Saturday became a day of boy activities.
We started out the day watching a bloopers sport show. They were actually pretty hilarious. Mascots smashing into walls, football stars running the wrong way, celebrities butchering 'Take Me Out to the Ballgame'...good times. The best part was that Tommy and I could actually enjoy something sporty together! Normally when golf and football are on, I kinda zone out, watch a tv show on a laptop, or even read a book. I used to try and be interested, asked questions to learn and tried to be excited when the right team scored. But I finally admitted that I couldn't give a flying rip. I'm just glad when Alabama wins for Tommy. But I don't care to see it play out unless something awesome or hilarious happens- hence greatly enjoying the top 100 crazy things show (I can't remember what it was actually called).
After finishing the show, we decided it was time to hit the gym. We couldn't spend ALL day on the couch. And we actually have a free full membership to the best gym in town. Our apartment complex is being built in phases. The first phase that we are living in now doesn't have a workout area- even though they managed to build a pool table room, a small theater, and an air-conditioned basketball court. But because of it, they pay for us to go to the Gainesville Health and Fitness place and it is awesome. They have hundreds of cardio machines, tons of classes, and the weight lifting track (-bum bum bummmm-). This weight lifting track offers personal trainers who check on you on a row of machines. The first time you go, they kinda give you a small lesson on each machine, adjust the settings, and tell you what it does and the proper form etc. Tommy had done it once before, so I knew what to expect and on this particular day, decided to try for the first time.
Then Mr. I'm Strong But Wear Glasses and Like Soccer Dude decides to help me on like the fifth machine. He tells me I'm doing the leg curl-y thing wrong. So I had to start over, which is fine... Then he decided he would keep checking on me instead of moving on like all the other trainers. On one machine, he made me stop with my arms pushing straight up and told me he would count to 10, and then would stop counting. On other machines, he keep telling me to do 3 more, after I had already had "momentary muscle failure"! After!! I walked out of there and couldn't move my arms. I couldn't lock the door behind me when we got home. My fingers were quivering. Washing my hair = hardest thing I've ever done.
Then! To end the day, Tommy, our new friend Jon, and I decided to go to the University of Florida's baseball game against Miami. It was packed because it was the game to get to the championship. And it was 98 degrees. We were so gross- and after the pain of taking a shower, too! And the dumb announcer kept asking us to scoot closer together to let more people move in. I went to the bathroom and the women were toweling themselves off while they waited in line- it was like a sauna in there- a pee sauna. Fortunately, I've had 8 years of Mexico mission trip experience, so I wasn't cussing about it like the other ladies :) Classy.
Did you know a baseball game lasts three hours? THREE hours!! I people watched. I ahh-ed at a big man's roll of fat at the base of his head, I oo-ed at people's creative ways to wear blue and orange, and I ew-ed at men's sweaty shirts. I also texted some people, enjoyed the music between innings, and sometimes joined in conversations with Jon and Tommy. And because I wasn't cheering for them, UF won! So everyone was happy. Yay.
Silly boy things.
Tuesday, June 15, 2010
Friday, June 11, 2010
friendly.
I have to tell you how God is blessing us here!
When Tommy interviewed at the hospital here in Gainesville, he went completely relaxed. He was so relaxed because he never really wanted to come here in the first place. He didn't feel any pull when first meeting the representatives and, though he did not list as a choice, still was selected to interview with them. When they asked him to visit for an on-site interview, he filled out the required questionnaire the night before without much thought.
He didn't have much to say other than he met another interviewer that he really liked from Colorado.
We were so surprised when they offered Tommy the job soon after, and also offered for the kid from Colorado the other position! That day, after praying and calling all our families to pray, Tommy accepted!
So, here we are!
I asked Tommy about Jon, the guy from Colorado, he said he only knew that he was a nice and easy to talk to, and his favorite quotes on Facebook were all Bible verses. That was encouraging, but a lot of "Christians" like to quote things that haven't changed their lives... so we didn't get our hopes up!
So the second night in Gainesville (after our moving help had left!) we met Jon and his wife, Kim, for dinner. We had our food, sat down, and awkwardly looked around- and Jon offered to bless the food! It was like... ahhhhh we're all on the same page!! So good. We found out they had met at a Campus Crusade for Christ trip and are strong in their Walks. It was just so encouraging. We knew nothing about each other, but being adopted kids of the King, we were already family! -warm fuzzies-
The best part was that Tommy and I had talked about wanting to minister somehow to the college kids here in town. And Kim brought that up at dinner! The very first time we met, and she said everything we were thinking. We just have to be faithful to make it happen!
When Tommy interviewed at the hospital here in Gainesville, he went completely relaxed. He was so relaxed because he never really wanted to come here in the first place. He didn't feel any pull when first meeting the representatives and, though he did not list as a choice, still was selected to interview with them. When they asked him to visit for an on-site interview, he filled out the required questionnaire the night before without much thought.
He didn't have much to say other than he met another interviewer that he really liked from Colorado.
We were so surprised when they offered Tommy the job soon after, and also offered for the kid from Colorado the other position! That day, after praying and calling all our families to pray, Tommy accepted!
So, here we are!
I asked Tommy about Jon, the guy from Colorado, he said he only knew that he was a nice and easy to talk to, and his favorite quotes on Facebook were all Bible verses. That was encouraging, but a lot of "Christians" like to quote things that haven't changed their lives... so we didn't get our hopes up!
