One Year to Go?

Today marks the one year mark for the first of Phillip and I’s possible wedding dates. Yes, one year from this exact moment, I could be cutting my wedding cake with my new husband. Oh it’s just so overwhelming! There’s so much left to do!
I did decide on a day to go wedding dress shopping! Yes!!! I will be venturing out on July 17th after a breakfast with all those joining me. I can’t wait! It’s going to be a huge deal and I can’t wait to make the day really special. After all, you only get to start your wedding dress shopping once. :]
Tomorrow I make appointments at a couple of places. I’ll keep you posted.
365, 372, or 379 days left! Let the “lasts” of singlehood begin! :D

Worst. Summer. Ever.

Okay, I know that title is a little dramatic (when am I not dramatic) but seriously, this summer is off to a pretty rough and gloomy start. I don’t even think I can call it summer with how crammed it’s been. It sucks so far. Reasons:

1. I have yet to enjoy a sunny day. I am cooped up inside two rooms with no windows all day long.

2. Summer school and work are running my life. I have class from 10:00 to 11:35, then work from 12:00 to 4:00. After that, it’s home to complete my assignments for my earlier class and my two online classes. By the time that’s all done and I’ve eaten dinner, it’s time for bed.

3. So many people have gone home for the summer. Don’t get me wrong, I loooooove hanging out with my roommate a whole lot (we’ve gotten to spend so much time together lately and that makes me really happy!), but when she’s busy, I have no one to hang out with.

4. Financial problems are still ruining my life. My financial aid refund should have been issued on May 28th but hasn’t even showed up in my account yet. The financial aid lady was so rude and matter-of-fact when she said there was nothing they could do and I’d have to wait until at least this coming weekend. I get paid on Friday which is nice, but it’s going to be slim pickings until that big check comes in.

5. Manda is moving away soon. I love her so much and when I’m home I won’t get to see her whenever I want to. I’m afraid she’ll forget about me while venturing out into this fantastic opportunity. :-/

6. It’s only going to get worse. Once summer session II roles around, my class and work schedule will expand even more. I will go to class from 8:00 to 1:35 and work from 2:00 to 5:00. Oh and I’ll still be in the window-less rooms all day long.

7. I don’t get to see Phillip until at least June 18th. Enough said.

Why So Serious?

Tonight is the last night Phillip and I have together for nearly three weeks. I am really getting sad about this. Normally I am not an emotional person, but when it comes to Phillip, I’m the sappiest of all. I can’t help it. I mean, even writing this right now makes me almost break down.

So tonight’s it before the harsh reality of how terrible this summer is going to be sinks in. The last night with him before he leaves tomorrow. And what is he doing right now as I write this entry? Sleeping soundly. That’s right, he decided he was tired early and needed to get some shut eye. I suppose it’s fair.

Then why am I so upset? I guess I’m the more emotional one out of the two of us, but still. Would it hurt to shed a tiny tear? I’m really going to miss him and I know he’ll miss me too. But it’s hard to keep reminding myself when I’m a wash rag of emotions and he’s sleeping away.

Tomorrow I’m getting up early to go to class and won’t even really get to say goodbye. Tonight was it.

Goodbye Phillip. See you in three weeks. :(

Wanted: Married Couples

Yes, as the title implies, I am in search for married (or almost married) friends to hang out with. I realized today that Phillip and I are about to enter into a new world in which we need people to hang out with that have that huge step in life in common with us. The only couple we know (and truly love) are moving within a month. So the search is on!

We still have great friends that we love and love to hang out with, but it would be nice to have a large thing in common with someone. So please, inquire within about the job. We love double dates, good advice, and watching TV. Thanks!

My New Job

I started my new job this week. I am a student worker at Texas A&M’s Student Health Center in the Health Education department. Sounds pretty spiffy, doesn’t it? My department creates and distributes health information in various printed formats, provides anonymous HIV and STI testing, and give presentations to organizations, dorms, and classes on campus. I help with all of that and also perform basic office duties like answering the phones and making copies.

So this week, so far I have printed and folded tons of brochures to refill the brochure racks throughout the building. I am also now well-versed in the Health Center’s policies. I got to compile a list of potential donors for door prizes for a healthy campaign we’re starting up soon. I spent today getting rid of our outdated brochures, updated the computer brochure files, and organized the master brochure binder. Can you tell we do a lot of work with brochures? We probably have fifty different brochures and all of them have to be in-stock in the closet and all five brochure racks throughout the facility. Tomorrow I get to help another student worker distribute our health newsletter across campus in dorms and popular common areas.

Oh, yesterday I also got to sit in on a presentation my boss gave. She is pretty awesome at it and I hope one day, if I end up being a health educator, I’m that good.

I pretty much love my job so far and could really see myself doing this one day. So there’s the update. :)