Life in Transition

Last night, I began the overwhelming task of packing up all my belongings so that I can move out of my apartment on Thursday. Why is it overwhelming to me? I feel as if my whole life is in transition. Everything moving from California to Arizona. I have to go through all of my memories that are attached to my belongings. And I have to condense everything so it will all fit into my blazer. Good thing I have my blazer! Thankfully, I was able to place the majority of my clothes, picture frames, books, and a few kitchen items into tubs. I love tubs! So here is the new title for my life: transition. Which I guess is good preparation for the future.

This transition reminded me of my transition from Oregon to Arizona. In the middle of my senior year of High School, my mom decided to put our house up for sale so we could move to Arizona as soon as I graduated. My major concern was where I would live once our house sold. It was a huge deal because this was my senior year of High School! (It was a huge deal then) My sisters thought it would be funny to send me a picture of a two story house they had found in Arizona (thus, the cardboard boxes). Moral of the story: Life changes and transition is the process we have to go through to get there. I can do this!

Saving the Date

December 20th. It's right around the corner and we just put together our Save the Dates! Which means, they will be soon to come... I would love to share them but I want them to be a surprise. Also, I talked to my mom this morning and my uncle gave us two tickets to a bridal fair in Phoenix on June 7! I can hardly wait! I feel as if things are just falling into place for the wedding. This summer is setting up to be a lot of fun as we plan. So this is where my wistful thoughts are as of today...

Bits of Lately

Just some bits to share with you of what has been happening lately... Wedding dress shopping was a blast! The gowns were lovely and I felt wonderful in them. Makes me more excited for our wedding day (if that was possible). There was one that I really liked, but I'm hoping to find it or another one at a better price. I will look again when I go home in a few weeks. Oh I can't wait to go home to Arizona! While I will miss my two wonderful roommates, I will get to spend time with my family, plan the wedding, and most of all, finish my student teaching chapter of my life!! I've had a great experience throughout my student teaching and I am hoping to finish strong.

The last day of my student teaching, Brian and I fly out to Colorado to go to his sister's graduation. It will be a perfect get away to finish off the school year! Only... 11 days left.

Special Moments

Yesterday, I took school off so I could go to Brian's Change of Command Ceremony. What a special moment to be apart of with him! He has put in a lot of hard work and now it has all paid off as he is in charge of his whole detachment. Continually, it amazes me that I have been blessed with such an amazing man that I get to spend the rest of my life with. He displays amazing leadership qualities with such care and concern for others. He never ceases to impress me! December 20th is looking better and better. We're excited to see what the future will unroll for the two of us.

Which leads me to today... I'm going wedding dress shopping! I was going to wait until this summer to start my search. But one of my roommates, Danielle, mentioned that if I ever wanted to go look around she would love to come. Thus, we are going looking today! Both of my roommates are coming with me and I'm sure we will have a blast.

Wistful moment of today... engagement pictures... Danielle Long, my roommate took them. Check out her blog at http://daniellelong.tumblr.com/