Long Time, No See

I sure haven't been up to much...hence why I haven't blogged. What's been going on? Well..I've been subbing, and that's about it. I like it, but I BADLY want my own classroom. I'm trying to do the best I can each day, so it may lead to a full-time position. I am also planning my wedding. I'm getting a lot done :) I love it! This wknd I'm going home to my mom's and some of my girls are coming down to help get flower arrangements made, invitations stuffed, and the archway painted. I love knowing that I am going to marry Roger in 4 months and 2 days!! YAAAY!! I hope all is well for each of you. <3

Negativity

My long term sub position ended last Thursday since school was out on Friday. I was excited to get started subbing in Willis again to open up two different school districts that I could hopefully work in. I've heard sub positions in Willis are hard to get sometimes, and then sometimes you get called all the time. I just feel discouraged with all of this. I want a full time job. Not a subbing job. I know that in time it will happen, but sometimes it's just too much to handle. I know God has a plan, but goodness. I know jobs are about to start opening because contracts are about to be done. I need to think on the positive, but negativity sweeps over my mind sometimes. I just want someone to take a chance on me. Hopefully someone will.

A Picture!!

I love this picture of us. I am so ready for our wedding. I think about it everyday. I can't wait for this man to be my husband. He is the sweetest, most amazing man I've ever met. I love him with all my heart.

P.S. I'm glad this blog challenge is OVER!

Wishes-29th Day!

I have 3 wishes.

#1 I wish to grow very old with Roger.

#2 I wish to have healthy children.

#3 I wish to get a job. :)

Something that stresses me out-28th Day!

Man...this blog challenege is taking FOREVER! I feel like January has been the longest month!

Something that stresses me out...well I don't think it's just something. I think a lot of things stress me out. Tension and drama stresses me out. Having a little while to do something stresses me out. Driving in heavy traffic stresses me out too. Other than that, I'm trying not to get stressed out a lot. :)

Pets-27th Day

My cat's name is Milly McNeel. She is called Milly Jean and Milly Boo...depends on my mood. She is a wonderful cat with a sweet personality. I never was big on cats when I was growing up, but Roger and I wanted a pet. We know we're not home enough for a dog, so we settled for a cat. I got her from the vet in Mexia about 4 years ago. She is grateful I got her :) She love us a lot. She is very fat and everyone thinks so. They let me know when they see her. Haha..we need to put her on a diet! Anyways here is a picture of her!

This picture below is her at the vet. It cracks me up, so I wanted to share!! LOL

Picture of my Family-26th Day!

My family!

This is a picture of me, my sister, and my dad at my high school graduation!

This is one of my favorite pictures of us :) We were about to board on our first cruise!

I so wish Kari was in this picture. My parents took a vacation 2 summers ago with Kari to go see my aunts in Oregon. They drove down the coast of California. I couldn't go because of hectic summer classes. Then, this past summer we went on it again, except Kari couldn't go. Eventually I want us to all go together. It would be a fun trip.

I love my family. They are the best on Earth!

iPod on Shuffle-First 10 Songs 25th Day!

I don't have an iPod, so I am going to just list my favorite 10 songs. No specific order :)

1. Grenade by Bruno Mars (He is my favorite right now)

2. If I Die Young by The Band Perry

3. Mama's Song by Carrie Underwood

4. Marry Me by Train

5. Then by Brad Paisley

6. Temporary Home by Carrie Underwood

7. Just a Dream by Nelly

8. Just the Way You Are by Bruno Mars

9. Man in the Mirror by Michael Jackson

10. One Less Lonely Girl by Justin Bieber....JUST KIDDING!! haha

My 10th favorite song would have to be...Back to December by Taylor Swift

Something I've Learned-24th Day

I've learned it's so great to trust in Jesus. I've also learned that family is the most important thing in my life after God. They make me happy! I love being able to spend as much time with them as I can. It wasn't until I started dating Roger that I realized how important family is. He taught me that, among tons of other things. I love the relationship I've created with Roger, and the relationship I have with my family because of him. <3

Favorite Vacation-23rd day!

Hmm....my favorite vacation with my family was when we would go to Galveston when I was growing up. I'm pretty sure I have gone to Galveston every summer I've been alive. We used to leave in the middle of the night and drive there. When we would wake up, we'd be there! I used to love rolling the windows down and hearing and seeing the ocean. It still makes me happy to do that at 22.

I am predicting my favorite vacation to share with Roger will be our honeymoon. It will be our first real vacation together as a couple. I can't wait! :) We are going on a 7 day cruise on the Carnival Conquest. We are leaving June 26th and coming back July 3rd. We get to go to Nassau, Bahamas, Freeport, Bahamas, and Key West, Florida. In Nassau, we are going to take a bus to Atlantis. We will swim with dolphins and then go to the Atlantis waterpark. I have always wanted to go there since Mary-Kate and Ashley did a movie that took place there lol. Then in Freeport we plan to go shopping at the marketplace. In Key West, we plan to just relax on the beach and sightsee. It's going to be a great experience that I am so so so so so so excited for!

