Catching up in 2013

Is it really almost March? It seems like Christmas just ended and now we’re almost to the third month of the year. I also haven’t blogged since Christmas, but that’s because this year has been jam-packed.

I started off 2013 with a work trip to Los Angeles where I got to meet Allen West, whom I now get to work with every day.

When I got back from California, I dove right in to my full-time job, teaching dance classes and Dance Facets rehearsals. I’m choreographing a piece for this year’s concert, and I’m thrilled to have six amazing dancers to set the piece on.

All of this plus trying to cook healthy meals for David and me, keeping the house clean, and taking care of Charlie!

Oh, and check out who’s on the homepage of the NWFSC website! Yep, that’s me in a picture from last year’s dance concert.

David and I did get to relax a bit during a very nice Valentine’s Day dinner at our favorite place — Cafe Tango.

In other news, I got a promotion! I’m now the managing director of the marketing department. It’s a challenge — but a good challenge. My boss is very helpful in providing guidance and support, so I’m thankful for the mentorship and knowledge she provides.

And, my uncle bought a restaurant in Navarre called Tops (great hotdogs, hamburgers and greasy fries). This has been a great blessing for my family in more ways than one.

What a year it’s already been! Cheers to making the rest of the year even better!

For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. – Jeremiah 29:11

Merry Christmas!

30 days of thanks: November 30, 2012

Today I’m thankful for family and friends. It seems cliché but they really are the people that make life worth living – Besides our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ of course.

30 Days of Thanks: November 29, 2012

Today, I’m thankful that I live in America. There are so many things we take for granted here, and while things may change over time, we live in the freest nation in the world.

30 Days of Thanks: November 28, 2012

Today, I’m thankful for the opportunity to teach dance. I’ve always had a desire to teach, and I’ve love seeing my young students pick up things and improve over the past few months. They can be a handful, but hearing that one of my students never wants to leave when class is over, or that another always asks, “Is it dance day yet?” makes it worth it.

30 Days of Thanks: November 27, 2012

Today, I’m thankful for my husband’s hard work at his job and his compassion. He doesn’t like to let it show — he’d much rather talk tough about how he’s putting criminals away. But when he talks about victims, or even homeless people or those brought in for stealing food, that’s when we get a glimpse of who he really is.

30 Days of Thanks: November 26, 2012

Today, I’m thankful that I work from home.

When I tell people this, they usually respond by saying they don’t know if they could because of all the distractions. But for me, working in an office was distracting. People running around, meetings happening all over — not to mention that people can come up to you whenever and disrupt the work you’re doing. It was nice to be able to talk to coworkers and collaborate whenever, but I prefer more structure and I have more control when I’m at home.

Yes, I do have some distractions — like the couch and TV in the living room. But I also get to eat at home, do the laundry/run the dishwasher, and I have Charlie with me. And if I need to get out, I can go to Panera or Starbucks. It’s wonderful.