The Newest ITS Guy

James got a job this week! Today is his first day as a part-time student worker at Information Technology Services (ITS) on campus. He'll learn more about what his job will entail today, but for now we know he'll be installing and maintaining classroom software. The work will be similar to what he did at Cole's before we moved here. This is a great opportunity for him!

Moving

James and I found out today that we will be able to move into our new apartment on Friday, June 4! I'll be sending out the new address soon. We've got a great deal of work ahead of us, but it'll be such a relief to both of us to move out of Grove Apartments. We'll be able to use our own washer, dryer and refrigerator. We'll have a dishwasher. Since we'll have two floors in our new apartment, we won't live under loud neighbors anymore. We are so excited! 

Lexie's Night In with Alton Brown

James packed up his gear and left me yesterday. Not for good of course, he'll be back Sunday evening when the Marines release him from drill.

I typically get down and out when he goes out-of-town. The longer we're married though, the shorter that feeling lasts. Once that lingering "I miss him already" feeling subsides, I am content to be left to my own devices.

Take last night for example. I got off from work, went to the Rec. Center and spent nearly an hour on the treadmill (mostly walking), called my mom and chatted for a bit, made myself dinner (Venison Shepherd's Pie), and then spent the rest of the evening watching Alton Brown and Chef Duff on the Food Network. Since obtaining cable when we moved to Martin, the Food Network has become one of my guilty pleasures. James does not enjoy it like I do (maybe not even at all), so I try not to subject him to it when we're watching TV together. On nights like last night (and probably tonight) though, I watch as many Good Eats, Ace of Cakes, and Food Network Challenges as I can!

New Record!

I've reached a new running record! Last night I ran 3.1 miles (5k) in 30 minutes! (And 8 seconds ... but who's counting?) I ran at 6.0 mph or higher the whole time too. This is a big deal considering a chiropractor told me two years ago that I've never be a runner. By the grace of God, I have been able to accomplish something I never thought possible! Never let anyone tell you it can't be done!

Time to get involved!

Although October is months away, registration for the Komen Memphis-Midsouth Race for the Cure®  is now open! For the past two years, I've been the L. Crew team captain. L. Crew was created and named in memory of Lucy Jane Barnett, my great-grandmother who lost her battle to breast cancer before I ever had the chance to meet her. This year L. Crew will also walk in honor of my best friend Becca's Aunt Linda, who was just diagnosed last week. The Race for the Cure gives me, my family, my friends, and millions of other people a way to fight back. Click here to visit my personal page and pledge your support. You can also click the link to register for the race. 

Two years ago, my mom, aunt, and I walked together, and last year my mom, sister, and I walked while James ran in the race. I plan on walking (not running) with my family again this year, and it would be great to have you join our team! 

Look what showed up in campus mail this week!

Am I the only one who has ever gotten excited over a name plate?   : )