Growing Pains.

I said my next entry was going to be about shows, I lied. I am going to see a show tomorrow night and on Saturday, so I’d like to wait and do a more complete update after those.

Things are going well in my world. I’ve adjusted well to the 8-5 world and have been making progress in the sales world even. I just enjoyed an AMAZING weekend with some of my AXO sisters in St. Louis and have been blessed to have many visitors including my beloved Aunt and this weekend S and B will be here to hit the town.

The real reason I wrote this entry though is to say publically what I have been seeing happen for about a year now. I am growing up, as sure as Branson loves God and Country I am becoming an adult. Not to say I’m all settled down in my ways but I’ve had a few hints lately that have me convinced. Allow me to make my case:

Exhibit A. I call this one the ringer. I am now looking for a wedding ring on any man’s hand whom I believe to be between the ages of 18 and 40. Why so young? You would not believe how young people get married down here! It shocks me daily and I consider it research. Why so much older than me? I’ve learned that I have a HORRIBLE sense of age. If I think a guy is 40 he may very well be 25. True story.

Exhibit B. Two people and a baby. While at the Fenton Wal-Mart last weekend I approached the Blimpe counter to order a sandwich and in front of me was a young couple with a child in tow. They were both in athletic gear leading me to believe that on a Saturday morning they worked out together and were now grocery shopping with their child. They cooed at the baby and looked so lovingly at one another. Last summer I would have not even watched the family long enough to remember these details. Now I find myself intrigued by their world and their adorable little family outing. I never EVER thought I’d say that.

Exhibit C. White Wedding. I entered a Victorian boutique on Monday to deliver a proposal for advertising. As most people in sales would I looked around the store to get a feel for the product. There were beautiful Victorian style jewelry sets and bonnets. I rounded a corner into the “dress shoppee” and my breath was literally taken away by an ivory satin wedding gown with light pink ribbon and lace rouching. I stood there stunned by the dress for a moment then realized that was the first time I really ever thought about how a specific wedding dress would look ON ME. I’ve seen gorgeous ones in the past but this one I wanted as my own. So badly I checked the price and considered buying it to save for my own “big day.” Just a few months ago the thought of marriage made me uneasy, how I’m shopping for wedding dresses???

On top of all this shocking evidence I am now taking an interest in cooking and baking. Who knew? It’s actually kind of fun now that I give it a try. I’m not a 5 star chef by any means but I am trying and that is a miracle all of its own.

I’m beside myself when I really think about all of these things at once. I’m still very much the same person I have been, but I think my new open mindedness has improved my character immensely. I only hope good things come from “growing up.” If not, I could always audition my story for a Toys R’ Us commercial, right?
Loyally,
Kristin