well let's see...

I'm not even sure where to begin! The last time I posted was on the 5th...and somehow it is already the 24st!

In that time...

I got sick. With a cold. Then the flu. Then back to a cold. It was not fun, but did help me to take a few days off and use some of my accululated sick leave. And I took that one day off to play hookie with my man. Again, just using up my sick leave that will go away at the end of the year. It was GREAT. Why haven't I ever done that before???

I was told that my teaching contact would not renew due to budget cuts. But I am hopeful that something will come up. Somewhere. Doing something.

I met R's parents. And two of his sisters. And one brother-in-law. And two neieces. And one dog named Sig. And I fell in love with all of them. And fell even more in love with him.

Dealt with some crazy parents. And got a few gray hairs because of it.

Enjoyed spending quality time with my dear friend Sarah. I love her. And she is almost done with nursing school!!! So proud! :)

Got into my first big argument with my bestie Em. It was not good. I was not myself. But I think things are better. Not healed, just better. And we're on the road to recovery.

Preparing to go to a friend's wedding...in MEXICO! :) CAN'T EVEN WAIT!

More to come on allll of these events.... life is good :)

sometimes...

I think...sometimes when you know, you just know.

And that feels exciting, scary, crazy, amazing, wonderful, overwhelming, and...right.

I love him.

rough.

This has been somewhat of a rough week at school. So glad that it is Thursday.

That means, tomorrow is Friday. Which means after work, I get to go see my man.

He's making me dinner. And we're going to do {sometime fun}. Not sure what that is yet.

And then Saturday? He's taking me to a Mariner's game. After my heart, can't you tell??? :)

But tonight, I am trying to just relax. I got home and CRASHED after work, I was exhausted. Now I'm cleaning up and trying to prep for tomorrow.

I'm a fan of the weekend. :)

i like...

Good morning text messages.

The way he says my name.

How he sends me text messages when he's thinking about me.

His blue eyes.

The way he just listens. Doesn't judge. And gets me.

How he seems to know what is in my head sometimes and says it when I can't.

The way he looks at me...just because.

Flowers sent to my classroom. {I know, seriously?!?!?}

How we can talk about anything.

Worshiping together.

Just being with him.

That's what I like.

weekend.

This was just what I needed.

R was working most of the weekend, but we were able to spend a bunch of time together. It is so exciting and fun to learn all about his past, present, and what he sees in his future.

It's been great.

Really. Great.

More updates to come. :)

crazy good.

It will be one week tomorrow since I last posted...and boy can a lot change!

R and I are {officially} dating. :)

He is kind, caring, considerate, funny, and treats me like a princess.

Kind of a crazy week, but I am loving it.

More details to come...for sure.

interesting...

So...I went out on a {date} yesterday. Granted, it was our first "official" date, but we went out to dinner Sunday, I saw him Wednesday, we hung out Friday night...and THEN came our "official" first date on Saturday.

Woah.

It's difficult to remember to guard my heart. It's difficult to remember to take things slow. It's difficult to remember that I got my heart broken...when he's SO great.

It just feels so....natural. Normal. Easy. Great.

So I met him at his apartment at 12. Well actually, I was running late. So more like 12:15. But he was running behind too.

We hit the road and headed out to Marrowstone Point. Which is about an hour drive so we had plenty of conversation time...again not awkward, and it came so easy. We got there and took a walk on the beach. It was perfect. Kinda windy, but not super cold.

Grabbed some lunch...drove through where he used to live... talked about our families, favorite colors, pet peeves, our interests, habits, faith, relationships...everything.

Got back to his place, watched some TV, watched a movie, he made dinner, we went out to Barnes and Noble and looked at books, came back and just talked.

And then I came home...smile on my face...realizing how good this all feels. And how much I like getting "Good Morning" text messages. :)