Lately

Valentine's day is way past but I thought I'd share what we did. My husband sent roses to my work and they even came with a pretty vase. Side note on that: they died like two days later and they're guaranteed for 7 full days. So I told Dj to just call and get the money back, he spent too much money on them anyways, but the little stinker just got them replaced so they showed up a work again yesterday and they look much more perky and beautiful than the last ones, I meant to get a picture but I forgot. So after work that day we went out to Shin's for sushi and then got some frozen yogurt. I was actually sick, I had woken up that morning with the beginnings of a cold so I barely ate anything and I saved my froyo for later, I couldn't even muster up the energy to spend time with Dj, I went straight to bed when we got home. I bought Dj an electric razor and some heart shaped balloons, he really likes the razor, he's wanted one for a long time. He hasn't officially given me my gift yet but it's a pedicure/manicure. So next time I have the time on a Saturday or something I'll get to go in and get one for the first time! I'm excited but I just need to find a good place to go. I really want to do it this Saturday since I'm finally feeling alive again but it's our stake Temple day so we'll be gone all day.

Oh and an announcement! Dj and I are moving! We're moving to a downstairs apartment that one of the members has under their house, it's just outside of SLO at the bottom of the grade. I'm really excited about it, we've been in this studio for a long time and though I'll miss it terribly I'll enjoy having more space and living in the country again. It's a 2 bedroom (we're skipping the 1 bedroom part of marriage I guess) and it's got a wood burning stove, and the kitchen? It's beautiful! It's full sized and despite not have a dishwasher it's perfect! I can actually have my Kitchenaid out on the counter and not have to move it from the table to the kitchen every time I want to use it like I do now. So after having a tiny kitchen with no counter space for nearly 2 years I'm going to have more counter space than we'll know what to do with. The place is pretty basic and simple, the 2nd bedroom is tiny (I think a queen mattress could fit in it pushed up against the wall with a walkway beside it) and we'll probably just use it for storage. And the blessing is that it's cheaper than the place we're at now, the way the couple who owns it does it, is they ask for about 30 hours of work a month, 20 in the yard, 10 in the house, in exchange for a discount on the rent. I'm excited and I'm hoping that the month goes quickly so we can move in. We're waiting for Dj's spring break so that he can have more time to do stuff. We're putting in our 30 day notice tomorrow! Though last night as I laid in bed, our sliding glass door was open and the frogs were singing so loudly and crickets were chirping and I really hope that we hear frogs and crickets out at our new place too, I'll miss that at night. It's a good thing though and we feel really good about it.

Life is Crazy

I'm in week 6 of my first quarter back at school. When next week rolls around I'll be half way done! I can't believe I've survived this long. Dj and I did some math the other day and realized between work and school we're both pulling 50-60 hours a week. Totally lame! It's so hard some days that I just want to cry. The other day we grabbed dollar tacos at Taco Tuesday, chatted as we ate, and then came home and didn't really interact until he tucked me in for bed. (And I know what you're thinking, your husband tucks you in?!?! Yes! He comes and lays next to me, we talk for a few minutes and then hug and kiss and then he continues on with his homework or whatever while I go to sleep).
It's hard too because lately we've been so busy that stuff like dishes and vacuuming have become obsolete. So last night, even though I had homework, all he had was reading so we both took a chore and did it. They're only half done but at least we have some clean, wrinkled, clothes and at least some clean dishes to eat off of.
My energy has really been tested lately and I'm grateful that Heavenly Father has been giving me the little push I need to finish all my school work. I wish I had energy left to straighten the house and all that too but I our goal is try and do a little bit of something everyday and to not take the chaos out on each other because right now, it's unavoidable.
I'm proud to say that after 6 and a half weeks of class I still have a 98% though I kind of hate seeing my grade change every single time I turn something in. I have to remind myself that this is the easy part and that it's only going to get harder when I start doing classes that will go towards my major. I'm glad I have people supporting me and rooting for my success. Especially Dj, he's my biggest cheerleader and I try and be his.