Back to school. Back to school, to prove to Dad that I'm not a fool.

Wow, it's been a while. I know I say that at the beginning of every post but if I get out of the habit then it's hard to start going again. But I like to think this is a journal of sorts so here I am.

This week has been really good. I feel like I have accomplished something that I have wanted to do for such a long time. I finally got up the courage to enroll back into college and go. I had my first class last night and I loved every minute of it.

I'm not even going to tell you how terrified I was to go. I'm not sure why I was so nervous but I was walking to class and my palms were sweaty and my heart was racing so when I finally got there and sat down I felt like I'd run a marathon. But after I got settled in I felt fine and I was really happy that I'd taken this step and actually done it.

In the past you could say I was a little bit of a flake. I didn't usually follow through with things and I was always too scared to put myself out there. I feel better now that I've took the initiative to do something that I have wanted to. I know that it's not going to be an easy thing, college for the next 4 years or so, but I know that it's the right thing to do and that I want to do it. I am happy with my decision.

And yes, I did watch Billy Madison in honor of school starting. :)

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Pony Rides

RJ rode a pony! Not bad for a city kid from Vegas :) 

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Swing Life Away

You cannot believe how often I have wanted to blog, but I just haven't had the time to sit down and write one until now. First of all we didn't have internet at our house for the last few months so now that we finally do I think I can manage a little more often.

My whole crazy schedule has been so nice and it has been good to get things done and have a good year that I just can't believe that summer will be gone in just over a month. I'll take you through the events of the last couple months. Pull up a pillow because it could be a while. :)

I think the last time I posted was just before our anniversary. One year you guys! The first year just flew by. It was such a packed year with buying a house and so many new things that I know I couldn't have survived it without RJ. It is so nice to have a best friend that never has to go home. To know that you always have a partner in crime and always have someone to laugh with. Marriage suits us just fine I think. I'm more in love with RJ than when we got married and everyday I grow to admire and love him that much more. He is quite amazing in my opinion and I feel privileged to call him mine. He surprises me with his wisdom and his maturity, but on the other hand he definitely has a sense of humor and sarcasm that leaves my head spinning. I love it. I love him.

I got a promotion at work in the midst of all this and it has been perfect. I love working hard and working hard to solve problems to finally be able to say.. ah ha, and make everything match and work together. It feels good to go to work everyday and I enjoy it. And I think I have finally found what I would like to go into to get my degree so yep, I signed up for school in the fall and while that terrifies me and makes my stomach turn into goo, I think it's just what I need and I can't wait to start. Yesterday at the grocery store I saw all the school supplies and it made me smile from ear to ear. I am so excited. I'm kind of a nerd I guess. haha. It reminds me of when you're little and I can remember on the first day of school it always had a certain smell that I can still remember and it makes me excited. I love the back to school atmosphere.

This summer has been full of mountain biking. As much as I roll my eyes and tell RJ I hate it I really love it deep down. I love knowing that I am making the bike work for me and only my power will propel it. It's an adrenaline rush for sure. It's definitely hard work and it doesn't come extremely easy for me because I'm so scared to go fast downhill haha. I am getting better but I'd much rather climb uphill than go downhill. On Saturday RJ and  a couple of our friends went up to Dog Lake and actually climbed the backside of the mountain. It was a lot of walking to say the least. But it felt so good to be exercising. The way down was pretty fun too. We stopped at the lake at the top and got LEECHES on my feet. They were just little ones that you could peel off but... :S.

Other than that we've been trying to stay busy and still trying to fix things up around the house. We painted our bathroom cabinets last night and just need to put the second coat on. I will put up a picture with the before and afters. :)

I am taking a friends bridal pictures this weekend too and I CANNOT wait. :)

Until Later,
Charise

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Green Thumbs

RJ and I have planted flowers all over our yard in the last couple of weeks. EVERYWHERE. He is a fanatic about flowers. Placement, size, and quantity are only a few of the factors.

We've planted flowers in both of our flower beds in the front & back yard and we planted a few fruits and veggies in our garden too. I am really excited to see these grow.

It makes me feel good to know that we have a place all our own where we can plant flowers and see them bloom next year and the year after and so on. It's nice to feel like we are helping ourselves and providing for ourselves.

I don't have any picutres on this computer but as soon as I do I will put them up!

Happy Summer Everyone :)

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Oh Okay... I'll Tell You

This past weekend I got to take engagement pictures for one of RJ's coworkers and his beautiful fiancee. They brought their kids and we made an afternoon out of it.

I know I'm just a beginner. I know that hard work is what makes dreams become reality.

And lots of practice...

I love taking pictures.

It absorbs my whole life.

I look at picture after picture after picture, envying the emotions they portray and how I can capture that same beauty.

So... here's a few.

I had such a good time. I loved knowing that I got to do what I loved and they got a day to remember.

Congrats Scott & Rachelle :)



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