Substituting

My 3rd grade class I'm with right now is WONDERFUL! I am having such a great time with them. They are smart, creative, and positive. Third grade is a good grade to teach. They are old enough to be able to read/write pretty well, but still young enough to have fun and respect you. I am loving being the "teacher" everyday too. I'm doing very well at it. I'm busy, busy all week, but I LOVE it!!

What is in my makeup bag-22nd day!

Wow...my make-up bag has so much stuff in it. I have about 4 mascaras, base, blush, lip gloss, lip stick, eyeliner, lots of eye shadow, perfume, deodorant, bobby pins, mini brush and mirror, concealer, and moisturizer. It's a cute polka dot bag :)

Picture of Myself-21st Day!

I did a photo shoot with a girl that is trying to get her photography portfolio together. It was a fun day of taking pictures! This is one of my favorites from that day.

Nicknames-20th Day

Nicknames I have from my family is Sarah Bell. Kari and my dad still call me that sometimes. I love it :)

My friends call me Sarah Brooke a lot (which isn't my nickname, it's my real name) lol, but they add Brooke to it. My friend Erin and I came up with S Bro a loooong time ago haha, so I was called that some in high school.

Something I MIss-19th Day!

I miss quite a few things. I miss being able to see my family when I wake up. When you're young, all you think about is moving out. Then when you do, you begin to miss the people you used to see everyday. I miss family times with my parents and sister. I love when we all get together. That's when I'm happiest.

I also miss my friends. Friends I used to see everyday at school, I only see occasionally now. I wish we all lived closer together, so we could get together more.

Right now, I miss the warmth and sunshine. After Christmas, I'm done with the cold weather. This winter it seems like that's when the cold started. Well I'm over it. I'm ready to be able to lay out by the pool and get some sun. I plan on doing that very often when it warms up!

Something I Regret-18th Day!

Honestly..I don't regret very many things. I think there are things I think back and say "I don't know why I did that", but I think God puts you through situations to shape who you are. If I had to say something I regret, it would be breaking up with Roger when we first started dating. I was 16/17...I was so young, so I didn't know what I wanted at first. I did figure out quick life was way better with him though. :) We've been together since. Almost 6 years!

Something I'm Looking Forward To-17th Day!

I am looking forward to our SEVEN day honeymoon cruise! Winter is not my favorite season by any means. I love the sun, so this is something I keep thinking about. I cannot wait to spend this vacation with Roger. It's going to be so much fun and amazing!

Dream House-16th Day!

Well...my dream house. I don't have a picture, but I can describe it. I know that Roger and I want a house with a lot of acreage. We would like a pond on it, so he can go fishing. We want a four wheeler to ride around on our land. The house itself I want big enough to have kids. I want a pool and a hot tub! I would like a outside kitchen area by our pool to grill and cook in the summers.

Bible Verse-15th day!

My favorite bible verse has to be Jeremiah 29:11. "For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope." Theressa gave me a present when I was about to start my methods block at Sam. It was a card (that I still have in my car) that just told me to keep going and I'm going to be the best teacher. Then, she gave me a little sign that can stand up on a shelf that has this bible verse on it. It keeps me knowing that God has a great plan for me. Theressa's also told me that God isn't going to call me to do something and provide for me. Her words have helped me be patient and know that He is has the perfect spot for me. I can't wait to see what it is :)

A Picture I Love-14th Day

This is one of the pictures Andrea Lopez took of us. I absolutely fell in love with this picture! It's called a "love story". She told Roger to check me out, and look where his eyes went! Lol this just had me laughing, and it makes me so happy.

Goals-13th Day

My main goal right now is to find a teaching job, so I can do what I was made to do. My other goal is to live happily ever after with Roger :) My other goal is to get my legs in shape before my wedding! I'm up to running 2 miles on the treadmill!

What I believe-12th Day

I believe that God is the way to eternal life.
I believe that I am going to marry the man that God made for me on June 24th.
I believe family is one of the most important things in life.
I believe my mom has made me who I am.
I believe laughter is the best medicine.
I believe I am happiest with Roger, friends, and family.
I believe I am meant to be a teacher, so I can change lives.

Favorite TV Shows-11th Day

I love TV :)

My favorite TV show of all time is Will & Grace. I have watched every episode probably 10 times each. Roger gets so tired of me watching them, but oh well :)

I always DVR Ellen everyday. I get behind on those shoes sometimes, but I try to keep up. I want to go on her show one day. It's on my bucket list.

I just started watching The Biggest Loser and I love it! I honestly don't know why I haven't watch it seasons before. I just never knew when it was coming on, I guess. I think this show is amazing and so inspirational.

Something I'm Afraid Of-10th Day

I am afraid of a lot lol....insects (all of them), haunted houses, scary movies, noises in a dark house, cemeteries, and losing the people I love. The last one has to be my biggest fear. I want to keep the people I love around for as long as I can.

