School? Maybe.......

So after much talking and ranting last night before bed (poor justin sounded like he was in a buble and actually couldn't talk very loud, cause he is sicky), I think Justin and I have decided one of us has to go back to school and its going to be ME! I am so close to getting my AA, I'm not sure how many classes away I am, but I'm almost there. I have put it off long enough. I am going to apply and see if I can't get into any classes this spring, if not, I will be there for the Fall 2011 semester. I really enjoy taking classes online and I actually do really well. I'm a little old for being in class and doing all that. So my next goal and mission in life, if I choose to accept, IS going back to school.

I have been saying this for a while now, and I know most of you who really know me, are thinking.....uh huh.,.... okay amber...good luck with that one! Well I am here to proove you wrong and myself. I have to do this. Who knows what will come of it. Fact is...I'm bored. What do you do when you are bored...You do something about it! Yes!Depending on what we can afford(since the state is raping community college students in fees), I will take one class at a time or 2. It just depends.

So my challenge for the next while......Work 2 jobs, get more involved with Church, find a balance in life through weight watchers and exercise, and go back to school. I can do it...I'm wonder woman! Maybe we shall see just how strong I really am.

Time for a new Amber Leigh Gerhart. Time for some strength in her soul. I shall find that. And i DO choose to accept.

the end.

A new chapter

I have recently been inspired by some really awesome people in my life to completely change the way I live my life. My best friend Kathy has really inspired me to really start living a healthy lifestyle. I see her drive and it makes me want to be a better person. She does such amazing things through her work and her personal life, she is a real blessing to me and the way I think. So I have joined Weight Watchers Online. Today is my first day and probably not the best day to join, but I really think this will help considering I am paying 18 dollars a month for the program. So we shall see where this journey takes me. My real inspiration to loose weight, is to have children. I refuse to let a baby grow in an unhealthy body. If I am to be its provider, it doesn't have a choice of the surroundings it grows in, I DO. I will be the best and provide the best for Our children. I have also made the choice to go back to the gym. So far this week I have gone once and the first day back was great! It's just a matter of making right choices and making time to go. With two jobs, life is super crazy.

Secondly, I have been inspired by a conversation my two sister in laws from Facebook. My awesome sister in law Sam is having trouble with my nephew William( who is amazingly adorable) waking up at 4a.m.! Sam is a working mama and obviously this just isn't condusive to a working mom's life! ( I would be a mess). My other amazing sister in law Jenn, made a suggestion that I really took to heart. She stated that when she went through it with her kiddos, she simply used that time for prayer and reflecting. So guess what I did this morning? I got up early and prayed for my family while I took an amazing shower watching the sun rise out of our bathroom window. It was an ahh hahhh moment for me. I love talking to God, it's one of my favorite times of the day. Watching His beautiful creation while doing this and taking a hot shower just seems absolutely wonderful. And it was! I have also started reading my Bible, not every day, but following a guidline we recieved from a guy Robbie who talked to us on Sunday at Church. You read one Proverbs and a couple Psalms everyday according to a month calendar. I have a whole new attitude towards reading the Bible.

I feel like there is finally balance to my life (or getting there), and I"m really loving it. I know there is a reason why we are where we are in our walk. I am happy to take it on and happy to walk with Justin by my side.

THe Move and 2011 so far!

Welp folks.....the move was a definite success! To many people who contributed their muscles, sweat, and willingness....thank you. You have no idea how much you made my life livable that day! We got moved in so fast it was ridiculous! Thanks to those who made the day fun(I won't name names Mr. Dean who apparently likes to dress in women's(my) clothing!). Good Good times!

Besides all the madness, we LOVE LOVE LOVE our apartment and feel like it's where we were meant to be our entire married life. I think I determine what feels like home based on a place where I can picture us bringing home our baby from the hospital when that time comes. That is what home would feel like and I Definitely feel like that here in Covina.

We had alot going on in the first few weeks of this glorious new year so far. The first day after our move we celebrated my nieces 3rd Birthday on that Sunday up in the Nard. Alison Joy....I remember the day she was born and it doesn't seem like that long ago, but she is growing into a beautiful, smart, just all around amazing child. I hope and pray that our kids are just as well behaved as that little girl. Although she has hands down amazing parents, so no wonder she is totally awesome!

This past Saturday I was able to go to Justin's nephew's Jacobs, First Birthday. It was awesome to see family and friends there. He is such a little booger, and absolutely adorable. He is changing so fast and He is such a little blessing.

Between work and cars breaking down(yes my car is sick, but getting better) and trying to adjust to living in a new place, I would have to say 2011 has been quite eventful. The latest and greatest and probably the best is I think we have found a new church. We have felt that we need to be more active in the church we are attending and where we can grow and start having our kids be apart of, and I think we have found that at Faith Community Church in Covina. We attended this past Sunday, and we were floored. We felt the Holy Spirit Immediately and we just knew coming out of there that is would be our home church. We are really exited to get more involved, but really sad that we are going to have to leave Yorba Linda Friends Church and our community group. We are striving to read our Bible more and to Pray together as a couple. We have been so caught up in our crazy life, that part of our spiritual life was put on the back burner. Which is just not okay. We love the Lord and we want to show Him that we love him and show the world that we love Him.

We are hoping that you all are having a wonderful start to the New Year. Whether you have resolutions or not, let's just all try to be closer to our wonderful Lord and Maker, and just try to be more loving to those around us! We love you all!

~Peace~

The Move!

So we are officially moving this sat. to covina, ca. I've been in a little bit of shambles, dealing with two jobs, having to pack everything, and dealing with my starbucks boss trying to get off so i can pack in the midst of everything. I have never done well with moving. I think I have finally found out why. My theory.....I am a control freak! when I am not in control of things or my stuff, it makes me have a lot of anxiety and stress. It starts in my shoulders and makes its way to my heart and then i get severe acid reflux. ( and i'm only 26...what the heck!)

Let me give you some background on our previous moving experiences....lol. When we moved into our first apartment ever as a married couple( I was moving from home and Justin was moving from his brother's house in Irvine.), I had a massive melt down in the bathroom. I'm pretty sure Justin's entire family heard the curse words, and sobs coming from the tiny little bathroom my mom shoved me in. (yes she put me in and closed the door) to that i was actually very greatful! I had found out the my brand new dining room table set had gotten a huge gouge down the middle of it. ( to this day i have to have either a runner or massive amounts of decorations on my table to cover it.) that was the first run...

Moving into a room for rent down in Irvine was not as bad, luckily I had a meltdown after eeryone left. It wasn't really a meltdown, it was more justin and I getting into a fight about who knows what, and Justin went on a "drive". Needless to say I was probably not the nicest person to deal with at that moment, I applogized.

So this time around, I'm hoping that it will be smooth and everything will be fine. i'm nervous because I feel very cautious and protective of the walls and things getting damaged because we are renting from close family friends. It's a beautiful place. I will post pics up when we move in.

So This time next week our moving adventures will be over(thanks goodness) and we will hopefully be settling in. Now i have to pray every night that I will be cool calm and collected through this process and trust the people who are graceously helping us to take care of our stuff. i think it will be a good move.

Untill next time....