I felt since this was the end of the year it would be a good time to look back on our time here in New York, and help get myself excited for these next few years. And a good way to waste some time while waiting for this little baby girl to come!
These past couple years here in New York have been amazing for me. I have pushed myself in so many different ways. I've also accepted some things that I had been denying myself for a long time. Here's a (very) small list of some of the things I'm proud of:
1. Joined a book club
This was something I'd always wanted to do, but never felt like I could for some reason. In January of 2013 I went out on a limb though and joined a group here on post. It's been amazing how much I've loved it and how much my confidence as a person has grown because of it. I committed in the beginning to be as involved in it as I could and I am now officially the leader, or the one in charge of it!
2. Bought my own car
When we first moved up here at the end of 2012 I finally got my name on a title of a car. Sometimes it just feels good to outright own something big like that.
3. Stayed behind during a deployment
In May of 2013, I found myself sending off my husband to Afghanistan while I stayed behind in New York. Many other women here were in the same situation as I was and I am so glad I decided to stay here with them rather than returning to Arizona where our families were. I have grown and loved the experiences I've shared with these women and am so grateful for their friendship.
4. Rocked a pregnancy and post-pregnancy body
This journey actually began in Arizona before I got pregnant and took up weight lifting. But since moving here I have kept it up and have accomplished some pretty great things. I helped get a workout group together, completed a tough mudder, and almost finished Jaime Easton's LiveFit program (a body building regimen) all in 2013. This was on top of being pregnant with my son Roland, and then healing. I have never felt so empowered and so healthy in my entire life. I haven't been able to be as rigorous this pregnancy due to some complications but I am excited to push this back into full gear after my little girl is born.
5. Accepted myself as a Writer
One of my dreams has always been to become a published Author. After wafting back and forth with schooling, in 2014 I finally took the plunge and took myself seriously as a writer. Already my writing has mastered new hurdles and I've made some great connections for the future.
6. Became a financial guru
I've always been good with money, and am usually the one in charge of our finances. But at the end of 2013/beginning of 2014 I started reading and researching out things concerning financial freedom and retirement. I didn't ever really want to think about such "adult" topics before, but I'm so glad I did. We're in a great spot right now because of it, and the next few years look so promising I get a little excited about it (you know, like in a geeky kind of number-crunching way).
7. Chopped off my hair
One of the great things about being away from everyone you grew up with is you can almost start all over. Nobody knows you, and has no box to put you in when they meet you. You get to create your own for them! Since moving here I've been allowing myself to try different fashions, including new haircuts. I feel like I'm starting to develop an actual style, instead of just being stuck in the tomboy tween era. Chopping off my hair in 2013 forced me to face some physical things about myself I didn't like, and to own up to them. I've since been growing it out, but I honestly can't wait until I get to do it again - it was such an adventure!
Our time here in New York isn't done yet, but as you can guess we are gearing up for a move fairly soon. Unfortunately I still can't officially announce where we will be moving to (gotta love the Army) but I promise it will be soon. I've been so grateful for this season of our life here in New York, and am looking forward to the promises of our next adventure. I imagine it's going to be quite full of life learning experiences.
Here's to more chances to let ourselves grow :)
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| Visiting my brother and Grandparents in Queens |
These past couple years here in New York have been amazing for me. I have pushed myself in so many different ways. I've also accepted some things that I had been denying myself for a long time. Here's a (very) small list of some of the things I'm proud of:
1. Joined a book club
This was something I'd always wanted to do, but never felt like I could for some reason. In January of 2013 I went out on a limb though and joined a group here on post. It's been amazing how much I've loved it and how much my confidence as a person has grown because of it. I committed in the beginning to be as involved in it as I could and I am now officially the leader, or the one in charge of it!
2. Bought my own car
When we first moved up here at the end of 2012 I finally got my name on a title of a car. Sometimes it just feels good to outright own something big like that.
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| 36 weeks with Roland |
In May of 2013, I found myself sending off my husband to Afghanistan while I stayed behind in New York. Many other women here were in the same situation as I was and I am so glad I decided to stay here with them rather than returning to Arizona where our families were. I have grown and loved the experiences I've shared with these women and am so grateful for their friendship.
4. Rocked a pregnancy and post-pregnancy body
This journey actually began in Arizona before I got pregnant and took up weight lifting. But since moving here I have kept it up and have accomplished some pretty great things. I helped get a workout group together, completed a tough mudder, and almost finished Jaime Easton's LiveFit program (a body building regimen) all in 2013. This was on top of being pregnant with my son Roland, and then healing. I have never felt so empowered and so healthy in my entire life. I haven't been able to be as rigorous this pregnancy due to some complications but I am excited to push this back into full gear after my little girl is born.
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| After the Tough Mudder |
One of my dreams has always been to become a published Author. After wafting back and forth with schooling, in 2014 I finally took the plunge and took myself seriously as a writer. Already my writing has mastered new hurdles and I've made some great connections for the future.
6. Became a financial guru
I've always been good with money, and am usually the one in charge of our finances. But at the end of 2013/beginning of 2014 I started reading and researching out things concerning financial freedom and retirement. I didn't ever really want to think about such "adult" topics before, but I'm so glad I did. We're in a great spot right now because of it, and the next few years look so promising I get a little excited about it (you know, like in a geeky kind of number-crunching way).
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| 4th of July Picnic |
One of the great things about being away from everyone you grew up with is you can almost start all over. Nobody knows you, and has no box to put you in when they meet you. You get to create your own for them! Since moving here I've been allowing myself to try different fashions, including new haircuts. I feel like I'm starting to develop an actual style, instead of just being stuck in the tomboy tween era. Chopping off my hair in 2013 forced me to face some physical things about myself I didn't like, and to own up to them. I've since been growing it out, but I honestly can't wait until I get to do it again - it was such an adventure!
Our time here in New York isn't done yet, but as you can guess we are gearing up for a move fairly soon. Unfortunately I still can't officially announce where we will be moving to (gotta love the Army) but I promise it will be soon. I've been so grateful for this season of our life here in New York, and am looking forward to the promises of our next adventure. I imagine it's going to be quite full of life learning experiences.
Here's to more chances to let ourselves grow :)
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| Roland & I (newborn photos) |
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