Marriage: Take a Look

Paul and I made a revelation in our marriage this past weekend.

1. Communication is freakin key.
Not only with telling each other what's going on with our relationship, but taking a step back and looking at what's going on with my own life.

And 2. Don't loose who you are from when it was just you.
I absolutely loved being single. I did what I wanted, whenever I wanted, and never turn down the chance for fun. One night I would be out bowling, the next day horseback riding, and golfing every chance I could get. But, now that I'm married I've gotten that confused with not doing anything unless both of us can or want to do it. Big mistake. There is no problem with still having a spice for life, especially if your work schedules don't match up perfectly.

I'm looking forward to changing my thought process on what's "right" to do in my marriage and rekindling my time with Paul.

Love, Sarah

TV Replacements: Painting Class

I've always wanted to take a painting class. So when Casey, of The Little Artsy, told me she had an adult art class coming up, I knew without hesitation that I wanted to join in!

I left work late, so I showed up a hour into the class and she made me feel like I didn't miss a step. She immediately taught me that it was all about layers and then let me go to town! There were absolutely no rules and I didn't pick up a paint brush once. I rolled over paint, smeared it around with paper towels, squished water over it to make it drip, and slathered a glossy varnish over the top to make the colors pop. It was the most relaxing, fun time I have had in awhile.


I'm desperate to do it again, but this time I want to bring some friends! Let me know if you're interested and we can make our own special class. She provides the canvas and all the supplies for only $50, and you get to walk out at the end of the night with a piece of art, created by you, to hang proudly on your wall! So special!

Love, Sarah

Beauty: It's Harder Than it Looks

I'm starting to be pretty impressed with girls that have it all together, all the time. It's a lot of maintenance to be polished. I'll go get a manicure, pedicure and eyebrow wax and by the time I turn around my nails are chipping and little sneaky eyebrow hairs are growing back! And don't get me started on shaving, tanning, moisturizing, exfoliating, hair cuts and fashion. How do they do it? Is there some secret that no one has let me in on?!

I'm a five minute get ready girl. Now don't assume that's how long it takes me to get ready in the morning. I take my sweet precious time in the shower, snuggling with pets, talking to Paul, watching the news and basically anything but getting ready. I'll then start running around screaming that I'm going to be late and I throw on some clothes, brush my teeth, swipe some mascara and run out the door, begging Paul to take Sergeant out to go potty because I'm running behind.

Do these girls have the perfect routine down or are they running around crazily too, but just show up really late to everything? ...If you know the answer, please, don't be stingy, share!

Love, Sarah

Religion: Improvement Needed

I'm a fair weather Christian, actually an un-fair weather Christian.

That literally might be the hardest thing I'll ever have to admit. But, it's honestly true. When the chips are down and I'm going through a mental crisis, I lean all my weight on Him. But I've come to find out that when it's smooth sailing, I look to myself for inspiration.

When I look back at my closest times with the Lord, it was when I was going through a rough relationship or when I was lonely and alone. It's so easy to think of Him when you're scared, crying in your bed or needing His help. When you're having fun, running around with no worries, it actually takes effort to put time into your relationship with Jesus. That's where my problem comes in, I'm blessed to have this problem and it's mine to work on.

How lucky am I that I have a God that knows my faults and forgives me anyways?

Love, Sarah

Me

This is me, I'm in a rut.

I don't really clean, I don't really cook, I don't really work out, I don't really have a huge social life, I'm not really a great wife, I don't really have a routine of taking care of myself and I don't read my Bible and pray as often as I should.

...I do however sit my butt in front of the TV pretty well! I'm so tired and worn out all the time and figured if I don't do something about it now, when will I?

That's why I'm starting this blog. I want to approve upon all aspects of my life. I figured this would help me by documenting my journey.

Looking forward to Me to the Highest Power! :)

Love, Sarah