Settling down and moving up

Dinner was successful. The floors are clean. The dishes are put away. 

Now the aroma of my peach-scented candle is filling the room.

So I guess its safe to say that I can write a bit before I move on to the next task. 

Although alone (Bryan went to work already), I find the sense of peace when I get to write and reflect on the wonder of being alive and how blessed I am. We have been married for close to two months now and boy what an adventure it has been. There has never been a dull moment. It is a such a joy to take on challenges as a couple. Even the simple task of cooking has taught us how to work as a team and even though we do not go out as much as we used to, its amazing how happy you can get while just sitting in the couch and laughing at jokes that only the two of you get. 

This month has been filled with adventures as we celebrated Bryan's 30th birthday. Although I have been trying to be frugal since we got married, I always will give Bryan the best of what we have. First, we had a fun night with friends over yummy food and drinks. Then the following night which was the eve of his birthday we surprised him at an intimate surprise party at Firehouse's VIP pool table room. The next day we had a family trip to Sequoia National Park. Lastly, we had a safari experience at Monterey's Vision Quest Ranch. 

Life indeed has beautiful surprises everywhere and I think the loveliest of them all are the relationships that we have with the people around us. Despite the drastic changes in my life, I never though that being married would hold me down.I am indeed settling down and accepting that there are things that I cannot do anymore as a married woman but definitely ready for more adventures and challenges. I am having the time of my life- may it be when I am cooking dinner and folding laundry at the same time or when I am outside town exploring a new place. 

Settling down for me does not mean the cessation of growth. It just means finding peace in where you are and knowing that no matter what happens in life, you can always go back to this place- to a home where your heart is. 

So yes, I have settled down but I- I mean "we" are moving up <3