arivendi

I don't post journal entries often enough!

Update on my life:

Normal stuff. I watch a LOT of anime. I am obsessed with Fall Out Boy's new album. Like.. I don't think I'll EVER get tired of it.

Got a new position at work, will be doing bigger and better things! I work at home 4 days a week, and once I finish training for the new job, I will get to do that again!

The environment at my new job is amazing. The people I work with are stellar. I am particularly happy with having all weekends off AND they provide 24 days a year of PTO!

Someone at work walked up to me and said, "Hi! I don't know what your name is, but I always like talking to you so I thought I'd ask what it was!" I did not know her name either, but it felt amazing! I am always myself at work. I am always myself anywhere I go. It has always caused me relationship issues in the past. I explained to this person that it was okay if she forgot my name, and jokingly mentioned my sis having been told I was forgettable. Another co-worker asked me if I'd just said I was forgettable. I said, "No, I was just TOLD I was." She then replied, "You're not forgettable, I think you really stand out!" That literally made my whole week. I felt GREAT the rest of the day.

My newest baby nephew was born in October. He is such a happy, smiley baby. He looks like his momma.

My older nephew (now 2.5 yrs old) was diagnosed with autism. He is still amazing, and he loves me the most. I can't get enough of his snuggles!

My brother got a puppy! She is now 10 weeks old and her name is Coco. She's pretty fabulous, but her white feet stain from fresh cut grass.

I started training my niece in the art of photography! She loves it, and I even made her a business Facebook page that I can't wait to show her!

I started taking CBD oil for pain. It has helped stabilize my mood as an added side effect. I wouldn't say it's improved my overall mood, I just seem to have better highs and my normal lows, but don't swing as quickly from one to the other.

I am starting a diet next weekend, my grandma and I are ready to go! These health issues have caused me to gain a dramatic amount, and my discomfort levels have increased a lot because of that.

There was an IKEA opened about 30 minutes away and it is amazing. Hubby and I redecorated our office when they opened and recently got a TV stand that is on point. We had no idea we could design our own. My niece went was with us and we had a lot of fun designing it on the computer!

I still play WoW. It's cool, I continue to make great friends that way. Don't judge me. FOR THE HORDE!

Last but absolutely not least of my updates, I bought a new camera body in February that the 2 weddings I have this year will pay for. I went from a Nikon D3300 to a Nikon D750. I am beside myself with the joy. The editing is SO much easier because it is TACK SHARP with my 50mm 1.8G lens. I did have a little buyer's remorse at first, but I took it upon myself to learn manual and I am blown away.

I can't wait to continue my photography journey this year!

Thank you all for your favorites! It is a huge complement to have my images viewed and favorited or added to collections. Thank you to my new watchers as well!

I will try to update more often!

Movie was amaaaaaazing. It was so well designed and executed. Emma Watson was definitely the right choice for the part of Belle.

I will most definitely see it again!

<3

Things are changing.

Playing Overwatch and getting the hang of it. It is surprisingly fun for an FPS game. My battletag is Arivendi#1729 ... feel free to add me! MOAR FRANDS.

Also, I am working my way out the door of my retail job for better adventures!

I thought this would be fun!