20 days left...

I have a feeling that this week is going to be busy. I have to coordinate plans, call people, delegate tasks and keep on top of everything. I'm going to ask friends to cook the food, plan my flowers with the florist, do my first hair trial, talk to musicians, and anything else that I can think of.

We are expecting to hear back from the property managers about the apartment we applied for. I really hope we get it. I'm praying that it will go well and we will be able to move in soon with no problems.

Christmas was wonderful!

23 days left...

We have been getting a lot of RSVPs the last few days. Over a hundred guests have let us know that they are coming. I'm getting really excited as the day is approaching.

I've been working on my room and sorting through my stuff. I finished sorting all my papers and class notes from the last five years. I still have a lot to do as far as packing but I'm glad that I'm making headway. I can't wait until we can start moving into our new place. I feel really excited about this one apartment and I hope we get it.

Tomorrow is Christmas Eve, a day that I've been looking forward to for a long time. I just wish I had more to give this Christmas.

25 days left...

We found a couple of nice apartments yesterday. We are filling out applications and then dropping them off tomorrow.

I've been making phone calls today and confirmed the church for the rehearsal and set up the night before as well as the wedding day itself. Now I feel like I can rest easier and plan my schedule for that weekend.

Now it is time to organize myself a little more, make a plan for what I'm doing next, and then work on my room some more. I'm looking forward to baking cookies tonight with the family. Christmas is here!

26 days left...

Well, I'm a little worried now. The friend that we thought was doing our food canceled on us. I'm hoping we get someone.

The last few days with Brandon have been great. I drove home Wednesday night and unpacked my car. Thursday I was sooo tired. Brandon threw me a surprise graduation party that night. I went out for lunch and shopping with a friend on Friday. I got all my attendant gifts. On Saturday I had my other bridal shower which was fun. My aunt and cousin did a good job.

Brandon and I are going apartment hunting today. I'm hoping that we can find a good place soon.

30 days left...

I haven't had a more upsetting day in a long time. I feel sorry for my family because I've been venting for most of the afternoon. I've been quite an angry little person. Most people would use a certain word to describe me but I purpose not to use that language.

31 days left...

Exactly a month until the big day.

I spent the morning packing up my stuff. I'm taking a break right now before some friends come and help me haul my stuff out to my car. Then I have to vacuum and check out of my room, take my final, go to dinner, say all my goodbyes, and then hit the road. I'm really looking forward to being home tonight and sleeping in my own bed.

32 days left...

I got all my assignments turned in yesterday. I took my poly sci final today and am feeling good about it. I have one more final tomorrow and then I'm going home. I'm taking this evening to hang out with friends. Then tomorrow I'm going to pack up, clean up, take my final and then drive home after dinner. It feels so good to be almost done.

34 days left...

I finished my paper earlier this evening. I'm really happy that I'm almost finished with school. Just three days until I'm driving home.

It's really starting to feel more like Christmas. I've been watching Christmas movies this week between assignments and studying. I can hardly wait until I arrive home because I know the house is decorated. It will really feel like Christmas then.

35 days left...

I've been working on my assignments and papers. I've been accomplishing quite a bit and now just have the one paper to finish and then I can start studying for finals. I can't wait until I get done. Hopefully I can get a good grade on this paper. I don't like research papers and for some reason I have a mental block right now. Maybe I can focus better after dinner.

All I can think of right now is how much wedding stuff I need to get done. People I need to call and stuff I need to order. I need for school to be over so I can get on with my life.

36 days left...

So I'm tossing around the idea of leaving for home right after my final on Wednesday. I'm kinda in a hurry to go home and see my family and Brandon.

I was really tired earlier today. When I'm that tired I get kinda emotional. So I took a long nap this afternoon which made me feel way better. But now I'm still wide awake even though it's bed time.

37 days left...

Today was my last day of class. It feels really good to be almost done. I have a half dozen little assignments and papers due on Monday, one final on Tuesday and one final on Wednesday. Then I'm done forever.

I'm really really looking forward to going home. One of the first things that I'm doing is going apartment hunting with Brandon. I can't wait to pick out our first apartment and put down the first month's rent. I'm so excited about getting our first place and turning it into a home.

38 days left...

I had a really good day today. I took my volleyball final and aced it getting an A in that class. Then in stress management my teacher asked me and a few other students to stay after class. I was wondering what was up when he congratulated us for being good students. He said that we were getting an A in the class and that we didn't need to take the final exam. I'm very happy because that means I can focus on my other two classes and those finals.

My internship had a potluck for the participants and I helped out with set up and take down. It was fun to hang out with people and I got a good lunch out of it as well.

I'm really excited that I only have a week left until I'm totally done with school. I'll be home in a week and three days.

39 days left...

I sometimes feel like I'm riding the stormy waves in a little boat. I'm just glad that Jesus is in the boat with me.

40 days left...

Brandon and I had a good weekend together. We spent time with friends and went out looking at Christmas lights. We saw some spectacular displays. Then we spent Sunday at my grandparents. We went to church and finished our pre-marital counseling with my grandfather.

I'm always sad to see Brandon go but I know that I'll be home for good in less than two weeks. The thought of this puts a smile on my face and joy in my heart. We won't have to be apart for long.

43 days left...

Brandon is on his way to come visit me. He decided to come down on the spur of the moment. I'm so excited that he is coming!

Our rings came in today. Brandon is going to pick them up early next week.

I'm still sick...

44 days left...

I've finished another week of school. Only one week left and then finals. It really did go fast. I'm afraid that this weekend will seem really long. But I will get some needed rest and also finish my assignment that's due on Wednesday.

I feel good about this past week. I didn't deal with any depression but instead felt pretty good despite being sick. Tonight though I'm missing Brandon a lot. I know that the weekend will be tough without him but I'm tougher.

45 days left...

I have two weeks until I'm done with school. Two and half weeks until I'm home for Christmas. Three and half weeks until Christmas. Six and half weeks until I get married. It's amazing how fast time is going.

46 days left...

I've been sick since Saturday night. It is discouraging to be sick again. I wish that I could have just skipped this sickness because I have so much to do. The bummer thing is that what I have to do this week involves going out and watching senior fitness classes. But I can't do that while I am coughing up a storm. I also had to miss my internship this morning. We aren't allowed to go in while we are sick. Hopefully I am better by Thursday so I can get everything done. I know that things will work out and I will be done with school soon. In two weeks from tomorrow I will take my last final. In two weeks from Saturday I will be home for Christmas. I know I'm supposed to be enjoying these last weeks of school. But it's hard to when I'm sick and not feeling good. I just want to be home.

