some updates...

I feel like I should post some updates, as life has been changing....in lots of good ways :)

First, I got a new job (YAY!!!)
Working at David's Bridal was a good experience to remind me that being a Corporate Office Drone was really not that bad :) Working with the brides was fun, some days it was a blast! And for the most part I LOVED LOVED LOVED that part of my job. Unfortunately the people that I worked with were not so great...and negated any positives I could find in working there.
NOW I am working at a campus bookstore as the textbook coordinator. and I LOVE it. and seriously, I cant remember ever loving a job. At times it is a little monotonous and perhaps boring, but my boss is great, we have intelligent conversations. and oh ya, we listen to NPR and watch the Food Network all day. Oh ya, and did i mention that I also get to wear jeans??!!

Also, I have started school.
I am attending the University of Phoenix online and getting my Masters in Education Curriculum and Instruction. I want to teach ESL...with hopes of eventually helping adults learn English. I am really excited about the possibilities, and really excited about having to actually think and use my brain, and be challenged. But I must tell you, that it has been quite difficult getting back into the swing of being a student. I have a whole new level of respect for Ilker, who had to relearn how to be a student while remembering and rememorizing formulas and complicated math and science things....YUCK! So it has been a challenge, but it has been a good one. So, I am pretty glad that I took this leap...and I am really grateful for my super supportive HTB (husband to be) who encouraged me, supported me, and gave me that push that actually made me do this....thanks hon!

Third, I may become a wedding photographer.
This Sat I am going out to second shoot with our wedding photographer....and discuss options of perhaps working with her through the end of the season. I am still not sure how I feel about wedding photography...except that I know I have become obsessed with it and that I am excited to actually be using my camera again. Wish me luck...its been a long time since I had to shoot under pressure :)

I believe that about sums it up for now. We are moving in a month, and SUPER excited. Cant wait to post pics. And hopefully, I will have some more wedding details soon!

goodnight!

i HEART this dress...

I was looking for a peacock printed dress to wear to my bridal shower. While perusing the Google results...I found this one. WOW...i need this in my life, oh if only money were no object...

trying to start new habits....

So this morning I managed to drag my weary butt out of bed and do 30 minutes of yoga, before showering and now I am enjoying my first cup of coffee! The goal is to do this every morning. I have had a serious lack of energy lately....and it is kind of annoying. So, I have decided to do a little healthy overhaul on my life :) Starting with morning yoga...and updating my blog in the AM as I am sipping on my coffee (hopefully, this will also mean that I actually regularly update here).

So exciting Wedding News: Last night we FINALLY finished our Save the Dates, and I think they are ADORABLE. While I realize that I am quite a bit biased....I really do believe that they are quite clever. I haven't seen anything like them, and let me tell you I have perused some wedding blogs :) They will go out in the mail today, and then I will post pics on here (on the off chance there is someone out there reading this that I am not closely connected to)

Well, I am off to go catch up on my blog reading, and then get ready for work. For the day, I leave you with this pic...which as of right now is THE wedding day 'do.

This was my FAVE pic...and it wouldnt let me post it on my last post....

one of the pretty views :)

Obviously...I need to start going to the gym

This past weekend we went to Buttermilk Falls in Itahca, NY with some friends. The weather was lovely...80 and overcast, with a slight breeze. At the bottom of the trail was a watering hole, for swimming. I was really bummed that I didnt bring a swimsuit. I knew there was a place to swim, but assumed it was mid-hike and thought that if I was hot enough I would do what we do in the south and jump in fully clothed. Well, apparently "up here" they dont do that. So I had to settle for watching from the side..but next time, I WILL be jumping off that diving board!!

The hike was steep, and included something 200 stairs (and Im only slightly exaggerating) About halfway up the trail, I had to sit down and rest for like 30 minutes...I swear I thought I was going to die. I know Ilker really loves me when he just sat with me...not making me feel like an idiot for being so out of shape, until I was ready to continue on. The sites to come were beautiful, and were so worth the steps! It was a perfect day spent with friends...cant wait until our next trip :)

However...I realize that I need to get back into shape...so this weekend starts the getting in shape for our wedding extravaganza! Wish me luck :)

I'm back...I swear

Ok so I have been super absent, but now I have a new job and a new iPhone and most probaly a new place to live. So I'm back. And let me just mention that I love my hubby to be, who bought me my iPhone for a wedding gift...oh and I bought him one too I am definitely my fathers daughter!