God created

Reading Genesis today.  When I picture God creating the world I picture it like on Star Trek when someone creates a new holodeck program.  I know that is dorky, but it's true and a little comical.  I find it interesting that God created all these things and said it was all good.  Then he made us, humans, male and female in His image in His likeness and you know what He did?  He blessed us. He didn't bless the land He didn't bless the seas, nor the birds, nor the fish, nor the beasts... He chose to bless us.  Why did He choose to bless us when He already saw and knew that we would betray Him.  We would deny Him access to our lives.  We would reprogram our own holodeck program.  It is beyond me.  I mean He even made us rule over the earth and everything in the earth...

He says He has given us ever plant yielding seed and every fruit yielding seed as food and He gave every green plant as food for the birds and beasts. HA! I DON'T have to eat greens!! :) Just kidding.  Well, this is all I have on chapter 1 of Genesis.

Wake Tech

I am starting school! June 21st I start my first college class, Eng 111.  I am so excited to start. The sooner I start the sooner I'll be finished!  My house is showing SEVERE signs of neglect.  I am working 4 or 5 12 hour shifts a week, I just came back from a 3 day trip to the obx (that was a ton of driving!), now I have today to recoup before I go to work Sat, Sun, Mon, and Tues.  Wed, is Daniel's cousin's wedding. Thurs I start school then work Fri, Sat, Sun, and Mon... See? See why my house is crazy??? And Daniel is just as busy with work alone.

Well, he is also looking for a new job. His boss is crazy. One week he is telling him that he can't lose him he's the best employee he's got and then he's writing him up for things that happens hours after Daniel has left work. He ruined Daniel's chances to get a better job in a different department and has now put him back in training with the worst employee he has!  I really hope someone sees Daniel's potential and gives him a job and the respect he deserves as a human being working to support his family.  I can't wait to see Daniel get the respect he deserves from an employer.

I will be starting a fall semester August 15th, 12 credit hours.  When this happens I will be dropping to part time, well, I'll be dropping my Tuesday work days and I will have to pick up one day that week.  Exciting part about all this? I will be buying a macbook pro!!! :) I've wanted a mac for sometime now and since I'll be in school a little over 2 years and I'm going for business and accounting it seems like a good time to get a nice computer that will last.  Next up, finding somewhere to live in Raleigh... I have emailed over 20 different people from craigslist and hotpads, and I haven't had any response it's odd.

So, here's to two degrees in a little over two years! :)

Ch ch ch ch changes!

So, it looks like Daniel and I will be moving to Richmond, VA for his job with CSX. I am beyond excited and really looking to make some big changes! I absolutely love moving! I have decided to apply to VCU for their Financial Analyst program. I am also looking to start the Paleo diet after we've been in Richmond a couple months maybe even join a crossfit gym! :) Good changes! I am PSYCHED! Right now we're just waiting for a timeline. So, I'm going to start packing a little here and there. EEEK! So excited!

Troubled

So, obviously, if anyone has ever paid any attention to this blog, I don't stick to anything. :/ Lately, this fact has troubled me. I tell myself "I'm going to get healthy and eat right" and then 2 hours later I'm eating a fried buffalo chicken sandwich and fries. I would say I have commitment issues, but I don't think that's quite right. I do this same thing to Jesus... I tell Jesus that I'm going to read my Bible every day and follow Him, etc and it only lasts a week at most. Then I get all depressed and give up on everything. I don't know what to do about this. I want to just take it all day by day, but sometimes you need to be prepared ahead of time too. Ok so, here's what I want to happen in my life.

1. I want to have a better, more real and personal relationship with my Jesus.

2. I want everyone to know and see a change in me because of my improved relationship with Him.

3. I want to love my Daniel like Jesus does and I want to be Jesus to him.

4. I want to get healthy (body, skin, hair, nails, etc.) and fit and more comfortable in my skin.

I think that about sums it up... oh wait.. I want to STICK with this. I need accountability. I think that's one of my biggest problems. I don't have anyone right now who's saying, "Hey did you spend time with Jesus today?", or "Hey! You better not be eating cookies!". I need that so bad! If anyone reads this, pray for me, pray for my sweet husband. Pray HARD! I need you.

The beginnings of something new... Again.

So, I'm trying to get in shape and I thought maybe if I started blogging what I do, I can get input or at least have some accountability. So, I have been walking and going up and down stairs and doing random Pinterest work outs. Today I went from the 1st floor to the 9th floor twice while at work.. I know I was lazy. Let's see I really messed up in the food department today.. For breakfast I had... tater tots with ketchup and some protein shake... for lunch I had a chef salad with balsamic vinaigrette, some more protein shake, and some applesauce. For dinner I had.... man I feel bad now.. I just wanted something fast. I had a mini burger with swiss, grilled onions, lettuce, and honey mustard with onion rings... I know I know. Bad day I admit. This is why I need to type it all up so I will think about it before I do it and afterward. Ok so, that is all for today. I'm not really going to do any backstory or what not.. ok well I do have to brag about my few walks that I did really well on. I walked 8.5 miles when I decided to get in shape. Since then I've been on a 9.4 mile walk, a couple 6 mile walks, and a few 4 mile walks... I know my number keeps dropping.. I really need to walk tomorrow morning, but it will be in the 20's and that's just so cold!! We'll see. Maybe I'll want to impress my blog. <3

Things to remember:

"Nothing tastes as good as skinny feels." - author unknown

"Strong Heart. Fit Body. Clear Skin. Toned Muscles. Calm Nerves. Happy Soul. Big Smile! Want it? Eat Right. Exercise. Sleep Enough." - author unknown

Good night!

Three.Tres.Trois.Drei.Tri.

Yes, yesterday marked a very special day in the Sharpe household. It has been three years since Daniel and I vowed to love each other, be loyal and faithful to each other as long as we both live! :)

Yep! We were only 18, but we decided then and there that there was no one better. We were meant for each other and divorce is not even an option. It's actually easier that way. I think if everyone decided that when they thought about marriage then the divorce rate would decrease immensely! Because 1 they'd think 'Hey marriage is a big deal... do I really want to spend forever with this person?' and then once you're married and you know that there is no such thing as divorce you tend to learn to get over yourself and little problems a lot easier. Ok, anyway back to Daniel and I. :)

We have been married three years. Yes, they have been very very hard at times and very fun and happy at times, but it's all worth it being able to grow up with the one you love. I love knowing that no matter what happens in my day I know Daniel will be there for me. He's there to laugh at me when I'm crazy, he listens when I'm ranting, he holds me when I cry, and he's just there when I just want to simply exist and not do anything. He works hard for me sometimes long hours and jobs that drive him crazy! I know that no matter what happens he will take care of me. I love him like crazy. I love his grin. I love his crazy face. I love when he laughs so hard that he ends up in the floor. I love his passion for friends and family and life in general. I love that he already has plans for our future children and already he wants only the best for them. I love that I know he will do whatever it takes to take us where we want to be. :) Wow. I guess I just really love this man. I really love that I love him even more now than I did in 2008 or even 2006 when we started dating. He is my prince charming, my knight in shining armor, and my Shrek (hehehehe). He tells me no when it's hard, but right. He makes me smile when I'm trying to be mad. Today we are one day closer to our four year anniversary! I'm looking forward to another year with my Daniel.

And so it continues

So, my back is killing me. It hasn't even begun to feel better. I am taking my last antibiotic today. I thought it would make my back better when I finished my antibiotic and my lung infection went away. I still don't understand why it's hurting in the first place. Ok, back to the couch and the heating pad.