my usual not so brief update...
I just thought I'd take a moment to remind people that I am not about having friends that are so closeminded that they make judgements on the way I come about my decisions and that I don't appreciate those who force their points of view on me and refuse to accept my point of view. This is not to say that I can't appreciate a debate and that I mind countering view points but I don't appreciate being called stupid or ridiculous or being made to feel in either of these ways because I have a different viewpoint. Especially when I'm an intelligent person who is capable of coming to my own informed conclusions. I will not foster those kinds of friendships because I don't consider that kind of behavior as the way a friend should be or act. That's all there is to it. I'm above that and above having friendships that are that closeminded. The only irony of the whole thing is that while you're ignorantly preaching openmindedness to everyone, it's you who's also being closeminded to others.
In the meantime I wish you well in whatever you continue to do or do in the future.
For everyone else, the ones who actually care about my life, life has been great. We are enjoying engaged life and taking it in stride. Trent's had a hard time at work the first few weeks back and school/ my laziness regarding school is already stressing me out. It's caused a few issues but we've both learned the give and take of stress and have learned to cope and deal together.
My classes are a great deal of fun. I'm already having issues finding the motivation to do readings and keep up but for the most part I enjoy the subject matter and the class cultures and interactions. It's the greatest part about being in school. On the other hand, the tuition bill is the bane of my existance. I just paid my huge tuition bill and am already feeling sick. I also used the vast majority of my tuition loan so I have to either procure a loan for the last of my classes or find a way to pay the 8 grand for my remaining classes on my own. Woohoo.
In other news, I've found a cool wedding ring that is relatively inexpensive for Trent. I have a dress that I've been looking at online that is pretty amazing except the price. I'd like to check out another store but I'm kind of nervous that I'd find exactly what I want in a dress and want to buy it on the spot and I can't afford that right now. We've worked on colors and dates and who we want to invite. Also I've gotten a few engagement gifts that are pretty cool. Including a cookbook from one of Trent's friends and in a crazy twist of events, a family friend of Trent's mother sent -to my house- a gift for me of an Irish cast and formed jewelry and ring tray. It's got Celtic knots and symbols etched into the ceramic. It's beautiful. I'm marrying well if these things are any indication.
Anyhow, tonight we're having dinner with Trent's family at his sister's new house. It'll be nice to see them and relax. Tomorow, in the final act of Christmas, I'm taking Trent to the Pistons basketball game tomorrow night. I'd gotten him the tickets for Christmas and am also planning on paying all expenses for the evening out. Pending Angela ruining our plans by having a baby in the middle of the game, it should be a good amount of fun. And incase I haven't shared this story, my friend is having a baby soon and her children, who I've watched frequently over the years (to the point that her 5 year old is extremely jealous of Trent and upset with me for planning to marrying him), specifically requested that I come stay with them while she has the baby. It's cool and sweet to me, but makes me very nervous to be so far away from them, like out at school and the Pistons game.
Anyhow, that is my current life in a nutshell. Not quite freezing in the subzero temperatures. thank goodness for heavy wool sweaters and other accessories! my best to you all!
In the meantime I wish you well in whatever you continue to do or do in the future.
For everyone else, the ones who actually care about my life, life has been great. We are enjoying engaged life and taking it in stride. Trent's had a hard time at work the first few weeks back and school/ my laziness regarding school is already stressing me out. It's caused a few issues but we've both learned the give and take of stress and have learned to cope and deal together.
My classes are a great deal of fun. I'm already having issues finding the motivation to do readings and keep up but for the most part I enjoy the subject matter and the class cultures and interactions. It's the greatest part about being in school. On the other hand, the tuition bill is the bane of my existance. I just paid my huge tuition bill and am already feeling sick. I also used the vast majority of my tuition loan so I have to either procure a loan for the last of my classes or find a way to pay the 8 grand for my remaining classes on my own. Woohoo.
In other news, I've found a cool wedding ring that is relatively inexpensive for Trent. I have a dress that I've been looking at online that is pretty amazing except the price. I'd like to check out another store but I'm kind of nervous that I'd find exactly what I want in a dress and want to buy it on the spot and I can't afford that right now. We've worked on colors and dates and who we want to invite. Also I've gotten a few engagement gifts that are pretty cool. Including a cookbook from one of Trent's friends and in a crazy twist of events, a family friend of Trent's mother sent -to my house- a gift for me of an Irish cast and formed jewelry and ring tray. It's got Celtic knots and symbols etched into the ceramic. It's beautiful. I'm marrying well if these things are any indication.
Anyhow, tonight we're having dinner with Trent's family at his sister's new house. It'll be nice to see them and relax. Tomorow, in the final act of Christmas, I'm taking Trent to the Pistons basketball game tomorrow night. I'd gotten him the tickets for Christmas and am also planning on paying all expenses for the evening out. Pending Angela ruining our plans by having a baby in the middle of the game, it should be a good amount of fun. And incase I haven't shared this story, my friend is having a baby soon and her children, who I've watched frequently over the years (to the point that her 5 year old is extremely jealous of Trent and upset with me for planning to marrying him), specifically requested that I come stay with them while she has the baby. It's cool and sweet to me, but makes me very nervous to be so far away from them, like out at school and the Pistons game.
Anyhow, that is my current life in a nutshell. Not quite freezing in the subzero temperatures. thank goodness for heavy wool sweaters and other accessories! my best to you all!