Playing Catch Up Again...

I started my new job last week, so I didn't have much time for blogging. I apologize. I'm not sure if I have any readers out there...(except for the one that lodged a complaint with me last night for not updating) but I guess I shall catch up on the blog challenge. I'm not that far behind...

**(If you are a reader, let me know!! Leave me a comment!! I will be more apt to updating if I know someone is reading it.)**

Day 16: Dream House
My dream house would be:
4 or 5 bedrooms
3 baths
Open floor plan with just enough division between the rooms
Hardwood floors
Formal living room, formal dining room
Playroom/family room for the kids
Big kitchen with granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, double oven, lots of cabinet space
Large master bath with soaking tub and double sinks
Man cave for Mr. D
Large backyard

Day 17: Something You Are Looking Forward To
-Our big trip that is coming up so fast!!!
-Having my license to practice
-Finding our house to have a family and grow old in
-Having that family I just mentioned
-Getting a new car
-Celebrating our first married Christmas!!

Day 18: Something You Regret
I try not to regret things, because every choice was made for a reason. However:

-I regret not living on campus (but just a little- I enjoyed living at my house and not having to deal with the pettiness of college students all the time)
-I regret not dating more in high school/college. But I found Mr. D at the end of my freshman year of college, so I don't really regret this!!!

Day 19: Something You Miss
-My friends from high school
-Holidays with my family where everyone got along
-Seeing my sister all the time
-My family members that have passed on
-Planning my wedding

Day 20: Nicknames
Everyone calls me Mel.
My grandma and former boss call me Melis.
Mr. D calls me Honey, and Cheese.  (I call him Bologna cuz we go together like bologna and cheese- get it?! hehe) If he is being funny I get called Wifey.
I had a friend in high school that called me Snicker, and he still will to this day.

Another step to growing up..

Today's blog challenge question is favorite Bible verse. I haven't read the Bible, and while I could Google it and find one, I don't feel right doing that. So I am sitting today out.

Today was my first day of work. While I am not allowed to do any treatments yet, as I am not licensed, it was a good day. I feel that while this job is going to be a challenge, I am going to learn so much and like every minute of it. It inspired me to study for the licensure- even though when I got home I relaxed on the couch instead of opening the book. But I will be studying tomorrow. Hopefully this is the boost I needed to get out of my procrastination funk! I think I made the right decision.

Mr. D also started a new job today, so it has been a little stressful in our household. But he also seemed to have a good day and I think it was a good move for him from where he used to work. Steps we have to take to meet our future goals...

Catching Up On The Blog Challenge...

I haven't been at my computer the past few days. Mr D and I went to New York City on Friday (see photo below.) It was a great day; I always love spending the day with just him and getting out of the house. Too many days are spent on the couch!! We both start new jobs tomorrow, so it was nice to have a day to ourselves before new stresses start.

And can I say I am getting uber excited for the holiday season?!?!

So let's see...I left off on day 11...

Day 12: What You Believe
I believe that...
I am meant to help people.
People are brought into my life for a reason.
Challenges make you strong.
I will be a better person for all that I have seen and experienced.

Day 13: Goals
Have my student loans paid off in 8 years.
Have 2 or 3 kids by age 33.
Be the best wife I can be to Mr D.
Have a specialty in my field in 5 years.
Read 100 books a year.

Day 14: A Picture You Love
This is very difficult because I am somewhat of a photo fanatic!!!

Mr D and I on the top of the Empire State Building in NYC.

 My wedding dress in the window of the hotel. See it there? Most people miss it and think I am crazy for showing them a picture of the side of a building.

 
 Mr D and I had only been dating about  months when this one was taken. It is still on of my favorites of the two of us.

30 Day Blog Challenge: Day 11

Day 11: Favorite TV Shows

-NCIS
-NCIS: Los Angeles
-CSI
-CSI: NY
-CSI: Miami
-Teen Mom
-Secret Life of an American Teenager
-Gilmore Girls
-Two and a Half Men
-The Office


And I will say that Fraggle Rock was on TV the other day and it was so exciting!!!

30 Day Blog Challenge- Day 10

Day 10: Something You Are Afraid Of

-Snakes

-Not passing my licensure exam

-Not being able to have children

-Losing people that I love

-Starting my new job

30 Day Blog Challenge: Day 9

Day 9: A picture of your friends

Sorry to keep posting wedding pictures, but they are all relevant!!! Our best friends stood up for us at our wedding. We do have other friends, of course. But these 10 are our tried and true. Even though we don't get to see them as much as we would like to, it's always a good time when we all get together!!

30 Day Blog Challenge: Day 8

Day 8: A Place You've Travelled To

Niagara Falls- Canada

This vacation will always have a special place in my heart. Mr D and I had been together for less than a year when we decided we would travel out of the country together. First of all- drinking age in Canada is 18. Second of all- we really just wanted to get away!! This was before you needed passports to travel into Canada, as well. So no hassel. This was the first vacation I ever took without my parents. We had a wonderful time and it was really one of the most beautiful things I have seen in my life. I wish that we could have spent more time there, but we were young and barely had money. One day we will go back and see all the sights we missed the first time!