New Beginnings

So. I just looked at my last post...and saw it was published LAST August. Crazy, huh? I can't believe I haven't posted anything since then. I guess I had a lot going on or something.. it's not like planning a wedding, being a full time student, working an internship and as a teacher's assistant took up any of my time. Man, I am SO glad that semester is over. Wait, did I just mention wedding planning?

I got married! It's been three months already, and this beautiful journey called marriage is pretty incredible. I'm still a noob, but here are three things I have learned so far:

1. I am selfish. And like... I made a decision to attach myself to someone. And one of their purposes is to make me more like Christ. And I'm not there yet, so...it can be a painful process at times- pride speaking-  but luckily I picked someone who is gracious about telling me when I am wrong. And I do the same for him.

2. The root of joy is gratefulness. The first few months we were married, I complained. A lot. We had everything we needed, yet I was in the habit of not being satisfied with what God had given me. It was pretty unattractive. Of course, God has given me everything I need, and will continue to give me what he knows I need in His time. To combat this, I've started a gratitude journal and I write down everything I am thankful for. Small, large, everything. I've found that I'm starting to recognize these blessings and gifts in my life much easier. I've begun to not focus on what I don't have, but what I do, and I've realized that it IS enough.

3. Boy roommates are the best. I get more closet space. He can reach things on top shelves for me. He thinks everything I cook for him is the greatest ever (well...almost). He picks great movies to watch. He's super attractive. And he's always up for snuggling.

But I digress ;)

These months have been so much fun! We also just got an apartment together after having saved up during the summer. After sleeping on the couch and air mattress for two weeks, we got to buy a king size bed in CASH! What?! This bundle of springs and soft cushiony pillows is the best decision of our marriage so far. Did you know that it's basically two twin sized beds put together?! It's magical.

Here are a few pics from our new place!

Before I got married, I used this blog to share what I had been learning...which seems silly now because even though we had read so many marriage books, when we got married, we realized we didn't know anything.

Now, I'm hoping to use this blog to document tried and true recipes, crafts and projects I'm working on, and sharing what the Lord is showing me in this crazy awesome journey.

Have an incredibly blessed day!!

Megan Birmingham