47 days left...

I used to wear my purity ring on my left hand. It reminded me of God's love and what He did for me so that I could be considered pure in His eyes. It also reminded me of my promise to Him and to my future husband. Now I wear my engagement ring. It reminds me of Brandon's love for me. It reminds me of everything that Brandon gave up gladly for me. It also reminds me of my promise to him and his promise to me and that we are getting married soon. I am blessed to have his love.

49 days left...

Sometimes love is tested. But true love, when tested, never fails.

52 days left...

I spent quite a bit of time today working on invitations. I have now addressed all the invitations except for twenty-two. The twenty-two consist of friends at school and incomplete addresses. I will finish those up in the next few days hopefully. I mailed a bunch of invites today and am planning on dropping the rest into a post office box tonight.

I still have a bunch of things that I need to organize and get done. But it will have to wait until December.

Brandon and I are driving down to my grandparents tonight. We are all going to be celebrating Thanksgiving together. I'm looking forward to seeing family and hanging out with them tomorrow and during the weekend as well.

54 days left...

My Thanksgiving break has been mostly good so far. My bridal shower was awesome and I've spent a lot of time with family and friends. Brandon and I have had a quite a bit of time together as well.

We bought our rings today. They are being engraved and will be ready for pick up in December. We are having "Love never fails" engraved into our rings. I'm so excited about them. They are simple but will mean so much to us when we exchange them at our wedding. It is crazy to think that we are going to wear those rings for the rest of our lives. Yeah, buying the rings meant a lot to me today.

I still have so much to do and so little time. I don't think that I will be able to accomplish everything that I would like to. But that is okay because I still have time in December, once I graduate, to finish things like cleaning and organizing my room. That is a huge project that will take a few days or maybe even a whole week.

59 days left...

Today was really busy with class, test, lunch, another test, break and then class. My professor was talking about thinking positively and how it affects the brain. She also talked about anxiety and depression. For some reason I left class feeling bummed and depressed. Depression is a new emotion to me. I'm not used to it and at first it scared me. But in class today I realized that I have only experienced a small amount of depression. For some people it consumes them. I'm thankful that I don't deal with that much.

I'm missing Brandon a lot right now. We just talked on the phone for a few minutes but I want to be with him. Only 26 hours left. I've been keeping an hour countdown the whole day.

Right now I'm so tired that I could cry. I wish my Thanksgiving break would be more restful but it's going to be busy and involves a LOT of driving before the holiday itself. My schedule for the break looks like this:

Friday: sleep in, laundry, dojo
Saturday: Bridal Shower and my little brother's birthday party
Sunday: Church and family time
Monday: Chiropractor and possibly swing dancing with Brandon, work on homework
Tuesday: Hang out with friends or get stuff done around the house
Wednesday: Pack and drive down to spend Thanksgiving with extended family
Thursday: Thanksgiving
Friday and Saturday: Hangout with family and homework
Sunday: Church and my grandmother's birthday party, head back to school

60 days left...

Today was a rough day. I woke up really congested and not feeling well. But I felt better after a shower and breakfast. I went to my internship and succeeded in not coughing or sneezing the whole morning while I was there. I don't want to spread my germs around but I also needed the hours. I felt better for most of the afternoon. But then I really tuckered out around dinner time. Dinner was really good. I ate a lot and am now feeling really sleepy. I still have to study for my test tomorrow. So I'll be doing that and looking forward to talking to Brandon tonight.

I hope I'll be feeling better by Thursday...

61 days left...

I'm still sick so I spent most of the day resting after class this morning. I hope I'm better by tomorrow. I need the hours for my internship. There's not that much school left. I only have two and half weeks after Thanksgiving. Then I'll be home in Nipomo for good. I'm looking forward to being able to dedicate myself to our wedding planning.

Only three days until I go home for Thanksgiving break.

62 days left...

Our weekend together was really nice. We hung out on Friday and then watched a movie with friends. On Saturday we had pre-marital counseling and spent most of the day with my grandparents. Then we celebrated a friend's birthday. Brandon left early this morning to be back in time for work this afternoon. I was sad to see him go but it was easier on me this time. Unfortunately, I have a stuffy nose. I've been resting most of the day but I spent a couple hours with my older brother. We had a good time hanging out and talking over coffee and tea. I hope I'm better by tomorrow.

65 days left...

I finished addressing all of my extended family's invitations and stuffed them. I just need to seal them, put on stamps and they are ready. I went to buy stamps today but the post office was closed because of Veteran's Day. I'm looking forward to getting the rest of the invitations done.

I picked up my veil today. It's very pretty and I can't wait to try it out with my hairdo. Hopefully this will happen soon.

I missed Brandon a lot today. I know that I'm going to see him in less than 24 hours but I still miss him right now.

I calculated my GPA as if I got all A's this semester and found out that there is no way that I'm graduating with honers. That's fine though. It's not like I needed good grades, they were just a personal goal of mine. And since I'm coming really close to that goal, I can still be proud of myself. I'm glad that this semester is almost over and that I'm graduating!

Christmas is going to be extra special this year.

66 days left...

Jack, the dog, came back safely.

Brandon is coming down the day after tomorrow. I'm really looking forward to seeing him. We are having our first pre-marital counseling session on Saturday. Then he has to head back home because he's working on Sunday. It will be a short visit but I'm glad that he can come down. I'll be going home the following weekend.

I don't have class tomorrow so I'm going to work on addressing envelopes and might even go buy some stamps and send the first batch off. My veil has arrived so I'm going to be picking it up as well.

Earlier today I contemplated going to grad school. But then I realized that no matter how ambitious that sounds it is not what I want to do. There are way more important things and life is too short.

67 days left...

I don't understand some people. For them, marriage is low on their list of priorities, something to do later down the road. I had someone tell me that I had my whole life ahead of me and getting married was something that I could do later. She made it sound like it was a shame that I was getting married in January. I always wanted to get married. I'm excited that I'll be marrying Brandon in a little more than two months. Yes, it is soon. Yes, it might even be crazy. But why wait? I don't understand why people would want to wait.

On another note. I'm feeling really bad for Brandon right now. He ran over the dog of the family that he is staying with. The dog ran off and they can't find him. I hope he is alright.

68 days left...

