Becoming the Bourques: January 2015

Happy end of 2014! While 2014 was fraught with stress and unemployment, it had some REALLY AWESOME things happen, like oh, engagement and vacations and getting a cute little pup. I love writing these wrap-ups because it gives me the chance to look back on the year and remember the great things that happened.

Major Events that Happened in 2014:

We got engaged! My boy swept me away with the most perfect (bookish) proposal. We haven't started planning the wedding yet, but I'm looking forward to starting once 2015 rolls around.
I graduated! So many items checked off the list this year, but the one I am most proud of is graduating with my MBA.
Jeromy is officially a CPA! Words cannot express how proud of him I am and how thankful I am that this CPA exam is all behind us.
Jeromy also switched jobs and started working at a more local firm. He's actually home by 5:30, and we don't know what to do with ourselves.
I decided to go back to teaching. This career decision was not an easy one, but I'm happy I've come to a conclusion. I struggled with wondering if I was just settling, but in the end, I know that teaching will make me happy.
We went to Colorado and completely fell in love with the place.
We got Arthur Pup! Words can't describe how much I love this ball of fur.
Jeromy moved back home. New Orleans was awesome, but I'm really happy to have him back with me, and I'm glad that we decided to settle here for a while.

Things in 2014 We Are Most Proud Of:

My Graduation. I worked my butt off and got through graduate school with minimal scars and a lot of friends. I also found a confidence in myself that I know will make me a more effective teacher.
Jeromy getting his CPA. The process of Jeromy finishing his CPA was the most stressful obstacle we have faced in our relationship. We both pushed and stressed while working for this CPA, and I couldn't be prouder of him and of us for this accomplishment.
Me deciding to go back to teaching. It was a tough decision to make, and I'm proud of myself for really thinking about the tough things and swallowing my pride and admitting I wanted to teach again. I know that, in the long run, this is the right decision for us.