Ballad of the Comeback Kid

Well, to say it's been awhile would be rather an understatement. Truth be told, I'm not entirely sure exactly how long it's been...I'm guessing roundabouts 4 years? 5? I know I could check in my archives, but frankly it's not terribly convenient (note to self - blogging from an iPhone is a mistake). For anyone who had been following me way back when, and happens to come across this, I shall try to update at least once or twice a week.

In the meantime, here's the highlight reel of my life in the last 5 years:

1. Ben and I got married in San Antonio in May 2010.

2. Jack (our golden) is still with us, and made a cross-country trip with me in 2010 from Michigan to Washington state to meet up with Ben, who is stationed here in the Navy.

3. We chose a second dog, Lucy, a hilarious black Lab mix in June 2011.

4. After working at the local mall, and a brief (ill-fated) stint as a security guard at a national retail chain, I am now a nursing assistant at an area nursing home.

5. On 6 February of this year, I gave birth to a beautiful little boy! I am back at work full-time, and continuing to work on the whole home-work life balance thing.

Well, that's the high points (not many lows, really). More to come!