My Life Story......

So a friend of mine posted a blog on her site that challenged a few of her blog-ette's to write out in 6 words the "story of my life".......

Now after thinking long and hard about different things that would apply here, the most obvious 6 words flooded my head......

"Life is never what you plan"

Now, for those of you who know me, know that I am the eternal "planner"........everything from daily activities to months out......to the inevitable "5 year plan"........yep, that's me.

PLANNER-WOMAN

(I am debating getting a pink super-hero suit with a big "P" on the front......but for some reason I fear I may be adopted by the pepto-bismal people.......probably not a good idea........)

The thing about planning, (at least for myself) is that those plans lead to disappointments a lot of the time. For someone who is pretty scheduled with her time and always likes to have "something" going on, I have discovered that yes, it really is true what they say: "life happens while you are busy making other plans".......... (ppfftthh......don't I know it.......)

That being said, there are some changes that have unexpectedly come into my life. A new job, (yes, I knew I got it, but I didn't expect it to come when it did and the type of position as well) a new "status", a new place to live..........life is changing and as much as it is scary as hell........well, I'm just going to ride the wave and see what happens next........

So I challenge all who read this...........tell your story..............in 6 little words.......... you may just learn a few things about yourself.....

:o)

xoxoxo, me

The Final Day At My Job......

So its been awhile (again) since my last post, so I am going to fill you in on some pretty big news for me.....today is my last day here at my old job. I start my new one on Monday. It's kind of bitter sweet to say the least. I have wanted a new job for about 2 years now and now that it's here, I am definitely a little afraid of what is to come! Change is tough for everyone I guess, but maybe more so when its your career. While I am super excited that I got the new (*better in so many ways*) job, I am sad to leave behind my "comfort zone" too. I am in the insurance industry, so moving from one end of it to a totally different end is kind of nerve-wrecking. I think it will be excellent for me though. I'm ready for the change, I need the change and I actually am ready to see where this will take me in my career. This is a pretty big day for me. Sad, but big. I'm ready to have a few days off and then jump in head-first to this great new start for me!
Wish me luck! (I sure hope I know what the hell I'm doing! LOL LOL Fake it, til you make it, right? LOL)
Thanks for reading......
:o)
-Nik

Been Awhile....

So I know it has been awhile since my last post here. I have been a little crazy with things going on. Weddings, Showers, Birthdays, Going-Away Shin-Dig......been a tad hectic. But I'm back now! :o)
So Let me catch you up......
My future sister in laws shower was a few weeks ago. My "little sisters" wedding was a week ago this past weekend. (As you saw from the pics below.....very nice time and she looked beautiful!) Had a going away get-together for some friends who are moving away to Georgia. It has been a life-changing time for a lot of people!
I am starting to look at my life a little differently. Things I would like to see change and things I don't want to change at all. People that I love having in my life and people that I really don't mind seeing go at this point. Life is way too short to deal with bullshit if you ask me, right? I am at the point where I am looking for my life to go forward, not stay the same or reverse its direction. I am hoping that all of the people I choose to have around me at this time, stay with me during this transition upward. I love them all very dearly and wouldn't give them up for the world..... (For those of them who read this, you know who you are.....and thank you.......)
Life has a funny way of handing you problems and issues that no matter how concerned you are to handle them......you can always do it..... its just a matter of having the balls to do it.....

Here's to me growing a "set".........good things are to come.......I am sure of it.......

-Me

Update.....

Thought I would post some pics from the wedding last weekend......hope ya enjoy!