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!