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.