It's been a full week since I have moved to New Orleans. I can't believe how busy I have been even though I'm unemployed! Boxes to unpack, things to buy (I'm seriously exceeding my income), thank you notes to write, rooms to clean.... the list goes on and hasn't exactly calmed down! I'm grateful for my busyness because gives me a sense of satisfaction when I take care of my home and my husband. Hopefully, I will start a new job at Cafe New Orleans on the seminary campus this week. I really need to start making some money. Bills are coming up....
New Orleans is an interesting place to be. I admit, when in Pensacola, I would sometimes grow anxious about living in a city infamous for crime and strangeness. After a little while, though, I am not quite as afraid. Certainly, there are some places that I will not go by myself, but there are other places to which I feel comfortable traveling.
Additionally, I was concerned about a lack of friends. I came to the seminary fearful that everyone would be either too intellectual to have a real conversation, or too sheltered to know how to have fun, or even too scared of change to welcome someone new. However, I have found a community that is full of love for each other. Everyone has been really nice and helpful. I am really looking forward to making new friends!
Married life has also been great. After being separated for so long, Matt and I are really enjoying being together. It's so wonderful to wake up next to the man I love so much! I love making coffee for us in the morning and bringing lunch to him in the afternoon. It's fun being a newly-wed.
Well, it's off to the cafe to do some paperwork and start my work schedule. I'm so excited that I won't be stuck behind a desk!
Monday, June 23, 2008
Friday, June 20, 2008
Whoa: My crazy fast trek to marriage!
It's been a while since I have written in here. I've been pretty busy with working a lousy job, planning a wedding, getting married, and moving to New Orleans. Now I'm sitting at my desk in my new apartment as I listen to my husband playing a video game (which he actually doesn't spend a lot of time on video games, thank goodness!!).
I've learned a few things in the past six months.
I learned a lot about patience and customer service when I worked at the Center for Sight making appointments for cranky old people. Also, when there's someone at work who gets enjoyment out of letting her unhappiness affect other coworkers, being super sweet back is the best way to get that person off your back. I digress--customer service requires so much patience and knowledge about who and what you are working for.
Additionally, planning a wedding will inevitably lead to tension between family members. I definitely didn't keep a good attitude with my mom, and I am still trying to learn how to deal with two sets of parents that don't understand a lot about communication. Wedding planning is exciting. Move planning, however, is not. During the time of your engagement, you are not just planning a celebration, you setting down some groundwork for your new life.
Now for one of the more humorous lessons learned: how to plan a vacation. Matt and I forgot to book a hotel room for one night during the honeymoon. Fortunately, Disney is so accommodating that the process of checking out and back in to a room was not stressful. Also, one King Size bed meant a handicapped room, which also meant a terrible shower. Furthermore, Disney's Deluxe Dining Plan is entirely too much food.
Anyway, I'm in New Orleans trying to get used to life in a strange city (seriously, this is city is weird). I'm looking forward to starting work in the seminary's cafe and hopefully in a dean's office at University of New Orleans. God has been tremendously generous to us so far. I feel that the next step of my life in His plan is happening right now. Matt is an awesome husband and my very best friend. Life is really exciting right now!
Pictures:
Tara (our amazing photographer)'s blog
All of the pictures from Tara
I've learned a few things in the past six months.
I learned a lot about patience and customer service when I worked at the Center for Sight making appointments for cranky old people. Also, when there's someone at work who gets enjoyment out of letting her unhappiness affect other coworkers, being super sweet back is the best way to get that person off your back. I digress--customer service requires so much patience and knowledge about who and what you are working for.
Additionally, planning a wedding will inevitably lead to tension between family members. I definitely didn't keep a good attitude with my mom, and I am still trying to learn how to deal with two sets of parents that don't understand a lot about communication. Wedding planning is exciting. Move planning, however, is not. During the time of your engagement, you are not just planning a celebration, you setting down some groundwork for your new life.
Now for one of the more humorous lessons learned: how to plan a vacation. Matt and I forgot to book a hotel room for one night during the honeymoon. Fortunately, Disney is so accommodating that the process of checking out and back in to a room was not stressful. Also, one King Size bed meant a handicapped room, which also meant a terrible shower. Furthermore, Disney's Deluxe Dining Plan is entirely too much food.
Anyway, I'm in New Orleans trying to get used to life in a strange city (seriously, this is city is weird). I'm looking forward to starting work in the seminary's cafe and hopefully in a dean's office at University of New Orleans. God has been tremendously generous to us so far. I feel that the next step of my life in His plan is happening right now. Matt is an awesome husband and my very best friend. Life is really exciting right now!
Pictures:
Tara (our amazing photographer)'s blog
All of the pictures from Tara
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