Leaving last night was terrible. I cried quite a bit. It was worse leaving Brandon and my family than it has been before. The drive seemed really long and I cried out loud and prayed and listened to music. I feel better today. I realized that being depressed and devastated is not going to change anything and will only make me feel crummy. I guess that I'm the only one that has control over my attitude. I miss him a lot right now but I know that we will be spending this weekend together. I'm looking forward to him coming down on Friday. He has a job interview which is really exciting. I hope he gets the job. I'm going to be working on addressing envelopes later this week and next week. But for now I must study for my test day after tomorrow.

Only four and half weeks of school left.

69 days left...

I picked up our invitations yesterday. They look really nice. They have one mistake. The RSVP date says December 18, 2011. I'm going to just change it to 2010 with a pen. It's not a big enough mistake to get them reprinted. And it is on the little card not the invite itself so it's not that big of a deal.

I'm not looking forward to going back to Fullerton this evening.

70 days left...

We visited the florist yesterday and talked about flowers for our wedding. It was fun! But I really don't have much of a preference for what flowers I want. My homework is to look online and see what I like.

We got our invitations printed. They are waiting to be picked up.

Brandon and I have had a good weekend so far together. We spent all yesterday together but today we won't see each other until this evening. I had a belt test to judge at the dojo and he has work right now. I would go visit him at work later this afternoon but I'm going to a birthday party.

71 days left...

Today is going to be fun. Wedding planning and hanging out with Brandon. Right now it's just chill time until he comes over and my mother gets up and ready to go. It's amazing how quite the house is this morning after all the chatter and excitement of my arrival last night. It's good to be home. But it feels weird to be the only one up besides Daddy who went to work a while ago.

I left my phone charger in my dorm room. I could kick myself. Well, I guess I'll turn off my phone today and save it for the drive back to school. My car's check engine light came on and off a couple times last night. It's probably nothing but I would hate to break down with a dead cell phone battery. I really do depend on technology.

72 days left...

I'm excited! In just about eight hours I'll be home, Brandon will be off work, and we'll be hanging out together.

In six weeks I'll be done with school and moved back home.

74 days left...

I'm so excited right now! Two and a half months until our wedding! Time is passing by faster which is good. I'm really looking forward to our special celebration.

I bought my wedding shoes yesterday. I took a couple of international students with me and we shopped around until we found exactly what I want. This afternoon I went to try on veils with a good friend. I made my decision, ordered my veil and bought the blusher. I'm so excited that I have my whole wedding outfit. I just need to pick out my jewelery. I'm getting my dress altered in December.

Two days until I go home and see Brandon!

77 days left...

I finalized the wording for our invitations today. I just want to run them by a couple more people including my mother next weekend. Then, I'm going to get them printed. I'm probably going to start addressing the envelopes this week. I'm thinking of doing calligraphy. But it might bore me after a while and I'll end up scribbling the last few addresses.

78 days left...

Brandon shaved off his mustache because the lady at the job he applied for said he should do so before his interview on Monday. I feel annoyed at the lady for saying that. I hope he gets the job though because it is full time and closer to where he lives than his current part-time job is. I hope they don't make him keep his mustache shaved. I really like it.

I carved my first jack o' lantern today. It was fun. I also went to watch my first volleyball game ever. My school won. I've been really tired today, and took a nap this afternoon. Tomorrow I'm going to my grandparents.

79 days left...

Wow! I miss him a lot...

He won't be coming this weekend. But at least I'll see him next weekend when I go home.

80 days left...

I've been studying for my test tomorrow and decided to take a little break to blog. It's amazing how fast the weeks go by. I only have six weeks left until I'm done with school forever. It is cool to think how close I am. I'm thankful that I'm finishing school. It is quite an accomplishment. But I'm even more thankful that I'm getting married and that I have Brandon to live the rest of my life with. I miss him terribly and it will continue to be difficult for the remaining weeks. But I know that I'm going to see him when I go home weekend after next. I might see him this weekend but it's only a small possibility.

I wish I was home doing all the things that I want to do but I'm here. It's not that bad though. I have great friends and nice classmates. This Friday I have plans to hang out and do something with three separate friends. It's going to be awesome!

I'm really looking forward to the holidays this year. More than the last few years I think. Or maybe I always look forward to them this much.

The time left until our wedding is ticking down. Each day seems to go by faster as the day approaches. A very small part of me is worried that I won't get everything done. But I know that I will. I have good friends/bridesmaids back home who are helping out a lot. Brandon is doing quite a bit too. The latest thing that he did was to make a newsletter for the bridal party and family to keep them updated on the wedding plans.

I will end with the acknowledgment that God is good. My Wednesdays have been stressful for the past few weeks. But today is the first one in a while that didn't drive me to tears. I know that God is the reason for that. He is my strength and the reason for my hope. I'm glad that I will always have Him. Forever!

82 days left...

I'm going to have two bridal showers. One on November 20th up in my hometown and the other in December down here. I feel blessed to have twice the fun. My wedding invitations arrived today. I'm so excited. Next step is to have them printed. Brandon might be coming down here this weekend. If he does, then we will begin our pre-marital counseling with my grandfather.

83 days left...

It was so good to see my family and Brandon. We had a good time hanging out and having dinner together Friday night. Brandon and I drove back to school and hung out and then went to bed. We hung out all the next day until around six when my family was leaving to go back home. I'm so glad that Brandon and I had the opportunity to hang out together this weekend.

They left the cousin's house and I headed back to school. I don't like having to say goodbye to Brandon. I'm looking forward to the day when we won't have to go for a whole week without seeing each other. They had a spin out on the freeway on the way home. My family said it was scary. My mother was screaming. My brother (who was driving) said that my mother's screaming was the scariest part of it all. But by the grace of God there was no collision. No one got hurt and the truck didn't even get a scratch. I'm so thankful that God kept them all safe. It could have ended really badly last night but they got home safely. God still works miracles.

85 days left...

I've been excited all morning in anticipation of Brandon coming down. They are about an hour away from the cousins house where we are going to be hanging out today. I'm going to leave soon to meet them there. I'm like a little kid waiting for Christmas!

86 days left...

Brandon and I have been together for seven months now. I'm excited because he will be coming down here tomorrow. I'm glad to see my family as well. I'm really looking forward to tomorrow. I got Brandon's phone charger that he left. I know that next week is going to be a lot better because we will be able to talk as long as we want to each night without worrying about his phone dying.

I had a really good day today!

87 days left...

I spent most of the day feeling sad. But then I perked up in the afternoon. My bridesmaids dresses are ordered which is great! Two of my bridesmaids are working on my bridal shower. I'm so excited. They set the date for November 20th.

