First Day of Summer

So it's been quite some time since I have written. Things have been quite interesting lately. I'm working and learning lots of new things about blogging and social marketing which is pretty cool, but it can very technical sometimes. My husband and I are doing great. Like I said there is alot going on right now. We just got back from a business trip to Amelia Island, Fl which was absolutely beautiful. My husband's company put us up in a beautiful resort, Amelia Island Plantation, where the conference was held. I enjoyed spending time by the pool perfecting my tan for the summer and finishing up Harry Potter. Yes, I realize I'm a little behind on reading the series, but I finally finished the seventh book that I was actually supposed to read last fall for my children's lit. class. Oh well, at least I read it right? Anyway, I'm open to any options for summer reading if anyone has any good suggestions. I really want to find Candace Cameron Bure's book Reshaping It All however, I have not been able to find it in any local book stores.

This week is VBS at church, and last night was the first night. I'm helping with 1st-3rd graders this week, and I'm teaching the lesson tonight. I haven't taught anything in while so I'm a little rusty, but I'm looking forward to having to opportunity to tell them a story from God's Word.

My 31 business is going well this month. I didn't have any parties the last couple of months, but I have had two great parties this month. I am really looking forward to the things that 31 will be offering in July in preparation for debuting the new fall catalog. I can't wait to see the new catalog. I am so excited about it.

Friday, my husband and I will be heading to Williamsburg, VA for another business trip. I am so excited about seeing all the fun historical things in Williamsburg including staying in a historical hotel.

I am still working on getting everything ready so I can start working on my Master's degree in August. I miss teaching and being around kids. I really miss all my kids at Cedar Springs Weekday School. I can't wait to get back in the classroom. Does that make me a geek?

Well that's the update for now. I'll try to be better at this during my travels.

Day 3: Favorite TV Cast

The Cosby Show is one of my favorite TV shows. I always get a good laugh when I watch this show. Bill Cosby is just hilarious.

Day 2: Someone I have been closest to the longest.

So I haven't been very good at this picture-a-day thing but I'm going to try once again. The picture above is of my mother and I. I am very close to my mom, and I talk to her often now that I have moved. She always has good advice and suggestions. I love her very much, and I'm thankful to have such a godly mother. I'm thankful for the things she has taught me. If you have read my book review on Francine River's, Her Mother's Hope, then you know how important a mother-daughter relationship is to me. I hope I can pass on the great truth's my mom has taught me to my own children some day.

Looking for a Job

Earlier this month I wrote about getting married and moving to an entirely different place. Because of my move, I had to quit my job, so I've been looking for a new one. I recently become a 31 consultant which is proving to have been a great decision. I've only had one party so far, but I have enjoyed every minute of it, and I love being able to spend "girl time" with some great women. I have also been looking for a daytime job, that is more steady. I have submitted several application, and God has recently blessed me with two interviews. I have not had an offer from either interview, but I have not lost my hope or faith. Sometimes it's hard, and I get discouraged because I feel like I'm not doing anything. I know the Lord will give me the right job, but once again being patient is so difficult. I desire so much to work with school-age children, but I also want to do the Lord's will. These days I feel like I'm very quiet and watching life pass me by. I hate that feeling, but I don't know what to do to change it. I love being married and being a wife. It has brought me great joy, and I wouldn't change it for the world. My husband is my best friend, and I'm so thankful that he supports me in any decision that I make. I am thankful for all the wonderful and encouraging things people have said to me along the way, and I'm most thankful to my Lord for always watching over me.

100 Day Challenge~ Day 1

So I'm going to attempt a 100 day challenge to post a different picture every day. We'll see how it goes.

Day 1: Fifteen Facts about me

1. I'm 22

2. I just recently got married to the love of my life.

3. I am starting my own 31 business, and I'm very excited about it.

4. I grew up TN and lived there all of my life until now.

5. I love my family and friends very much.

6. I just graduated from the University of Tennessee

7. I'm the oldest of 5 children.

8. My youngest two siblings are adopted.

9. My favorite color is purple.

10. My dream is to become a great teacher.

11. My favorite meal is chicken casserole.

12. I love chocolate!

13. I love Jesus!

14. I enjoy reading, and I want to start writing book reviews on the books I read.

15. I play the violin.

Rivers, Francine. Her Mother's Hope. Carol Stream, Illinois. Tyndale House Publishers, Inc. 2010. Print.

For those of you that have read Francine Rivers' other books, you already know this is a must read title. Her Mother's Hope is the first book of a two book legacy. This book is a fictional account of Francine Rivers' family history. She tracks her ancestry back to Switzerland and tells a compelling story of how families carry on tradition for good or ill. The great thing Rivers does is tell a story that has the reader begging for more. Even though the book is rather thick, I never lost interest in the story, and I can't wait to read part two. I read the entire book in just under a week, and I just could not seem to get enough of the story. I do not want to give anything away, but I have to say it really amazing to see how families pass certain traits and traditions on to their children. Some things are hard to change if they have been taking place for generations, but sometimes changes should be made. I think this story allows its readers to consider their own lives and the traditions they pass on to their children. As I said, this book is a must read. I know you will enjoy it especially if you enjoy history between 1900-1950. To all those bookworms out there, happy reading.

Excited about New Opportunities

I am officially a 31 consultant. I am so excited to be a part of this business that is based on Proverbs 31. The products that 31 offers are so useful, and I am grateful to have the opportunity to share what this company has to offer with others. Of course starting your own business isn't easy, but I have faith that the Lord will bless this opportunity if I trust in Him to do the work only He can do. God always provides for his children. The Lord is always trying to teach me to exercise faith and patience, and I have faith that the Lord will provide as long as I lean on Him. Sometimes I feel like I try to run from what He has for me because I'm afraid, but I know that He loves me unconditionally, and He will provide for my every need. Through this business, I hope to meet many women, and perhaps this can be a great ministry opportunity. I can't wait to see what the Lord will do.

http://www.mythirtyone.com/58439/

New State, New Town, New House, New Husband...

I recently got married to my best friend. I lived in the same place all of my life. The only time we ever moved was literally over the hill to a new subdivision with a bigger house to fit my growing family. I came from the best family in Knoxville, Tennessee who raised me in church and sacrificed so my brothers and I could have a Christian education. For 22 years, I lived at home, in the same house, town, and most definitely the best state in the U.S. Go Vols!

So that's the short version of my life. I recently got married, and for me, that meant leaving everything behind and moving further south, Georgia. This is my first time out on my own and living with only one other person, my husband. I love him to death, and I wouldn't trade it for anything because I know this God's plan. However, moving is not an easy thing to do. I now have to figure out how get around in a town, and I need to find a job. I have always dreamed of teaching, and I'm still working toward achieving that dream. In the mean time I've been looking for something else to do.

I have to say that I am very thankful for my family and friends, and I miss them greatly, but I am so excited to see what the Lord has for me here. I love my new church family and their friendliness to me as a new member. I am also thankful for the opportunities I have to serve my Lord and Savior. One of the ways I am looking forward to serving Him is by starting my own business through the company Thirty-One Gifts. Thirty-One is a company that was started by a christian woman who based the name off of Proverbs 31. If you don't know, this Proverb describes a virtuous woman. By selling 31 products, I am hoping to learn more about the community I now live in and also make some friends along the way. I have not started my business yet, but I will hopefully start soon. I would like to get at least four people to volunteer to host a party for my in my first 30 days as a 31 consultant. I look forward to see how God will bless this opportunity. Please email me if you are interested in 31.