Not feeling well.

I have been having a tightness in my chest and cramping around my heart since we got back from our Honeymoon. I went on Monday to the doctor to try and figure out what could be going on. For the time being I have gotten and echo cardio gram done which is an ultrasound of my heart and I have to wear a heart monitor until tomorrow. The results of that should be coming in next week.

I am not too worried about it being something with my heart because they said that it looked fine on the ultra sound. I have been under a lot of stress with my work. I have been put on a committee to create a virtual tour for the campus but I am not really "allowed" to put any of my input into the project because I am like a glorified secretary to the person in my department that is in charge of the project. I has been causing me a lot of stress because it is extra work and time and I can't even put my input in.

I am in the process of looking for a new job. My current job is a 1-year contract which will be coming to an end in December. So here I am on the job hunt again. I really want to have a job where my skills are able to be used and where I am able to move up in the company. Bart is also currently looking for a job. So it is kind of a stressful time for the both of us.

On a side note: I am so excited that the weather might start to change to summer lol. I am looking forward to having cookouts on our balcony. We got a nice grill for a wedding present. Bart and I are looking forward to getting that fired up!

Married Life

As the weeks go by Bart and I are starting to get into the swing of married life. But sometimes I feel that our life revolves around working. I feel horrible when I think that most of our precious time on this earth is being used to work. Sometimes we find ourselves working jobs that we don't like or that we are over qualified for, and for what reason? It is sad to see that the world that God created for us has turned into a money driven machine after the fall in the garden. I feel convicted wasting my time at a job where I am not able to be a shining light for God's kingdom and do his work for me.

I am at a point in my life where I am trying to figure out what God's plan for me is. I am thinking about getting a graduate certificate for the time being because I can't commit the time to a Masters program. I want a job where I am able to make a difference and where my voice means something and is not just a voice in the crowd.

My current job at UNO is a 1-year position and that is going to be coming to an end in December so I am at a point where I need to start figuring out what I want to do next. I am still trying to figure out what kind of career I want and what I feel comfortable doing for the next couple years. I guess everyone comes to a crossroads and they need to figure out where to go. That is what I am currently struggling with.

Our Honeymoon

Bart and I went on a Carnival Cruise to the Bahamas from May 29th - June 2nd. The ship was called the Sensation and that it was. We had such an amazing time. It was nice to do things at our pace and just enjoy the time together. We were blessed with the ability to see Freeport and Nassau Bahamas during our cruise.

We both loved being able to spend time on the ocean and just enjoy what God has created. It is miraculous to stand in the water and see all of the His creation as far as the eye can see.

In the ocean in Freeport.

As much as we loved being on our honeymoon, it was great being able to come home. We are still trying to get used to living together and figure out how everything in our home is going to work. All in all God has blessed us with a great start to our marriage and our lives together.

The Fun month of MAY!

Wow it seems like forever since I have added anything. So here is my update for the month of May. It was a crazy one lol. Bart and I had our Rehearsal Dinner on May 20th at my parents house. It was a blast to hang out with family and friends as we prepared for our wedding.

The Guys

The Girls

Our evenings after the rehearsal were a lot of fun. Each of us have a story to tell lol. All in all the wedding prep was a lot of fun, I was able to spend time with friends that I don't get to see very often due to work schedules and friends living in different states.

Our Wedding Day! May 21st 2011

What a great day it was! The butterflies were going nuts in my stomach all morning and afternoon. My awesome day started at 10:00am with my hair and makeup. A lot of sitting around and waiting occurred after that. It seemed that time stood still as I waited for the last half hour to go by before I could walk down that isle to Bart.

Being Strapped into my dress! I am not a patient person and this took forever!

All done! I love taking my own pictures lol.

God Blessed me with amazing parents who have supported me in all my endeavors over the years. It was hard for me to let go of being their little girl and start my life as a married woman.

Our wedding day was amazing. Bart and I enjoyed every second with everybody that we there.

Cutting Our Cake!