88 days left...

So here I am blogging about another day being apart from Brandon. I could say that I miss him and that I can't stand being apart. But you already know that. I remember my friend saying at her wedding that the question was not if she could live with her husband but if she could live without him. They couldn't live without each other. I feel the same way about Brandon. I cannot bear the thought of being apart for much longer than we have to. I am so relieved that school will be over in eight weeks and we will not have to live in separate states or counties any longer. We will be living in the same city and when we get married, the same apartment.

Since we started dating we have spent 103 days together and 109 days apart. The 109 days apart have been mostly in separate states. I am looking forward to the day that we will be together more days than we have been apart.

89 days left...

Brandon may be coming down with my family this weekend. I'm excited because then we will all be together and he will be able to meet my mother's cousin from Germany. I miss him a lot today. I feel like half of me is missing. But only eight weeks of school left. I'm so excited that we will be together then and getting married so soon! The next things on my list is to make sure the bridesmaids have all ordered their dresses, find shoes for myself, and then get my dress altered.

90 days left...

We picked out and ordered our wedding invitations yesterday. They are white with a black decorative border. I wanted something in red but couldn't find it. I'm happy with the ones we chose though.

Brandon left today to move up to my hometown. I was hoping that I would be going up there next weekend but it looks like I'll be staying down here and celebrating my father's birthday. My parents are coming down here next weekend. I haven't even told Brandon this change of plans yet and I know that he will be disappointed. But maybe I can go home the following weekend.

92 days left...

Brandon starts his new job on Monday. I'm so happy for him. It's not good for men to be without work. We are going to be packing up his stuff today so that he can move tomorrow. I'm going to miss him but we won't be going that long without seeing each other.

We still have to choose our wedding invitations.

94 days left...

I woke up on Sunday feeling way better. My fever was totally gone. I was so happy that I was able to fully participate in my brother's wedding as a bridesmaid. I got my hair and makeup done and put on my dress. We took most of the pictures before hand. Then we arrived at the ceremony with minutes to spare. It was a beautiful wedding. I realized how amazing my own wedding will be in January. I am so looking forward to that day.

My birthday was yesterday. I spent most of the day at school and working on my paper. But then I hung out with friends and Brandon in the evening. It was a good birthday. It is crazy to think that on my next birthday I will be married.

I'm working on my paper today and hoping that I will be finished with it before too late.

98 days left...

Last night I came down with a fever and a headache. I hadn't felt very good all day and almost passed out earlier in the evening. This morning I felt worse and my fever was even higher. I've spent the day resting in bed. Right now I'm feeling a little better and hopeful for being totally well tomorrow. I really hope that I'm well enough to be a bridesmaid at my brother's wedding. But even If I'm still sick, I'm going. Nothing is going to keep me away from seeing my little brother getting married.

Brandon and I have been texting most of the day which has been a great encouragement to me.

99 days left...

I drove home last night. It was a rough drive because I was tired and having doubts. I wondered if I was strong enough and consistent enough to get married and have a family. I felt weak and lonely without Brandon. Why am I so lost and miserable without him? Do all bride-to-be's worry and fret and doubt like I do? My emotions are on this roller coaster. Do I have to gain control over myself or am just normal? Am I normal or am I an unstable person? Will I be able to enjoy my brother's wedding on Sunday and be happy for him or am I going to have another day of sadness? So many questions...

On the bright side we are down to the double digits.

100 days left...

Yesterday was a real downer. I cried almost as much as the sky did. I knew that it was mostly because I was exhausted. I had a lot of stress built up because of my test yesterday, the upcoming weekend of my brother's wedding, and assignments and a paper due next week. I still don't know exactly how I'm going to get everything done. But one thing that I'm extremely glad for is that I'll be done with school a month before my own wedding. Only nine weeks of classes left including finals week.

I'm feeling better today and emotionally stronger.

102 days left...

This weekend is going to be crazy and amazing! Brandon's friends are getting married on Saturday. My brother (#3 of us kids) is getting married on Sunday. I'm so excited for his wedding. Brandon is going to try to make it to my brother's wedding. As his wedding is approaching it has made me realize how special marriage is and how it really changes you. I'm looking forward to getting married in January and starting that new chapter in my life. Sometimes it scares me to think about how I'm committing to spending the rest of my life with someone. But then I think about Brandon and realize that I want to do just that. I can't imagine a life without him anymore.

103 days left...

I just got back from driving Brandon to the train station. He is heading out of state to his friend's wedding. I'm a little sad to see him go, but he will be back on Sunday. I'm actually surprised at how positive I feel and the fact that I didn't cry on the way back to my dorm. We had a really good day today after a great weekend so I guess that is in my mind.

Brandon is going to be taking that job near my hometown. I'm bummed out. But it is a good opportunity and a great job. They offered to start him at a little more pay than they usually do. He has a place to stay at our friend's house for free. God has really been blessing us with everything. I know that this is the best for both of us.

105 days left...

So yesterday was a little of a downer despite nailing the location down. But today has been awesome so far and will continue to be great. We met with the photographer early this morning. It was our first meeting, and I immediately liked her. I'm excited about having her photograph our wedding. She offered to do engagement pics for a small fee. We ran a whole bunch of other errands today as well. Brandon had a interview with the border's up in this area. They want to hire him but I'm hoping that he will get the job closer to my school. Thinking of him possibly living and working up here really gets me down. I feel insecure like he is leaving me. I know that this feeling is silly and that he will be visiting me as often as he has days off. But I feel really insecure still. All I can do is to hope and pray that he gets a job down near school so we can be together.

Tonight is my brother's (#4 of us kids) birthday party. He is having a beach bonfire!

106 days left...

This weekend has been exciting because we booked the site for our wedding ceremony and reception. I'm glad that we can have dancing at the church. We are going to meet with the photographer tomorrow morning to talk details and sign the contract. I'm happy that things are falling into place so easily. When stuff happens like this I know that God is with us and that we have a lot of blessings. Next item on the list is to order invitations.

115 days left...

We went to Bed, Bath and Beyond on Monday and got most of our registry done there. It was really fun. We still have to decide on what pots and pans to get. We are going to register at Target also.

We celebrated our six month anniversary yesterday. Brandon cooked me dinner and we hung out and studied together because I had a test today. I can't wait until we are married.

119 days left...

Brandon arrived late Thursday night. It is so good to be back together again. Yesterday we had an awesome time at California Adventure with friends. We got to see World of Color which was amazing. Then Brandon left on a little weekend trip/bachelor party for his best friend. It was really difficult to say good night and goodbye even though we'll see each other on Sunday. I'm so glad that we have next week together.

