Anniversaries

My one month "non-smokiversary" just passed! Yay us! My husband and best friend also quit. I'm so proud of what we accomplished.

My one year anniversary in my (newest) position is quickly approaching. I really had my doubts, at times, that I would make it this far. Bottom line, though, my bosses love me and I kick ass.

It feels like there's been little time for updating lately. I spend most of my free time now playing with the kids or using my new camera, or both at the same time. I just can't help myself.

We're also in the process of buying our house. We've paid rent to my uncle for two years and finally decided this is where we're staying. It's exciting and scary all at once. We're living our dream one day at a time.

Doing What I Love

I *finally* purchased the camera I've been wanting. I'm now a proud DSLR owner!

Technicalities

I should be thankful that I work for a company that invests so much time and money into its associates/managers. I'm spending a week in Ohio on my company's dime.

While I'm sad that I'm away from my husband and kids, this trip has boasted some firsts (and its only Monday)!

1) My first flight(s) - Many tears were shed over this.

2) my first time to Chicago (Technically, I didn't leave O'Hare, but I was there)

3) The first time I've seen any of the Great Lakes - I flew over Lake Michigan

4) My first time in Dayton and Cincinnati, OH

5) The first time I've ridden a charter bus

Ok, maybe I need to live a little.

Anxiety

I'm typing this from the plane. The plane I had numerous panic attacks about. I got on it!

Here are my thoughts so far:
1) I don't like take off. I prayed for everyone on this flight and the people who made the plane and the landing mechanisms.

2) I'm above the clouds! Wait, I'm above the clouds. This is unnatural.

3) I have to do this 3 more times this week.

4) I hate turbulence.

5) I'm proud of myself (but I haven't made it to O'Hare yet)

6) I may be sitting next to 1997 Isaac Hanson

7) There's nothing on the wing.