August Already!

I cannot believe just how fast this summer has gone by....we are already a few days into August which seems absolutely crazy! Time has really been flying by, it feels like it should still be June...but sadly we have passed July 4th already, I have been on two vacations, the Toby Keith concert has come and gone, and I still do not have solid, concrete plans for a job in the fall. But, I will say that it has been a wonderful summer, and I have gotten to see a lot of my friends and family, although not as often as I would have liked. However, as always when I do see my friends we have an amazing time and I realize just how much everyone means to me.

I finally feel more relaxed about not having all of the answers to my career and future, I have still been job searching, but I have not let it take over each and every night like I was before. I have learned that I still have to live my life and that my job does not define who I am. On a good note I have been getting more hours at the learning center and actually worked 31 hours this past week. While I know this is not full time, or any where near the almost 60 hours I was working before, it has still kept me busy and helped me, again, to realize how much I love teaching one-on-one and hope that I can continue to work a good amount of hours in the fall. I may also have the opportunity to independently teach some workhops as well. I am also still weighing my options as well. I know that life will lead me on the path that I need to be. However, I am going to continue focusing on spending time with my husband, friends, and family; even though it I already August I feel like we have a lot of summer fun left. And, I am determined to make the most of it!

I have decided that I am going to take time each day to focus on myself and my personal goals, inlcuding spending more time with my Ruger, our black lab (we have gone on more walks lately), spending more time with Ian, less time watching tv (although reruns on How I Met Your Mother always pull me in, and the Olympics of course!), and focusing on my personal health and fitness goals-which I have really let slide lately. I did however make the decision to quit coaching for Beachbody, I realized I wanted to help myself and friends (if they ask), but I didn't want to be in a position that wanted me to sell products, I also did not want to focus only on those products when there is so much else out there.

I have high hopes for August and all that it has to bring, including some cookouts with friends, one of my best friend's bridal showers, and two very important birthdays- a first birthday for one of my best friend's daughters and my niece's fourth birthday! Until next time....make sure you take a moment or two each day and focus on something or someone that makes you smile.

Ruger-relaxing after a walk around the neighborhood