I Am on a Roll...

Busy, busy, busy--that is me today! Holiday parties are coming up next week as well as Dr appointments too! I went to the lung Dr. the other day and things are better--thank God! However, it was SO cold last night, literaly freezing at 31* that it took my breath way! Thank God for warm clothes, coats and shoes! Yay! So far today I have changed the sheets, gone through my clothes, organized paperwork, organized coupons, thrown out expired ones, dug through a pile or two of mail, started on Christmas cards, talked to Tessa, talked to Betty, talked to Grandma Joni, made the bed and picked up the kitchen! And I've only been up for about 3 hours! Who-hoo! Go Me! I'm feeling festive, joyful and fun! I don't want to sit down, I've done quite enough of that lately, I sit at work, so sometimes, when I'm home, I like to be up and around! Don't get me wrong, the last few weeks I was totally lazy (especially over the Thanksgiving Holiday Weekend), and there are times when I don't do a damn thing and enjoy every minute of it! But, believe you me, it gets old after a while! I am so incredibly blessed to be working, to be working at a job I love as well! I think about how long it took me to get a job, how long it's taking others to get a job, how so many people don't have one yet, how hard I worked to get one, and it just amazes me that the PERFECT job for me just lined up! It's downright awesome, it's such a miracle really! I feel so blessed! That being said, I was glad for the weekend because it means I get to get other stuff done around my house--stuff that NEEDS to be done! I still have to run errands and dig through the Sunday paper tomorrow to find MORE coupons (come on $1.00 of coupons for Soap, Shampoo/Conditioner and Razors!). I discovered while going through my bathroom this morning (did that too!) that I do NOT need toothbrushes or toothepaste, I've got those stockpiled nice and neat! :) I organized my bathroom drawers and sink cabinet too! I told you, I'm on a roll! It feels to get clean up, organize and de-clutter, I honestly wish I was better at STAYING organized, but hey, at least I'm trying right? We can't all be perfect! I LOVE December, I'm just damn happy it's Christmas time, I can't even believe it! YAY! I love this time of year, it's always been my favorite! I love that I have another birthday coming up too! At first I was sad, but now I'm glad--25, it was nice, but I'm ready to turn 26! I'm sure it'll bring all sorts of new adventures, lessons learned and tons fun! I think life gets better, even if it does simulatenously get harder too--and it does, believe me! Every year is 20s has been better than the last and I'm seriously hoping and praying that that trend continues! I really want to go work more on my bedroom or living room right now, but I know I need to write, so I'm sitting long enough to write this entry! Plus, if I stand too long, I'll be sorry, I had that happen earlier this week and it was NOT fun, and quite painful--no thanks! I know my body and its limitations, so I'll listen to it this time! I had a great (all be it quick) meditation session this morning, I just love having the house to myself sometimes. I do get lonely occasionally, but I love it! It's so nice and quiet and peaceful! That being said, Colin and I are doing really well right now! He called me last night at work and told me he missed me, how sweet is that?! Aww, it made my whole night! He also had put Christmas decoration and lights up while I was at work, he put them around our bed like he does every year, it's so sweet, I just love it! I get to look at them for another month too because we don't take our Christmas decorations down until Jan. 10th, the day after his birthday! I love that that's our little tradition, it's so cool! He says if I get Christmas decorations for my birthday than he should get them for his! Fair enough, I guess, it's a continuation of Christmas, I'm not going to complain! LOL! The other day, he asked me for a hug too...he asked ME...how sweet! And yesterday, BEFORE I left for work, he gave me a long, strong, beautiful hug! It was fabulous! He's such a sweetheart (most of the time) and I'm just really lucky to be his wife! That's how I feel today, at least! No in all seriousness, it'll be 9 months of marriage on Monday (totally posting @ that, by the way) and it feels good! December is such a romantic time of the year, Christmas, the holidays, my birthday! I love it! I'm super excited to go to Reno too, even though he won't be going with me, oh well, it'll give a chance to miss each other! I'm so happy I get to turn 26 with my mom and grandma, I know, like I haven't spent enough birthdays with them, but oh well...you never how many you've got left--with yourself or anyone else! I'm just really blessed to be their daughter/grandaughter, it really is a privilage! What else? Oh they put up a Christmas Tree at my work, I'm SO happy and overjoyed about it, I got my Christmas tree after all! YAY! Thank you, Lord! Have I mentioned I love this time of year (yes, I can see why people don't, it can be hectic and stressful, ultimately busy and incredibly pressureous--I know, not a word, but you get my drift, I hope!) because I do, love it, love it, love it! It just puts me in such a great happy and joyful mood! I am so blessed! Looking at the picture of me and Billy Dean right now, on my desk, it's so cool that I met him AGAIN and that he remembered me--definitely one of the highlights of this year for me! And my honey, our hands with our wedding bands on them--such a precious photo! Overall, life is just plain good! I need to get back to my housework, though, but I am glad I wrote this entry! Lord, thank You for it all, You know my heart, my gratitude and my credit to you! Thank You, Thank You, Thank You, please keep it coming and overflowing! Life is beautiful and blessed! Merry Christmas everyone...20 days and counting...18 days 'till my birthday....YAY!

In Light N' Love,
-Sarah Liz :)

P.S. I don't mind getting older (26 is not old, btw) because I feel as though I'm coming into myself, growing INTO myself, instead of leaving something behind. I've always felt older and most days, acted older, I've been wise and mature (again, MOST days--LOL!) so for me, turning another year older is a joyous occasion because I survived another year (as everyone does, we're all survivors here) and I get to grow further and further into my age and my being! And that is a beautiful thing!