I still haven't heard from the church yet...

123 days left...

I'm so excited that Brandon is going to be here in two days. But I have a feeling that it is going to be a long two days.

But on a good note, God is with me. He has always been here right beside me but now I can feel Him once again. I have a sense of renewal and commitment to Him. I know that things are going to be alright and everything is going to be okay. I don't have to worry or fret or be depressed. Life is how you think it is. I can think my life is crummy and it will be. Or I can think it is the most awesome life ever and I will have a great life despite the hard times.

124 days left...

Brandon will be arriving on Thursday. I'm so excited that he is going to be here in only three days. But I'm still crying on the inside because I miss him.

126 days left...

Yesterday, I told Brandon that I knew about his plan to surprise me by coming down early. My roommate had told me that he was planning on coming on Thursday to surprise me instead of coming on Saturday like he told me he was. Brandon was very bummed out that his surprise was ruined. I assured him that is was okay and that I wanted to know when he was coming. He said that he was still going to surprise me by doing something. He refused to let me know when he is coming down. This is like torture to me. I don't think I like surprises.

I wish I knew where he was this weekend. Last weekend he said that he was working on Saturday and Sunday. He told my friends the same thing so I don't think he was making it up. But then yesterday, via text, he told me that he was going camping with friends this weekend. He was going to be out of cell service probably but would call me if he could. But then I realized that he had work. Did he blow off his last two days to go camping with friends? Or did he blow off his last two days to drive down here to surprise me? I have no idea. I'm just worried and stressing out. But I stress out about everything these days.

I'm tired of Brandon trying to surprise me. I don't want to be surprised. I want to know where he is. I want to be able to believe him when he says that he is doing something.

I hope he is okay...

132 days left...

I didn't feel too well after brunch. I'm not sure if it was just the food or if I was dehydrated as well. I was feeling bad and so I laid down and slept for a little while. Then I stayed in bed all afternoon dozing or just thinking. I didn't feel like eating so I skipped dinner. I know I shouldn't be skipping meals but I just don't feel well. I felt a little better in the evening so I got up and did a bunch of reading for class this week. Hopefully I will feel better tomorrow.

I wish I had class tomorrow but it is Labor Day.

133 days left...

I asked another friend to be one of my bridesmaids. So now I have nine in my wedding party. My maid of honor, five bridesmaids, junior bridesmaid, and two flower girls. It is going to be so much fun.

Brandon gave his two weeks notice yesterday so he will be coming down soon. I'm glad because I miss him more and more each day. I thought about him a lot today.

135 days left...

Brandon is going to give his two weeks notice tomorrow. Then he will be able to come down and we will be together. I'm really excited! It has been way too hard to be apart this time. I hate it. I'm just praying that God will help me to keep a positive attitude until then.

137 days left...

I bought stamps and mailed the first batch of save-the-dates out. I still have twelve more addresses to get. Then I'll be done with the save-the-dates. Mailing out invitations won't be too bad because I will have all the addresses already. I've not been doing much wedding planning since school started. But we will do more planning when Brandon comes down in mid September. I'm really looking forward to it.

138 days left...

Yesterday and today have been hard but in a different way. I've been missing Brandon like crazy. But I'm not feeling down and depressed like before. I'm in a pretty good mood. Hanging out with family over the weekend and then coming back and seeing friends at school was cool.

Everything worked out with my internship and I start training tomorrow morning. I'm excited for it even though I don't know what to expect.

140 days left...

I got a flat tire last week on the way to move into my dorm. I got the tire changed but needed a new one so I took my car into the mechanic early this morning to get the new tire. I feel better now that I'm not driving around on the spare tire.

The USKA State Championships were today. Last week I decided not to compete. I hadn't practiced and I am way too stressed out. I didn't need to add more stress to my life. But I went anyway to help work and to watch my family compete. It was a good tournament and I was glad to see my friends. I'm looking forward to the day when Brandon can come see me compete.

My appetite has increased significantly during this past week. It's a little crazy to be hungry all the time after having very little appetite during the summer. But it's nice to not have to force myself to eat.

141 days left...

I was hoping that Brandon would be able to transfer his job down here in the next few weeks. But now it looks like the transfer won't happen. It is a big bummer (I feel like that is such an understatement). Being in two different states is hard enough when you know when you will see each other again. But not knowing when he will be able to come down here is hard. Well... maybe we are destined for a life apart until marriage. I hate to say this and it tears me up inside to be apart. But maybe God is getting me to rely on Him more. I don't know why this is happening and I don't know how to cope with it. But hopefully God will start showing me how to deal with being apart from Brandon during the most stressful part of my life so far.

I think I just spilled it all out...

145 days left...

I'm back at school. I wasn't expecting to feel sad about leaving home but I couldn't help shedding a few tears as I drove away yesterday. I also felt like I was driving farther away from Brandon. But I told myself that an extra four hours doesn't make that much difference.

It is really good to see everyone here. It is fun to have people congratulate me on my engagement. I'm really excited about being engaged and about our upcoming wedding.

147 days left...

Brandon has been working on our website (www.theknot.com/ourwedding/brandonmaynard&miriamprewett2011) for the past couple days. It looks pretty good. I've been getting ideas for the wedding and thinking over how I want stuff done.

Tonight I'm packing up to move into my dorm for the last time. This semester is going to be my last. It is a little weird to think that I will be done with school and have my bachelors in Kinesiology. I got the internship that I applied for. I'm excited that I will accomplishing that as well.

I miss Brandon a lot. I know that this is the last time we are going to be apart but it doesn't make it any easier. I love him from the bottom of my heart. I haven't ever loved someone this much and that is why it tears me up inside to be apart from him. I feel like a part of me is missing when he is gone.

Why do I feel this way? Why do I feel so... addicted?

149 days left...

It's been two amazing weeks together. We said our goodbyes early this morning and he is on his way home. Brandon is trying to get transferred as soon as possible so we can be together again. It might be a couple weeks or longer. But he is coming down in October no matter what. Part of me can't believe that he is gone. I think that he will come up the stairs any moment and kiss me on the forehead. But it is starting to sink in that I won't see him for a while.

We got quite a bit of wedding planning done. We have our budget, picked out the tuxedos, finalized the guest list, made save-the-dates, and wrote a request for a location.

156 days left...

