I DO have a blog.
If this blog were a long.... long lost friend, I'd start this conversation like:
"Hey. How ARE you? I'm sure it doesn't seem like it, but I think of you often. I've been meaning to call.... but.... you know. Life?"
It's totally true. I've had many moments in the past.... what -- 9? months where I thought to myself "Self, I'd really like to write about this."
But the moment to actually do it never seems to come.
Tim and I are busier than ever, but in many ways, it feels like we are just hitting our stride. Between jobs, clubs, school and choir -- and family/friends -- night time TV watching is at all all-time low in the Nash household. We just aren't home as much. Some weeks I feel like I can barely keep up, others I'm really grateful to finally commit myself to things that make me happy and make me a better person.
It's crazy to think how long it took me to get here. It takes a LOT of courage after college to get back in the game. All the way through school, I always had SOMETHING other than studying -- music, extracurriculars, etc. Things I truly enjoyed. After college, you have to seek those things out, and THEN find the bravery to put yourself out there in front of strangers.
Also, the transition from school to an 8-10 hour a day desk job is rough, folks. I remember coming home many days just exhausted from focusing on almost one thing all..... day.... long.
For me, I started to get restless in my mid-20s. I know I needed more in my life than work and friends (although those are blessings all on their own). But where to start? I volunteered for a hot second (documented in this blog). I sang in a random community choir for a minute. But nothing stuck -- I was tired after work still and couldn't stick with it.
So now -- when I gladly have a few days a week where I'm gone for 14-15 hours -- what changed?
I can't answer that question right now. I just know that there are many moments in my day where I feel like, "This is where I'm supposed to be." It's crazy. And now that I said that out loud, I'm sure something will come into my life and shake things up again! It's just God's way of keeping you grounded, I'm sure.
So, here's what's changed in 9 months:
1. We have a 112-pound dog now, and she's awesome. My patience is tested, but less, and she is such a burst of happy energy in our day.
2. I got another promotion at work (they must be crazy). Every day I'm humbled and challenged. I'm grateful for the faith the leadership team keeps putting in me, and I'm excited to see what change I can affect!
3. So many family moments in the last year -- the biggest being two new baby boys/nephews. They are so sweet, my heart wants to burst when I get to see them! (Which isn't often enough). I must be in a phase lately -- but so often I reflect on how proud I am of my family. For real -- we aren't perfect, no one is -- but my family is funny, talented, caring, salt-of-the-earth types. I love living close by (or no more than a 4-hour drive).
4. A few more classes down -- I think I'm about halfway through my MBA program. Corporate finance this semester -- two weeks before my final! I've been really challenged this semester with things I've never been confident in -- numbers, mainly. Putting in the time, though -- and doing ok!
5. Celebrated our third anniversary. I'm not sure who said the first year (or so) of marriage was the hardest, but I'm not sure where the truth is in that. I picked a good one, and he puts up with me! That's all.
So, there we have it, blog. The highlight reel. If this were a conversation with a long-lost friend, we'd be looking in our calendars for a time to meet up for coffee in 6 months. Until then, I guess :)
If this blog were a long.... long lost friend, I'd start this conversation like:
"Hey. How ARE you? I'm sure it doesn't seem like it, but I think of you often. I've been meaning to call.... but.... you know. Life?"
It's totally true. I've had many moments in the past.... what -- 9? months where I thought to myself "Self, I'd really like to write about this."
But the moment to actually do it never seems to come.
Tim and I are busier than ever, but in many ways, it feels like we are just hitting our stride. Between jobs, clubs, school and choir -- and family/friends -- night time TV watching is at all all-time low in the Nash household. We just aren't home as much. Some weeks I feel like I can barely keep up, others I'm really grateful to finally commit myself to things that make me happy and make me a better person.
It's crazy to think how long it took me to get here. It takes a LOT of courage after college to get back in the game. All the way through school, I always had SOMETHING other than studying -- music, extracurriculars, etc. Things I truly enjoyed. After college, you have to seek those things out, and THEN find the bravery to put yourself out there in front of strangers.
Also, the transition from school to an 8-10 hour a day desk job is rough, folks. I remember coming home many days just exhausted from focusing on almost one thing all..... day.... long.
For me, I started to get restless in my mid-20s. I know I needed more in my life than work and friends (although those are blessings all on their own). But where to start? I volunteered for a hot second (documented in this blog). I sang in a random community choir for a minute. But nothing stuck -- I was tired after work still and couldn't stick with it.
So now -- when I gladly have a few days a week where I'm gone for 14-15 hours -- what changed?
I can't answer that question right now. I just know that there are many moments in my day where I feel like, "This is where I'm supposed to be." It's crazy. And now that I said that out loud, I'm sure something will come into my life and shake things up again! It's just God's way of keeping you grounded, I'm sure.
So, here's what's changed in 9 months:
1. We have a 112-pound dog now, and she's awesome. My patience is tested, but less, and she is such a burst of happy energy in our day.
2. I got another promotion at work (they must be crazy). Every day I'm humbled and challenged. I'm grateful for the faith the leadership team keeps putting in me, and I'm excited to see what change I can affect!
3. So many family moments in the last year -- the biggest being two new baby boys/nephews. They are so sweet, my heart wants to burst when I get to see them! (Which isn't often enough). I must be in a phase lately -- but so often I reflect on how proud I am of my family. For real -- we aren't perfect, no one is -- but my family is funny, talented, caring, salt-of-the-earth types. I love living close by (or no more than a 4-hour drive).
4. A few more classes down -- I think I'm about halfway through my MBA program. Corporate finance this semester -- two weeks before my final! I've been really challenged this semester with things I've never been confident in -- numbers, mainly. Putting in the time, though -- and doing ok!
5. Celebrated our third anniversary. I'm not sure who said the first year (or so) of marriage was the hardest, but I'm not sure where the truth is in that. I picked a good one, and he puts up with me! That's all.
So, there we have it, blog. The highlight reel. If this were a conversation with a long-lost friend, we'd be looking in our calendars for a time to meet up for coffee in 6 months. Until then, I guess :)
