Moving on Up...

The move was fairly smooth. My fiance came down and picked me and my things up. He stayed overnight, while I finished gathering my things. I'd procrastinated, and later realized I had much more stuff than I'd thought. After we'd packed everything up in the car, my parents drove up into the driveway. Immediately, I felt sad, like I was leaving my daddy. I was just away for two weeks with no problem. And because there is still wedding stuff to be handled, I will be back in three weeks, this time. It's not at all like I'm going to be gone forever.

I teared up, as I hugged my parents goodbye, and again in the car, when my husband-to-be asked me if I was okay. I'm a big baby!

We arrived in town a little late, and we both had to get up and go to work the very next morning. We had a rough time getting up, so we made a promise to get to bed earlier the next night. So far, things have been going quite well. I've been making some money and slowly putting my things away. I have a lot that still needs to be done.

We haven't done any more decorating just yet, but I'll post before-and-after pictures, as we finish the rooms. Maybe I'll include the prices of everything as well, just so you all can gage just how inexpensive it is to personalize your space. I had a day off today. It couldn't have been at a better time; I wasn't feeling so great yesterday, and I was able to sleep in today, get some housework and unpacking done. Currently, I am preparing to cook stuffed chicken breasts, three-cheese mashed potatoes, make a salad, and chill some white wine for dinner. It should be done by the time my fiance gets home from work...if I time it perfectly. It's so hard with him, especially since he believes time is a suggestion. I'm used to it now, but it gets frustrating sometimes when I work on a meal and he's late. Then, I have to go back and reheat it.

Update...

My mother and I picked up my dress from the bridal shop, Sunday. It was still beautiful. I was my dress! I've been second guessing myself on everything, but everytime I've laid eyes on that dress or tried it on, I was still in love with it. I know that I didn't make a mistake on that. I have to go back and have my final alterations done on the 28th of May. This is complete incentive and motivation enough for me to stick to a plan and make sure I don't gain anymore weight. I should have my original body back next week, after the bloating goes away. I haven't been doing bad at all. I actually went to the store and bought lots of low calorie snacks, like muffins, fruit cups, pudding, jello. Hopefully, this will help me out. I've replaced a lot of sweets with cereal. This helped me lose 3 pounds over the last week or two.

I'm also thinking of trying Slimquick or Slim Shots...any votes??? Do either of these really work? If I try them, I'll post any results.

85 days...

I am so excited, because the day is drawing near. So many things have been going on with us, lately, and none of them have to do with the wedding. I came to visit my fiance for a couple of weeks, decorate our new place, and make it feel more like home. It only took a few days to get this place whipped into shape. There are still some things we want to do, but they're minor.

It's so funny how I came to Merrillville on "vacation" and was called in to work. I had to substitute teach today. Of course I went, because I love that place; the kids are wonderful, and the people are great. Besides, I made some money. It's like daycare. Kind of... Anyhow, this morning, my fiance got up, with me, and made my lunch. I don't know if it was the love or the bread from Hostess, but it was the best turkey sandwich I'd ever eaten. He had even cut it into triangles. So cute. He made a comment, as he handed me a Starbucks' frappaccino. "I could get used to being a house husband." (He works as a music/french teacher and the school is on spring break this week) I laughed, thinking there's no way I'd trade places with him and become the primary bread winner. Anyhow, I only have a few credits left, before graduation, and I just may have an opportunity to be hired at the school that I love so much. That would be hot! Then, my husband-to-be and I would be set.

I did check in with my planner, earlier, just to see how things were coming along. He told me that he continues to find things that he thinks would look wonderful in my wedding. I completely trust him as a designer and a friend. We've known each other our entire lives, so he knows all of the things I love. That's a major plus, because I didn't give him much vision to build off of, and he's nailed everything so far, choosing things for me.

Earlier this week, my fiance and I had our first marriage couseling session with the officiating minister. I think we were intimidated, going in, because we knew not what to expect. But after sitting through an hour and a half of great advice, helpful exercises, and encouragement, we left ready to delve into the blissful picture of marriage the minister had painted for us. We went to dinner, afterwards, and discussed our feelings further. We agreed that we thought the wedding was going to be awesome, but now, we can't wait until the wedding, because we are so excited about the marriage to come following the ceremony and celebration.

Because of the new job opportunity, I'm moving in a month before my originally planned date. Now, I get more quality time with my fiance, and I'll get a good head start on making the place ours, instead of me fitting in. But I guess it wouldn't have completely been that way, since we did decorate together. We decided on a European style of decor and are loving it. We couldn't wait until we were finished to invite his parents over to see what we've done so far. It was kind of like a kid who colors or draws something and brings it to his parents to see what he'd created.

We're counting down to a new beginning...

Yay!!!

I am so excited to be heading to Merrillville to spend a couple of weeks with my lovely fiance. I've been wanting to sneak away for a while. After we finalize our guest list, we'll send out the invitations, and relax until it's time to organize the RSVPs. We saw each other a couple of weeks ago, but there's so much pressure in only spending a weekend together, because I feel like I have to catch up on fun, conversation, quality time/romance all in a couple of days. It'll be great to take our time and enjoy each other's company.

I never want to leave when we have long visits like this. And pretty soon, I won't have to leave ever again, because we'll be husband and wife. We're so excited about starting our life together as one. I am so determined to be the best woman possible for him. I just want him to be happy, comfortable, and confident that he's made the perfect decision by marrying me. Is this realistic?

I am all about his happiness. The best thing is that it doesn't take much at all to make him happy. And I'm able to give because he provides me with the love and support that I need.

We really are and have been a team, working together to make each other a better person, artist, woman, man. I love him for the things that he's taught me. I appreciate my parents for showing me what love looks, sounds, and feels like. And I appreciate his parents for showing him the same...and for producing such a beautiful man. We were made for each other.

Later, I will write the story of how we met. I am still puzzled by the way we hooked up.