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.