Nine months until we get married and I often find myself in awe of Jeff. Here are a handful of things he did specific to June that made me do a double take.
5 Attractive Things Jeff Did This Month
Five Things 08 – Q1 ‘23 recap
The Move In
Luka and I moved in over the last few days of 2022. The move went well and the adjustments were minimal. Me and Jeff went from 3-4 nights together to 7 and I’m happy to say it was a smooth transition for us both!
The hardest part for Jeff was having a dog after never growing up with one before. I work outside the home so Jeff has taken over doggie responsibilities from 5:00am – 6:00pm. More on that below! As for me, my commute changed drastically from my previous living situation. In the early days living together I’d come home heated after a 45-55 minute drive home. Here we are in June and I’ve settled down 🤣 Overall blessed to be living with my soul mate!
Dallas Skyline Half Marathon: 1:40
One freaking forty!!! I have so much to say.
I’m Engaged!!!
Can you believe it?! I’m still accidentally calling Jeff my boyfriend even as of today. And just last week I cried in our kitchen, just overwhelmed with gratitude for where I am in life. Me and Jeff have looked forward to this time for a while now and it feels like we’ve finally arrived. So I’m here reveling in post proposal bliss!
More Resolutions in 2023
It’s hard to believe I have written my resolutions on the blog every year. Five years of blogging under my belt and this blog is one of my favorites to write. Mainly because it’s the only one I can keep up with year after year! Click below to check out last year’s goals and what I did and did not accomplish.
2022: Another Year, Another Resolution (+1 year UPDATE)
Highlights of 2022 below:
- Bucket list checks included Hawaii and Las Vegas! Both places far exceeded my expectations.
- I completed a triathon! I never thought I would finish one again but here we are! I am still so proud. Recap here.
- I became a certified group fitness instructor! Something that I have wanted to do for so long.
- I found Jeff! From start to finish of the year, Jeff is in nearly every photo. 2022 will be special to me because it is the year we go to know each other. We met each others friends and families and shared many firsts. He even managed to make the icky parts of the year feel not so bad. It’s safe to say there will be more Jeff in 2023!
Read on for 2023 goals:
An Honest Prolon Review
First and foremost, this isn’t sponsored in any way. I’ve seen lots of people in my Instagram circle post wonderful things about Prolon so I thought Black Friday was a good time to finally buy and give it a try (hey, that rhymed!).
Me and my BFF were talking about Prolon a month or so ago and decided this would be something fun to do together. I know I know, our definitions of fun are all a little different. I’m a full grown adult and I don’t need to be supervised, but having someone to text and complain to is kind of nice.
Five Things 07
My Hawaiian getaway barely missed the fourth quarter mark, but my travel diary is linked here. These final three months of the year have been busy in a good way. Recap of Q4:
Wine Dinner in the Hill Country
Grace is one of my best friends whom I met through graduate school. She hosted a huge wine tasting dinner party at her beautiful home in Austin this fall. I had never experienced anything like it! There were about 9 bottles of different wine served with several courses she prepared for 10 people. In addition to the meal preparation, Grace also provided some info on each bottle of wine including taste notes and region. To say I was impressed is an understatement! The night was fun and the wine delicious. I’m not much of a cook, but I’m far more inclined to host a wine tasting now thanks to Grace!
Travel Diary: Oahu, Hawaii
Hawaii, anywhere in Hawaii, has been on my bucket list for ages. It’s been a few months since me and Jeff visited Oahu and I can honestly say I think about this getaway often. Everything about it was perfect! Keep reading for my favorite activities and restaurants.
Two Things 06
Little Luxuries
There are things in every day life we don’t realize are “little luxuries.” And by little luxuries, I’m talking about some minimal comforts, like an armrest in your vehicle.
I dropped off my car at the collision center 3 weeks ago (story on car crash here) and was driving around the most economical rentals during that timeframe. Not to be dramatic, but it was miserable! The car didn’t have an armrest or that little slot on the ceiling for sunglasses. I could easily name a handful more things but I’ll spare you the details of my misery.
Finally, I got my car back today!!! While I don’t drive anything out of the ordinary (My car here if you’re interested), I’ve got to say it felt pretty great to be back in my own vehicle. If I’d had another minute to myself without traffic I might’ve even shed a tear!
Five Things 05
I Passed!
I passed the Group Fitness Instructor exam! I read, studied, and took the exam in just under three months. I can’t describe how great it feels to have gotten that out the way. Not that I had a negative experience, it was quite positive! And I did thoroughly enjoy the subject matter, but I spent several weeknights and weekends reading and preparing for for test. A weight has been lifted and I have time to myself again! I’m proud of myself for making the GFI certification a priority. It’s another reminder that we are capable to make time for things that matter to us whether that’s a phone call to a friend or a personal goal.