Some Secrets

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First of all, let me just tell you: this is nothing super juicy.  No I'm not pregnant- and nothing major is going on.  ;)  Only little things that are major in my mind, you see.  Now you know you can turn away if you came here for the racy stuff.

It has been quite a while since have posted anything.  But a lot has changed!  There are some happenings in the Hawkins family...

1.  I have cysts on my ovaries.  That's weird.  Let me tell you... if you ever want to feel knocked sideways crazy you tell Jesus you would like to experience some cysts.  It was actually a blessing to know what exactly was going on with my body because feeling super sick and not knowing a thing can feel rather intimidating.  So I possibly have some syndrome...  I have to watch and see what craziness goes on with my body.  The natural way to manage this?  Nutrition and exercise.  Good thing I like both of those ideas.

2.  Luke is fully submerged in a new position as management for his company.  He now goes on business trips (boo for me) and teaches technology to teachers.  He is still teaching at the same school.  But now he gets to write curriculum and travel for work.  I am so proud of how hard he works and how God has blessed me through Luke's work ethic and passion for education.  My husband is pretty fantastic.

3.  School is in full swing for me (full time) and I am still working the best job in the world at the preschool.  What this means is my room is filthy (So warn me if you are coming over!), free time is rare, and my brain is overflowing with information.  I feel overwhelmed, but exceedingly blessed to be finishing my degree and studying a subject that is precious to me and Jesus!

4.  Some random dietary news... (Hey, you're reading my blog and I love this stuff.)  Luke and I are off coffee and loving tea.  Shocking, right?  One of my coworkers said, "You guys can't do that!  You met at a coffee shop!"  :)  Also, I am convinced that to pursue my athletic endeavors and to be a healthy, balanced mom (one day) I want to eat meat.  I know that's a little wild for those of you who really know me.  This vegetarianism thing has existed almost as long as I have been alive.  I could rattle on for a long time about this subject but I will try to make it brief.  All the trainers/nutritionists I love eat meat and promote the ethical and moderate consumption of meat for optimal health and fitness.  I have brushed it off until now.  Mentally it will take some time.  But I am excited about having more options and feeling more energized from protein. Additionally, Luke and I want to have children some day.  They will live out in the world and attend school where meat is served and all around.  Why not understand the options we have available and help our children navigate the issue in a way that promotes thoughtful choices?  They will get to make their own decisions, but I want to provide options and make sure they are healthy and happy.

That's all my ranting for now... time to do something academic.  (Hooray.)

P.S.  I don't know how to cook ANYTHING that was once alive.  So if you have some healthy recipes, help a sister out.  But I will probably skip the cow meat... maybe forever.