No better time

Drew & Nicole his first visit to SC

No better time than the New Year to accomplish a goal so I can scratch it off my list. Isn't the first step always the hardest? I remember back to Drew's first visit to South Carolina, how quickly the weekend went and how hard it was to see him go. We knew we would make it work but it took everything in us to make it to the next visit, which was usually 4 weeks later. Our longest time without seeing one another was 7 weeks... and we won't revisit that.

Steve & Julie came from PA

So far, 2011 has been chilly and has already had a few twists up its sleeve. The fun part is we celebrated in Cincinnati with Steve & Julie Forde (Drew's college friends from Xavier) then we were lazy bums the rest of the glorious weekend. Drew & I rarely stay in all weekend (my doing) but it was nice to stay put. 

Indiana = HOME

On Monday, I woke up sick to my stomach so I waited a while before going out on errands. Then (the downside of the year so far) I got in a fender bender at the bank, nothing major just irritated. Today I will buy a lotto ticket and pray my luck turns around quickly. I don't need the whole jackpot, just a portion to help with my current unemployed (but happier than I've been in years) status. I am so thankful that I've had time to detox, renew, refocus and recharge my spirit. I felt beat up and I needed time to find me again. I'm so thankful I'm here now, wholly, and that I can fully appreciate being home in Indiana.

Drew & Nicole on our honeymoon in Jamaica

So, today I start our Blochblog, keeping track of year one together: in our marriage, being in the same state & living under the same roof. I hope that our first year leads us to our 50th with as many smiles as possible and only a few bumps and bruises along the way. Cheers to a great year ahead! ~N