It is hard to believe that I will be married in 42 days and will become Mrs. Brandon Rushton. The wedding plans have been stressful, and there is still a lot to do; however, I am starting to get the excitement back. I have been waiting for it to come back, and I'm so glad it is starting to be there again!!
42 days is not a long time, and I know it's going to fly by very quickly! 42 days till Spring Break which is exciting as well! :-) The days will fly by due to my overly busy schedule! There are many things that I need to do, and many things that I am sure are going to come up through out the time. I mean, it is only 6 weeks! WOW!
Prior to my wedding, here is a brief list of all I have to do... mainly just so that I can have a list for myself. :-)
* Plan the ceremony
* Make a guest book/scrapbook
* Attend parties
* Send out thank you notes
* Create my center pieces
* Have a final fitting of my dress
* Finish the flowers
* Buy a town house
* Move back to Nacogdoches
* Fix up a town house
* Work around 26.5 hours a week
* Get an internship and complete 50 hours by the week after Spring Break
* Do three different research projects
* Stay on top of my 4 classes
* Attend several conference calls for ACB
* Phi U meetings/work days
* JCFR meetings/events
* HMS Ambassador stuff
* Do stuff for ACB
* Submit a proposal for NCFR
* Spend time with my dog, my family, my friends, and of course, Brandon
* Work out and lose weight/get in shape
* Sleep
I'm sure I'm missing something, but those are things that come to mind now. It's busy; it's crazy, and I couldn't have it any other way!!
42 days away from one of the best days of my life!!!!!
Saturday, January 30, 2010
Tuesday, January 26, 2010
Friends
I love growing up because you start to realize what is important to you, and who is important to you. Those you are around begins to shrink, and you learn where those true friendships really lie. It's just pretty freaking amazing!
Those who I thought I couldn't live without, or that were just a part of my almost every day life aren't really there anymore. The ones that ask how I am, and check up on me aren't the ones that I would have expected. But yet, I say that, and they are the ones I totally expect because of our relationship. They have never judged me in any way at all!! It's amazing because I know that they'll always be there!
What shocks me though... I have to say I'm shocked because of the teachings and the values they are supposed to have and stand for... are my "friends" who are LDS. I say it that way because there are people who I served for several years, and had developed relationships with that I never hear from. I know it goes both ways, but I guess I'm tired of trying to be the one to hold things together as I did in the past. I am sure many will read this who this refers to, and I'm not typing this because I want them to all of a sudden to try to reach out to me. But I write it for people to think about how they are towards people. Many are quick to reach out to those who are not LDS, but how quickly are you to reach out to those who are/who used to be. If you worry about someone, you should let them know. Go to the person.
But all in all, I have to say that I have some amazing friends!!! I am especially grateful for my wedding party!! Those three girls are the all time best in every way!!! Guess that's why they are my wedding party! :-) Many memories have been made, and many more to come!!! Oh - I can't wait for the upcoming parties and fun!!!!
And of course... my all time best friend in the entire world... BRANDON!!! He is absolutely the best!!! I love him more than I'll ever be able to express. I'm so excited to spend my life with him, and to marry him in 46 days!!! When I think about the wedding and stuff, I get stressed and dread it. When I think about my life with Brandon, I get excited! He is by far the most amazing guy ever! He is my life, and I would be a different person if he wasn't in it. I am me with him!!! I LOVE YOU BRANDON!!! (Even though you'll probably never read this.)
Those who I thought I couldn't live without, or that were just a part of my almost every day life aren't really there anymore. The ones that ask how I am, and check up on me aren't the ones that I would have expected. But yet, I say that, and they are the ones I totally expect because of our relationship. They have never judged me in any way at all!! It's amazing because I know that they'll always be there!
What shocks me though... I have to say I'm shocked because of the teachings and the values they are supposed to have and stand for... are my "friends" who are LDS. I say it that way because there are people who I served for several years, and had developed relationships with that I never hear from. I know it goes both ways, but I guess I'm tired of trying to be the one to hold things together as I did in the past. I am sure many will read this who this refers to, and I'm not typing this because I want them to all of a sudden to try to reach out to me. But I write it for people to think about how they are towards people. Many are quick to reach out to those who are not LDS, but how quickly are you to reach out to those who are/who used to be. If you worry about someone, you should let them know. Go to the person.
But all in all, I have to say that I have some amazing friends!!! I am especially grateful for my wedding party!! Those three girls are the all time best in every way!!! Guess that's why they are my wedding party! :-) Many memories have been made, and many more to come!!! Oh - I can't wait for the upcoming parties and fun!!!!
And of course... my all time best friend in the entire world... BRANDON!!! He is absolutely the best!!! I love him more than I'll ever be able to express. I'm so excited to spend my life with him, and to marry him in 46 days!!! When I think about the wedding and stuff, I get stressed and dread it. When I think about my life with Brandon, I get excited! He is by far the most amazing guy ever! He is my life, and I would be a different person if he wasn't in it. I am me with him!!! I LOVE YOU BRANDON!!! (Even though you'll probably never read this.)
