Lucky

I gave my ring to the jeweler yesterday to be resized and engraved. It was sad seeing it go. My hand feels so empty. At least I get it back Thursday, instead of having to be without it during Thanksgiving or Christmas break. I knew this would happen, so it's good to get it over with sooner rather than later.

So last night Phillip and I went to the jewelry store, then had dinner at Red Robin and came back to his apartment to play games and watch the Mavs game. It was so much fun being able to hang out with him and just laugh. These are some of the moments I miss the most when we're hours apart from each other.

Today is going to be much of the same things as last night. We might play some card games. We're going to eat lunch soon, paint some canvases together (yay!!) and then tonight we're eating dinner with both sets of parents at On the Border. I love getting our parents together because everyone gets along so well!

When I explain Phillip and I's relationship to other people, a popular theme is how easy it is. It's so easy to be with something when 1) you love each other so deeply, and 2) your families like each other so much. It's so easy!!

I'm pretty much the happiest girl in the world - still. I'm engaged to the love of my life AND I get to marry him in just over a year and a half. I only wish everyone else is the world could be this lucky. :]

Home Again, Home Again, Jiggity Jig :)

I leave for Arlington tomorrow. I can't wait. It feels like forever since I've seen him last. And it's been even longer than that since Phillip and I have been able to have an entire weekend to ourselves with nothing really on the agenda and no having to "make rounds" to all of our friends and family. I feel like things are finally winding down since the start of our engagement, and we can finally sit back and relax during this little time we have before jumping into wedding planning.

Speaking of wedding planning, here's an update for any of you wondering:

I should be getting an update from the Ballpark any day now. If the head even coordinator doesn't call me by about Nov. 3, I was instructed to email or call her. She was told she'd know the set fate of the museum by the end of October. So here's hoping it'll still be an incredible event space and that she'll be able to set up an appointment with me to come view the finished product over Christmas break!!

Also, my wedding dress fund now has $317 in it. I'm pretty proud of myself. Every time I get any form of cash - whether it be $2 or $200 - I've been putting it in a nice envelope in my room. My goal, like I've been saying, is at least $1000 by this next summer since that's when I'm likely to purchase THE gown. I think the goal is completely attainable, seeing as about $175 of the fund I have so far has been saved without any real inconvenience and without me taking money out to put aside. Next semester, I'll start with taking a little money out to jumpstart the final push.

As far as bridal party in concerned, Phillip and I have decided on 6 each. Most of my bridesmaids know they're going to be in the wedding, but I'm going to official ask soon (probably in December). I'm going to ask them in a sweet way. :)

Back to wedding gown shopping. After much thinking and consideration, I'm pretty sure I've decided that for my initial shopping, I just want my mom, two sisters, and maybe Phillip's mom to join me. I want a small group instead of a massive one filled with friends with many different opinions. Then, for my fittings, I can invite my slew of girl friends. But then again, this plan could change....

Now that you have the update, I can talk about this weekend some more. Tomorrow, when I get to Arlington, Phillip and I are going up to Robins Bros (where my ring was purchased) for resizing, engraving, a free cleaning, and maybe an appraisal. We were going to wait until Thanksgiving, but the more I thought about it, the more I realized that I want to get it done sooner. One, because this spacer I've been wearing is driving me nuts. And two, after thinking about it, I realized that people will be home during Thanksgiving who haven't seen it yet, and imagine their dismay when I don't have it with me. So this weekend, I'll let it go and nexxt weekend when Phillip comes in town (yes you heard right! two weekends in a row!!), he'll bring it back. So it'll only be a week, and not in a week that will be busy with people wanting to see my ring. I'm excited to get it done and make the ring feel more permanent. :)

Well, that's it for my tons of writing. This was a longer update than I had originally anticipated. I guess it's because I'm waiting for the insurance appraisers to get here to look at my car and have nothing better to do while I wait.

Compliments

Yesterday, two different girls at very different places and times told me that my engagement ring is "REALLY REALLY PRETTY". It made me smile quite a bit bigger than usual, I must admit. I like it when people notice how sparklie it is.

It makes me miss Phillip even more, though. He's supposed to be next to me when someone makes a comment about his purchase. He's supposed to be able to say "oh well she didn't pick it out, hahaha." It's times like these when I really wish he was here to enjoy this time with.

But on a lighter note, I do get to see him this weekend. I'll be in Arlington from Friday until Sunday early afternoon. I'm ready to have a relaxing weekend with nothing to do but hang out with the love of my life 24/7. I'm really looking forward to it. :)

Good So Far

This morning I woke up to a nice little thunderstorm. While it did get me up half an hour before my alarm, it was nice to have a great sound instead of an annoying alarm. It's still raining, and will for the next couple of hours. I love rain.

Phillip and I have been texting quite a bit today, probably a little more than usual. And right now, we're evening chatting it up on facebook's chat window while Phillip is in class. I know, he should be listening, but according to him, talking to me is more fun than the boring videos they're currently watching in class.

For the rest of the day, I will be doing a couple of online quizes for Women's Health and studying for the Anatomy quiz tomorrow morning. I've reviewed the material a little and actually feel quite confident about it. I just need to get down to it and study the stuff to permanently put it in my brain.

