Time is counting down and we only have 3 hours and 30 minutes left of the year 2009. This was a long yet short year, it is hard to explain. I am ready to say goodbye to this year yet I am afraid to let go for I do not know what the future year holds.
2009 started off partying out at a dance club that Simon works at and I danced the night away.
March was an interesting month, We got a BIG unexpected snow storm with the prettiest, fluffiest, white snowflakes that I have not seen since I lived in New Hampshire. It was truly beautiful!
Money got tight this year with Simon loosing his job and eventually we did not have money for our house. We left our house, the only house we've ever had, the house we came home from our honeymoon too and its gone. We moved into Simon's parents basement which is nice. It is like a mini apartment. We have a kitchen, bathroom, living room, and a bedroom. It is all that we need but its sad to leave our old life to this new one. I still cry because I want "our home" back. I guess its a growing experience. Without Simon loosing his job, he never would have went back to school. He graduated with his EMT license in December and he is currently looking for a job. He hopes to join a fire department and eventually go to school for a paramedic license and then maybe go onto nursing. I am so proud of him. He always said he would NEVER go to college, and look at him, he loves what he is doing. I'm glad hes happy.
My job is going great. I recently had my one year anniversary at The Little Gym in Snellville where I am an gymnastics instructor. Its a great job, but now I am conflicted with the choice of going back to school. Do I go back to UGA to finish my Education degree or do I go to broadcasting school? My mind cant choose!
In September I was able to volunteer and help my church with a project that was a very BIG success. It was called The99, The 99 is a walk-through theater that graphically reenacts the five leading causes of death in teenagers and young adults. Many of these deaths are influenced by drugs or alcohol and a vast majority of them can be avoided. I had the privilege of being a part of something great, a once in a lifetime opportunity that I am proud to say I was a great experience. I also helped the church with the Up-Wards cheerleading program. I was the Lead Coach, and my girls were amazing! I was able to challenge them and they looked great at every game and when we performed for the congregation one Sunday; I am very proud of them.
Simon and I celebrated our 4 year anniversary in November, next year is the BIG one! Five years- wow! I cant believe how fast these years have gone by!
Sadness hit the family in December when Simon's cousin, Lily, lost her baby in her ninth month of pregnancy and Little baby Evelyn (Evie) Naomi Bilsland was born into the arms of Jesus. The Bilsland family will never know how much love is around them and I know there is nothing I can physically do to change the situation but I can pray and be a good friend and cousin to them. They are great parents and its amazing to see their faith through all of this- they give me hope and inspire me to be a good person and to grow in my faith.
2009 started off partying out at a dance club that Simon works at and I danced the night away.
March was an interesting month, We got a BIG unexpected snow storm with the prettiest, fluffiest, white snowflakes that I have not seen since I lived in New Hampshire. It was truly beautiful!
Money got tight this year with Simon loosing his job and eventually we did not have money for our house. We left our house, the only house we've ever had, the house we came home from our honeymoon too and its gone. We moved into Simon's parents basement which is nice. It is like a mini apartment. We have a kitchen, bathroom, living room, and a bedroom. It is all that we need but its sad to leave our old life to this new one. I still cry because I want "our home" back. I guess its a growing experience. Without Simon loosing his job, he never would have went back to school. He graduated with his EMT license in December and he is currently looking for a job. He hopes to join a fire department and eventually go to school for a paramedic license and then maybe go onto nursing. I am so proud of him. He always said he would NEVER go to college, and look at him, he loves what he is doing. I'm glad hes happy.
My job is going great. I recently had my one year anniversary at The Little Gym in Snellville where I am an gymnastics instructor. Its a great job, but now I am conflicted with the choice of going back to school. Do I go back to UGA to finish my Education degree or do I go to broadcasting school? My mind cant choose!
In September I was able to volunteer and help my church with a project that was a very BIG success. It was called The99, The 99 is a walk-through theater that graphically reenacts the five leading causes of death in teenagers and young adults. Many of these deaths are influenced by drugs or alcohol and a vast majority of them can be avoided. I had the privilege of being a part of something great, a once in a lifetime opportunity that I am proud to say I was a great experience. I also helped the church with the Up-Wards cheerleading program. I was the Lead Coach, and my girls were amazing! I was able to challenge them and they looked great at every game and when we performed for the congregation one Sunday; I am very proud of them.
Simon and I celebrated our 4 year anniversary in November, next year is the BIG one! Five years- wow! I cant believe how fast these years have gone by!
Sadness hit the family in December when Simon's cousin, Lily, lost her baby in her ninth month of pregnancy and Little baby Evelyn (Evie) Naomi Bilsland was born into the arms of Jesus. The Bilsland family will never know how much love is around them and I know there is nothing I can physically do to change the situation but I can pray and be a good friend and cousin to them. They are great parents and its amazing to see their faith through all of this- they give me hope and inspire me to be a good person and to grow in my faith.
As you can see, 2010 has its ups and its downs but its time to start a new!
A new decade will begin, and its interesting because that means that I am getting old. This is the first real decade i will really remember.
I remember living in New Hampshire and the Y2K scare as we entered 2000.
I remember moving to Georgia.
I remember high school: friends, cheerleading, meeting Simon.
I remember September 11, 2001- being in 11th grade and sitting at lunch not realizing we weren't talking about a movie.
I remember graduating.
I remember becoming engaged and getting married.
I remember the shuttle exploding coming back to Earth.
I remember the start of American Idol.
I remember becoming an Aunt to my nephew and niece.
I remember learning to drive and getting my license.
I remember college.
I remember turning 21.
I remember death of Michael Jackson.
I remember Hurricane Katrina.
I remember the Tsunami that hit Indonesia at Christmas.
I remember mourning over the deaths of Simon's great-granny, his Granny, and his cousin Evie.
I remember so many many many events these are just a few.
Good-Bye 2009, Good-Bye Millennium!
Hello new beginning!
HAPPY NEW YEARS!!!!!
I found your blog (googled it =)It has been a crazy year~ that's for sure! i am so glad you have a blog~ I wish everyone I knew had one, its so fun to read peoples thoughts and ideas, especially when everyone is so busy we can't always get together... I am trying to redo mine(name/pictures/profile) It is addicting, watch out! =)
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