work has been CRAZY. i'm sure lots of people say that so people think they do important things, but i could never have imagined a ten hour day going by in a blink. i really enjoy my job and the day-to-day variety. it isn't always the most challenging but i'm sure one day, i'll look back and wish my current job was LESS challenging. so i've decided to relish where i'm at, work hard (eph. 6:7 - "Work with enthusiasm, as though you were working for the Lord rather than for people") and enjoy this stage of life. i love living in texas, i love seeing my big brother EVERY day, i love dating this fun little genius pilot named matt and i love being almost 23 and a little worker bee.
SO...much to report then. i'll be heading home for TEN DAYS OF CHRISTMAS in exactly one week. hopefully i'll have more time to catch up on blogging and the like. news for you:
1. i am getting a sister. whoohoo. hallelujah. my single-most requested christmas wish has finally arrived, and not a christmas too late. ashly therese marshman is becoming a barnes. they got engaged in florida the day before thanksgiving and are getting married february 13 and november 26th. TWO WEDDINGS. yes. here is a pic of my sis-to-be.
2. um I GO HOME!!! i have never been away from homeslashparentsslashspencer for this long. it's been exactly 160 days since i've seen robb & renay, 169 since i've seen mater bates (grandma matie) and 99 since i've seen the great dr. spencer barnes (this is what i write on his packages hoping the postman will take most excellent care of it). i land in portland at 12:09 a.m. on xmas eve and get to have breakfast with my BEST FRIENDS FROM HIGH SCHOOL that morning and a hair cut by julia the wizard of envy. hoping to creep up to seattle for a few days in there.
3. on the verge of 23! i start counting down to my birthday on september 3rd every year. 4 months before my bday. i have ALWAYS wanted to be 23. it sounds mature, savvy, hip and just fly in general. i worship odd numbers and 23 is my second favorite. my favorite song of all time is 23 by jimmy eat world and i just have this deliciously creepy feeling that my 23rd year will be my best yet. january 3rd here i come.
hmmm...i'm sure there's more but those are the biggies.
to wrap this up...here are 5 things i'm absolutely in love with right now:
1. GLEE Volume II - i wake up to glee, it's my first thought in the morning. it's the only thing playing in my car and on my mac. i am spreading the glee love near and far. every night i fall asleep praying i'll have a dream that i'm in glee. season 1 comes out december 29th. praise jeebs for 24 hour wal-marts.
2. sadie and shadow - i love rem's dogs. they are so sweet and brilliant. shadow has learned to shake and is un-learning all the bad habits i taught him (dancing to be exact). they are the best dogs in the world.
3. the weather in del rio - i wear a coat on occasion but it's still 55-60 out and sunday and monday saw us hit 70/71. omg i love texas weather.
4. christmas - i get so excited to give gifts that i almost spoil the surprise. i suck at keeping surprises. i can't wait to give my xmas presents! i pride myself on being the best gift giver in my family and i aim to keep that self-given title this year.
5. sugar free red bull - the only way i get through my day.
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