I believe in a thing called Murphy's Law...actually, it's my life motto

So, today has been a little short of terrible. Round One: Chris was going to go after work today and sign our lease (you know, since we are moving in TOMORROW!). He get there at about 5:20 and the leasing office was closed. You see, I had talked to the woman that is the office manager on Wednesday and I explained to her that Chris would be there after he got off work at 5. She kindly smiled and told me ok and it sounded great. What she forgot to mention was that THEY CLOSE AT 5 ON FRIDAYS!!! If she would have even mentioned it, Chris could have gone during his lunch break, but no, that would have been to honest. So he is having to stay in Covington tonight when he could be starting the weekend off with me since we only get to see each other on weekends now. Oh, and did I even mention that SHE LIVES IN THE BUILDING AND ALL SHE WOULD HAVE HAD TO DO WAS COME DOWN THE STAIRS!!!!!!!!!!!!! Moving on...Round Two: I called the power company because I had gone online and requested them to turn our power on by Friday at the latest because we are going to be there this weekend. No one ever called me so I called them today to find out what the hold up was or if it had been turned on. Of course, it had not been! Not only that, we have to pay a $120 deposit and they aren't coming until Monday. Looks like it's going to be a HOT weekend for my family...sorry guys. NOT my fault. Round Three: Seeing that it was almost 5 and I still had not heard from the UHAUL company about getting the truck tomorrow (that's going to cost another $250), I called them to make sure we were not going to get a raw deal from them too. Not only do they NOT have anything ready for us, they also are "supposed to be having vehicles dropped off all night and they'll get back to me in the morning." Excuse me?!? IS that how it's supposed to work now. We pay them $250 and MAYBE something will come in that we can use. Ughh!! Now, tempers are mounting between Chris and the leasing office and me and Georgia Power and Uhaul and all we are doing is fuming over the phone. I'm sorry to vent, but i just can't take this anymore. What happened to common courtesy and human decency? Does that even exist? Examples of it are few and far between. Oh, and did I mention that I have a test at 9 in the morning? I guess I better get going so I can pack my house up so my parents and my in-laws don't see how much of a slob I am and get busy studying. Perhaps the rain will hold off tomorrow until we can get our alleged uhaul truck loaded and move into our potential apartment with no power. Night All! I promise to be better in the morning :)

Best weekend ever!

BEFORE THE BAD HAIRCUT - LONG HAIR


AFTER THE AWFUL HAIRCUT - I am not naked :)


I had the most amazing weekend. It started out HORRIBLE because I went to get a haircut that should have been a trim and it ended with 4 inches cut off! I don't love it yet, but I am dealing with it and hoping it grows quickly. Chris and I actually got to see each other this weekend. I know that we did the long distance relationship thing for a long time, but I am NOT doing well apart from him. My apartment is creeky and I think that we outgrew it a long time ago. There is no room to walk because there is a desk in about 25 pieces all over the living room. So finding this new apartment is what's keeping me going the next few weeks. Chris talked to the realtors and we are going to be moving in July 1- 3 days before we are going to Gatlinburg, TN. We are trying to decide what furniture is staying with me and what furniture is going and more importantly HOW we are going to get it there. We'll figure it out some how! :)

I got to spend some time with my friends on Saturday. We got together for Nicole Cherry's lingerie shower. Every time I get together with them it makes me realize that I miss them. After graduation, it seems like I am having more and more of a problem getting together with my girlfriends. The worst part is that I had the illusion that it was going to be easier.

When I was at the shower, the girls asked me to give the bride-to-be some advice because I had been married the longest (kinda hard to believe). I thought about it and told them that the biggest thing we realize is how important communication is to your relationship. I think that it is safe to say that all of the fights we have had started because we had certain intentions that we never actually said to each other and the intention wasnt met. As a result, feelings are hurt. If we are honest with each other about what we want and expect, then things go much smoother. I also thought it was important to tell them that we make each other a priority and we try to do something romantic for each other every week - and I am not talking about the "perks" that come with marriage. I mean, romantic dinners at home and picnics and that kinda thing. You know, after the shower I was talking to Chris during one of the many car rides we have together and we were talking about what it is that keeps us together. I am by no means saying that we are perfect, but I do think that our marriage is solid and I am very thankful for that. I don't want to every forget to thank God for what he's created and continuously sculpting through us. Chris is an amazing husband and he continues to amaze me with how much he can love me. I thought that I loved him before we were married, but the truth is that the love we have for each other now is so much more. Going through our trials together as one makes problems seem a little bit smaller.

To all the cynics out there, don't worry, it'll happen for you too. Don't give up.

To my husband, thank you for being my best half. I love you and I miss you while you are gone. Thank you for doing what you have to do to take care of our family. I know it isnt easy for us to be apart and if you could be here you would, but its my joy in life to follow your lead. There's no one in the world that I respect more than you.

I hope everyone has a great week!

Yes, we were supposed to be unpacking!!

Newnan fun and all it's glory! :)

The New Apartment - It's officially OURS!

What's New

Well, Mom and Dad moved into their new house this past week. They are now living in Newnan, GA instead of New York. Their house is amazing and I am so happy for them. Here are a couple pictures before the furniture came:

Chris and I are doing the long distance relationship thing again. He lives in Covington, GA and I live in Auburn. I am taking classes and will finish on July 29. Graduation is going to be August 9. I drive to Montgomery for classes Monday through Thursday and it is KILLING me - time and gas money, but July 29 is the light at the end of my tunnel. I just make it to Friday and then go see Chris. It's easier for me to go there because I am done at 11:30 on Fridays and he isnt done until 5. He really likes his job so far. He is getting to know people and figuring out his job. On a funny note - he has some women there that have been hitting on him. The stories he tells me are very funny about things they say and do. I am not worried though because they are way older than he is. When the found out how old he was, they said they were going to look but not touch. I guess I am ok with that. I know he's cute :)

On a different note, I think we found our new apartment. We are going to do the paperwork on it today. So, wish us luck!! Here are some pictures: