M.I.A.

Alright, so I am still alive...not that I have that many followers/readers, but I just wanted to assure everyone that I am still here and still apart of the blog world! I've been m.i.a. lately (sorry!) for a few reasons...

First and foremost, the hubby and I have seriously just been getting settled in the new place. I know that it sounds like an excuse, because many bloggers continue to blog throughout many life events, including vacation, moves, etc. But for me, I just needed a break and have just been trying to get settled and into a routine, so that I could feel some normalcy back in my life again. We are really enjoying Omaha...I can't tell you how glad I am to be back in the Midwest!! :) Don't get me wrong, I'm so glad that I got the chance to live in California, but the Midwest just feels like home. We have been finding some really cool places to eat/drink/shop around the area and I'll be posting about some of our adventures soon!!

Second, I've been struggling with my blog in general...it seems as if most successful blogs (the ones that have many readers/followers and are really eye-catching/interesting/fun) are really just focused on 1 theme (fitness/health, crafts, food, running, photography etc.)....and I just sort of feel like mine is ALL OVER THE PLACE. I don't know, I've just been thinking about it a lot lately and how I could do things differently, and I'm just stumped! :) So, I'm still working on it...

Anyway, just finishing up some laundry and then heading to bed...the weekends go by WAY too fast!! But, I will be back soon, I promise!

Things I am thankful for:

• Being back together with the hubby

• Spending time with family

• Anything to do with fall (the weather, pumpkins, changing leaves, etc.)

• Our doggies (even though they can drive me crazy) :)

• Enjoying a good book on the couch

• Oktoberfest flavored beer

• Being back in the Midwest (I really did miss it)

• My favorite TV shows being back in action

Apartment Painting: Sneak Peek

So, I don't want to post pics of the painted apartment until it's all finished...and maybe once there's some furniture in it! :) But, I will give you a little sneak peek at the colors that I chose:

I love the names too :)

And then, here's the pups enjoying the new place...

The little one's Harley (probably looking out the window getting ready to bark at someone), and then there's Rider wagging his tail

Although I miss the beach and so many things/people in Monterey...I am really loving being back in the Midwest!! The movers should be delivering our things this week...yay!!! I can't wait :)

Weeks of Craziness

So, the big move is fast approaching...just a couple of weeks until I will be back to being in the BIG midwest! I'm actually pretty excited!! :)

I feel so lucky to have been able to live in this gorgeous place and will always want to come back for a visit! And I met some awesome people here...I am definitely starting to feel like a military spouse. It's hard making friends and then moving/leaving that place a few years later!

Also, Monterey was officially the first place that the hubby and I lived together as a married couple and it's where we started our lives together! :)

But, I am definitely ready for a CHANGE (hence, 'change is necessary for growth') and I really think that we are going to like Omaha! I've been scoping out all the good eats and fun stuff to do...it's exciting!

I'm also super excited because my mom and sister are coming out here right before I move. My sister, just for a few days...but my mom is actually going to drive with me (and the 2 pups) to Omaha and help me *paint* and buy some furniture (yeah...we barely have ANY). So, I'm super excited for them to get here!! And my mom's going to be a godsend...she's awesome at cleaning, organizing and just overall,mid being supportive! Which I'm sure I'll need...even though I'm trying my best not to get stressed out :0

Be on the lookout for a post soon on all of my favorite places to eat, things to do, and sights to see in Monterey! It's definitely an amazing place to vacation...lots of great seafood and so many things to see.