks Jessica and I have ended up chatting on Monday nights on FB. I have come to love and look forward to it. Yesterday at work, I thought it was Tuesday for a little bit and got worried I forgot about MNC. But I didnt! I wanted to start a little earlier so I would get to bed at a good time, but we ended up chatting for a long time! I really love it and look forward to it! I am so glad we have become closer! Jess had become such a great friend and I cant wait until I'm back in Nashville and we can hang out!!

I'm fixin to watch Idol. I love that show. I havent seen anyone yet that I like. I usually really dont like the show until the top 12.

My weekend was terribly uneventful. Chad and I had our usual Saturday breakfast at J.R.'s Shack. I always get the Belgium Waffle with fresh strawberries on top!! AWESOME!! I love it!! I love going to breakfast with Chad on Saturdays. Its so nice to spend that kind of time together.

For a Valentines/Anniversary gift Chad got me a day at the Blue River Canyon Day Spa in Nashville when we go next week! It's my favorite spa! And to top it off, he got a couples day so I could take Lauren and have a girls day with her! I cant wait! So I'm trying to think of what to do for him and I'm thinking about doing a long weekend in Cooperstown, Ny and going to the Baseball Hall of Fame. He would really love that and doesnt think we are going to be able to go while we live here! Any other suggestions would be gratefully appreciated!! I want to do something special for him since his was so thoughtful!!

So now I'm going to curl up on the couch with 3 of my favorite men... Chad, Ben and Jerry and watch Idol!! ; )

A Night of Bradly Cooper

Christina and I had a movie date and saw He's Just Not That Into You,cute movie. I read the book just before I met Chad and I would have never thought it could ever be a movie. They did a great job with the movie. I for sure saw a little bit of myself (when I was single) in Ginnifer Goodwin's character. The waiting for calls, checking the phone, ect. I think all us girl had (have) a teeny bit of Gigi in us. The book was really awesome and if I hadnt met Chad like 2 months later, it may have helped me grasp dating better. Lucky for me, with Chad there were no games, no waiting for calls, no wondering....guess I was the "exception". ; )

Right now, Chad and I are watching Wedding Crashers for the millionth time. We laugh everytime as if it's the first time!! I love watching funny movies with him, we make ourselves laugh at things that arent funny in the movie. We are also going to watch SNL. We love love love SNL!!! Its our favorite thing to do on a Saturday night...when I can stay up for it!!


Ok so this is totally random, but one of my biggest pet peeves is when I'm walking to a crosswalk and there is a car coming and it stops at the cross walk before you are anywhere close to it, so you have to run so your not keeping the car too long. This happend to me this week, I was walking to school and a sweet old lady was dropping off, what looked to be her grand kid, and she stop to let me cross. This was a nice jester, but she stopped before I was even close to the crossing. I was a good 5 feet from the crosswalk, so I proceeded to jog to the crosswalk, so as not to keep her waiting and then FINALLY crossed the crosswalk. I thanked her and thus began my grudge. As I entered the school thinking about how kind/annoying that is I say good morning to some teacher and begin to walk up the stairs to my classroom. I get up the first set of stairs and turn to go up the second and a teacher is holding the door for me before I step onto the first stair to go up!! GEEEEZ!! So here I go for the second time running up the stairs just so someone can do something nice! *sigh* I understand it was nice, but good grief it gets on my nerves. So there, I got that off my chest!!

Oh and if you are wondering about Bradly Cooper.... he was in He's Just Not That Into You, Wedding Crashers and he is hosting SNL tonight. : )

My fabulous background!!!

So Jessica so kindly introduced me to the new layout and now I feel the need to blog. First, let me start out by saying that my background matches my dish set and I LOVE my dish set. Chad said it doesnt, but it for sure does. The best picture I can find of my dish set is from Christmas last year. It is probably my favorite thing I received from my shower. Although, I received a lot of great things that I would not have been a good wife without like pots and pans and whatnot! Speaking of that, I cant believe it's been almost 3 years since we got married. Now that I say it, it doesnt sound like that long. Sometimes it feels longer!!! :) It's been the best 3 years of my life. I have the most fun when Chad is around. He's got the best since of humor.

Anyway, I guess you have to get out and do stuff in order to blog about it, but I will say this... I am so excited about our visit to Nashville. Only 2 more weeks until we leave! It's going to make the next 4 months feel like forever away.

So Chad is saying he already got my Valentines Day/Anniversary gift and I'm about to burst!! We never do big gifts for those days, in fact, my dad always told me you never get a guy a thing on Valentines day because it's a girls holiday. So anyway, for Anniversary gifts, we usually get something we could use for the house, last year it was the grill. I thought we would do that again and now he's gone off and done this!! I honestly think it's a day at the spa...or at least I hope! NOW, I have NO CLUE what to get him for our anniversary. Any suggestions?! What do you get a guy for their anniversary? Hmm. I cant even think of anything he has said he wanted!!! Ok I have nothing else to blog about, it's getting late and as far as I know, school is still on for tomorrow!! Oh the snow. Have I mentioned I HATE the snow. I love winter, but when 40 is warm and you have the AC going in the car and house, you know you live in a place that is too cold!