Craving Vacation

At my previous job I was allowed two weeks paid vacation per year and I had only 5 paid holidays. It was soooo difficult to take trips and I always felt guilty Ben and I couldn't do more. Now that I am back in school full time and nannying I have more flexible time. Problem is, now Ben does not have the vacation time. :( we have been able to take small weekend trips to visit my in laws in North Carolina, but no trips for just the two of us. I am going to visit my sister in Seattle in July, but Ben can not make the trip with me. We have tried to look for a weekend where we could get a weekend alone together somewhere, however, we seem to have plans every weekend until August. I feel slightly defeated in my get away attempts, so I am just trying to remember how grateful I am that I have such a wonderful husband to spend my days with and little vacations is simply a luxury that we do not need. Still, I would not turn down any opportunitues that came our way ;)

Finished at last

Finished at last. Above is my living room. It is a little dark, but it was hard to work with the black leather couches that were given to us for our wedding, We got new curtains and added the new comfy chair to the room. I think that the new curtains make it a little more homey. :) But, nothing compares to the beautiful kitchen below. Ben and I painted it together, making that one of our first home project together. It was so fun to accomplish all of this together. We felt so productive and capable. P.S. Home Depot rules. Not only can you get actual paint samples to put on your wall to test out, but you can by paint with primer already in it. How amazing. It saves you one coat of paint, ends up costing less, and because you're able to bring home actual mini cans of paint for testing you get the color you really want. :) Our first painting experience was
delightful.

Slowed Down

I HATE to be slowed down. Anytime something interferes with my already set plans I get very agitated and anxious. I had made an appointment with an oral surgeon months ago to have a wisdom tooth removed. I then, unfortunately, forgot all about it. On tuesday I got a confirmation call saying my appointment was two days later. OH NO! I had big plans for this weekend. I have to paint my kitchen, go to this amazing Greek festival that only comes once a year (Best food EVER), and we have a graduation party to go to. Needless to say, my face hurts and is swollen so I look like I am talking with my mouth full. NOT pretty. So, in the moment I am lying low and hoping that I will feel much better tomorrow because I am definitely still going to paint, go to the Greek festival and try to eat, and I am still going to the Graduation Party. I am most definitely stubborn and will not let this ruin my weekend plans.