Happy Valentines Day!

By the time everyone reads this, Valentines Day will probably be over. In fact, it technically is right now, seeing as it is 2:00 am. Oh well, Happy Valentines Day anyway.

Much to my shagrin, I have come down with a cold, even though I stayed away from germ infested Bethany for the weekend. I guess I wore myself out with the relentless but oh so fun wedding planning and lack of sleep due to late nights spent talking with my Mom or sister. I did get lots done though. The invitations are finalized, so is the cake, and the food is being settled, which is wonderful . I am so excited. Only 88 days you know. That really isn't that long. That means that any of you who are stressing about school can take heart that really, it is almost over. I am so glad that the time is passing quickly, but I also wish I could stop it for just a bit, so I could have the time to do my assignments, my voice lessons and practice, my Choral commitments, and still get home most weekends to plan.

Speaking of going home for the weekend, as previously mentioned, I was home this past weekend. I love going home, but I hate taking the bus. This time was not so bad because it was a weekday morning so there was far less passengers than when I travel weekend evenings. The only thing that doesn't change about the bus ride is the time and the price. The time, like the seating was quite good this time, because even though it was still a six hour trip, I had Ryan's minidisc player to pass the time. Ahhh. The price is another story. It costs 50 some dollars and change to ride the bus. I don't know if that is reasonable as buses go, but reasonable or not, I hate paying it. I would like to get home more weekends this semester, but many weekends at that price and I'd be broke. Oh well, I gues that's life.

Back to the day at hand. I know some people don't like Valentines Day, as evidenced by the dark ensemble worn by one girl today. I love it though, and I don't care what anyone says. Even when I was not dating I still loved it. The only year I felt bad about Valentines was the year in elementary school, I think it was grade 3 or 4, when the teacher decided that she was going to break with tradition, and instead of everyone giving everyone else in the class a Valentine, you could choose who you did and didn't want to give Valentines to. I was crushed when I didn't get Valentines from everyone in the class, and I thought my pile looked skimpy compared to most. it was a sad day that year. But every other year has been great.

Last year was probably the best Valentines Day ever. For those of you who know and remember, it was the day Ryan proposed to me. It was so romantic! I loved it. This year is either tied, or a very close second. I took the reins this year, and it was fun to do the cooking for a change ;) (By the way, that doesn't mean I want you to stop cooking for me Hon). I like Valentines this year because it feels more real to me. The wedding is exactly 3 months from today, the 14th that is, and the more time that passes, the more the reality of it sinks in. I don't mean that in a negative way at all. In fact, it's very positve. It's knowing that God has given me the perfect man and that I get to spend the rest of my life discovering all there is to know about him, and he about me, and to see how we work together as a team. I couldn't be more happy.

Well, it's late, and I think that's a good place to end. I hope all who read this experienced wonderful Valentine Days as well. Bye

I had no idea!

I had no idea so many people I knew had a blog. I also had no idea that I was a link on some of those people's blogs. That makes me happy. I would link to people, but I don't know how. If anyone reading this knows and would like to share their knowledge with me that would be much appreciated. If not, I will just ask Ryan. He's smart. I'm sure he'll know.

It's been awhile since I posted, but I'm not going to apologize for it, because it seems I start out every post with, "Sorry I haven't posted in awhile." I probably shouldn't have even mentioned the fact that I haven't posted in awhile. Oh well. Not much is new with me. I had an enjoyable afternoon walking down to the bank and post office today. It is such a nice day today! The sun is shining, it's not too cold. It was the perfect day for a walk. I stopped at Subway on the way back because I hadn't had lunch yet, and I had nothing in my apartment to eat. I need groceries. It was very nostalgic for me. I used to walk downtown last year and especially the year before a fair bit, and if it was over lunch, I would stop at Subway. So I thought I would keep that going. I like walking downtown by myself. If I see people, and they know I'm walking by myself, they usually get concerned, or feel bad that I have to walk alone, but I don't mind. In fact, I quite enjoy it. It's my time to think, be alone with God, and enjoy His creation.

As most of you reading this blog know, my fiance is an amazing photographer. He is part of photoblog, a site where people can put their photo's and he often gets the coveted picture of the day award. I am so proud of him! I have always enjoyed photography, but I haven't really ever tried my hand at it, other than using a disposable camera every now and then. But the other day Ryan took me out and showed me the basics of using a real camera, (as opposed to disposable), and I really liked it. I'm just starting really, but I am excited to see what I can do in awhile.

I am going home weekend after next to do more wedding stuff, mainly invitations, so that is very exciting. Number one, it will be good to go home. I love going home, being with my family, and being out of Sussex, and number two, it will be good to work more on wedding stuff.

Well, I think that's all for me right now. I'm off. Bye

Oh, I just realized; it's the first of February. That means Ryan and I have been dating one year and four months. How exciting is that? Okay. Now I'm really off.