[[ My Apologies ]]

My apologies to you all...I know I have not blogged here in a LONGGGGGGG time!! I am very sorry. I know your lives have not been the same without reading my blog everyday...I know...I know...lol. So I thought I would stop by finally and leave some kind of blog for you to read.

Updates on me...

This coming up May 1st...it will be a 1 year anniversary for me. It will be my 1 year anniversary of being a nurse!! I cannot believe it. Time flies by way too fast!! I am just finding it so hard to believe that it is going to be a full year already. I've definately learned so much...met many great people....and gotten some great experience throughout this whole period of time. We have recently gone through some changes at my place of employment that are interesting...that I don't believe was thought through enough & they have lost some employees over but...we will just have to wait it out & see how it begins to work out. I've been new job searching & have applied for a few jobs that look promising & plan to apply for more. I was called for an interview at a pediatricians office but had to turn it down because it was in VA Beach...and I didn't realized it....darn it!

As far as my relationship status...I am still a single gal. But last month I met this really great guy at work...who really likes me...and well...I REALLY like him. We just started dating & it has been fun so far. =] This guy is actually quite a bit older than me but...I do not care...he is a good Christian, and so many other qualities that I love...not to mention he's cute. ;-) My ex actually found out about him and has been acting a little jealous around me lately...weird...anyways...I'm just glad to see that I am finally ready to move on.

There really isn't much more to say right now so I will end here. I hope you are happy with this one Lorrie!

God Bless,

Christine

[[ Change #2 ]]

Ok so...the next change I've decided to make for 2008 is...I'm going to start becoming a more outgoing person. Work has really helped me come out of my shell since I started in May with the many people that I come in contact with each and every day…but then I'll get together with people I know even better than them and I'll act shy and hardly talk. I know that becoming more outgoing will help me in any social situation in the long run.

Because I know that people skills is essential for most jobs these days I think that this change would also be a must from that perspective. Thing is...I'm usually just fine...I can go in a room & talk to a patient or a patients family like it doesn't bother me a bit but...then I'll get with people I've met before and know so much about and clam up (only sometimes, not everytime) which is kinda the wierdest thing I've ever heard of. So...yeah that's about I don't have a whole to say to more about this so...have a great night!

-Christine

[[ #1 Change ]]

Ok so yes...I know I am up for late but...I'm not really all that tired & I've been reading other peoples blogs...not only on this site but various other sits & it has really gotten me in the mood to blog. So I figured I would blog tonight despite what time it is.

As I promised you last entry...I am going to start out by telling you the number one thing I am going to be changing about myself this year in 2008.

I know my number one priority this year is to really get on the right path with God…get my life focused on him…and being the Christian that I should be because I know I did not do a very good job of that in 2007. I kept getting right with Him and going straight back to the way I was. To be honest with you...so far in 2008 I haven't been doing so great in this area. But every day I pray & ask God to give me the strength to carry on...the desire to ready His word daily...pray & seek His face. I know that is the only way I will accomplish it. I also know that it takes time...little by little...step by step. So I cannot be so down on myself so early in the year.

I know that if I go back to spending time with God again like I should be that everything else will fall into place right behind it and eventually I will be back to where I was with him...and hopefully, surpass that level if that is where God would have me to be in my relationship with Him. I really am excited to see what God has in store for me because I have this feeling that something different is going to happen in me this year and I want to know what that thing is. Only time will tell.

God Bless,

Christine

[[ It's a Brand New Year ]]

Ok so..I know it's been a while sinc I have updated & I'm sorry. It's been quite a busy past few weeks but it's been going alright. Christmas was nice & New Years was fun. I just cannot believe that it is already the year 2008. Time flies by wayyyy tooooooo fast for me!! In the blink of an eye. I guess that is why we need to all learn to slown down & cherish every moment that we have because we do not know which will be our last.

With it being a brand new year I have a few "new years resolutions" of course. But this is a year that I really do plan on following through with them. These are some things that I am very serious about. There are some things in my life that I want changed & I know will definately make it better. I will not be sharing them all in this entry but I'll be sharing one thing at a time in the next few entries to show how I will be changing them.