I drove down to David's Bridal today with two of my bridesmaids and tried on wedding dresses. I found the perfect one and ended up taking it home today. I'm so excited that I have my dress already! It's gorgeous. I'm really looking forward to planning the rest of my wedding.

Still looking for a location...

158 days left...

We've done quite a bit of wedding planning in the past few days. Our wedding colors are red, black and white. I've picked out a bridesmaid dress. Today I tried on wedding dresses and found two that I like. I'll be looking at more and then choosing one and ordering it next week. We've come up with a tentative guest list and wedding party. The biggest thing is to find and nail down a venue.

159 days left...

Brandon proposed on Wednesday. It was amazing! We set our wedding date for January 15th of next year. I am so happy that we are going to get married.

Less than two hours away...

I'm so excited to see him! He is almost here. Soon we will be together.

Less than 1/2 day...

Where he stopped for dinner.



Isn't he soooo good looking. And he's growing that mustache just for me.

I'm so excited that he is on his way.

Less than 1 day left...

He sent me this picture a couple hours ago. He's on his way!

1 day left...

What happened to the countdown? Well, I found out that Brandon isn't sick. He was trying to surprise me by making up a story and coming down earlier than Thursday. But I was really worried and when he saw my face as we were skyping today he couldn't let me stay worried. So he told me about his plan to come down earlier. I'm relieved that he isn't sick and happy that I'll be seeing him soon. I'm not sure exactly when he will be arriving here because he still wants to surprise me. But I'm guessing that he is leaving sometime today and will get here in the wee hours of the morning. I'm so excited!

Soon we will be in each other's arms...

4 days left...

I had a good day with my grandparents. But Brandon is sick and I'm worried about him.

Hopefully I'll see him in four days...

5 days left...

Today I'm driving down to pick up my dress for my brother's wedding. I'll be spending tonight at my Grandparents. I haven't seen them for a while so I'm really looking forward to spending some time there.

I don't know how people can stand being away from their "significant others." I have felt like the summer and being apart has been tearing me up inside. But maybe I'm just blowing everything out of proportion...

6 days left...

I had an emotional breakdown yesterday. Everything is catching up to me and I have a lot of pent up emotions. I was glad that I had my Daddy to talk to and was able to talk to Brandon after he got off work. It is amazing to have these two strong men in my life that I can rely on when I'm going through tough times. By the time I got calmed down and everything it was time for bed and I didn't blog.

It is really hard these last few days. I'm looking forward to seeing Brandon and spending time with him. I'm also looking forward to feeling his arms around me once again. The time apart has been way too long. I can't remember his arms around me or feel his kiss on my forehead any more.

Brandon has a hard time surprising me. Today, while skyping, he showed me the surprise that he has been working on to give me in August.

8 days left...

I've had a really busy day so far. I woke up and did some chores around Grandma's house. I vacuumed, cleaned the bathroom, picked fruit to take home, watered the yard, and helped Grandma wash the bedding and make the beds. Then I packed up my car after lunch and filled up my gas tank. Then I drove to the cemetery. I had decided to go visit Grandpa's grave. Grandma is moving and this might be the last time that I head out in that direction for a long time. One look at Grandpa's gravestone brought tears to my eyes that spilled out and ran down my cheeks. I stood there talking to God for a while and thinking about memories that I have of my Grandpa. Then I got into my car and drove home. It feels good to be home. I'm really glad that I had the opportunity to go keep Grandma company and help her out. Even though I had to give up some things, I will never regret giving my time to her. It was a huge blessing to me as well as to Grandma.

I think I may be the luckiest girl alive...

9 days left...

I feel a lot better today. I figured out some of the stuff that was causing my bad mood yesterday and I'm one step closer to dealing with it. Today is good. I feel very happy skyping with Brandon right now and knowing that he is there for me every day (both the good and the bad days.)

I'm going home tomorrow. Grandma is feeling much better and I'm so ready to see my family again. God is good like always and I know that he will help me through these last few days left.

My feet are happy...

10 days left...

There are some days that I wish I could do over again. Today was one of them. I was really bummed out today, you could call it depressed. Nothing Brandon said could bring me out of it. I haven't been this bummed for a really long time. Finally the depression lifted when I read my Bible in the late afternoon. I feel bad because I know that it hurt Brandon to see me so down in the dumps. But that's what love is, being there all the time even through the bad.

Lesson: Read your Bible, it prevents and solves a lot of issues.

11 days left...

Grandma had a good day today, the best one yet! That makes my day good. I didn't do much today but I did finish reading Mary Higgins Clark "Second Time Around." I dozed off a little this afternoon and then woke up and checked my texts. Brandon had texted me that he was on an hour break and we could talk if I wanted to. I checked the time of the text to find out that he sent it almost an hour before. I felt a little bummed that I missed the chance to talk and keep him company on his break. But he gets off work soon so we'll be able to talk tonight.

I think I'm getting a little stir crazy. Maybe I'll go swimming tomorrow...

12 days left...

Brandon and I had an amazing time skyping today. We talked about August and spending time together among other things. We had a lot of fun. I'm so excited that it's getting closer. We missed each other a lot today. I wanted to kiss him but I know that I'll have to wait since kissing the computer screen is dumb.

13 days left...

Today flew by really fast. I know that the remaining days are going to fly by fast also. Grandma talked a lot today and told me stories about her and Grandpa. It is hard for her to be moving away from this house with so many memories and away from the cemetery that Grandpa is buried in. We both know that Grandpa isn't there, he is up in heaven, but it will still be difficult for her to move away.

I'm looking forward to talking to Brandon tonight. I missed not talking to him this afternoon.

14 days left...

I'm so thankful for skype. I don't know if I could handle being apart from Brandon without it. It is so good to be able to see his face. I love his smile and looking at his eyes makes me almost feel like we aren't even apart.

Things are going well here at Grandma's. I cleaned the house a bit this morning. Then I spent the rest of the day relaxing, skyping with Brandon, watching movies and cooking/eating. It feels so good to rest this week. I'm tired out from everything going on.

Only two weeks...

15 days left...

Brandon and I have been dating for four months now. We spent some time skyping today.

Grandma is doing a lot better. She went to the doctor today and got a shot for the pain and she perked right up. I'm a little afraid that she may have overdone it with all the walking around today. So hopefully she will feel just as good or better in the morning.

16 days left...

I slept in until 8:30 this morning. I had a good time talking with Grandma throughout the day. I've been eating good which is important. Brandon and I skyped this afternoon. I'm so glad that I'm able to skype this week with him. It was good to see his face and talk. We are going to skype more tomorrow. It is our fourth month anniversary.

