Fun, Friends, and Philanthropy

This month marked the company's annual Bowl-a-thon to support Junior Achievement. This year, I was given the pleasure to be the team captain for what our department voted on for team name "Living on a Spare" It was met with fun, friends, and sweatbands.

All those who attended had a wonderful time and made many wonderful memories. Mustache tattoos and all.  I thank God in these moments for allowing me to participate in wonderful experiences.

5 year Pin

January marked 5 years with my company.  As I look back upon that time and can see the road stretched out long behind me. I see a road filled with so much joy, laughter, tears and memories both personal and professional.  In the past 5 years my heart was healed, a Masters Degree earned, loved ones were lost, and new loved ones born.

Five years later and I my life is in a great place. I am in a role I love and enjoy, and my relationship with my family is great. Thank you Lord for loving me and helping me to make good choices. I truly know that when I trust in you Lord, you will always make my path straight. (Proverbs 3:5-7)

Though the outstretched road head of me may be unclear, I take comfort in the hope that the next 5 years will bring me more of life's riches. As I experience God's blessing with each day that I get to open my eyes and start a new day.

Thank you family, friends, co-workers and all those whom I love and who have touched my heart. 5 years with this company has truly been one of the greatest blessings that the Lord has bestowed upon me. Thank you all for continuing to make my life rich, joyful, and truly magical.

Little Brother All Grown Up

It has been a little over a month now since by baby brother got married.  I am so happy for him, his daughter, and my new sister-in-law!  It got me thinking about the times when were just kids no older than my niece. The times we would play in the leaf piles in the fall, the powers of will while standing in the hall on if the hall light would stay on, and sleep overs with friends playing make-over (he looked pretty good in blue eye shadow and a fluffy headband).

Though I am a little sadden that those days are over, it brings happiness to see my brother take this next step in his life, and he could not have met a more lovely and God loving woman. So though a little late and a few thousand miles away, I say congratulations to you both, and I look forward to making many more wonderful memories with our new sister.

As the World Turns

My world has turn so much over the past 18months. However tonight, I would like to reflect on what I call a "Cosby" moment. When you realize the beauty of your family and in reflection, your life.

Under Construction

I did it! I am now Elizabeth Castaneda M.Ed. I have completed my masters in elementary education and now am a certified teacher in the state of Arizona. So . . . . . . yeah, I need a job. I have been subing and still teaching private music lessons. I have decided to job up my job looking in a spherical way. I am in the process of looking for Teaching jobs in AZ, FL, WA, basically where ever, as well as options that don't include teaching. With a little prayer and a little luck, I am sure to be starting my life very soon. I am excited for all the new things in the world around us today .

So until next time, say a little prayer for me and hope you have a blest day!

Wow How time flies!

WOW! I can't believe it has been about a year since my last post. I guess I wasn't kidding when I said I was busy huh! LOL. Well a lot has happened throughout the year and over the summer I will share some of the fun times, good times, and learning times that I have had. Right now I am back in Florida working for the mouse. Best summer vacation ever! I like my job and enjoy spending time with co-workers and friends. Including dinner tonight at Mama Melrose in Hollywood Studios and seeing Toy Story Three (can I get a guy that comes with a spanish mode please?) I look forward to blogging more regularly and sharing my many fun adventures!

I am a Graduate Student

Ahhh this evening will be the second day of Graduate School for me. I am both nervous and excited about the whole thing. I have been out of school for a while and hope that I can get into the swing of things again. I am excited to start this new chapter of my life and I am excited to see where it will take me.