It's funny...the other day I saw Josh for the 1st time at church since the day we broke up & it was soooo akward at first. I hugged when I first got there or whatever but I just kinda went away & talked to some other people because that's what he was doing. Then, he was singing on the stage & it was hard for me to look up there...I do not know why. I guess it's kinda a normal feeling that I'm gonna have for right now. But by the end of the night I was fine & we were both talking to each other like it was a normal day. It seems to all be coming together. We've talked on the phone a few times & I dunno we'll just keep on doing what we are doing & it will "hopefully" be back to a normal friendship in not time.

God Bless,

Christine

[[ Broken Up ]]

Well...so I have some news that I have yet to get on here to share with you. This past Monday night Josh & I broke up. I will not go into the reasoning why but I want to make sure that y'all know. Not either one of us broke up with the other. It was a mutual decision. We have decided to stay friends...neither one of us would have it any other way.

I think it helped that both of were best friends for 1 year & 3 months before we started dating. It may help it to be a little easier to get over (hopefully). Sure...I am hurting right now & it is going to take a while...and definitely will be awkward to be around him in that way for a while but I know it will be ok & everything will turn out alright. Josh is my best friend & I could never imagine my life without him in it.

-Christine

[[ Ahh!! It's December!! ]]

Yes...I know...I have been a stranger to the blogging world. I am here to apologize for that. It's because of my crazy busy life and there are just times when I do not feel like blogging but I promise I'm going to try to get back to it more frequently.

It's soooo hard for me to believe that it is already December. It feels like just yesterday I was watching the ball drop at the start of 2007...I will be doing it again soon to welcome in 2008. Craziness!! Time flies by sooo fast this day & age. It feels like we just don't get enough of it. It makes you just want to pause it and cherish the special moments that will soon only become a memory.

Update...Josh & I will be dating for a total of 2 months this coming up Wednesday. I cannot believe it. Like I have already said...time flies by so fast. Yes, I am still loving every minute of it. He & I have had some much needed conversation in the last week or so. It has really helped both of us to see how both of us feel about certain issues & situations. I bought this book today titled, "Single Men Are Like Waffles, Single Women Are Like Spaghetti" that he has wanted us both to read. It's a good book so far. I have learned already so much from it & it has given me insight to the reason Josh thinks the way that he thinks & acts the way he acts. He has tried to explain it but I never seemed to understand it. This book is beginning to bring it all to light & it is starting to make alot more sense. Sorry...it takes me a while. Even though I am a brunette...I do have serious "blonde moments" at times (no offense to my blonde friends). But yes, we are doing well and hope to continue on the path we are on with...some adjustments we are making & that it becomes a stronger relationship each & every day.

I got just about all of my Christmas shopping done. I think the only gift that I have left to get is...my dads. I'm not sure what I am going to be getting him this year. I have not begun to decide. It will probably be the usual DVD, CD, or shirt. It never fails. I know that he will be happy with whatever I may give him because it truly is the thought that counts.

Well, I guess that's about it for now. I will be back for more blogging soon I'm sure...gotta a Christmas party at church tomorrow night so...I'll let you know about it.

God Bless,

Christine

[[ A Little More Freedom ]]

A little more each day I am feeling like my parents are giving more & more freedom to live my life than they used to. Before I even started dating Josh they were so protective over me & I felt like I could do ANYTHING and I was always afraid of making a mistake. But lately...since Josh I have been dating for 1 month now (and it's been awesome I must say)...there are some things that they know and it feels like they are letting me be a little more free to do what I would like that I could before.

I'm praising God for this because this make makes a little bit easier both on Josh & I because Josh was always oh so careful with me concerning my parents becaue he did not want to disrespect them & to get me into any trouble. But it's getting better and better each day & I am so very thankful. I feel like alot of the things that I have gone through to get to this point was totally worth it.

Yes...you did hear me right...Josh and I have been dating for 1 month this past Monday. I cannot believe it. Time has flown by so fast. I can tell you for sure that I have enjoyed every single minute of it. Yes...there are times where I have been worried about things and wondered how in the world he dealt with me but...I guess that's just the way girls are sometimes...emotional....very emotional. So...he always knows the right things to say & he definately knows how to show that he has true feelings for me & that he cares for me. It is then that I realize that he's in this realtionship for as long as the Lord wills...wherever it may lead. I'm excited to see what that is.

Well, that's about it. I'll update ya more soon.

God Bless,

Christine