A Place I've Traveled To-8th Day

I've already talked about my San Francisco/Oregon Trip on the picture that makes me happy, so I'm going to talk about our first cruise we took.

In 2007, my whole family went to Cozumel, Mexico. It was one of my favorite vacations I've taken with my whole family. It was such a new experience to wake up and see the bluest water I've ever seen. I stared at it all the time. I'm so used to dirty Galveston water that I didn't realize places like that really exist. There were flying fish that would fly above the water for a few seconds and then go back under. Lol..Roger and my stepdad though me and my mom were making it up, I think. When we got to Cozumel, we did a snorkeling, Mayan Ruins, and a Light House Tour. The snorkeling scared me just a bit because I'm terrified of things in the ocean. It ended up being beautiful though once I got comfortable with it. You can see so far in that water. It's crazy! Definitely go snorkeling if you get the chance. Here are some pictures below :)

This picture makes me laugh because it says Don't Cross This Red Line...we are all crossing it. HA!

Favorite Movie Day-7th Day

I love this topic! Okay..my all time favorite movie has to be The Hangover. I could watch it every day and never get tired of it. I can't wait until the second one comes out this year. It's definitely going to have to be a midnight showing. :)

My other favorite movies are Twilight, New Moon, and Eclipse. Can't leave those pretty boys off the list.

I love movies with Vince Vaughn. I think he's hilarious! Wedding Crashers, Four Christmases, and Couples Retreat are some of my favorites of his.

Those are the main movies I can think of now. I love any comedy, romance, and drama movies. I don't like scary movies anymore. I've turned into a weeny about them. My favorite way to spend time with Roger is dinner and a movie. He knows that will make me so happy. We watch movies very often together.

A Picture That Makes Me Happy-6th Day

This picture makes me happy for many reasons. First, I'm with the person I love so much. Second, I've always wanted to go to San Francisco every since I watched Full House. I was in awe at this place. It's like you're in a picture. Everything is so beautiful. The Pacific Ocean was prettier than I could have ever imagined. When I first saw it heading out of Oregon, I was speechless. It's cold, but there are huge rocks in the ocean. It's a gorgeous color. I just know that I had a wonderful time on this vacation last summer and definitely want to go back. Plan to make a trip to go to see the Pacific Ocean and San Francisco in your lifetime! :)

New Experience

Tomorrow I go to sub training for a 6 week sub position I was offered. I am nervous, and I have no idea why. I think it's because I know NO ONE in Coldspring. Hopefully everyone will be very friendly, and it will be a good experience for me. I also have a couple of other teaching positions I am crossing my fingers on. God will make things work out how they're supposed to. :) Wish me luck! I hope everyone has a great new year.

Favorite Recipes

Hmm...I don't cook very often because of time and money, but I do enjoy cooking. One of my favorite things to make is Chicken Spaghetti. Roger loves it which makes it much more fun to cook because I know he likes it.

Recipe Ingredients

Spaghetti Noodles, 8 oz of Velveeta, 1 can of cream of chicken, 4 boneless chicken breasts, 1 can of rotel, and milk.

Boil chicken breasts in pot until they are done.

Let them cool and shred.

Boil noodles. Drain.

Add can of rotel and cream of chicken to noodles.

Melt velveeta with milk. Pour in mixture of rotel, cream of chicken, and noodles.

Stir and reheat.

Enjoy! :)

My Parents-4th Day

Things have been super busy. I'm just now getting time to update the 4th and 5th day today.

My parents are Sharon and Bill Large and Joe Winchester. My mom and dad were married for 20 years, but ended up divorcing when I was 9. My mom remarried to Bill Large which is my stepdad. They've now been married for 11 years. I love my parents very much.

My mom is my best friend. She is so positive, patient, and caring. She helps me in any situation, and never seems frustrated even when I'm being a 22 year old daughter at times. She is so much fun to plan a wedding with! Her ideas are great. I definitely want to live close to my mom after Roger finishes college. I cherish every moment I get to spend with her.

My dad is a lot of fun. He always has me laughing when I visit him. I don't see him as much as I want because of my busy schedule and Roger's work schedule. I'm excited for him to walk me down the aisle and dance with him. I will get to see him more this year because of the wedding, which makes me happy. I love him so much.

My stepdad is great. Like I said, my mom and Bill have been married for 11 years. I was a flower girl in their wedding in 1999. It's crazy how fast time flies. Bill has helped me so much while growing up and continues while I am still getting where I am going. He makes my mom so happy, and I couldn't ask for anything more.

Family is something that became very important to me when I started dating Roger. He showed me what it's like to have a great, positive relationship with your family. I am glad he did because they are all wonderful, and I love them so much.

My First Love-3rd day

Roger was/is my first love. I could feel the minute I met him that I would spend the rest of my life with him. I don't know how I knew, but I did. I love him more each day. I cannot wait for our wedding day! I'm so excited to marry my best friend.