He's HERE

That's right ladies and gentlemen, Phillip is in College Station. He's sitting right next to me on the couch and I'm loving every second of the time we've spent together so far and the time we will spend together as the weekend goes on. Pretty much, I just love him more than you will ever know. And I'm beyond content right now. Yay for a great weekend!!

The Countdown

We're now down to 5 hours until I see my wonderful fiance again - 2 hours until he leaves Arlington. I'm so excited!! This weekend will be so great. :)

Things to be Happy About

1. Phillip is coming in town tomorrow for the weekend.

2. My engagement ring will be making the trip down with Phillip - resized and engraved. :)

3. I researched jewelry appraisers, and found one in Dallas. He's the one Robins Brothers (the store my ring was purchased at) recommended. He will appraise the ring for $75 (about average for appraisals, I have found) and do it on the spot in 30 minutes (everyone else said 7-14 days!!) I'll arrange an appointment some time during Christmas break.

4. Phillip and I have decided on a photographer for our wedding! Of course, it's not official since we don't have a date and haven't put down a deposit, but we've still made up our minds on the person and he has already agreed. Who will it be, you might ask? Mr. Ryan Gladstone himself. Many of you don't know him. He graduated a year before Phillip and I entered high school, but we graduated with his younger brother, Eric. Ryan is still considered Trinity's all-time best photographer. He'll do it for a reasonable price and will do a great job!! He just graduated from college and recently opened a wedding photography business. His portfolio has a photojournalistic quality, so we'll get a story of our wedding instead of a bunch of posed pictures. I'm way excited!! Here's his website for any of you interested in seeing his work: http://www.ryangladstonephoto.com/

5. Did I mention I get to see Phillip tomorrow? :D

Bored in the Computer Lab

Right now I'm sitting in the computer lab, bored out of my mind. I'm in that weird inbetween class layover time. There's not enough time to go back to my apartment or put in an office hour for work, but too much time to go ahead and walk over to my next class.

I already printed out all of the notes I need for my classes this week, and my typical online routine is complete. So now what? I could dive into some Googling or web surfing, but the chances of someone looking over my shoulder are pretty high. Perhaps I'll go grab a cup of coffee??

I had dreams last night about wedding stuff - again. I can't believe they're already beginning. Luckily, they're about solving problems and not about being swamped in rediculous situations. Annoying, nonetheless.

Successfull and Hopeful

This weekend was such a success! I had a blast just hanging out with my Phillip. We didn't even really do anything at all. There wasn't a moment of boredom the entire weekend, which felt incredible. It was nice to watch some sports games together and lay around in the afternoons. We got to paint two canvases together too.

Last night's dinner with the parents was good. They toasted to us and our future. It felt like the beginning of many more to come. That made me very happy. :)

For this week, I have a pretty light load. I have the typical busy Tuesday, but other than that, I have a lot of down time. Phillip is coming in town for the weekend too. He'll be here Thursday night and will stay through the weekend. Tabitha's going home Friday, so we'll get to roam free with no obligations - just like this past weekend.

I have to say, having weekends together in an apartment by ourselves makes us feel like we're already married and settled together. As I left Arlington today, I couldn't help thinking that I should be staying there and not driving 3 hours back to College Station. It feels so right to be spending all of my time with him. We talk and laugh and enjoy simply sitting next to each other. How often can one find a love so strong and easy like that?