Changing Times, Changing Habits

As I've gone through a couple of big life changes recently, I've discovered new habits and loves of mine!

My first few years of college living in the dorm, I had a few early morning classes, but mostly early mornings at the gym sailing cards. I began to realize once I was up and moving, I was happy! Somehow between high school and my sophomore year of high school, I became a morning person! Now I find myself choosing to wake up much earlier than I need to, just because I love quiet mornings in my apartment.

Since moving into my apartment (and becoming engaged), Cal and I started to follow a stricter budget. Last year, both having jobs, we just did whatever whenever we wanted - especially when it came to eating out! We still both have wonderful jobs (I'm an official nanny - woohoo!), but with the prospect of becoming fully financially independent and beginning to look for houses in a few years, we're trying to curb our eating out habits. Not to mention it's healthier! So this summer I researched recipes, and I've been practicing my cooking skills! I love it! I doubt I'll ever become a chef, but I enjoy malign yummy, healthy food for my handsome fiance. Although we had a pancake fiasco...apparently you need a griddle. Whoops.

Finally, along with cooking, came dishes. I love cleaning dishes! We have a dishwasher, but if I find some dishes, I just roll my sleeves up and clean them. Especially in the early morning. I have become like my father!! I guess it's true when you grow up you see yourself becoming your parents. Sometimes that's not such a bad thing :)