I feel like anytime I lose interest in my little blog or I haven't posted in months I owe an explanation. So then I have no idea where to start! I figured this type of post would help me gather my thoughts best for an update. Sorry if it still seems all over the place!
Loving: This summer. It's been so good to us. We've been living the life in Texas and having a great time. Things haven't gone absolutely perfect, but I am so happy we chose to live in Texas for the summer. In a way it has felt like a laid back summer... Even though we worked/studied/took test a lot. Haha I guess that's when you know it's been a good summer-when you worked a lot but know it's still been fantastic!
Home; Dallas, TX
Looking forward to: I remember writing a post a while back about feeling "stuck" living in Rexburg, so far away from family and wanting a change. But now, Eric and I have been talking about how much we are missing our home there and are looking forward to returning! So I guess this summer move has been really great for us! :) And also... that Idaho weather will be so much better.
Working: I spent about 3 hours working on my resume and I still don't feel like it's good enough :/ Does that sound silly? I am applying for a new nursing job in Rexburg that will be long term for me. Fingers crossed!
Laughing at: My first experience being stung by a wasp. Last weekend we were by the pool and I was stung... if you don't bother them they won't bother you, right?! No, I stepped on it and experienced (what I thought) was the worse, intensifying pain for about 3 minutes.
Eric is trying to calm me and saying "Let me take a look at it so I can put some ice on it"
But I would not let him look and kept saying "It's going to be bad!!" (because hello, it hurt)
When I finally let him put ice on it I asked "How bad is it??"
He said nonchalantly "Oh it's just a tiny red dot."
WHAT I thought my toe was falling off. He started laughing at my reaction.. I was mad that he was laughing when I was in pain.. then we were both dying laughing. I was perfectly fine 10 minutes later (thank goodness I'm not allergic). Planning: Something on our to-do list at the beginning of the summer was take a few camping trips. We received all of our gear as a Christmas present this past year... But who goes camping in the middle of summer in Texas? No one sane. We have an AWESOME camping trip planned when we return to Idaho! We have a week before the semester starts to cram in Idaho hiking and camping.
Excited: Before we return to Idaho we are stopping in St. George for a WEEK. We are so excited to explore there, do some fun hikes and spend time with Eric's family!
A little sad at: We finished watching The Office. Honestly, for years I was never a fan. I tried watching it once or twice and couldn't get into it. Then something changed. I pushed through the first 2-3 episodes in season 2 and I fell in love with it! We love The Office family and the last episode I cried. We are those annoying people who quotes The Office and makes jokes now.
Making: A Fall bucket list, because if you say fall isn't your favorite season you know you're slightly kidding yourself. I love all the things Idaho has to offer in the Fall time.
Experiencing: The excitement for structure. I'm excited for our new routine to start. I can feel myself becoming more organized as the summer ends. I have already made a packing list for next week and a list of things to get done when we return to Idaho before the school year starts... Eric thinks I'm weird.
Grateful for: My husband sticking by my side this summer! He is the best and I could elaborate much more in another post.. or maybe 5 other ones. I love him!
Realization: Well, I've realized a few things from writing this. We have loved this summer and Texas. But we can't wait to go back to Rexburg. I am ready for routine and structure. But I am going to miss how flexible the summer has been and the adventures we went on. Mixed feelings! haha
