Careers

When I was little I always wanted to be a teacher. I used to play school with all the books and papers and everything. Then as I got older I decided that I really didn't want to have all the extra stuff that goes along with being a teacher. So I was looking for a new career path.

In high school I was always the shy kid (still am really). I didn't join in much and hated speaking in public. I even failed my high school speech section. As I was looking through the course catalog for college communications caught my eye. I know, sounds weird for someone that hated public speaking, right? What drew me to that major was the options I had. I didn't have to pick a specific major right away.

I eventually chose Public Relations and while the professor wasn't anyone I really wanted to see again, the projects were great and I loved the writing aspect of the courses. I figured I would end up working in PR in the sports world somewhere. Then I took a public speaking course. I found out that I wasn't half bad at it and I had dealt with my fear. I competed on the forensics (speech) team and placed at every meet I went to except Nationals. I had found a new love.

After college I had a hard time finding a job in my major. I ended up working as an assistant to the Maintenance Supervisor at a pharmaceutical company. It wasn't my intended job, but I loved it. I am still heartbroken that my old boss lost her battle with cancer. She was such a huge inspiration for me and the guys that I worked with became like a second family to me. Sadly, when the Navy moved us I had to quit my job. I found out just after that I was pregnant. Because of Jeremy's job we decided that I would be a stay at home mom. It has been tough at times, but something that I wouldn't trade for the world.

Now that Jeremy's job is a little more stable (or as stable as it can be in the Navy), I have decided to pursue my career again.

I have decided to turn my love of public speaking, my desire to teach, and my passion for natural childbirth into a career. I am in the process of working on my certification to become a childbirth educator. I am really excited about this new opportunity. It is scary to kind of start all over again, but I am ready and hope that things work out for the best.

Forgot one

26. I hate the phone. I wish it had never been invented. I believe everything should be handled by email or text.


I am a little late on my 365 picture project post. Hopefully I will get to it today.

Figured I'd join in

I've seen this on a few blogs that I follow and on facebook so I figured I would give it a try.

25 things about me

1. I am horribly shy. I hate meeting new people and I obsess over it for days when I have to.
2. I hated public speaking in high school. I gave up an A in English class because I wouldn't get up and read my paper.
3. In spite of that, I competed on my college speech team and placed at States.
4. I never thought I would move more than an hour from my hometown.
5. Obviously I was wrong since I've lived in Portsmouth,Nh (twice), Groton, CT, and now here.
6. I am researching becoming a childbirth educator.
7. I have a degree in Public Relations, but I NEVER want to do that job.
8. I had a horrible experience with a boyfriend in college.
9. When I was younger I wanted to be a teacher.
10. I can not sing a note.
11. I love to do crafts. Right now my love is quilting.
12. I have at least 10 unfinished projects going at the same time.
13. I spend way too much time on the Internet.
14. I've fed my kids cake for dinner once.
15. I love to bake and have made 50+ dozen cookies at one time.
16. I hate to cook. I am not good at just throwing things together.
17. Writing this I realize I am a very boring person.
18. American President is my favorite movie.
19. I am a Bravo TV junkie. Minus the Millionaire Matchmaker I watch pretty much every show on there.
20. I interned at Watkins Glen Raceway in college.
21. I had the opportunity to work for the Busch North series (Nascar) and turned it down.
22. The first time I spent the night completely alone was after I was married.
23. I have no close friends. Acquaintances yes, friends not really.
24. My sister is 12 years older than me.
25. My parents were 37 when they had me. My dad didn't want kids. I still torture him about that.

What do you want to be when you grow up?

I have been thinking a lot lately about what type of job I would like when I decide to go back to work. I have a degree in public relations/speech communication, but I definitely do not want to be in the public relations field. I am glad that I took the classes, but I hate the actual job.

When I think about getting a job I really want something I am passionate about. I don't want to just do something to earn money (not that it is a bad thing, just not for me). After doing a lot of thinking and soul searching I've decided to look into being a child birth educator.

I loved giving birth to my children. I enjoyed learning about the process and just knowing what is going on in my body. I would love to teach other women about what is going on and how to get through labor and delivery the easiest way possible.

Right now I am just in the research phase. I know that it will be awhile before I am able to actual start working on getting certified, but I am excited to be at least headed that direction.

About me

I just kind of jumped into this blogging thing so I figure it's about time I write something about myself.

I'm 27 years old, married to my crazy husband of 5 (almost 6) years. He's in the Navy and we are finally on shore duty! It was a rough time for awhile, but we pulled through and can see the light at the end of the tunnel. He will be getting out at the end of his time here. I know it's not the right decision for everyone, but we know it is the right one of us.

We have two boys. Cody who is 4 going on 14 and Cooper who will be 2 in March. They keep mommy on her toes and busy. I love them to pieces and no matter how crazy or annoyed they make me there is always at least one point in the day where they make me smile!

I am a stay at home mom and love it. I would love to do some work from home stuff, but right now that isn't in the cards. I have a degree in public relations and speech communictions. I competed for a semseter on my college's speech team and I LOVED it. That is a huge thing for me considering that in high school I had the worst fear of public speaking. I would love to some day work with other people who have a fear of public speaking and show them you can overcome it.

I love to do crafts. Quilting and cross stitching are my favorite, but sometimes I will crochet or knit also. I also love to bake. I'm not so great at the cooking, but I do it anyways. Lucky for me the guys at hubby's work love sweets. Last time I made cookies for them I made almost 3o dozen. It was a lot of work, but totally worth it.

Other than that I am a pretty boring person. I don't have a lot of close friends, but I am extremely close to my family and my husband's family. We live far apart, but we talk almost everyday.

I hope you enjoy reading this blog as much as I am enjoying writing it!

Someday...

Honestly, some day I swear I will start posting here. Life has been so hectic and I've been exhausted lately. Hopefully soon...