Stress With Joy

So I have decided that no matter how long I wait and no matter what I do, life isn't going to become simple....ever. I suppose if I moved to the mountains, lived in a grass hut, and lived off a staple of government cheese; there might be a few less complications. However, that isn't going to happen any time soon. I have allergies to pine.

All in all though, no matter how stressed I am and no matter how busy things are...I am happy. I have my moments of extreme insanity and breakdowns...poor Amy, she gets to listen to me, but overall I am thriving. Just when I think things are quiet, something comes up. I take on too much. I haven't even had time to indulge my Ben & Jerry's cravings. That's right. I have been clean and sober for 5 months!

There are soo many things to be thankful for. My Scentsy business is starting off strong, thanks to family! :) I still hate my job, however I am thankful to have a job. School is...well...I am really hoping not to screw it up this time!! I am spending more and more time with family. I must say that my little brother is a rockstar on the football field! I am soo excited for and proud of my cousins who have bought/built houses and graduated college! My cousin Ethan threw a fundraiser for Make A Wish and raised more money than anyone had in his school previously. He is only 15!! He is a great kid! My big brother and sister-in-law continue to amaze me with their hard work and their willingness to give. Keri recently took my catalogues to work and the result was a great success and my biggest Scentsy party to date. I am soo thankful! My parents have been so incredibly supportive. I am constantly amazed at their continued love and support. My mom has also been the recipient of my irrational calls, yet she is very patient and ever comforting. I don't know how I got so lucky, but I am definitely more than a little astonished. I don't deserve any of the good things that have come my way recently.

Tomorrow night is going to be great and I can't wait to post pictures. I am going over to Mom & Dad's. We are going to make popcorn balls, caramel apples, drink apple cider, and watch Charlie Brown's Great Pumpkin. I am really looking forward to it. I can't get enough of spending time with my family.