Simple Life Questions

Which 3-5 things are most important to you in life?

1) Family
2) Marriage
3) Pets
4) Our House
5) Career
6) Travel

 Does the way you spend your time reflect these?
Not always, I feel like I could definitely be using my time better.

What part of the day do you usually look forward to the most? Why?
The end of the day to reflect and hopefully be proud of what I accomplished that day.

How does your living space make you feel?
Wonderful/awful. I LOVE my home but I could use a big declutter day!

How many hours per day do you spend feeling rushed, stressed or anxious? What (or who) is causing that?
It definitely varies but more so lately. My poor time mangagement skills are causing this.

What is your favourite place in your house/apartment? Why?
I love our living room because we get to relax there together with our fur babies and it is a nice and decluttered area.

How often do you do things just for fun?
I would say pretty often. Live music, comedy shows, etc.

What activities always leave you feeling fresh and re-energised?
Exercise although sometimes I feel completely exhausted afterwards.

Which of your commitments (side projects, clubs, memberships, etc.) truly add value to your life and which don’t?
The podcast I am starting, my gym membership, my running group. Not sure what doesn't fit into this category.

If this week had an extra day, how would you spend it?
organizing, watching tv, food prep, shopping for some spring clothes.

How good are you at saying no?
Not great but getting better.

2015 ramblings

Only 7 days into 2015, it's kinda been a little crazy so far. We had a NYE party where a tequila shot right before I decided I was too tired to stay up past 1:30 made for a horrendous start to my first official day of 2015. I hate lots of pizza, Mexican food, and sweets and basically whatever the hell else I wanted. We went on a party bus for a friend's 30th birthday party, where shit got a bit crazy. Fist fights, bikini bull riding, and some marital drama (not mine) were all a part of this explosive night. I looked it at as my send off from partying. I drank 7 beers, A LOT for me and the night got a bit fuzzy but I know I had a blast and stayed clear of any of my own drama. And of course I forced Ryan to get me McDonalds, drunk eating guilt followed!

Since then I think we are both ready for a calmer year, getting more serious about starting a family is a big topic of discussion in our home right now. We don't drink too often anyway, but focusing on health makes more sense the older we get. I'm getting near 30 (how in the hell did that happen?) and Ryan turns 30 this year. Time flies, that is something I have a very hard time accepting but nothing will change this fact. My oldest niece will be 6 this year, my youngest 3, and I have to prepare myself for my thirties. This means more healthy foods and less late nights and I am ready for that.

Traveling is also a subject still greatly on my mind. But starting a family and traveling may be more than my vacation days and bank account can handle this year. We will see what I can do to make both happen. Everyone keeps asking me how married life is, to which I reply "great". It is and I'm happy but it's really been a reality check to fully wrap my head around the fact that I am married. It's just nuts, even though I have been with my Husband for over 4 years. I'm still adjusting but having a blast still figuring out life with my partner. I picked a good one.