One Year Ago

A year ago today! Crazy! It all started when Andrew asked me if I would be interested in taking a job in dallas as we knew one day Feb 28th, 2009 would come along! God is so good. It's been a year and quite the transitional year. I interviewed at Children's Medical Center in April 2008 and before I knew it I was starting my first day on May 5th, 2008. Dallas has been interesting, good, but interesting. Some things from the past year:

I have realized how amazing my friends are.

I have missed my family *esp seeing my favorite niece and nephew grow up more than EVER*

I have lived in 2 apts, moved into my second one so it could fit another body, my husband! =)

I have realized the south is very southern and hospitable, meaning TN, AL states! 

I have realized when people say I still live in the "south" they dont know  what real southern hospitality is, guess you gotta live there to really know the real south!

I have realized that shopping is no better here, or at least I havent found it to be yet (still working on that one).

I still miss La Paz shrimp fajitas but Dallas does have better food! Mexican and all other cuisines!

I miss Hot n' Hot shrimp and grits so much!

I love how quacamole is now a household staple.

I have finally somewhat gotten over my fear of flying.

I never thought I would fly so much in my life.

I transitioned from working with adults to children and I love it SO much more.

I transitioned from working with one of my great great friends to no one I knew. But have loved getting all the amazing girls I work with. They make me laugh and make the days go by!

I have had the best meals of my life in Dallas.

I got engaged.

I went from having all my best friends surrounding me to having no friends, still working on that!

My brother-in-law had his third brain surgery. 

I lost my sweet sweet granny.

My sweet little niece turned one and my precious nephew turned 3!

Im still trying to find a church like my old one but today (yesterday when i wrote that) might have been a start to finding a home church body for us.

I have never seen such a flat city in my life.

I bought my first pieces of big girl furniture. 

I do like being in a big city with all the fun buildings but miss the Birmingham size city also.

I admit, I like the Dallas skyline better than Birmingham but not Nashville (not yet..not sure I ever will, I mean its home!)

I went through the biggest transition of my life thus far. Im know more will come in life.

I have realized how much more diverse Dallas is than Birmingham or Nashville. 

I got married!

I miss girls night and sipping on a crisp glass of vino with my best friends.

I miss running hills (oddly).

I miss the quaint villages of mnt brooke.

I miss walking to La Paz, walking to Clumpies.

I love having Sprinkles around.

I now have a husband and love living with my best friend.

Im learning to love Dallas....shh, dont tell Andrew (ok, not really LOVE but its more LIKE Dallas).

Im STILL adjusting and transitioning! 

Its crazy bc people say it takes about a year to get fully acquainted. I remember the days of driving around Dallas wondering where the heck I was and then I would realize Im only a block from my apt. When I got lost, I would "somehow" always find my way to Sprinkles! I had a theory of eating a Sprinkles everytime I got lost.  That had to stop! =)

When I first started at Childrens, I felt like I knew NOTHING about pediatrics (and I didnt!). I have learned alot this year but I know Im still learning. Not just in work but in life, in marriage, in my walk with the Lord. Im still adjusting from moving, I guess Im a slow transitioner. I didnt think it would be as hard as it was. It was definitely worth it, I love not having to get on a plane to see my best friend. Now I get to roll over in the morning to see him. Its wonderful. I still go through my times of missing my family and friends more than I thought I would. But I guess thats why God made airplanes! 

Oh the day of packing..or month of packing all ended up in this uhaul that Andrew drove! So precious. Natalie rode with me and kept me entertained for 10+ hrs! Wow, longest road trip for me! I dont think I have ever spent so much on gas in that uhaul. Hopefully we wont have to do that many times, except maybe one day....one day....way in the future....when we maybe move! You like that--one day, maybe, in the furture! ha, i would say that phrase is Andrew friendly! 

One of our many rest stops!

Welcome to Texas!

We finally made it! 

One year and counting.....

May 5th will be my year marker at work. I still cant believe its been a year. Thanks for everyone's listening ear, advise, laughter, joy, prayers during this transition!