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Happy New Year (Four Days Late!)

The fact that I am just getting to my new year post on January 4th might be a sign of my year is going to go. But I hope not. On Monday I started a new job. Hurray for employment! Of course, until I get my first paycheck it's going to feel like I am still an intern.

I'm still doing everything I was doing over my internship (except for homework!) and have had some more added to my schedule. I have to fill out all of the new employee paperwork and I inherited a huge stack of papers to be filed. So yea, I started the year feeling a day late and a dollar short. I am hopeful that my learning curve won't be too extreme since I have kinda been doing this for a few months. Now it is just official.

I've barely had time to think about goals this year. I know I am not going to be ambitious as I was last year because well, I wasn't very successful. I think the main things I will focus on this year are organizing and purging our home, saving money, and being the absolute best I can be at my job. I am very, very excited to see what this year brings.

I kinda feel like an adult. Weird.

Fly, Run, Walk

Yesterday at church the sermon was taken from Isaiah 40. You know, the poetic those who hope in the Lord will mount up on wings as eagles, run and not grow weary, walk and not be faint.

The gist of the sermon was that we occasionally soar like eagles, and we may often run, but we can always count on God to give us the strength to take at least one step. I am graduating on sunday and I cannot think of anything that more accurately sums up how God has sustained me throughout the last eighteen months.

I don't know how I could have done it without him. There were so many days I could barely get out of bed, barely get out the door, and barely make it to class on time. There were so many times I didn't know how to start a project, didn't think I could stay awake through class, and certainly didn't think I was going to make it to the end.

Somehow I was able to wake up each morning and take just one more step. I was able to type just one more sentence on that paper I thought I couldn't start. I pressed on one project at a time and I finally finished my coursework.

And here I am within days of graduation, weeks of finishing my internship, and have a promising job prospect. Without the reminder yesterday, I might have thought I was doing this in my own strength.

Who am I kidding? People do not complete a master's program in eighteen months without some kind of help. People do not do that in their own power. Thank goodness we can count on the God who gives us the strength to take just one more step.

329/365: Thank Full

I'm passed out on the couch after a delicious meal and even better dessert. Feeling very thankful and full of anticipation as we enter the advent season.

327/365: Foggy Morning

Come on sun, burn off the fog so I can see. Please!

326/365: Starbucks Has Nothing On Me

I'm jumping the gun on Christmas-y things and enjoying eggnog creamer. Tastes just like an eggnog latte from Starbucks.

325/365: Goodbye Range

Don't mind all of those dishes in the sink....it's going to be a crazy week around here.

Oh, and yes you are looking at where the range used to be. We were having some issues with burners not lighting and what not. So they took it away to (hopefully) fix it.

324/365: Weatherized

Yes, we weatherized today.

And yes, we now have the redneck version of the doors and windows with the blinds inside.

Not intentionally.

323/365: It Has Begun

Today I have officially started Christmas shopping. I still have a ways to go since I only bought one thing. Of course, my niece Savannah will be the easiest and funnest person to shop for this year. Baby clothes are the best!

322/365: Ye Olds Bus Stop

Today I was back in C-U for an intern meeting and a review for the LSW licensure exam. In less than a month I will be graduating and not long after that the internship will be over and I will hopefully have a job. I had every intention of parking and feeding a meter of the School of Social Work, but yesterday I forgot to go to the bank and get a roll of quarters so I was forced to revisit my favorite bus stop.

321/365: The Heavens Display The Glory of God

It's not often I actually get to watch the sun set on the way home because I am usually still working long after the sun has set. Of the joy of daylight savings time. Boo. Tonight I did get to enjoy the setting sun and it did not disappoint.

320/365: Words With Friends

Just some of the high points (no pun intended) of my Words With Friends conquests.

316/365: CFA

Today I was reunited with my long lost love, Chick-Fil-A. Hooray!

315/365: Harvest Cafe

Tonight Seth and I were introduced to a new restaurant, The Harvest Cafe in Delavan. All of their food is from local farms and all natural, organic, etc. I had the tomato soup and a burger and neither disappointed. We will definitely be returning!

313/365: UnCommon

I think my phone cover is a great way to insert a little personality into my life. Actually, my phone in general. You can really say a lot with text and ringtones. So far I love this case. It's super cute and I've even dropped it a couple times and the case has held up great.

312/365: No Help

I was on a tight schedule this afternoon and this very, very slow moving train did nothing to help.

311/365: Smells of the Season

I am loving the smell of pumpkin as the weather starts to turn cooler and actually feel like fall. So much so that I am burning candles as soon as I get up in the morning.

310/365: Best Cupcake Ever

Happy Birthday to my sister-in-law, Betsy. And thanks for the awesome cupcakes.

309/365: One for One

My go-to fall shoes. Flip flops are to summer as toms are to fall. I've heard they are making toms ballet flats that should come out in a few months. Yes, please.

308/365: Shopping Spree

There is no better way to start the weekend than by having an iTunes card burning a hole in my pocket.