These past couple of weeks, I've been blessed to not be working. I didn't realize that my job had literally been sucking the life out of me-I was going to work and coming home from work in a bad mood, and I'm an optimistic person. Being unemployed is usually stressful, but Tim and I were prepared for this. We not only have a nice cushiony emergency fund, but he also makes enough money to support both of us and has constantly told me to "have fun" and take this time before my next job to rejuvenate and relearn who I am.

So I have. These past few weeks have been exactly what I've needed. Yes, I've been applying at jobs, but only jobs I'd love to work at. I have two interviews next week at two places I know I'd be happy working at; and they're nearby, like five minutes from my house, compared to the 45 minute commute I've done for the past two years. I so hope one of them works out!

In my spare time, I've just had fun:

• I finished Gilmore Girls (boo!), SO hoping they make a movie! Although, I heard that Edward Herrmann passed away in December :(

Haha, totally Tim when he's old :D

• I've spent time with my sister, my niece and nephew :)

• I watched the rest of The Great British Baking Show-so sad the season is done, but so glad I found the show! It really inspired me to start baking again :)
• I've gone to our local bakery!
• I went to the LIBRARY! I haven't been there in over a year!

• I've made dinner every night and also made a bunch of new desserts. Those will be later posts because you'll surely want the recipes :)
• I've finished up painting the trim/doors in our dining room:

• I've started running more-the last few weeks of work I really didn't run because I wasn't feeling well. I'm back up to five miles a day and have also upped my weightlifting. I am officially down to my pre-wedding weight, plus I can feel my arms getting stronger and more toned and my butt getting more of a shape due to all the squats/lunges I've been doing  :) 

I think just overall, my outlook on life has improved TREMENDOUSLY. I know it sounds silly, but it's seriously like a cloud has been lifted, and I can feel the sun again. I know my life is moving in the right direction, and I am SO excited to see how everything turns out :)