- Crissy and I are getting married. Seems like the pretty obvious change, huh? Just as a note - this is definitely not one of the changes that scares me. This is totally an exciting one! (I almost accidentally wrote "expensive" - which must have been a Freudian slip or something...because weddings are totally expensive, even when you try really hard for them not to be).
- As blogged about previously, Crissy and I have really changed our eating habits, workout routines and well, our lives. I mean, I was excited about having diet coke the other day at lunch. If that doesn't signify "change," I don't know what does. These life changes are equalling things like smaller bodies, lighter weights on the scales and just generally happier "Crissy's" and "Trish's"
- I got a new ring. Now, you might be wondering "Who the heck needs a new ring after only being engaged for a measly 6 months?" And, that's a darn good question. But the answer - this girl. Not because I didn't love my old ring....because I did. I mean, I picked it out. I loved it. But, Crissy and I went shopping for wedding bands a few weeks ago at two different stores, which left me feeling really bummed. She tried on wedding bands and things looked gorgeous with her ring. When I tried them on, my ring looked like a dingy blah thing. Every. Single. Time. So, we had a long chat about what to do - and resolved to get a new setting. Now, the extra part of this is that we incorporated a diamond I already had, used two of the aquamarine stones from my engagement ring from her (aka the original one she gave me in August), and then bought a new setting for it all. I LOVE it so much and can't stop looking at it. Want to see how it all looks now? (of course you do!)
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- That last major change that seems to be happening in 2011? A new job. For those that haven't heard, I was offered a position with SIU's School of Medicine, Department of Psychiatry about two weeks ago. The job is pretty spectacular and incorporates several things I want to do in life, all into one. So, I'll be able to be a therapist, teach seminars to psychiatry residents (students, not crazies), supervise residents and do research. The downside: Well, there's more than one. I have to leave ABC - that's a big downside. I love it there. But, the upside of that is that I'll be able to still support the agency, attend fundraisers, and we'll be able to adopt through them without any conflict of interest. Another downside of the new job? Driving to Springfield. Every. Single. Day. ugh. But, they didn't blink an eye when I asked about taking the train when the roads are bad (aka arriving 2.5 hours late for work) - and it will totally be worth it. Another downside....change scares me. Yep, this is the 2011 change that creates fear. I hate doing things that I might fail at. New job is totally included. So, I keep trying to remind myself that SIU wouldn't have offered me the job if they didn't think I could do it.
So, bring it on 2011 - change will be great this year!!!
