Today's Mantra.

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I'm in the middle of trying to get back into shape. I mentioned a little about cross fit, but I've also started to ramp up my running again. Today is no excuse.

-A

Summer Trip.

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This weekend was pleasantly, eventful. We sent off our friend, Tommy, back to Afghanistan, celebrated another friend's 30th birthday, helped out with my niece's 5th birthday, had dinner with my parents, went to church and a golf tournament, and ended our weekend with dinner and drinks on a patio with some good friends. Overall, a nice well rounded weekend.

We also decided this weekend, instead of a typical beach trip this summer, we are going to trek out west. We're thinking Yellowstone and Teton National Park with possibly some unplanned stops along the way. It should be exciting and wallet friendly.

-A

Today.

This morning I'm having a flood of emotions. One of my dear friends has been battling several mental disorders, and I found out last night that she had an episode Tuesday night and is now at a local mental institution. I feel like this disease is slowly deteriorating a strong, independent-minded, beautiful woman. It's so unfair for her, to have to battle such a controlling disorder and with each episode it takes a little bit more of her. Right now, it's hard to feel optimistic because it is a roller coaster of a problem. You'll think she's pulling it back together and she's doing "good" and then it all falls apart instantly. I have adjusted to my "new" friend, because I know she will never be the same. She knows she'll never be the same. It's just hard to understand the disease. You think you've got it down, and then BAM it jumps to another level. It's hard to know how to help her because it's her disease, it's her mind betraying her. It scares me.

"Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled, and do not let them be afraid."     -John 14:27

-A

Told Ya.

Frequently, I will have a good week of posting and then fall of the face of the blog-planet. It's just bound to happen. So for a quick update.

Early May, we traveled to Boston and it was by far one of my favorite vacations.

Work has turned into a tornado of activity, which is good.

We have, successfully, earned a fair amount of money in our savings account.

On that same note, we have successfully followed our budget for about a month and a half. Baby steps.

Memorial Day, we went to Lake Oauchita (near Hot Springs, AR) with some friends.

Monday, I started Crossfit, which is amazing. 

Last night we celebrated my sweet niece's 5th Birthday with HH (Holiday Ham) and cake. Ya'll she's 5. Insane.

Today, is my second night of crossfit and Halley is coming over after to hang out with us. 

So, now that you're successfully caught up. I promise to try and keep up the posts. 

Promise.

-A