Monday, September 8, 2014

La la la... We're moving... AGAIN.

What...?
Yes... you heard it right, we are moving yet again. Its been a long year... A long year of deciding and experimenting and we are done with it. The conclusion of this experiment is.... we love Kentucky.  I felt it the second I left but because it was such a big move I ignored it... well I can't contain it anymore... I. LOVE. KENTUCKY.

Almost a year ago we made a rather abrupt move to Ohio. We were in a situation where I needed to work, but I wasn't ready to put Jolene in a daycare. Therefore when my mother in-law ( Trevor's mom) offered to watch Jolene so I could work, I packed my bags and we headed north. We moved in with my in-laws and decided to get jobs, save money, and be happy! That was the plan... But things never go according to plan.

Here is a few things I have learned  this year:

1. Living with family is NOT easy; once you become your own family you develop a way of life. Even if you have very similar beliefs and views, no two families are the same.
2. Just because you move to a city that has a lot of job opportunities doesn't mean that you are going to find a job easy. All that means is more competition and stress.
3. " Mo' money mo' problems"
4. If you already have it in your head that you can't have someone else take care of your child, even having a family member watch them doesn't ease the anxiety. I simply can't be away from Jolene. I am a CNA and I can't sit there and take care of someone else when I could be caring for my child.
5.  There is no such thing as security. All you can do is the best for your family at that time. If things change then you change. I want my child to say "my mom was there" not " my mom got me everything I wanted".

There are more things I learned and maybe one day I will feel the need to share them. But for now this is as much as I can get out right now without completely going into too much detail.

So! We have decided to go back to Kentucky, where we originally lived. Where we have all our family and friends. Where we can live in the country and be comfortable. Where we don't have to put Jolene in daycare or leave her with anyone. We are going back to square one. There is a lot of changes to come! Lots of changes! Hopefully being out in the country will give me more time to sit and blog. Best way for me to channel my thoughts....

Lalala.... stay tuned for the new adventure!


Tuesday, July 15, 2014

Its been a while...

I know I know... Ive been gone FOREVER... It hasn't been an easy year. Its been a good year, just not an easy one. The major thing that has happened is that we moved to Columbus, Ohio. We moved here to live with Mr. Millions mom and stepdad. We wanted to try something new and see if maybe moving was the best thing for our family. New city, new people, new jobs. So far it definitely has been a learning experience. I think that mostly what we have learned is..... Who cares about money? You need family.
 
This past year I have gotten more in touch with photography and have a lot I want to share with friends. Hopefully we can teach eachother how to be better photographers! I have a lot of ideas for Jolene. You might get a picture overload soon.
 
We are still working on my weight loss. I would love to keep hearing about your ideas and experiences with loosing weight. I have taken a few steps back with my weight BUT just recently took some steps in getting it back under control.
 
I am still here and I still want to hear about you. Please feel free to share anything you want me to post and share with my readers. I would be happy to.
 
I miss writing, I am back for good.
 
 
Lalala.... Im back baby