Wooooooossshhhhhhh..

That was the sound of the air escaping my lungs this morning when I took what felt like the first breath I've taken in almost 5 months. I felt so good. I was waiting a bit to blog about the upturn in our life just so I wouldn't jinx it. Sage started working again almost a week ago, a week ago tomorrow. I can't begin to explain the amount of relief it has been knowing that our livelyhood is not just dependent on my paycheck. You can feel the happiness in our little apartment, it's radiating off of the walls. The huge knot that's been making a home in my shoulder for about two months began to fade today, I don't know if it's because I'm feeling lessed stressed or because I finally got my bum back to the gym. Probably a bit of both. Life is beautiful. This weirdly cold day in Arizona was perfect. Being at home today and playing wife while my husband was at work was the absolute best feeling in the world.

Thank you Colby family for being our rescue boat.

There'd be nothing without you.

I have experienced so much since meeting my husband. I got to thinking the other day about how many things my husband has brought into my life... I'd be missing A LOT if he weren't mine. Here are just some of the things he has shared with me:
-guns. I had never even touched one before I met him. This was one of the first things he shared with me, so that's why it's at the top of the list.

-milk. I hated drinking it when I was young. I think my mom actually hated milk first, and she shared that hate with me. Now, I drink it to help me sleep.

-candy. All the time. Any time.

-UFC. I actually find myself enjoying it instead of covering my eyes and cringing.

-breakfast. He cooks it for me, a lot. Yum. Sometimes he makes my eggs and bacon look like a smiley face.

-cleaning. If you didn't know me before I married sage, you wouldn't know that I never cleaned. Well, I did, but hardly ever. Now, it's a weekly, if not daily, event.

-TV series. We have gone through two together so far. It's the best when you can get all the seasons at once and have a marathon. We are ready to start another. Any suggestions?

-Love. All the time. Even when I don't necessarily feel it, I know it's there.

-laughter. Sure, I had that before, but not like this. Even when I'm mad, he makes me laugh. It's like a super power.

-confidence. Sage has complete and total faith in me. He thinks that anything I do, I'm going to do well. It's cute.

-companionship. Sorry Cooper, but not even you are as loyal and constant as Sage. He is the epitome of best friend.

Someone told me the other night that I was the most laid back wife. I told him to remind Sage that sometimes.... haha. But really, remind him. I'm glad someone recognizes that I married him for the exact person he is, I didn't marry him to change him. Sure, he does stuff that irritates me to no end now and again, but he is the exact person that I wanted to marry... head to toe. He is not perfect, but he is perfect to me and for me. We push each other, pull each other up, and drive each other crazy. It's the way it's supposed to be.

Love is in the air!

Our wonderful friends Hunter and Kirsten tied the knot last night and to be honest, I shed a tear. It was so beautiful. Everything was perfect, from the invites to the decore. I am now kicking myself for not charging the battery in my camera... I would love to post some pictures of the festivities. Other then me looking like I was on drugs because my allergies were attacking me, the night was perfection :) I am so so so incredibly happy for Hunter and Kirsten. They are both wonderful people that are so in love with each other. There really is nothing like sharing a moment of pure love like that. Congratulations Hunter and Kirsten Thompson! YAY :)

Rawr.

I just can't get enough of this guy.

5 Months!

Wow.. I can't believe that 5 months ago today, I became Mrs. Sage Shirley. Time sure goes by fast... It's been a very hard, but happy period. Financially hard, emotionally and mentally happy. See, money DOESN'T buy happiness... but it sure would make things easier. I tried to find a cute picture to put up of us in this post, but we really don't take pictures together that often :( I have to trick Sage into it half the time! haha.. It's weird to think of myself as a wife. I still think it's weird to be out of high school, and I have been done with that for, oh, 7 years. Wow.
Things have been looking up lately. Sage's back is still hurting, but he feels like he'd be able to make it through a work day with his medication. He turned in his resume to a few of his friends that work at University of Phoenix. Oh it would be so wonderful if he had a steady decent paying job.
I love where I'm working right now, but things are very on and off and I work soley off of commission. Things will get better, but in the mean time I'm thinking about substitute teaching on the side a couple times a week. I just need to get my fingerprint card and send everything in. It's pretty simple, I just need to get unlazy on my days off and get it done!

Anyway, Happy 5 months love!!

Get P!NKED!

I started working at P!NK about a week ago and I LOVE it! It's great to be working again and even better to be working at such a wonderful place. I love everything I work with and I adore Teri, the owner. It's really unlike any salon I've seen. It's fun, funky, and moderatly priced. It's in a great location with lots of great shops all around it. You never know what to expect from day to day either! I think Teri is even hiring someone to free-style dance a couple nights a week for some entertainment. How neat is that?! There's a waterfall, graffiti on the walls, one of a kind paintings, a fridge stocked full of goodies... what more could you ask for in a job?! Check out the website if you have a chance : www.pinkthesalon.com

I'm just so grateful to have had this wonderful opportunity. It has been such a blessing! It was a little scary at first, especially with not working for over a month, but I know it was the right move. It has been such a great experience from the very beginning. I actually love going to work! Imagine that! Anyway, EVERYONE needs to come in and check it out. Please :)

It's the little victories in life that mean the most!!

Like Sage telling me how much better his back is feeling. His entire dimeanor is changing... We are blessed!