Days Like These,

     I love days where him and I can get out for a nice stroll. The weather wasn't too bad today, not much humidity and a slight breeze! I love being able to spend time with him and it's definitely a time filled with great communication. It was also nice to start off the day with church. We are so thankful to my dad for doing research and finding us a great church. The people have been very kind and we are looking forward to a Sunday where we can stay for potluck. We will be able to meet other young couples and really get to know the people in the church.
    God has been very good. He has led us to a wonderful church and to people who aren't worrying about partying. I am excited to see what else He has in store for us this year. Although, time has flown by since we said "I do" in March and I can't wait for our first anniversary! I am very thankful and blessed.

The Reality of Society,

Everyone deals with criticism. No one has ever been excused from it and no one ever will be. People use criticism to build one another up, but mostly to tear someone down. Criticism comes at times when we least expect or want it and from people we have thought higher of. Recently, I was criticized for my choices in life. I was criticized for not having a job or going to college and by not doing one or the other I am a "dependa", especially since my husband is in the military.
     The term "dependa" gets a lot of bad criticism because you are known to be fat, lazy, and you just do nothing. Let's get one thing clear, these people criticizing me do not know me. They do not know my life or my ambitions. They only see that I do not have a job or a degree. In today's society someone is practically nothing without one or the other. Their self worth is demolished and they pity themselves. It doesn't help that society has created such a norm and that once in the cycle it is hard to break free from. Women are busy trying to climb ladders and jump through hoops to become better than a man. They have stepped out of their  normal role as housewife or mother for many hours of the day. Now, I am not knocking those who work because some need to since one income is not enough.
     You and even my critics know that I do not have children at this point in life but I do have a job. My job is as a housewife. My job is taking care of our pets so they do not have to be locked up all day. My job is running the house, cleaning and cooking. My job is as a writer. I have all of these jobs but not one is considered such. There are also a few things I would like to do in life but under circumstances make them quite difficult. I want to have a rescue for dogs and I want to foster children and in the future I will.
    My days may not be as full as others, but that's fine because this is what I have chosen. Criticism can be brushed off or taken and I choose to brush it off. My husband and I are fine with my choices and that is all that matters. We are a team and if depending on him makes me a "dependa" then I guess it makes everyone who is married one. We are all supposed to lean on our spouses and there is nothing wrong with that.

The Natural Way,

I recently downloaded an app called "Think Dirty" which explains what beauty products are made of. The results are surprising! With skin being the biggest organ I felt the need to actually do something when many could have long term effects which include cancer. I am very fortunate for Pinterest because you can find many natural diy beauty products. Hopefully some do work and if that is the case I will be posting them on here for others to check out. Fingers crossed!

Our House,

One thing we have been blessed with since moving out on our own would be the house we have. We have a four bedroom/three bath house that is on base. It is definitely more room than two people need, but it will be nice for when we do have company. We are located thirty minutes from the beach and have went once while his mom was in town. I am hoping there are plenty more visits to come before fall hits. Thankfully, I have plenty of time! I thought I'd share some photos of the house as well:

And so it begins,

Many have asked what our house and the area we live in looks like or how it is to be married and on our own. It's not always easy to remember to catch up with someone or, in this case, everyone back home but I am hoping that having a blog will get many connected into our life. In this day and age it shouldn't be hard to snap a few photos here and there because almost everyone has a smart phone and yet I always seem to forget. Hopefully, I'll be able to capture more and document our new life on the east coast. Now to do as my title says and begin...