my sincerest apologies

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I've been gone and quite frankly, I am not sure when I will return.

I'd like to, but I'm not sure I am ready to talk.

I'm hoping the pieces come back together soon, but until then

I just don't know.

Veteran's Day

{read about photo here}

Thank you to all the brave men and women who sacrifice their lives every single day
so I can live free and safe.

Especially thank you to my little bro who has given up Christmases and time with family doing work that so many people would never want to do.

Thank a soldier today.

frustrations

We found a place.  It's tiny, it's quaint. It has new appliances and is all remodeled.  It's a block from school and in every essence, is perfect for us.  I loved it, but it's also a tad bit over what we wanted to pay.   My work study money is running low which means I don't know what is going to happen to the two jobs I currently work since they are both funded through work study.  I either need to come up with a way to get additional work study money {which I am not sure is even possible} or take out additional loans {which makes me cringe and is something I really do not want to do}. 

It's times like this that I get angry. Angry with ourselves for not setting ourselves up better for money.  Angry because I feel like things are falling into place for everyone around us but us. I know it sounds selfish and I am grateful for what we have, but I get frustrated when I feel like we can't even comfortably afford a 700 sq. foot apartment.

Back to studying.  This is a week from law school hell.

Haven't done this in awhile

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November Goals

Finals and holidays are quickly approaching so what better time to get a handle on things {or so I tell myself}.

- eliminate coffee shop runs (scheduled coffee dates are an exception)
- shopping freeze to save up extra money for moving
- meal plan and cook at least 3 times a week
- work out at least 4 times a week (this has been a huge struggle for me since TC 10 miler)
- track expenses for November
- order Christmas cards
- apply for 2 summer jobs
- finish JAG application

Easy peesy right?

sneaky to the peaky

This weekend we got our pictures taken for this years Christmas card.  I asked mrs.leah.maria if she would be so kind to meet with us and snap some pictures.  Although she hasn't started up her own business yet, I had seen what this girl can do with a camera, and I have been more than impressed and continue to be impressed whenever I see her latest photos.  This girl is as awesome in person as she is on her blog.  J and I had a blast. 

If you would like to see more, you can go here to check them out.

Thank you leah!

the pain that is looking for a new apartment

We decided we are moving. The problem below us continues to be a problem, and there doesn't look like there's a solution ahead. I have been scouring craigslist and the internet, but of course, what you see on there is never what exists in reality.

This is going to be a total pain.