Embracing the New - Part 3!

Some new things I've embraced (or just experienced) over the past year and a half...

1. Finally signed up for Stitch Fix and Audible, and I'm a fan of both!
2. Weekly work lunches with Jenni & Mary (fellow court reporters). =)
3. Welcomed Judge Hammers and Tiffany to the Creek County Courthouse!
4. Finally made the switch and started using my "new" Elan Mira CR machine!
5. Finally got free wifi at the courthouse - welcome to the 2000s, Creek County!
6. Built a great new friendship with Elizabeth, (my proofreader in OKC)!
7. Had one difficult conversation that saved me months of internal turmoil.
8. Built a stronger friendship with Tiffany during a tough season! =)
9. Met with Rick and Allison about some spiritual questions I was struggling with.
10. My first "Galentine's Party" with the LG ladies!
11. My first trip to Canada and first time seeing the epic Niagara Falls!!
12. First time ziplining (with Dad and Bill, in Canada, over Niagara Falls). =)
13. First helicopter ride (over the falls with Bill & Jill, got a little queasy). lol
14. First historical tour of NYC with the wonderful Tom Orzo (and first time I've truly enjoyed that city)!! Also, first time seeing the view from the Freedom Tower - lots of firsts that trip. =)
15. NYC - Eataly and Junior's Restaurant (specifically the mac n' cheese and cheesecake!!)
16. First rickshaw bike ride (through Central Park).
17. Major home revamp -- repainted and redecorated with the help of the fam and Tiffany!
18. First time projects included: Framing the bathroom mirror ourselves, Upper Case Living canvases with Mom, the Picture Wall, and putting my totes-adorbs new pink couch together on my own... be impressed! lol
19. First 4th of July spent with friends since the Jaceman was born!
20. (And my first time being attacked by fireworks!) lol
21. Not Your Grandma's Cupcakes (thanks, Groupon!)
22. Epsom salt baths (that's new for me to enjoy that) + Pandora music or Audible books = relaxi-cab happiness! lol 
23. Joined Jon and Kristin's small group (and played many new board games there). =)
24. Seeing Steven Furtick live at Victory Church
25. Joined "The Debs" prayer group - praying for one specific person and knowing I'm being prayed for specifically throughout the week!
26. First visit to the trampoline park with J&K (that usually means Jace & Kyndal, not Jeff & Kelly or Jon & Kristin. lol)
27. First trip to the Hillcrest Burn Unit to visit Austin and Marlene ♡
28. Reconnecting with Jennifer Diane Womble!
29. First time being "hired" as a photographer for Phoenix's 1st b-day party!
30. Started hosting Friday Night Dinners! (11 so far - it's been good and good for me)
31. Read:  How's Your Soul? -Judah Smith, Friendships Don't Just Happen - Shasta Nelson, Presence -Amy Cuddy, Harry Potter 99-CD full audiobook series, etc.
32. Joined my first book club (with Elizabeth & Co.) =)
33. PetSmart obedience classes with a Sammich-puff! :)
34. Said a very bittersweet goodbye to the girlfranz this summer - they're now living with a couple in OKC who can spend lots more time with them and give them a happier, more free life - (for the best all around, but still hard).
35. Jesus year birthday bonfire with sharing time... which was awesomesauce, so now I'm repeating that with my weekly questions! lol =)
36. Watched: Parks & Rec, Blue Bloods, The Good Doctor, the new Will & Grace, and the new Wonder Woman and Beauty and the Beast movies!
37. Songs:  All Will Be Well -Gabe Dixon Band, Rivers and Roads -The Head and the Heart, Perfect -Ed Sheeran, It Is Well With My Soul -Audrey Assad, Father and Son -Cat Stevens, Someday at Christmas -Stevie Wonder & Andra Day, etc.
38. Being on the radio with Annica! Whaaaaat!? lol
39. New foods:  The Mercantile restaurant, Junior's Cheesecake, BlueBell Cookie Two-Step, Minneapple fried pie, Hurts Donuts, Bread n' Butter restaurant - yum!
40. MoviePass - finally got my card in the mail, but I'll be embracing that for sure! ($10 a month, unlimited movies in theaters).
41. Hoopla app - connects to your library card and lets you download free digital or audiobooks! =)
42. Fit Body Boot Camp 6-week Bod Squad challenge! (Good workouts, but crazy expensive to become a member there).
43. My new crock pots and non-intimidating crock pot recipes! =)
44. For the Love podcast - (don't agree with Jen on everything, but her podcast is fun and good times)!
45. Cooking: first time making broccoli rice casserole, parmesan chicken, white chili, Aunt Carol's crunchy salad, s'more brownies, etc.
46. First time doing holy yoga with Monica! =)
47. First legit bomb threat at the courthouse - yikes! 
48. First time at Sight & Sound Theater in Branson (for Moses - sooo good!!)
49. The super-helpful trick to calm and confidence - #PowerPose! =)
50. Otezla -- thank God for Otezla!! I spent months trying to find something that would help my painful psoriasis-covered fingers, and this was the cure! =)

That's all I've got for today. =)

*2015 Post HERE and 2016 Post HERE!