Happy New Year!

It's a brand new year & a brand new day. As I sit here thinking about all the things that I'd like to accomplish in the year ahead, I'm amazed at what the last year has bought me. I had been given a year where my spouse hasn't deployed, a year where my children were healthy, a year where we found an amazing church family to worship with, a year of new friendships and a year where we've been content with our lives.

A few things that are happening right off the bat in 2016; a happiness jar is in the works. I really want this year to be focused on happiness and not let any negativity seep in and destroy what I've got going on in my life. I've joined a new community of like-minded people that just want to be happy and I like that idea. :)

I'm slowly getting back to my fitness goals from last year and carving out some well deserved time for myself. I've saved a ton of self-care and motivational pins on Pinterest in the past week and I'm looking forward to putting those into action. I'm also making more time for a project of mine that's been in the works for over 6 long years. It's been pushed to the back burner far too many times. My spiritual relationship is also in need of some repair, so I'll be diving back into my weekly PWOC meetings here on post and striving to lead a more Christ-filled life. 

There are some big changes ahead in 2016. I'm working on myself from the inside-out and I'm excited about all the changes God has in store for me and my family. Hope you all have a fantastic 2016, filled with lots of love, laughter and joy! 

Here's to a new year! 

I Promise I'm Still Here.....

So here I am months after my last post and it seems as always that life has "got in the way" of my blogging. I'm not to entirely unplugged, but I've been working on a project that needs my attention. Anyway. If you missed me, here's what's been going on with me currently. 

Hope you all have a fabulous day! 

Listening for the Happy Sounds...

So, here it is late August and I'm trying to get my butt in gear and keep a commitment I made to myself. You know, doing the blog thing. Problem is, I'm distracted. I'm always distracted and having A.D.D. doesn't make it any easier....oh, look at what I found on Pinterest. You can check it out here.  So my friend, Tiffany, you know the one from Texas that I wrote about here. She just made the leap into Facebookless-land. Not sure if it's a real place, but she jumped off the social bandwagon, began blogging again and it got me thinking...don't I have a blog somewhere out there in the vast internet? Oh, yes, I do and I've abandoned them. Sorry to those of you with abandonment issues, it's the A.D.D. I promise. Promptly after reading her latest entry, I headed back here to write.  

And while deciding what to write about I found myself thinking that life would be much better as a hobbit. Random thought, I know. Hobbits  are not up for surprises or much excitement and are creatures of habit, with the exception of Bilbo or Frodo. Those Baggins' always ruining a good point. However, my life is a stark contrast to a hobbit in the Shire. I'm always in a constant state of upheaval as a military spouse. I make no point to hide that, but it's not my entire identity. I also, try not to dwell on the "perks" of this insane lifestyle. We move every 2-3 for $hits and giggles, it seems my husband is always in a foreign country and that's the normal part of my life. Then I began to question myself- do I long for a "normal" life like so many of my childhood friends?  Yes, er No. Maybe so? Anyways, here I am trying to hold myself accountable and maintain a sense of accomplishment for reaching all my goals, whatever they may be, that I can eventually end up in a happier place with myself; spiritually, mentally and physically.

So currently this is what's going on with me...

...and I challenge all my blogging friends to post a "currently" as well. 

Until next time.

Currently....

I stumbled upon a teaching blog Oh, Boy 4th Grade that had a neat little thing featured each month called "Currently". It sums up everything you're currently doing/thinking/feeling and I love the idea! So, this is currently what's going on with me. 

But, just as I finish uploading the picture, it began to snow. So currently we're all snuggled on the couch watching it snow! 

I suggest you check out Confessions of a Teaching Junkie for a tutorial, so you can all share what you're currently doing! 

What are you currently doing?