I'm really looking forward to Brandon coming. Mike and Andi are going to be coming to our place in August for a couple days. I know the four of us are going to have a great time together. My mother is looking forward to meeting Mike and Andi as well as seeing Brandon again.

17 days left...

Last night Grandma slept better than she has for several weeks. I'm glad that she is getting better. I did the grocery shopping and the cooking today. This afternoon I read a Mary Higgins Clark mystery book. It was the first book that I have read for a long time. It was really good to curl up with a book and finish reading it in one day.

18 days left...

First of all I want to say that I found a wireless signal at Grandma's house. I don't know how nice it is to use someone else's signal but it doesn't have a password so I can. This is going to make my week a little better.

I had a good morning at church today. Then I had an awesome drive down to Grandma's house. It took me five hours and my legs were cramping up the last two hours but otherwise it was good. I had time to reflect and think about stuff. When I arrived, Grandma said that she had a good day and was doing better. But she is still in a lot of pain. It was hard to see Grandma looking so old and using a walker. But hopefully she won't have to use it for long.

19 days left...

I had a really good day today. This morning we had a belt test in the dojo. Everyone did well and we awarded eight new belts to our students including three brown belts. Brandon and I skyped all afternoon. It was our last skype date for a while. But we are going to stay in contact over phone. This evening I went to the beach for a bonfire. It was nice and relaxing except for a swarm of hungry mesquitoes.

This is my last blog post for a while since I'm leaving for Grandma's house tomorrow.

20 days left...

The past couple days have been a little tough on me. I'm feeling a little better so I've been teaching in the dojo. It was hard for me to not spend as much time with Brandon. I didn't get to skype him yesterday but we are skyping today. There is a bunch of things going on as well. My grandma is not doing well, I'm still sick and one of our student's sister died.

My summer is getting more interesting. I am going to be spending some time with my grandma. She needs someone to stay with her for a while. I'm planning on going there on Sunday and staying as long as she needs me. It might be for a week or maybe up to two weeks. It will be nice to spend time with her and make sure she is well taken care of. The only thing is that she doesn't have internet so I will be getting another break from facebook and from blogging. But I will still make journal entries and then post them when I have the chance.

22 days left...

Another day spent at home sick. Today congestion was added onto my cough but at least my throat is not sore.

Brandon and I talked over our plans for August. We are going to be spending as much time together as possible. We plan on going swing dancing, having a bonfire, going to the beach, karate, cooking, and spending time with my family.

Our four month anniversary is next week!

23 days left...

I'm still sick. I stayed home all day relaxing, playing computer games, watching Hulu, and skyping with Brandon. I'm hoping that I'm better tomorrow because, besides skyping Brandon, I do not like staying home sick.

I don't know how married couples can be apart for long periods of time. I have a new appreciation for the women who are apart from their husbands because of work. I don't like being apart from Brandon and we are only dating. I know that it hurts Brandon to be apart especially when I'm sick. I hope I get better soon for his sake as well as mine.

24 days left...

I woke up this morning not feeling too bad so I went into the dojo to teach summer camp. By lunch time I was wiped out and my cough was worse so I stayed home for the rest of the day. Brandon and I skyped for several hours. We talked about all sorts of things and I got some stuff off my chest. I'm glad that I can share anything with him. Sometimes it is hard to let him know how I feel but it's way easier than telling anyone else. When dinner time rolled around everyone was really busy so I ended up cooking dinner. It wiped me out but I'm looking forward to eating it. Dinner should be done in a few minutes. So I have to go.

25 days left...

I decided to take it easy today and spend it resting. I watched movies, read my Bible, and even took a nap. It really helped to talk to Brandon during his lunch break and again tonight. We texted throughout the day as well. I feel well taken care of by him even though he is in another state. The thing I lack is his arms around me and his kiss goodnight. But I won't be lacking that for long.

26 days left...

I woke up this morning with a slight sore throat and a cough. I had an appointment in Brea to get fitted for my bridesmaid dress for my brother's wedding. I had thought of spending tonight at my grandparents but decided against it because I was sick. I don't need to be spreading my germs around. I drove about four hours to get down there. The dress fit almost perfectly and needed only slight alterations. It will be ready by the end of the month. I then drove back home. It was a lot of driving but I didn't mind. I listened to the radio the whole way, singing and meditating on songs. I prayed and worshiped like I always do on long car drives by myself. When there were no Christian radio stations, I listened to random stations and popular songs. I enjoy almost any type of music. I thought of Brandon constantly. I thanked God for expressing His love through Brandon as well as in all the other ways He does.

The sky was beautiful today. Some days beautiful things make me cry. Today was one of those days. It was a really good day.

27 days left...

Some days I miss him more than others. The past couple days I have missed him a lot. I'm really looking forward to August.

Brandon went hiking today. I started to wish I was hiking also but then I remembered that he was working while I was having a fun time on the 4th of July. So then I didn't mind working while he was hiking. I know that someday soon we will be hiking together. I'm looking forward to that day.

28 days left...

For some reason I was incredibly hungry today. I ate more than I have been eating. This is a good thing. I have stopped losing weight and may even gain some back if my appetite continues.

I was really missing Brandon today and wishing that he was holding me tight.

29 days left...

I'm tired tonight from my long day. I taught my mother's 7am karate class because she was sick. Then I taught summer camp and the afternoon classes by myself. I feel pretty good about how I did. I wanted to take a nap this afternoon but ended up taking my brother to his drum lesson instead. I'm looking forward to talking to Brandon and then calling it an early night to rest up for tomorrow.

I'm excited that it is less than a month until we are together again (for a short time at least.)

30 days left...

We had an awesome talk this evening. It was awesome because I was talking to Brandon. I always get sad though after we pray when it is time to say goodbye. I used to wait until he hung up but now I hang up first. It is easier for me this way.

31 days left...

I'm really exhausted right now. The weekend was fun but tiring. My cousins got sick with a cough and Abi's turned to croup. I think I may be coming down with the cough. Hopefully it is just an allergy cough and not a full blown cold or virus. I don't think getting sick right now is going to be good. I weigh 107 pounds and am afraid that I will lose more weight if I get sick. Why am I in this predicament when most of America has trouble losing weight not gaining?

I miss Brandon when I'm not feeling good. He did such a good job taking care of me last semester when I was sick. He took me to the emergency room and the doctor. He brought me food and tea and kept me company. Such love, devotion and good deeds are rare to find. I'm lucky to be dating him. God is amazing to bless me with Brandon.