Saturday, January 23, 2010
$319.02
Books are so expensive for school!!
Today I finally remembered to go by a bookstore to get my books for the semester, and man, they are expensive! I only got three books (well, two and had to order one). The sad thing is that my APA Manual - 6th Edition - only cost me $28. It's the other two that were both around $130 as they are new books. They better be good!! :-)
Actually, I know they'll be good. One is Child Development for my grad class, and I know it's a good book. I believe I've actually seen it before. :-) And the other is Marriage and Families... how fitting! haha But it would be nice for books to be just a little cheaper as I don't have a money tree in the backyard or an endless supply of money. But thank you Jack Backers for providing me my books for the semester!
Today I finally remembered to go by a bookstore to get my books for the semester, and man, they are expensive! I only got three books (well, two and had to order one). The sad thing is that my APA Manual - 6th Edition - only cost me $28. It's the other two that were both around $130 as they are new books. They better be good!! :-)
Actually, I know they'll be good. One is Child Development for my grad class, and I know it's a good book. I believe I've actually seen it before. :-) And the other is Marriage and Families... how fitting! haha But it would be nice for books to be just a little cheaper as I don't have a money tree in the backyard or an endless supply of money. But thank you Jack Backers for providing me my books for the semester!
Friday, January 22, 2010
50 Days!!!
Today made me realize how lucky of a gal I am to have Brandon in my life. It wasn't anything that he did today specifically - although I was grateful for his phone call this evening to just see how I was. It was a text message conversation I had with my ex who I almost married 5 1/2 years ago.
This text message conversation ended up being so rude... not the first one that has been like that. It all started with a random question, and then just continued to playing games. I should have just ended that "friendship" back in June after he told me to go f*(& myself, but I'm the type of person that I forgive and let things go. However, I never got an apology, but I just let it go. Today, he decided to call me a bitch, and it just blows my mind. Explain to me how you can spend 7 1/2 years caring about someone, and trying to make a relationship work or get it back, but then turn around and say such hateful things.
Brandon would never do such a thing to me! He has always respected me in every way! He loves me for me, and accepts the dumb things I might do. Brandon treats me like a princess, and takes care of me. He wants to know how I am doing, and he talks to me. He shares his feelings, and answers my questions when I ask them. Brandon brings a smile to my face every day, and I've never been unhappy with him. I am complete now!
Jared's phone number has been deleted, and now I just have to delete the text messages. I hope I have closed all the connections he has to me now! He knew I was engaged prior to anyone telling him, and he knew about some other things without it being in any conversation. I'm not sure how he is stalking me, but I hope it stops! I had hoped for a friendship, but I guess it's better to just close those doors and never look back. Good luck in everything Jared! I really do wish you well!
Now happy days for me coming up with Brandon!!! 50 days till I am Mrs. Brandon Rushton, and I can NOT wait!!! Oh how I love him so very much!!!
This text message conversation ended up being so rude... not the first one that has been like that. It all started with a random question, and then just continued to playing games. I should have just ended that "friendship" back in June after he told me to go f*(& myself, but I'm the type of person that I forgive and let things go. However, I never got an apology, but I just let it go. Today, he decided to call me a bitch, and it just blows my mind. Explain to me how you can spend 7 1/2 years caring about someone, and trying to make a relationship work or get it back, but then turn around and say such hateful things.
Brandon would never do such a thing to me! He has always respected me in every way! He loves me for me, and accepts the dumb things I might do. Brandon treats me like a princess, and takes care of me. He wants to know how I am doing, and he talks to me. He shares his feelings, and answers my questions when I ask them. Brandon brings a smile to my face every day, and I've never been unhappy with him. I am complete now!
Jared's phone number has been deleted, and now I just have to delete the text messages. I hope I have closed all the connections he has to me now! He knew I was engaged prior to anyone telling him, and he knew about some other things without it being in any conversation. I'm not sure how he is stalking me, but I hope it stops! I had hoped for a friendship, but I guess it's better to just close those doors and never look back. Good luck in everything Jared! I really do wish you well!
Now happy days for me coming up with Brandon!!! 50 days till I am Mrs. Brandon Rushton, and I can NOT wait!!! Oh how I love him so very much!!!
Saturday, January 16, 2010
56 Days!!
I can't believe we have less than 2 months till our wedding, but it's exciting! However, I'm SO ready for it to just be over with!! I'm ready to just be Mrs. Brandon Rushton, and to not have to plan anymore! It's been great, but at the same time, it'll just be nice to not have to figure it all out.
My favorite part has been taking pictures as we didn't have to worry about anything. It was just me and Brandon, and how great is that! I love just not having to worry, and to just be me with him!!
Life is busy, and there is a lot to do! School starts this week, and I have many other responsibilities to take care of. But all is well!!! 56 days and counting!!!
My favorite part has been taking pictures as we didn't have to worry about anything. It was just me and Brandon, and how great is that! I love just not having to worry, and to just be me with him!!
Life is busy, and there is a lot to do! School starts this week, and I have many other responsibilities to take care of. But all is well!!! 56 days and counting!!!
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)