So the second night in Gainesville (after our moving help had left!) we met Jon and his wife, Kim, for dinner. We had our food, sat down, and awkwardly looked around- and Jon offered to bless the food! It was like... ahhhhh we're all on the same page!! So good. We found out they had met at a Campus Crusade for Christ trip and are strong in their Walks. It was just so encouraging. We knew nothing about each other, but being adopted kids of the King, we were already family! -warm fuzzies-
The best part was that Tommy and I had talked about wanting to minister somehow to the college kids here in town. And Kim brought that up at dinner! The very first time we met, and she said everything we were thinking. We just have to be faithful to make it happen!
Thursday, June 10, 2010
new man and new wife and new life.
WE are man and wife! The Middletons! We got married on May 22 and one of my mom's best friends said we were pronounced man and wife at exactly 2:41pm. It was wonderful.
Our honeymoon was amazing. We felt like we were celebrities or crazy wealthy people. I'm waiting for my computer charger and then I can put some pictures up...words just won't do the trip justice!
Moving to Gainesville, Florida has been almost as surreal as the wedding day. It feels like we're on some secret vacation and it will have to someday end. But it has been wonderful! I've been cooking dinner and nesting and job hunting... we'll see what happens with that!
We've been trying to get all our info changed. We went to the DMV on our first Friday here. Patiently, we stood in line for about 45 minutes to get into a room as big as a bedroom. When we reached the desk, after we had checked online what documents were required, the lady informs us that I have to have my social security card changed first.
So leaving this office, we went to the social security office (thank God for GPS!!) and were met with an over-weight sweaty security guard who told it us it was too busy and we might as well come back next week. Poor Tommy wasted 3 hours of his last weekday of freedom. So we don't know when Tommy will get his license or anything. But I went in on Tuesday to the social security office and got my name changed in 15 minutes!! I just can't get pulled over until the card is mailed and then go get a new license... Here's to being a woman and changing your name! Woot.
After our two moms left from helping us move and took their generous pockets with them, we had to go buy groceries. I went thru the recipes and wrote down what we needed, Tommy went thru the Publix website and found coupons. Neither of us have ever bought so many groceries. But we were so proud of ourselves!! We bought tons of Publix brand, we got 10 ravioli cans because there was a special, and we are now eating leftovers, too! We saved 50 bucks... which isn't bad because we spent 130 bucks.... since we had a fifty dollar visa card as a wedding gift. So, a savings of 50 from a 180 dollar tab wasn't bad.
We swore we wouldn't go back in Publix for weeks. But a few nights later I needed spaghetti noodles. We went to the dumpy-ish Walmart.... No noodles! We had to go back into dumb Publix for one stinking thing. Sigh.
We are surprisingly used to having one car. In case someone random is actually reading this, we traded our two cars that were threatening to blow up and bought one dependable car! So I get up at 6:40am every morning and drive Tommy to work. It's been nice. I feel like I'm helping him out in some way. Of course, the conversation from my side isn't very stimulating in the morning....but he probably doesn't notice- ha. And then I'm up and can get more done in the day!
I've been sending out feelers to schools, and I finally got a response! Gainesville Country Day School wants me to make an appointment to interview in a couple of weeks. Let's hope it goes well! If I get a job, then this doesn't have to be a marriage based on... ramen.
Our honeymoon was amazing. We felt like we were celebrities or crazy wealthy people. I'm waiting for my computer charger and then I can put some pictures up...words just won't do the trip justice!
Moving to Gainesville, Florida has been almost as surreal as the wedding day. It feels like we're on some secret vacation and it will have to someday end. But it has been wonderful! I've been cooking dinner and nesting and job hunting... we'll see what happens with that!
We've been trying to get all our info changed. We went to the DMV on our first Friday here. Patiently, we stood in line for about 45 minutes to get into a room as big as a bedroom. When we reached the desk, after we had checked online what documents were required, the lady informs us that I have to have my social security card changed first.
So leaving this office, we went to the social security office (thank God for GPS!!) and were met with an over-weight sweaty security guard who told it us it was too busy and we might as well come back next week. Poor Tommy wasted 3 hours of his last weekday of freedom. So we don't know when Tommy will get his license or anything. But I went in on Tuesday to the social security office and got my name changed in 15 minutes!! I just can't get pulled over until the card is mailed and then go get a new license... Here's to being a woman and changing your name! Woot.
After our two moms left from helping us move and took their generous pockets with them, we had to go buy groceries. I went thru the recipes and wrote down what we needed, Tommy went thru the Publix website and found coupons. Neither of us have ever bought so many groceries. But we were so proud of ourselves!! We bought tons of Publix brand, we got 10 ravioli cans because there was a special, and we are now eating leftovers, too! We saved 50 bucks... which isn't bad because we spent 130 bucks.... since we had a fifty dollar visa card as a wedding gift. So, a savings of 50 from a 180 dollar tab wasn't bad.
We swore we wouldn't go back in Publix for weeks. But a few nights later I needed spaghetti noodles. We went to the dumpy-ish Walmart.... No noodles! We had to go back into dumb Publix for one stinking thing. Sigh.
We are surprisingly used to having one car. In case someone random is actually reading this, we traded our two cars that were threatening to blow up and bought one dependable car! So I get up at 6:40am every morning and drive Tommy to work. It's been nice. I feel like I'm helping him out in some way. Of course, the conversation from my side isn't very stimulating in the morning....but he probably doesn't notice- ha. And then I'm up and can get more done in the day!
I've been sending out feelers to schools, and I finally got a response! Gainesville Country Day School wants me to make an appointment to interview in a couple of weeks. Let's hope it goes well! If I get a job, then this doesn't have to be a marriage based on... ramen.
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