Ethics

I am trying to get better at keeping up with this thing. Obviously I won't be writing every week like I was.

This week has been pretty crazy. I am helping my dad with his campaign to be reelected to school board, as well as getting used to some changes at work. I am absolutely exhausted, but I wouldn't change a thing. This week I've had a lot on my mind. One of those things has been work ethic.
What ever happened to taking pride in your work? Is that a thing of the past? I was brought up to take pride in whatever I did, no matter what it was. I learned to have a strong work ethic by example. My mom and dad are both so incredibly hard working. No matter what they do, they give their all. Whether it was an occupation, teaching Sunday school, taking care of their kids, or helping out friends and family, they did their best at it. I may not have the most glamorous job, but I do what I do to the best of my ability. As adults we have to work, unless you are one of the lucky ones who has everything handed to you and you don't have to do anything to get it. Why can't people take the fact that they have to work and just do the best that they can? I guess some people just do what they have to do to get by and don't mind that they don't do it as well as they could. I don't think I could look at myself in the mirror if I didn't do everything in my power to do my best. Maybe I am just a perfectionist.
I've also been thinking about the future and how I hope my husband and I are able to instill a sense of pride in our children. I know that Steve has the same view points as I do when it comes to so much. I know he takes so much pride in his work and that is something I love about him. I think it is so important to have the same kind of work ethics as your partner. I think that its along the same lines as the importance of religion, wanting children, and agreeing on finances. I can't imagine not having all of those things in common.
I understand having differences. It makes things so much more interesting when there are those little differences. You just have to have the big things in common. I know I have those big things in common with Steve.
I am so blessed that I was raised to have a strong work ethic. I'm so blessed that I have found a man I love that has the same priorities as I do. I am just incredibly blessed all around.

Lots of Love

OUCH!

Wow.
Um. It's been a long time since I updated this thing. Sorry about that. I have had a lot of things going on.

Also....I kinda forgot that I had this blog.

Ooops.


I guess I will start from the end of this past summer and catch you up.

I was pretty miserable at my last job, luckily, I was able to get a new job at a new school in a new school district. I am back to working with children with disabilities and special needs. It is difficult at times and some days I don't love every single minute, but overall it is a much healthier environment and I am completely satisfied and content.

I have met a man who has absolutely and completely swept me off my feet. He is the love of my life and I can't believe how lucky and blessed I am. I am so thankful God sent him to me and has allowed me to have him in my life. He is patient and kind. He is a good, sweet, amazing man. He understands how I have been hurt in the past and loves me just the way I am. He has made my life so much better and fulfilling.

A few months ago, my chihuahua Bambi, got very sick. I really had to wake up and face the possiblity that she won't be with me forever. She is doing much better now, but I have got to remind myself that she won't always be around and be my baby. That pretty much broke my heart. She has been there for me through thick and thin. She has loved me unconditionally and never judged me. I will never understand people who don't love dogs.

I was in one of my very dear friends' wedding. She married the love of HER life. She had some crappy people bail on her and treat her badly around that time, but she stuck to her guns and did things her way and didn't buckle. I'm thankful that she allowed me to be a part of it.




 

I have been doing really well on my diet and exercise. I am down to 137 lbs. I only have 17 left to hit my goal weight. My boyfriend loves me the way I am but I am insistent that I need to get healthy and take care of myself.

OH! Also?? I am about to become an AUNT! I am so excited and so ready to love on and spoil this little baby ASAP!!!!!!!!!

 

I really can't remember the last time I had this much peace and felt this good about my life. Yes, there are aspects I still want to change. I want to get back in school and finish my degree, I want to travel, I don't want money to be so tight, I want to hit my goal weight and be healthy, and I want to keep up with this blog better!

I hope everyone is doing well and will read this and come back sometime. :)

Lots of Love,

T