Life, in general.
Where have I been for the last couple of months? Right here. Enjoying life. It's been a weird semester at school with only one course, but of course, you'd think one course would be easy for an over-achiever. Wrong. I do well under stress. And when I have few distractions. So taking only one course offered no stress, and add a 'Best Boyfriend Ever' to the mix and there goes that idea.
But, in the end, I got through it. Thankfully. Also, I never wrote with an update on my research proposal - it was accepted and I start the thesis part of my program this July. So how am I going to keep busy until then? Let's see...
1. Travel to Toronto to meet C's family.
2. Travel to Winnipeg to meet C's friends (and more family).
3. Paint ceiling.
4. Install trim board.
5. Continue weight loss/lifestyle plan.
6. Spend lots of quality time with C.
7. Play with my kitties.
8. Read.
9. Ride my bike lots.
C and I recently hit our 7 month anniversary. And just as the internet said, this is the point where you really start to learn about each other - you know - those neato interesting things. And once in a while we talk about the future and one day moving in together (but don't worry internet, I've learned my lesson and I'm taking things slow). I told C that I'm scared he'll learn about some of my bad habits, like the one where I like to floss my teeth in front of the TV. He then responded and told me he already knew about that one. WTF? How could he possibly know? I tried to hide it from him. Nope, he had figured it out. Somehow. This makes me wonder as to other bad habits he's picked up on. Basically, his response is that it really doesn't bother him and it really doesn't matter. Yes, yes, I know he's a keeper.
In March C came along on a family vacation. Best time ever. He and I had the best roadtrip, which included lots of seat dancing and twinkies. Once in a while he would make a comment about my driving like "Oh, it's good to see that you're stopping at stop signs again" or "Do not enter means DO NOT ENTER." Please note at no time did I put his life at risk. Ever.
On this family trip, my dad spilled the beans about a secret I had partially been keeping from C. And instead of freaking out, he said that the reality is that we should have no secrets at this stage in our relationship. Of course, I cried, he laughed and we moved on. Again, I feel like the luckiest girl ever. My father told me later that he was sorry and had assumed that C knew. And actually, he said it was a bit of blessing in disguise because he was able to see C's response to the situation - one that he greatly approved of. It's nice having my parent's approval. Finally. Yes, yes, I know I don't need it, and really, I don't need it, but it makes me feel proud to have C as my boyfriend.
The other day I got stressed that I had gained a couple of pounds back. While he was busy in the kitchen, I started to cry. He was beyond confused and did everything he could to console me, which is what I needed. And his emotional help is what helped to get me back on track this week - along with a truck load of willpower. Anyway, I'm one lucky girl all around. I have a great life - even with all it's ups and downs. And these days, it's really only filled with ups.
But, in the end, I got through it. Thankfully. Also, I never wrote with an update on my research proposal - it was accepted and I start the thesis part of my program this July. So how am I going to keep busy until then? Let's see...
1. Travel to Toronto to meet C's family.
2. Travel to Winnipeg to meet C's friends (and more family).
3. Paint ceiling.
4. Install trim board.
5. Continue weight loss/lifestyle plan.
6. Spend lots of quality time with C.
7. Play with my kitties.
8. Read.
9. Ride my bike lots.
C and I recently hit our 7 month anniversary. And just as the internet said, this is the point where you really start to learn about each other - you know - those neato interesting things. And once in a while we talk about the future and one day moving in together (but don't worry internet, I've learned my lesson and I'm taking things slow). I told C that I'm scared he'll learn about some of my bad habits, like the one where I like to floss my teeth in front of the TV. He then responded and told me he already knew about that one. WTF? How could he possibly know? I tried to hide it from him. Nope, he had figured it out. Somehow. This makes me wonder as to other bad habits he's picked up on. Basically, his response is that it really doesn't bother him and it really doesn't matter. Yes, yes, I know he's a keeper.
In March C came along on a family vacation. Best time ever. He and I had the best roadtrip, which included lots of seat dancing and twinkies. Once in a while he would make a comment about my driving like "Oh, it's good to see that you're stopping at stop signs again" or "Do not enter means DO NOT ENTER." Please note at no time did I put his life at risk. Ever.
On this family trip, my dad spilled the beans about a secret I had partially been keeping from C. And instead of freaking out, he said that the reality is that we should have no secrets at this stage in our relationship. Of course, I cried, he laughed and we moved on. Again, I feel like the luckiest girl ever. My father told me later that he was sorry and had assumed that C knew. And actually, he said it was a bit of blessing in disguise because he was able to see C's response to the situation - one that he greatly approved of. It's nice having my parent's approval. Finally. Yes, yes, I know I don't need it, and really, I don't need it, but it makes me feel proud to have C as my boyfriend.
The other day I got stressed that I had gained a couple of pounds back. While he was busy in the kitchen, I started to cry. He was beyond confused and did everything he could to console me, which is what I needed. And his emotional help is what helped to get me back on track this week - along with a truck load of willpower. Anyway, I'm one lucky girl all around. I have a great life - even with all it's ups and downs. And these days, it's really only filled with ups.