Sharks, getting lost and sunburns

Do you ever get the feeling that you are standing at the edge of the water, fully knowing that you have to jump in head first and start swimming for the island that you can just barely see in the distance but also knowing that the water happens to be shark infested? I've had that feeling for a while now but my shoreline is also filled with onlookers; some of them are rooting me on and others are there watching and hoping that I fail and get bitten by a shark on the way. Thankfully all of my supporters often drown out the noise of those who hope I fail but it can sometimes be overwhelming and difficult to determine where some people stand. I know that I am embarking on what is sure to be a tough swim but I am also so excited to see the program and team become successful. For now though I am going to try to enjoy just being at this point in my life...I'm engaged to the man of my dreams (who is certainly one of my biggest supporters!), I just got promoted to my dream job, I can make ends meet while still being lucky enough to have Lou and Spence in my life and I get to hug a horse everyday of my life. So I will enjoy all of those joys in my life and attempt to relax and take each part of the swim as it comes at me.

One of the greatest parts of this point in Mike and I's life is the fact that we are surrounded by people who love, support and truly care about us....and our apartment. Thank you so much to Mrs. Denniston for completing the decorating of our bathroom in an adorable nautical, preppy feel!! Our apartment is really starting to feel like a home...room by room. Georgia itself is also starting to feel like home as we get to go out and explore more of it each weekend. Last weekend we headed up to High Falls State Park for a day of hiking and of course a day of getting lost in the woods. If you haven't heard a story about me getting lost...well then you've never heard any of my stories! At least it was a pretty place to get lost!

Rule breaker!!

It was a great way to end the weekend before Mike started his new job! This weekend we stayed closer to home and I attempted to even out my farmer's tan before our engagement photo shoot....attempt is the key word there. Along with getting lost I also have an uncanny ability to burn the heck out of my skin. So now I am nursing a lovely sunburn that will hopefully turn to a slight tan (fingers crossed) before our engagement photos in Savannah next weekend.  Hoping that everyone else got to enjoy some awesome weather over the past weeks as well...and hopefully remembered sunscreen!

Just in case you needed a little pick me up this week

This video will give you a glimpse into our southern lives...and a good laugh!