Oh the first post.
I view this as “Chapter 1” in a novel that I’m writing for you everyday.
In most novels – Chapter 1 is the introduction of the story, its main character, and sets the tone.
So let’s begin with an introduction of your main character – me! My name is Nichole, but my friends and family call me Nikki. I’m 28 years old living in a city north of Seattle Washington State my whole life (which is funny because my husband was in the Navy for 7 years … and never once got stationed outside of Washington Washington Washington
I currently work in Sales & Marketing at an award winning Crane Company. My job is very rewarding, and I get the pleasure to work with some of the best people. I could very well see myself with this company until retirement – but I couldn’t tell you now if that will be in the cards or not for me!
I’ve been married now to my wonderful husband for 7 years. We met through mutual friends and, in typical military fashion ;-) got married after 6 months of dating. I’ll probably indulge more in that story in a later post. My husband, Josh, was in the Navy for 7 years. He would have been a “lifer” if it wasn’t for the back surgery (another story for another post). He was honorable discharged and was on the TDRL (temporary disability retirement list) until just recently. I could post a hundred rants regarding that situation, but I will refrain! Currently he works full time for an auto salvage yard and goes to school part time.
Speaking of school, I recently just returned back to school as well! I am going for my Bachelors in Business. I have a while to go – but I believe you’ll never get over the mountain that sits in front of you unless you start climbing! Luckily I do have a years worth of credits under my belt from when I first went to school so the road ahead doesn’t look at daunting as it could have been. I figured at this rate it’ll take me about 3-4 years to obtain my 4 year degree.
But my number one priority over everything else is my daughter, Rachel. We were blessed with Rachel earlier this year in February. She is our first, and like all first parents – we have laughed, cried, smiled and cheered on our little one. She has brought a joy in my life that I really never thought was possible. There is truly nothing like being a mother. For all the sleepless nights I’ve endured so far, I would trade NOTHING for what God has given us.
We’re also proud parents to our furbaby, Queen Elizabeth (or in short, Lizzy). Lizzy is our adorable and snorty Pug! She has been apart of our family since December 2006. She’s got a fun and silly personality, and we are so happy she’s with us! Rachel especially, as she LOVES Lizzy! Lizzy is currently Rachel’s motivation to start crawling (Lizzy will come up to the baby, baby reaches out to pet/grab her. Lizzy moves a few inches away … just out of baby’s reach. Baby starts to do the crawl wiggle … but so far no major crawling has begun). I know my life is OVER once she crawls (lol) and I’m sure the dog won’t be too happy when she does too!
Now that I’ve hopefully was successful in painting myself and my life to you – now it’s time to set the tone of this “novel” I’ll be writing for you J
The idea behind this blog is a few things –
One, to reach out to others. I know that there are some days that I think to myself “Am I the only one who thinks like this/is going through this/has gone through this?”. If I can touch one life and make someone go “YES, that is exactly what/how I feel” then my blog is a success!
Two, to share my knowledge with others. Now, I’m not going to say that I’m a know it all. And God knows I am struggling to learn things still. But I know that I have bits and pieces of advice, sayings, knowledge that when shared might make someone go “ah HA!”
Three, to gain knowledge from others! It goes hand in hand with the point above, but through my journeys in life I’m going to need help and/or advice. So I’m hoping that by being on an open forum that I’ll have people responding/reading my blogs who can lend a hand.
Four, to live! I know, that’s cheesy. “I blog, therefore I live!” But seriously – I have so many ideas, goals, things I want to say and share! And learn! What better place to do all of that than right here on the interwebs ;-)
If I accomplish one thing with my blog, is that I lay it out all on the line … and I succeed. I will bare my soul at times to you, the reader. I have some currently life goals that are bigger than anything I’ve ever done before.
I hope you read along in my journey(s) and rambling(s). I look forward to serving you, my audience, with the crazy antics that is my life J
Take care,
Nikki
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