Anyway, I am at a conference in Orlando: my first District paid for event! Being a representative from your school at a conference is such an honor. Plus, it's all expenses paid! =) I somewhat stick out like a sore thumb because of my age; my seat partner at my last session asked me if I was a teacher yet. Man, do I look that young? Best part of the conference? Phil is with me!!!
Phil & I have been married a little over 6 months. The sad thing is we forgot Monday was our 6 month anniversary. =( We had a wonderful Thanksgiving and Christmas. We went on vacation a few days before Christmas: it was our first actual vacation as a married couple. I loved being on vacation with my best friend; life is never boring when your best friend is always with you.
Our biggest endeavor over the last few weeks is couponing, and I mean MAJOR couponing. I have always been a coupon cutter (thanks, Mom), and even though I despise Walmart, I USED to grocery shop there because their base prices tended to be lower. However, a recent discovery of some amazing websites has allowed us to minimize (and maybe completely eliminate) our shopping at Walmart. In the first 11 days of January, we have saved over 70% of our spending. Thankfully, Phil is totally into sales and coupons. Although I enjoy it, he makes it more fun, since he does it alongside me. (Thank you, Jesus, for giving me a husband that will grocery shop with me.)
I had the most amazing steak of my life last night, and it is the most red meat I have eaten in 11 years. As I type this, I wonder if the little yucky feeling in my stomach is due to the surprise red meat visit to my body. =( I think I need a nap and a Sprite to make it go away.
Ok, my presenter is closing up. Better pack up!
