Bacterial Throat Infection

That’s right, ladies and gentlemen, I have a throat infection (most likely strep). My throat started hurting pretty badly on Thursday and progressively has gotten worse instead of better. Luckily I now have a z-pack of antibiotics to knock this thing out by the weekend – which is right in time for my ring festivities. My throat is killing me but hopefully I’ll get through it quickly. Cross your fingers I won’t wake up in the middle of the night with it tonight!

All My Loving

Six years ago yesterday, Phillip asked me to be his girlfriend. I know, six years is a really long time. It hardly seems like it’s been that long – hopefully a glimpse at how happy our future will be. I remember him asking me via AOL instant messenger (lame I know, but keep in mind we were shy and sixteen).

The length of our relationship always brings up questions and remarks about how we couldn’t possible know what love was back then. To that I say a firm no. We knew exactly how much love we had for each other. Maybe it hadn’t been “scaled” yet against the test of time and how much we love each other now – but we have been in love for nearly the full six years.

I remember the day I fell in love with him. We were at Christine’s house watching a movie on her big bean bag chair. We were just holding hands and I suddenly felt love for him. I knew right then and there this was something special and that I loved him.

I think the best way to describe how we felt about each other compared to how we feel about each other now is as follows: I knew I wanted to spend the rest of my life with him at the age of seventeen; but I didn’t know I could spend the rest of my life with him until college.

One Year Ago Tonight

Tonight marks the one year anniversary for being engaged. Yep, that’s right, it’s already been a whole year. Where did that time go?

I can remember that day/night like it just happened. I have never been that happy in my entire life. The words rang so true and the night was so love-filled. I can’t imagine another night coming close to touching that one – with the exception of our wedding night, of course.

My life was changed. My life is changed. My life will change.

Thank you, Phillip, for going from the best boyfriend in the entire world to an even better fiancé. I love you so much.

Toss-Up

This morning I took the TEAS test for my TCC nursing school application process. I did so well!! I did at or better than 94% of test-takers nationwide (99% for the math section)!! If they don’t accept me now, I’ll know something’s up.

I’m still impatiently waiting to hear back from UNT HSC. I just want to know at this point. I’ll be super excited beyond belief if I get in but super bummed if I don’t get in. I’m starting to have dreams about it. Let me know!!!!!

I’m ready to have a narrowed vision of the future. It’s all coming so fast and I’m ready for big decisions to be made. Nursing school? Grad school? Work? Apartment? Rental house? Townhome? And don’t get me started with wedding plans and beyond wedding plans. Things are getting crazy and I’m wanting more and more big decisions to be made. This was I can start developing and tweaking “the plan.”

Ode to Muldoons

Yes…. I am aware that I have a lot of “odes” but some things in life deserve them. :)

I’m sitting in my newfound coffee shop love. This place has been around for probably a year or two now, but I finally ventured in a couple of weeks ago to meet my friend Susan for coffee. I am in love. The entire place is decorated so nicely and has so many comfortable chairs and furniture. There are few “normal” industrial-like chairs. Instead, the place is covered in oversized leather and suede couches, loveseats, and chairs. So comfy! Plus, they bring your coffee/food out to you instead of you having to go pick it up at the bar. Lovely. Right now there is a 50% off coupon in the college coupon books (I may have picked up 5 today to get the coupons.) I’m sipping on my iced latte and just finished my sesame bagel with cream cheese. Whole meal = under $4!!

Life right now is great. I’m loving everything. I’m still waiting on the decision for grad school to be trickled down to me and I have a test to take tomorrow morning. However, those are the worst things in my life at the moment – and that says something. I get my ring in one week. WHOOP! We find out our wedding date really soon. Samantha’s wedding is coming up. I turn 22 soon. And so so soooo much more.

Also, I forgot to mention that BABY REGALADO IS A GIRL! I’m so ready to get out there and buy the cutest baby clothes in the entire world. My mom already has bought stuff for her. That baby will be spoiled by my family, especially since my mom has been wanting someone to have a baby girl.

I’m so excited for all of my friends and all of my family members. Oh and about Muldoons.

Heading north at 12:30 today!