a new year, a new beginings
yikes its been so long since I have really written a real live journal entry. As they say people absence means plenty of business and fun going around to even have time to write. Well so much has happened. New year came and passed with a such delight with a wonderful beginnings.
Lets start off with the first topic: my break.
Lets shall say I had a blast over break, partied it up hard at Jared's party with my favorite people such as chiaracrazeelime and jake, among few others. It was a nice gathering of a huge crowd and of course new friends to be made. I predict that there will be more moments like this when I move to Chicago.
Break was so amazing that I went on a road trip with one of my closest friend, Rosie with my boyfriend to help her move to North Carolina. I miss her Insanely, so insanely that I might have to upgrade my cell phone so I can talk to her all the time. Ha, Justin wishes we knew eachother, rosie and me that is longer than we have known eachother. Aleast I made a friend who knows the miltitary life. She is married to a fellow miltiary personnel, an marine. Which was nice knowing some one else knows how the hardship of being in a relationship with someone who is constantly gone all the time. My only hope is I will grow old with this couple and Justin raising our children together.
I have even entertain the thought of wanting to live a life being a airforce wife. I told Justin now I feel comfortable now with the whole militiary life that I would not have a problem traveling around the world with him living on bases. Honestly Im sure none of you actually understand the life of the miltitary. It is alot different from our lives, living in the city living in the fast life. There everyone knows the fate of the one fellow person may die. But they all know that they are here for one purpose, to ensure American freedom. To help others to ensure their freedom. We may not always believe what president Bush does but hopefully it is for the right reason. I am definally not on Bush's side but I am on the Military side.
Maybe I have a new profounded respect for others who making a difference, an life different from the life I grew up in. I was raised in a extremely sheltered life that I was not able to explore the world without my parents constantly watching me. Ever since Justin has come into my life, I have realized he is the one because he is constantly pushing me to see how the world works, a idea that my mom prevented me from doing so since my curiosity grew from day one.
Because of Justin, I finally got on southwestern 737 flying home and flying ever for the first time. I flew back Monday afternoon at 1:50 and arrived Chicago Midway airport at 3:00pm. I dare to say that it was scary but yet I would definally take the risk of flying again. Justin thinks Im a pro at it. One of my goals in life achieved among another one. I also got to put my foot on the alantic ocean, with no socks and shoes on. Boy was it cold for justin, he was worried about frost bite, where as I was running around yelling in delight my life is almost complete. I have finally did things my parents worried about and they couldnt say No to me.
I am definally growing up, I have Justin to thank for giving me the best year of my life being with him. We recently celebrated our one year on the 15th, in North Carolina. One of perfect gifts I couldnt imagine getting. I truely found that one, the one I know will forever teach me the world and want to go on all these adventures, such as Australia some day, Europe perhaps? But I know I am myself and I am Melissa Susan Manak (soon to be Haugens) with him, I can be the best person when I am with him, I am happy and contant being in his arms knowing we will conquor all the life lessons together.
Now our next major life change will reside in Chicago IL, particularily along west warren blvd. We will be signing our lease some time this week and moving in next week. Yes Justin and I are making an new commitment, living together. I am very excited and happy that every night I will be sleeping next to him in his wonderful jet fuel smell and arms knowing I will be safe forever. I have several people already on board helping us getting ready for our move.
So long to my childhood home the life that I lived sheltered. Now I am embarking an new chapter in my life, with a new family Justin Echo and my new cat Toluca. She is a joyful addition to our life and eventually we will get a dog but it wont happen until we graduate with our BA and then buying our first home.
Maybe Toluca IL? Gales burg IL, Peoria IL, Charlotte NC, or somewhere around the eastern coast in some airforce base?
who knows but Im excited!
Lets start off with the first topic: my break.
Lets shall say I had a blast over break, partied it up hard at Jared's party with my favorite people such as chiaracrazeelime and jake, among few others. It was a nice gathering of a huge crowd and of course new friends to be made. I predict that there will be more moments like this when I move to Chicago.
Break was so amazing that I went on a road trip with one of my closest friend, Rosie with my boyfriend to help her move to North Carolina. I miss her Insanely, so insanely that I might have to upgrade my cell phone so I can talk to her all the time. Ha, Justin wishes we knew eachother, rosie and me that is longer than we have known eachother. Aleast I made a friend who knows the miltitary life. She is married to a fellow miltiary personnel, an marine. Which was nice knowing some one else knows how the hardship of being in a relationship with someone who is constantly gone all the time. My only hope is I will grow old with this couple and Justin raising our children together.
I have even entertain the thought of wanting to live a life being a airforce wife. I told Justin now I feel comfortable now with the whole militiary life that I would not have a problem traveling around the world with him living on bases. Honestly Im sure none of you actually understand the life of the miltitary. It is alot different from our lives, living in the city living in the fast life. There everyone knows the fate of the one fellow person may die. But they all know that they are here for one purpose, to ensure American freedom. To help others to ensure their freedom. We may not always believe what president Bush does but hopefully it is for the right reason. I am definally not on Bush's side but I am on the Military side.
Maybe I have a new profounded respect for others who making a difference, an life different from the life I grew up in. I was raised in a extremely sheltered life that I was not able to explore the world without my parents constantly watching me. Ever since Justin has come into my life, I have realized he is the one because he is constantly pushing me to see how the world works, a idea that my mom prevented me from doing so since my curiosity grew from day one.
Because of Justin, I finally got on southwestern 737 flying home and flying ever for the first time. I flew back Monday afternoon at 1:50 and arrived Chicago Midway airport at 3:00pm. I dare to say that it was scary but yet I would definally take the risk of flying again. Justin thinks Im a pro at it. One of my goals in life achieved among another one. I also got to put my foot on the alantic ocean, with no socks and shoes on. Boy was it cold for justin, he was worried about frost bite, where as I was running around yelling in delight my life is almost complete. I have finally did things my parents worried about and they couldnt say No to me.
I am definally growing up, I have Justin to thank for giving me the best year of my life being with him. We recently celebrated our one year on the 15th, in North Carolina. One of perfect gifts I couldnt imagine getting. I truely found that one, the one I know will forever teach me the world and want to go on all these adventures, such as Australia some day, Europe perhaps? But I know I am myself and I am Melissa Susan Manak (soon to be Haugens) with him, I can be the best person when I am with him, I am happy and contant being in his arms knowing we will conquor all the life lessons together.
Now our next major life change will reside in Chicago IL, particularily along west warren blvd. We will be signing our lease some time this week and moving in next week. Yes Justin and I are making an new commitment, living together. I am very excited and happy that every night I will be sleeping next to him in his wonderful jet fuel smell and arms knowing I will be safe forever. I have several people already on board helping us getting ready for our move.
So long to my childhood home the life that I lived sheltered. Now I am embarking an new chapter in my life, with a new family Justin Echo and my new cat Toluca. She is a joyful addition to our life and eventually we will get a dog but it wont happen until we graduate with our BA and then buying our first home.
Maybe Toluca IL? Gales burg IL, Peoria IL, Charlotte NC, or somewhere around the eastern coast in some airforce base?
who knows but Im excited!