Introducing Myself

Ed & I earlier this summer (Aug. 2012)

For those here who don't know me already, I'm Jessica. I've lived in Central Oregon the majority of my life. I've know Amy for 22 of my 27 years of living, I can honestly say I don't remember life without her! I met my husband, Ed, when we were in 5th grade, and married him 14 years later in 2008. Our only children are small, four-legged, with tails and wear real feline-fur coats. They answer to Stella, Sparta and Sasha. (They really do answer us!)

This summer I completed classes to receive an Associates of Applied Science in Health Information Management. (Fancy words that just mean "a lot of paperwork".) Now that I have the degree, I need to start studying for the RHIT (Registered Health Information Technician) exam and get some fun credentials behind my name! Eventually, I plan to go back to school for my Bachelor's in the same field, and be able to change the credentials to RHIA. (Administrator)

Like many others out there, the economy has been beating us down and it's time for us to get back up. I feel like my whole life has been on hold for the past 3 years. My goal was to power though school, work on the side and have a life last. I can't say I haven't done anything fun because I've been to quite a few concerts lately (only three this year...) but I don't feel like I've grown any. We currently are surviving with great thanks to the kindness of Ed's parents. We (and our three cats) live with them (and their two cats, one giant dog). We were also supposed to have moved out into our own place by.. last month. Luckily, we've found a happy little groove together and things are slowly, but surely moving along.

Stella, Sasha & Sparta

In this blog, from me you'll find my adventures in cooking (I can't.. Ed thankfully can!) and my goal of creating healthy habits for us, my adventures into the DIY world and getting crafty (not an artistic bone in my body! Apparently it's a male trait in my family.), our progress on getting back on our feet and being functional adults, perhaps some German lessons as I attempt to teach myself another language, and whatever else life decides to throw at us. If you don't know me, I hope you are at least entertained. If you do know me, I hope I keep you updated on life, and entertained as well.