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.