32 days left...

Independence Day was amazing, fun and filled with family, friends and food. I thought about Brandon a lot and wished that I was sharing the day with him. It was awesome watching the fireworks with my little cousins. They were so excited and made me think that someday I will be watching fireworks with my own kids. I'm looking forward to that day.

The days are going by faster and faster. I think this countdown is really helping me.

33 days left...

I ended up talking to Brandon late last night for a few minutes after he got off work. It made my night complete.

I got really good news from Brandon today. He got approved for time off from his job at Border's. I'm really excited because that means I will definitely see him in 33 days. I'm so happy that I'll be in his arms then. I'm going to be working on making a schedule for the time that we will be spending together. I'm inviting all my friends to a bonfire at the beach on the Saturday after he arrives. It's going to be the best bonfire of the year!

34 days left...

I'm really exhausted after a long, busy week. I wish that tomorrow wasn't going to be so busy. Knowing that I'm getting kicked out of my bed Saturday and Sunday night isn't a nice thought. I wish that I could just enjoy sleeping in this weekend or at least have the pleasure of sleeping in my own bed. But that's what happens when you are the only girl and have a queen sized bed.

I'm a little sad tonight because Brandon is working until late and I didn't get to talk to him today. But I'll be able to talk to him tomorrow.

35 days left

Only five weeks left. After feeling all bummed out yesterday I feel better today. I was feeling all sorry for myself and thinking that summer was awful. Being apart from Brandon is not awesome but the rest of summer is awesome. God has been so good to me and I just can't be bummed out for very long.

Brandon is having a worse time than me. But he is keeping a positive attitude. I'm so glad for his example. I'm proud of him.

36 days left...

Today has been busy like the rest of the week. I got to message chat with Brandon for a few minutes earlier this afternoon. But then he had to sign off. I've been really lonesome today. Wishing I was outside enjoying the good weather with friends. But that won't happen for a while.

37 days left...

We continued our study in Colossians today. It was good to be back in the word together.

38 days left...

I was insanely busy today but I wasn't all stressed like last Monday. I had karate camp for three and a half hours after cleaning the dojo for fifteen minutes. Then I had two hours at my other job after a short lunch break. Then three more hours in the dojo teaching in the afternoon/evening. That's a full work day of almost nine hours. Keeping busy kept myself from feeling lonely and missing Brandon. Which was good because I missed him terribly over the weekend. I started to miss him again this evening though.

I'm working on making a schedule for the week in August when Brandon comes. It started as a joke but now it's become half serious.

39 days left...

Today was a much happier day than yesterday! I enjoyed being at church and the sweet fellowship that we share. I look forward to bringing Brandon to our church in a little over a month. It is exciting to be getting closer and closer to that day when we shall be together again. Even if it is only going to be for a short while.

40 days left...

Today was a hard day for me because my parrot died. You can read about it here: http://miriamthemouse.blogspot.com/2010/06/angel.html I wish that Brandon was here but he comforted me over the phone. I'm so thankful that he had today off so I could talk to him when I needed him.

Brandon gave me his work schedule for this week. I'm glad that he has his job during this time that so many people are out of work. I just wish they would give him more hours.

Today was an emotionally tiring day after a physically and mentally tiring week. But I did get some rest and hopefully I will get more tomorrow.

41 days left...

Yesterday and today have been really hard for me. I've been exhausted because of karate camp, teaching and work. I've not had that much free time which is why I didn't write yesterday. I miss Brandon a lot. The heartache has returned. The loss of appetite has returned. I thought seeing him on vacation made those go away. I thought I was getting used to not being with Brandon. But I guess I can't get used to it.

I'm a little scared. I forced myself to eat lunch because I can't afford to lose anymore weight. Earlier this year I weighed 122 lbs. I now weigh 108 lbs. I lost weight when I was sick but I've lost a few pounds since I came home this summer.

43 days left...

Brandon told me today that he will have to stay up in Oregon for a little while longer. He will still come down in August but he will have to go back. But he promised that it will just be until my birthday in October. So I guess I will be having a fall countdown.

44 days left...

The days are passing by slowly but at least they are passing by. Waiting for something good is hard but it is easier when the moment is also good. I want nothing more than to be with Brandon right now. But I have to admit that I'm having a rather awesome summer (It would be more awesome with him.) I'm enjoying my time teaching in the dojo and working. Life is good. God is good.

45 days left...

It is our three month anniversary today. My day started out really stressful but got better. Brandon and I spent a lot of time talking on skype. I am so thankful to be dating such a wonderful guy. God has been so good to the two of us. This anniversary has been hard because we are apart. But there is also joy because we know that it will not be long before we are together again.

47 days left...

Brandon became a certified Barrista today. I'm proud of him and all that he accomplishes. He is working for Seattle Coffee in Borders. I find it amazing that he is doing this because he doesn't even like coffee.

48 days left...

We are really lovey dovey today. I love Brandon so much. We are making plans for this fall. I am going to be going back to school and he is going to be working and being as close as he can to me.

49 days left...

I have never doubted him before but I guess it had to come sometime. I am spending the day praying for God's strength. I am really scared and miss Brandon a lot. I wish I could be with him right now.

50 days left...

I've been really tired yesterday and today which makes me want to be with Brandon more than ever. I miss him a lot. I can hardly wait until the end of the summer when we can be together again. I love Brandon with all of my heart.

Stuff that I want to do with Brandon:

1) Swing dancing
2) Farmer's Market
3) Beach bonfire
4) Karate
5) Walk along the beach
6) Cook dinner together

51 days left...

I got to talk to him on his lunch break today. I'm so glad that he started working this week. I know that it will help keep him busy and focused as well as giving him more of a purpose to this summer.

52 days left...

Last night was very rough for both of us because we were missing each other a lot.

Today I'm keeping myself really busy. It helps a little but I'm still missing Brandon. I've decided to start planning things to do with him when he comes to visit at the end of the summer.

1) Swing dancing
2) Farmer's Market
3) Beach bonfire

I will keep adding to this list as time goes on.

53 days left...

I've decided to blog about the remaining days until Brandon and I are together again. We started dating on March 21st of this year. When the semester ended we had to part ways and each go home to spend the summer with our families. We got to see each other for a short amount of time when my family went camping up in Oregon last week.

I spent most of the afternoon with Brandon on Skype. I was uploading pictures to facebook from our camping trip. It was an awesome trip and I was glad that I was able to see Brandon for a few days. But I still miss him and think about him every day.