Philly

So Jeff and I took a mini trip to Philadelphia over a weekend mainly because I wanted to take him to his first ever NHL game.  My team, Detroit Red Wings, were playing there and thought it would be fun.  A different experience for me going to a game that isn't home turf.  We got slaughtered (7 to 1) but it was still fun.  We also went to the Bailey's art museum (I think it was the Bailey's anyways.  I can't remember the name).  It had some of the largest impressionist art full of several Reniors and Cezanne.  A little too pricey I think to justify it but still good to see.  We would have done more after the game however I got concerning news from my dad that my grandmas is in the hospital with some heart problems.  She is 92 so it was quite concerning since she has gotten fragile as she got older.  I was too distracted and worried to really think about other things so we went home after that.

Another Update

There really isn't one particular event that takes up a whole post but I'll give a quick update on what is going on in our lives for those wondering.

About a week ago, the lease on my car was up so we turned it in.  So now we are down to one car to share between the two of us for about a month until the weather clears up so Jeff can use his motorcycle.  So it's early mornings for the both of us so I can take Jeff to work then I'll be off to my job.  Luckily we don't work too far from each other so it's not a big hassle.  Only problem is my job can be a bit unpredictable as to when I get to leave so I might leave Jeff waiting for an hour or so before I get there.

We have also been talking about my health situation with our bishop since it has been quite some time and we are at a loss as to what to do.  He shared with us some of his previous medical issues that had similar symptoms and advised that we go in and be more forceful with the doctors.  So yesterday we found a doctor and went in yesterday talk to him and he found something swollen in my sinus' that may be the cause of most of my problems I've been having.  He prescribed a nasal spray and a netipot and if that doesn't help things get better, then I would get a scan done.  But after talking to the bishop and then this doctor, I feel that things are finally looking up and I might actually see more permanent results.

Other than that, we are both doing well.  Still working and Jeff is more actively applying to a graduate school.  Lots of paperwork needs to be done and more phone calls to make but it's getting there. Fingers crossed!

Family Activity

So we discovered something that we enjoy doing together. Making things from scratch without really any recipe. So tonight we wanted to try to make salsa. We got a recipe from my mother in law to get a base of what should really go in it. Then just threw things in the pot and went from there. Jeff was more knowledgeable on the ingredients than I was but it didn't turn out too bad. When I think of salsa, I don't think of this stuff but it's a start.  We have a lot now so it'll have to do but I still had fun.

Oh boy

Man it has been a long couple weeks since we have been back from Michigan. At least for me. Well I started a new job and a lot of my energy went into training and learning the menu. Long hours at work with double shifts and tests. And since I work at a restaurant, Valentine's Day is pretty much a server's worst nightmare so I didn't get home till about 1 am last night. A nice 13 hour shift. But Jeff got me some flowers and they bloomed by the time I got home. We went out Thursday night instead since I had to work. Nothing too romantic but it was a nice. 

Happy Valentine's Day 

Vacation

Last week we took a trip up to Michigan to see my family as a late Christmas celebration and a birthday treat for me. We drove so we sent a good amount of time in the car. But we both really enjoyed our time with my family and seeing a couple friends. There really wasn't much to report since nothing significant happened but it was good to have a relaxing time there. 

New Year, New Start

Happy New Year (12 days late)!  Our new years was quiet.  I had to work until like 10 at night and boy was it a busy night.  But when I got home, we ate and then sat on the couch and watched the countdown.  That's about it.

But, I have decided to quit my job at Flemings.  I got another job that I will be starting in a little over a week.  I figured the 20 minute drive max to this place beats the 45-60 minutes it takes to get to Flemings (pending on traffic).  And it's close to Jeff's work so we can carpool if we need to.  I also had an interview last week for a very part time job for a photographer position in a hospital taking pictures of newborns.  We'll see if I'll be able to get that one as well.

We have trips planned for this year.  And since we announced it to Jeff's family at Christmas, might as well let the cat out of the bag.  We are actually planning a move.  I know, already.  We've only been here 5 months.  Jeff is going to apply for a school out in Italy.  The application doesn't start until around March but there is a lot of prep work to do with going to school internationally.  Well we will keep you posted.

Merry Christmas

This year was the first year that I haven't been with family.  And by family I mean extended family cause Jeff was of course there.  It was nice.  We got up, opened gifts, played some games, and relaxed.  We did go over to a friends house and play some games.  We basically learned 2-3 new games every time we go over to their place.  But it's fun.  We enjoyed ourselves and I think it was special just spending Christmas with my husband in our own home together.  Don't get me wrong, I enjoy the company of our families but this is different and in a way a little better I think.  Well I got Jeff a DC deck building game and we spent most of the day playing that.  He also got his usual stash of new movies from his family to add to his collection.  I got some clothes, books, and a beautiful emerald necklace that Jeff bought for me.  He did good.  I am grateful for his companionship and I'm grateful for the holiday season and the gift of Christ.  Merry Christmas.  Both of us are back at work today which is SO much harder to go back to work after Christmas.  Especially on the weekend.

Our finished tree with our 21st century wrapped gifts aka cardboard boxes.  

A side note about this derp cat.  First off, he was in love with the boxes.  I mean he couldn't decide which one to sit in.  Eventually he opted for a paper bag and then got his head stuck in it.