I really can't believe how long it has been since I posted. It has been a busy semester full of LOTS of really great experiences. I am so relieved to have made it through my toughest semester of school and to know that I only have one left is kind of crazy. I hope to use everything I have learned, including the understanding that cleaning my house doesn't have to consume me. I was able to present my paper at a national conference in October. I won an award of excellence and 250$. Not only that but they have confirmed that it will be published this spring in a scholarly journal. Which is completely crazy to me.
Shay and I went to Chicago for the first time as he also presented at a national conference in December. The only difference is that he didn't have to write a 20 page paper. He did a great job speaking about job growth. It wasn't the romantic trip I had planned, since Shay ripped his calf muscle playing football at the Turkey Bowl on Thanksgiving day. I had to push him in a wheelchair the entire time. That sounds insensitive, but I asked him not to play at the football game because he would hurt himself. Also, the crowds were insane on the Magnificent Mile and pushing a wheelchair was insanity. But I do have to say that Garrett's Popcorn, Chicago mix, was delicious and I have craved it multiple times since then.
I have put on at least 8 lbs since the semester finished, I am not used to having time to eat so much. Which leads me to one of our goals this year.... Cutting out sugar. I am so sick of feeling yucky. We are not buying any more sugary treats. I will see how this goes, but I am excited. Shay and the kids are on board as well.
It is going to be a great year!
