When one door closes, another door opens

Well, in my case, it's kind of the opposite: When one door opens another door closes.

But I guess the original saying could also apply to where I am right now.

As you might know, I started subbing in January. I lovvvvved it.  Much to my surprise, I fell in love with being at middle school and spent many of my subbing days at Elko Middle School.  Actually, for the past month or so, I was at Elko almost every single day.  It was so nice going into a familiar school everyday, get to know so many of the teachers and staff members, as well as get to know the students better.  Even though I did start subbing in some seventh grade classes, I always got to come back to the sixth graders I had so much fun hanging out with!

Last Tuesday, however, I did not sub.  I actually had to ask to not be scheduled that day because I had another arrangement made: an interview.  So, on April 23rd, I went in for my interview, and I felt relieved when I completed the interview because I was so nervous!!  Two days later, on Thursday, I started a game of phone tag with a lady from Human Resources.  On Friday, while I was subbing at Elko, I had to step out of my classroom to go outside {and get locked out of the building...} and try to

Always by my side...

When I look throughout our engagement pictures, I laugh at how different we look, just since August.  That should make for a HUGE difference when it comes to comparing our engagement pictures and wedding pictures!

This one is one of my favorites though, especially as we get closer and closer to starting a new journey together.  We do a lot together, though not nearly as much as we used to, since we both stay busy.  Matt works long hours and we just have conflicting schedules a lot of times.  So, the time we get to spend together, I enjoy it even more.

Whatever wedding tasks we're still trying to complete, post-marriage things we're trying to finalize, etc., we get through it all together.  Side by side {figuratively and literally}.  I'm so thankful to have Matt by my side!

Even more so on days like today.  Wednesdays are most often the longest days of the week and we're both exhausted before dinner time.  And, in just a little while, we're heading out for a long evening.  Yes, on a work night.  We'll leave tonight and be back tomorrow, technically {very early in the morning}.  And we'll both be slammed tired the whole time.  But, we're doing it

Highland Springs Community Day

This past Saturday, there was a Community Day held at Highland Springs High School.  No, normally I
wouldn't go to something Highland Springs related since I was a Blue Devil and not a Springer! haha.  But, since Mom works in the library, I went up there for a bit.

Different departments, clubs, organizations, and outside businesses had tables set up around the track for people to come to with different activities.  There was even a rescue squad and firetruck to see, a bouncy house, a bake sale and concessions!  The JROTC had tug-of-war contests on the football field, which were pretty entertaining to watch! And there were a few sports clinics--I saw football and tennis--not sure if I missed any others!  Oh! And a great raffle to win a spirit wear pack!

The library collected books throughout the week and they had them all spread out on the table for people to take for free! {Yes, I grabbed a few for myself!}  The cheerleaders were painting nails--Mom and I both got ours painted, but when we were there, all they had were bright colors and glitter so it was pretty interesting! ha.  The Spanish Honor Society was making maracas and giving dance lessons, and there was much more to see and do.