Different Path

Sometimes I wonder if things would be different if I had decided to jump into college right out of high school, but when I look at what I have now I can't imagine doing it differently.

It just seems to me like there are many paths a person can take to build a future and find happiness. I'm glad I found my other half first. I'm glad I found love. Now that I have Tim I know anything else that my future holds I will have no trouble with. It just seems to me that people can be so happy for others for going to college. Why aren't people as happy for others when they find love? Isn't that ultimately going to outlast a college degree?

Anyway, I was thinking about that last night and needed to rant.

The holidays have got me thinking about how much Tim and my family mean to me. I guess the only thing I would have done differently would be how I moved out. I really miss my family and thinking about being with everyone this time of year just makes me miss them more.

On a lighter note I've been having a blast making things for Christmas. I hope people appreciate the home made gifts I'm working on. I just don't have the money to be able to splurge like I did last year. And I'm excited that I got Tim several presents which he's asked for, but probably hasn't thought about for a while.

It'll be a good week next week. :)

Kyaaaaa~

So Tim is the BEST boyfriend, male and person ever! LOL! Last night we went and looked at ring settings because I've had an alexandrite ring from my great grandma for YEARS and it's always been too small for me! SO Tim decided he was going to get it re-set for me. So we picked out what I thought I wanted and decided to come back the next morning (which is today) but when we came back the price had gone up by $100 bucks! Originally we had decided to go with a different jeweler because she was the only one who had showed us any respect. After the price change though, we decided to go back to our original jeweler who ended up being cheaper, faster and better!

Anyway, it's amazing and beautiful and and and... AHH!

Tim is wonderful!

That Time of Year

Around this time of year I always have to stop and remind myself of all the great things in life. Especially in this past year I have learned it never helps to dwell on the bad things. You can do a lot more in life if you think of the positive and all the ways you can help yourself get there. Tim has been a big part in helping me come to this realization. He is such a wonderful person. I really look up to him and respect him. I love who I have become with him.

I am also so thankful for my family. My parents have really proven to be great parents. We've had our differences, but it means the world to me that they have both been there for me in the past year. Especially in the past couple of months. Even though they have different beliefs than me they have continued to love and support me. I respect that immensely. In addition, I am incredibly thankful for Tim's family. They have accepted me into their lives and welcomed me with open arms.

I am so excited for Christmas. We should be getting our Christmas tree soon as well as putting up decorations. I've been buying presents slowly over the last few months so now I have bunches! I can't wait to see Tim's grandparents in Silverton. I've only gotten to see them once and I couldn't believe how incredibly nice and generous they were.

Anyway, I'm thankful for a lot of things. I'm incredibly thankful for Tim. This past year has had it's ups and downs but both of us have grown so much through that and I am so blessed to have met him and have him in my life.