Friday the 13th

And what better way to start it off than by having a horrible nightmare?

Yup. Thanks a bunch fictional holiday!

Several years ago JJ and me traveled to Pigeon Forge, TN and on the way back we stopped in at a Native American store and he bought me a dream catcher. Ever since, I have not had any bad dreams. I used to have many my Sophomore year of college. I have been sleeping pleasantly since we moved to Elizabeth City UNTIL I put my "wonderful" dream catcher up. Wednesday night I had a serene, clarifying dream then last night...made me wake up confused, sweating and completely unhappy. We will be gone this weekend so hopefully I can see if it even has anything to do with the dream catcher.

I hope everyone has a relaxing yet fun weekend. JJ had his check up yesterday and is healing just fine. Went to Joann's to use a gift card a friend and her fiancee (Cindy and Will) gave me for graduation. Thanks again!! Today I have some errands to take care of and I am going to Zumba at 11:00 a.m. with my buddy Erin. The plan is to stay in New Bern tonight. Tomorrow morning I am going to meet my mama to get some clothes for my first year of teaching (like I said, my mama is the BEST!) Heading to Ashleigh Smith's shower thrown by Lauren after that. Then...BEACHIN' it up baby! The goals over beach week include 1. Catching up with JJ, family and friends 2. Relaxing 3. Keeping up with my working out 4. Relaxing 5. Relaxing ;)

Lots of Love! Marcy

"Say It Ain't So"

I wish I posted on a regular basis so I wasn't feeling like I am playing catch up! Since I wrote my last update post....

1. The school year finished out and my students did well on their finals! The Foods I final exam scores were wonderful!!! The week after school was out we had a Common Core workshop where we focused on getting our curriculum maps completed for the next school year as well as trying to alter our thinking towards project-based learning. I love the concept and have many good ideas but just need to find ways to get more specific for each one I have. It was a lonnggg week but very beneficial for me, especially being a new teacher.
2. My brain has officially defrosted ;) I have been able to do some de-cluttering, soul searching and relaxing! Been able to try some new recipes. I have kept up with Zumba and been able to hang out with some of my EC friends. 
3. Was able to celebrate Father's Day with JJ's dad a little late but nonetheless, we had a amazing time. Spent some time with my family over the Salter families events. My sister and her husband had their marriage blessed in the Catholic church on their 5 year anniversary. That same day, Aubrey, Cullen and James were baptized.  JJ and I are Aubrey's godparents. This bring up a new point...
4. When we were first asked, we both were more than honored. But this title was without a doubt what got me to change some of my thought processes. What kind of spiritual guidance would I be able to offer her? JJ has always been stronger in his faith than myself. Since this event I have definitely doing some soul searching from how I spend my time to what I think about even down to the choice of words I am using. I wouldn't say I have done a 180 but just trying to continually think of ways to improve because none of us are perfect. Of course I want to be the best/nicest/most genuine wife, daughter, sister, friend, teacher, "mommy to the dogs" and even stranger to those I do not know. But even more importantly, I want to be the best "me," I can be. 
5. I started an experiment to try not to be so "bossy" in my marriage. It's easy to just say how I feel right when it occurs, especially to my husband. He has truly ALWAYS been there for me, more than anyone and in ways I just can't begin to explain. The only other person I can rate here would be my absolutely, stellar mother. The two of them are the only people I have truly broken down in front of and let it ALL out. They have been my biggest supporters with their unfailing love and acceptance. They keep me striving to always be the best I can be. But back to my "bossy" change, I started with little things like biting my tongue when he was driving one time back home (I am the absolute WORST "back seat" driver when he is driving!). After a couple of ALMOST slip ups I started to relax. Once I did, we had some of the best conversations on the drive and laughed so much at random things. We didn't talk about bills or or jobs or stresses in our lives. We just had fun. The second thing I did was for a whole week I didn't boss him to wake him up or clean up after himself. Although the house did get a little messier, it was worth it to not see ANY friction at the end of the day. I even noticed he was even MORE attentive to the dishes/laundry that week. I was amazed at what a small change could make to our daily lives. 
6. JJ had to get his wisdom teeth out last Friday. They had to cut up into his sinus cavity and even down into his jaw to remove his 5 (YES, 5!) wisdom teeth. I felt beyond helpless once I got him home. I felt worn out myself! I made sure to wake up every 2 hours to make sure he took his medicine, remembered to feed him first and it was until Saturday night that I realized.. I HADN'T been eating! This was awful and I felt like complete crap. But even through his swollen-ness and feeling like death he knew I wouldn't go fix myself something to eat when I was too busy taking care of him.. he ordered me a pizza knowing he couldn't partake.. now, that's a great husband!
7. Lastly for this blog, JJ and I are going to be the soccer coaches @ PCHS this fall. JJ will be the head coach and I will be the assistant. He was taken such charge in getting everything together and being honest, it's pretty sexy!!! It's nice to see him able to get into something he is so passionate about again but this time for other people..the students/team! I thought keeping ourselves busy would help my continue to push aside thoughts of having children but being honest, seeing him shine through in this leadership, seeing how our relationship is thriving and just everything is NOT helping my case!!! ;) Only time will tell but as for right now, going to continue to enjoy our lives and my new teaching career/coaching position this year and give it my all!

Lots of Love! Marcy

PCHS Soccer Schedule

PCHS Soccer 2012

*All games start @ 6 p.m.

Date	Opponent	Home/Away	Address
August 29th	Pasquotank	Home	PCHS Field (Recreational Center) 310 Granby Street Hertford, NC 27944
September 5th	Pasquotank	Away	1064 Northside Road Elizabeth City, NC 27909
September 10th	Hatteras	Away	48576 HWY 12 Buxton, NC 27920
September 12th	Northside	Home	PCHS
September 17th	Riverside	Home	PCHS
September 19th	Southside	Away	5700 NC HWY 33 E Chocowinity, NC 27817
September 24th	Manteo	Home	PCHS
September 26th	Camden	Home	PCHS
October 1st	Gates	Home	PCHS
October 2nd	Hatteras	Home	PCHS
October 8th	Northside	Away	7868 Free Union Church Road Pinetown, NC 27865
October 10th	Riverside	Away	1260 Godwin Avenue Williamston, NC 27892
October 15th	Southside	Home	PCHS
October 17th	Manteo	Away	829 Wingina Avenue Manteo, NC 27954
October 22nd	Camden	Away	103 US 158 West Camden, NC 27921
October 24th	Gates	Away	88 US HWY 158 West Gatesville, NC 27938
October 31st	TBA	PLAY OFFS BEGIN!	TBA