Ok. So, remember my last blog post (you know, the one in ... June?) Yeah, I barely remember it either. Well, I had every intention of making blogging a regular thing and obviously I failed miserably at that. BUT, I'm going to try again. A real, honest effort. Here we go!
A lot has changed since my last post. To start, I got a full-time job! SCORE. In early January, I became the Guest Services and Volunteer Coordinator (I have business cards...wierd) at the Children's Museum of Richmond. Basically, I recruit, interview and train volunteers and also work with the Guest Services Department to develop new and fun programs and activities for the volunteers and Guest Services Associates to present to members and guests. It's fun!
I also started grad school at the University of Richmond. I started the Teacher Licensure Program in January and am working to get my license in May of 2012 and then finish my Master's after that. I love all of my classes, which is not something I could say as an undergrad. My schedule is definitely hectic and juggling work and night classes is a challenge, but I know when I'm finished and have my own class it'll all be worth it.
In September, I took the trip of a lifetime with my parents - 5 days in New York City! It was so much fun - amazing food, sights, and memories. If I had year I would detial every minute of the trip for you. Although I loved NYC, I can safely say that I would not want to live there - too overwhelming ALL the time. But I would definitely go back for more exploring/relaxing!
In addition to all that, I started singing again and it feels SO GOOD. First I joined the Contemporary Women's Ensemble at my church and then I recently joined the Praise and Worship Team, also at my church. I've met amazing people doing both and it's so nice to be able to make beautiful music with people again.
I wish I could also say that I've been really good about working about multiple times a week and eating really healthy food all the time but let's be real - I haven't, so why kid around? I need to do better on both counts, though I would say the exercise is more of an issue right now. I just have absolutely ZERO motivation. Zero. I need to get my butt in gear and get back to Body Pump! I also need to stop drinking so much soda...I need to convince the Diet Cokes to stop calling my name. Here are some of my more memorable eats:
Broccoli-Ham Ring. Delicious.
Ah-MAZING burgers, fries, and milkshakes at the Shake Shack in NYC.
The most wonderful, warm, delicious, apple cider doughnut I have ever tasted. Brett and I went to Carter Mountain Orchard in November and this was a must-try - they smelled too good to resist!
Wow, another long post, but I suppose that's acceptable since it was really my second "first" post. Tomorrow, Brett is taking me out to lunch for Valentine's Day. We're going to a relatively new restaurant in Richmond - Bellytimber Tavern. I've heard good things so hopefully it will live up to its repuatation! At least I know the company will be fun. See you in a couple of days!
