...Waiting

It's sort of what Advent is about isn't it? So, as the seasons change and my template follows suit I have returned from my long break in blogging. How faithful I'll be now is unclear but I'm here right now.....so lay off! Just kidding, I've missed writing and I've missed all of you (and my fantasy that people actually read this thing). In any case, I have alot to say so.... a short summary of the past month and a half....

1. I got a job!
...which is partly the reason for my absence. Those job thingies take up alot of time and while I'm not entirely sure I like that part I do for the most part enjoy what I do. I am *ahem* the Director of Student Activities at a local high school, which basically means that I'm in charge of clubs and events, prom, service projects, some campus ministry and whatever else nobody else wants to do. Next semester I get to teach as well and that I'm REALLY looking forward to. So far, I wake up early, stay late and lose the good majority of my of my weekends to this job. Good thing I like kiddos....

2. We didn't move...
though we thought about it and seriously considered getting a bigger place. Alas, my dreams for 'space' have been once again put aside and we will concentrate on paying off serious debt so that kiddos of our own can come sooner :)

3. Family...
is very very important to me and most of mine are women who I both love and who drive me crazy. One of those women (my cousin) who is like a sister to me, has moved here to Denver and now lives only 6 blocks away. It's nice to have her around.....ALL the time:)

4. Family problems...
are something that I've never dealt with well, this is no exception. My dad has been diagnosed with a neurological disease that is dibilitating and fatal (in time). We aren't sure how long he's had symptoms or how many years he will be functional. Consequently, the disease is genetic and I now have a 50/50 chance of getting it as well.......have my prayers for a way to sanctity been answered? We will see...

5. Talking...
has become something that I'm doing more of. No, I'm not blabbing to random people. I've been given some good opportunities to share the blessing of an education that I've been given. They aren't necessarily paying gigs but who cares...they're a ball and it keeps me (sort of) fresh on all that I've learned.

6. Marriage...
has only gotten better at the 5 month mark (today) and I think I just might renew my lease for another 5 :)

and....thats about all really. Some sad, mostly good and, i hope, all of God.

Hubby has a retreat to attend this weekend and since I have some school responsibilities tomorrow afternoon and Sunday morning i can't attend. That means I have a weekend (or atleast a Saturday) of quiet time! It's not that I wan't to be away from him, I just need a break from the hustle and bustle (who the heck came up with that phrase?) of life. A day of walks, movies and quiet time alone might be just what the doctor ordered.

But for now....since Hubby has discovered that the 5th season of 24 has come out on DVD, I must retire to my bed with a book to escape this never ending terrorist attack....argh.

How is everyone else? (pssst... this means leave me a note..)