1 day left...

This will be my last blog as a single woman. I'm so excited for today and tomorrow!

I was really busy yesterday. It started with packing up boxes getting ready to move. Then Brandon and I signed the paperwork and got the keys to our new apartment. I love the new place. We both moved in our stuff and then last night my friends took me out to dinner. I had a lot of fun.

I decided to sleep one more night at home. Everyone was busy when I got home so I decided to print the wedding programs. They look amazing. Then I went to bed, but I didn't sleep that well. I guess I'm too excited. I woke up before the sunrise after a dream that my Uncle and his family decided not to come to the wedding. After an attempt to fall back to sleep I peeked out the window and was relieved to see my Uncle's RV parked on the driveway.

I'm looking forward to what today brings. I'm getting my first manicure and pedicure, decorating the church and the rehearsal and dinner is tonight as well.

Wow! This has been a long road. Not as long as some people but long for me. Looking back I can say that it is worth the wait. Tomorrow will be here before I know it and we will be bound to each other under God. I've waited for that day so long. Way before I met Brandon.

I love Brandon and can't wait to begin this next step in our lives together!

2 days left...

It's amazing what a little sleep can do to change the attitude.

Today is moving day. I've decided to only move most of my stuff instead of all of it. I've got my boxes packed and my bed stripped. My brothers are going to carry the furniture and boxes. I'm excited about checking into our apartment. The plan is to get everything loaded up and ready to go beforehand. Then we will sign the papers, get the key and clean the place before moving our stuff in.

As far as wedding planning goes I think I got it all done. Maybe a few things here and there. But it's mostly under control. I'm really excited because the celebrating starts tonight.

It's weird how fast my life is changing. I'm glad that I have friends and family helping me out.

3 days left...

I'm really tired. Tired of wedding planning and organizing. I just wish that Saturday would be here and then I can rest afterward. Wedding planning is stressful.

Moving two days before the wedding is insane. The only thing more stupid would be moving the day before or the day of. I feel like I've made a big mistake cramming everything into such a short time period.

I feel so alone...

4 days left...

I feel like one of my posts is missing.

Well, my father made all 20 candles on Saturday. They look really nice. I started getting the favors ready by putting candy into boxes and tying them with ribbon. I bought plates, plastic ware, cups and napkins last night. So we have everything for the reception. I'm really excited that everything is coming together.

We went dancing again last night and had a lot of fun. I've been making a lot of phone calls and organizing. I can't wait until the day arrives and I can enjoy myself and not have to worry about this or that.

Friends start arriving tomorrow.

8 days left...

The deposit is made on our apartment and we move in two days before the wedding. Well, I move in. He doesn't move in until after the wedding.

I wrote the schedule for the wedding weekend and came up with my vows yesterday. Now I just have to get Brandon's vows and I can email my grandfather (the officiant) the details.

The biggest thing left is making candles and working out the details of decorating the church. I have lots of little things to do but we have enough right now to ensure that the wedding will be a success even without all the details.

I bought the aisle runner, flower girl baskets, ring bearer pillow and cake knife and server.

I have a lot of packing to do...

9 days left...

Yay! We are down to the single digits.

We got our apartment. I'm bringing in the deposit today. I'm so excited because we can start moving in our stuff before the wedding. It's going to make the next week and a couple days insane though.

We got our marriage license yesterday at the county clerk's office. I'm so excited!

We also took our engagement pictures finally. They were a lot of fun. I like our photographer and she is easy to work with and we both feel comfortable with her. She remarked that we are very photogenic. I can't wait to actually see the pictures.

11 days left...

I had a very stressful day. I realized how much of the planning hinges on getting our apartment. I won't know exactly what the wedding weekend is going to look like. That sort of made me freak out today.

Today was the day when Brandon and I finally had more days together than apart. I'm glad that we finally reached that milestone in our relationship. I'm even more glad that we don't ever have to worry about living in separate cities or states again.

Wow! I'm going to be married in less than two weeks...

13 days left...

I have less than two weeks left. The hard thing is balancing wedding planning as well has packing up for the move and making all the arrangements for living on our own. There is no time left for me to dilly dally.

I'm working on thank you notes tonight. Tomorrow I'm going shopping with a friend and possibly swing dancing. Tuesday I'm going over the details of the flowers and Wednesday I have my final dress fitting. I still have a whole list of stuff to do including getting the marriage license, car insurance, shopping (clothes, decorations, food), writing the ceremony program, etc.

I'm hoping to hear back about our apartment. It would be nice if we can move in our stuff next weekend.

14 days left...

My family had a great New Year's Eve Party last night. Brandon and I stayed up most of the night (we drifted off to sleep after 4am) and woke up in time to watch the sunrise together. It was a great way to bring in the new year.

The days are ticking by fast. I'm looking forward to Monday when I can call and make the last arrangements for flowers, music, cake, food and whatever else I need to. Part of me is scared that I won't get everything done. But I know that the wedding will still happen even without a cake for example.

We are hoping to hear about our apartment soon. They are re-reviewing our application early next week.

Maybe I should get started on thank you notes today...

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.