New Horizons

Hello friends!

Again, its been a while. haha Actually I am making it a goal to write at least once a week! I have gotten a lot of requests to blog lately so...here we go! Just a fair warning, I tend to be totally scattered brained and random when I write, so get ready for a roller coaster ride!

Right now my life is in a transition period. Its kind of like a plateau and I can see the mountains in the distance. And they look beautiful and amazing, but still far off. As most of you know I have been jobless the past 8 months ( I was an elementary art teacher.) Caleb and I made this decision together and it was definitely the best. I perused my passion for fitness and living a healthy life style. I am now planning to become a personal trainer in the near future depending on where we get stationed! woo hoo! Hence, I feel like I'm on a plateau. I see amazing opportunities in the distance, but they still feel almost out of reach. That brings me to those mountains.

Caleb and I will find out where we will be getting stationed for the next 3 years on March 11(same day that our families will be coming into town!! yay!) I am about to pop with excitement!  We are hoping to get stationed West Coast or even abroad! We both feel the need for adventure and a challenge. But well see what God has in store for us. The only thing that gives me peace is knowing that God will place us where we NEED to be...and I have no control over that. But, goodness, March 11 seems so far off! And I know Caleb and I will be happy where ever in this world we go. The three possibilities for the rag (Caleb's next part of training) are Cali, Norfolk VA, or Jacksonville FL, and they all have their perks! After Caleb finishes the rag (about one yea training) we could go abroad. The future is definitely a mystery right now, but I'm kind of loving it! I will definitely be keeping you all posted when we find out!

Its funny, I feel totally prepared and ready for this next move. Im excited to start a new stage in life. If you asked me if i was excited for change about 5 years ago, I would have laughed.Caleb and I have been in Pensacola for about 2 and half years...way longer than pilots usually are. This past year was a year of struggle and growth and I know Caleb and I are both ready for a change. We have made some of the most amazing friends (especially recently!) and had awesome opportunities to travel while we have been here. Also, the beach is nice....really nice. ;)

Exercise wise, things are going amazing! haha one of the big reasons I am going to be sad to leave Pensacola is because of the amazing gym family that I have. Maybe I can just bring them with me ;) Ill start posting some exercise routines and recipes on here soon! :) :) ....and if I don't, harass me till i do!

Okay so now that you know whats shakin in my life here are what my goals are from now till when I leave Pensacola.
1. Caleb and I are trying to take full advantage of the area! I definitely believe in that fact that you dont know what you got till its gone. Open your eyes and take in the amazing things you have been blessed with. From here on out, each weekend is our adventure weekend. 3 weeks ago we went camping, 2 weeks ago we went to New Orleans and visited Caleb's amazing cousin and celebrated Mardi Gras, and last weekend we went kayaking with our good friends. Always remember to live ;) Also, during these excursions we put ALL social media away...Its amazing how much more you ge out of a trip when you aren't distracted ;)
2. Gym goals: I started lifting lighter with higher reps to get "shredded" for an upcoming show that I may or may not participate in depending on when we are moving! I have really enjoyed the change. I am definitely feeling more of a burn when working out than I did when I was lifting heavy! I think its important to change things up now and then in the gym. It keeps workouts exciting and new! :)
3. Stay on top of house chores...because I'm still 5 and it takes me a week to fold laundry. hahaha