P.S. Jalapeno and cream cheese poppers with curly fries for lunch/snack. :)

More Missing Him

5 days until I get to see him again. I really can't wait! I miss him very much. But I guess all of you that follow this already know that.

This weekend has certainly been better than this past week. We got to talk for a good while last night and had great conversations.

This coming weekend should be fun. Even if we just sit around and watch TV together, I'll be happy. I enjoy being with him.

This week should fly by and be pretty easy. One easy test tomorrow, two quizes on Tuesday, then home free until I see Phillip Friday.

Dear Phillip

I feel like we haven't had a long conversation in a while. I can't wait for our schedules to slow down and line up so we can talk more.

Love you LOTS!!
Ashley

I'm missing him a lot right now. This week we've been a little tense with each other, with exams and just being busy with our day-to-day lives. But I still wish he were right here next to me, holding my hand.

All morning, I was remembering the night Phillip proposed. Ever since that night, my head has been spinning, and today I got to stop and remember that I have never felt this much love from him ever.

I love him. Period.

Over A Week

I know, it's been quite some time since I've updated this. I've been pretty busy. I went home this past weekend to hang out with all of my friends and family (and of course, Phillip too). It was a great weekend (the girl rearending me aside).

And this week I've been trying to play catch-up, successfully. For the west of the week and into the weekend, I'm going to relax and get ahead for once.

P.S. I miss him again.

Midterms

This week has been pretty filled already and will continue to be filled for the remainder of the week. Why you ask? Because of midterms.

I had two MAJOR midterms yesterday, Phillip has two midterms today and I have yet another one tomorrow. It's a crazy week, filled with studying and keeping outside connections to a minimum. It's been rough, and Phillip and I have tried to talk as much as possible here and there.

It's weeks like these when I realize that I am at school and not just away at camp. It's rigorous, but will be worth it when I recieve that wonderful diploma in May of 2011.

I have a lot of misc. to-dos to complete in the next 48 hours, but know I can get them done. I have willpower, and lots of coffee. Plus, come Friday, I will reap the benefits of a hard week's work. I will have nothing on the agenda for the weekend, and nothing to worry about until Monday evening. I get a nice break for going home to see my family, friends, and fiance (the three Fs, if you will).

But until then, I must work. So it's off to more studying and classes for me.

Don't Turn Around, You're Gonna See My Heart Breaking

That's right - all of my avid readers (aka Heather and Dad) - he's gone again. Gone back to Arlington to spend another week without me.

Luckily this weekend I'll get to spend some more time with him. However, this being spoiled with seeing him every weekend is going to end soon and I'll be in complete and utter shock. But for the time being, he's gone and I'm once again sad to see him go.

It doesn't get easier with less miles between us. It doesn't get easier the more times we have to partake in this sobfest of goodbyes. It doesn't get any easier the less time between opportunities to see each other. It'll only get easier when we don't have to do it anymore.

I can't wait for that day when I'm back for good, when we no longer have to say goodbye, and when our lives are together as one. I'm looking forward to that more than any of you will ever know. :(

Another Day

He's staying an extra day!!! Hooorraaaaayyyy! I'm pretty happy about now.

P.S. Happy Engagement Anniversary! :) We've been engaged for a month now. I can't believe it.

Just Sitting

I decided today that I really like just sitting next to Phillip on the couch. He's been working on athletic department stuff and I've been studying for my anatomy exam. It's nice to be able to just sit together with the TV on in the background. It feels like we're married and living together. It makes me look forward to it even more. I love him, love being with him, love spending time with him, and love sitting next to him. That's all I need to be happy. He's just that good. :]

Phillip Is Sitting Next To Me

That's right. He decided to come in town for the weekend - suddenly. He's great like that. I can't complain at all. Woohoo!! :D

Always Looking to the Future

I keep thinking about Phillip and I's future.

When I think about our lives together, I don't picture the wedding, or the reception, or the honeymoon. I picture our first apartment, going grocery shopping together, and laying around on a Sunday afternoon. I picture us finally getting to spend every available waking minute together.

I can't wait for us to pick out our first place and decide on decorations. I want to put it all together, and settle into a comfy and wonderful life together. I'm looking forward to the newlywed years, and even beyond that (though that dreaming will come later). I want to make him dinner every night. I want to sit around on the couch and watch TV all weekend long. I want our first Christmas to be one filled with so much love and a modest tree. I want to just sit with him for hours.

These little things may sound boring to the everyday person, but for me, they represent something so much bigger. All of this means that Phillip and I will be husband and wife. We will be together forever. I get to spend the rest of my life with my best friend. And that alone will make all of the boring stuff so much fun and an opportunity to grow together.

"...Two More Years and You'll be Done with School..."

This weekend was a pretty good weekend. I got to see Phillip at my parent's house for all of one hour. It was bittersweet. I'm really glad I could see him, but kind of bummed it was only for a little while. I wish there could have been another way to have seen him. I sure do miss that guy. I hope the next 12 days go by quickly. I have 3 exams and then him. I can't wait to spend more than an hour with him.

Thanksgiving and Christmas breaks are looking sweeter and sweeter.

One day we won't have to say goodbye anymore. That day will be one of the best days of my life.