So, not too much is going on with me right now. I was on the work schedule for Black Friday, and now I'm not on it this week again. *sigh* I guess I do need to start looking for something full time or a career.

I'm working on a couple of papers for my class right now, too. It's hard to believe that these are going to be my last papers, and I get so excited about that, yet I lack the motivation to work on them. It's like pulling teeth. I had this last weekend to work on them a little, and I didn't touch them. My parents were out of town to visit relatives and I only had to work a couple of days. Oh well, I had fun anyway.

I got to spend Thanksgiving with David, just the two of us. It was a ton of fun. We roasted a duck for dinner and it turned out great. I also made a pretty awesome cheesecake. But the best part of all was getting to hang out with him without worrying about being home by a certain time. I'm glad that I got to spend the time with him, even if he did get called in to work a couple of times.

Other than that, life has been the same old, same old.

Yeah, I know that my writing style on here isn't as cohesive as it usually is, but it's been so long since I've updated. -.-

So today we went to David's Bridal and I finally found my dress. Well, we only went three times, but whatever. I'm really excited. Here's a picture of me in the dress:

I was wondering if I could have everyone's opinion on the following photos. David and I designed some centerpieces. They aren't completely finished; we still need to glue the thing together and we'll probably put a candle in the middle.

We made this one yesterday and I was wondering if you thought it went with the themed things I showed earlier. Any constructive criticism is also very helpful. My mother hates them, and she won't really say why, but she doesn't want us to make the centerpieces. The way I see it, you only get married once, so you might as well do it your way. I dunno, maybe I'm being sensitive. Either way, please let me know what you guys think! Thanks! :3

This post contains fluffiness.  You have been warned.

David had the day off yesterday, so we decided to go and start up our first bridal gift registry.  The employee there recommended that we find 2-3 items for each guest.  We're thinking we'll have around 150, so that's at least 300 items.  I guess it adds up, though.  If you want to get a set of towels, you want to get more than one of them.

Either way, it was a ton of fun going through a store and picking out things that we both liked.  Thankfully we have very similar tastes, too.  We both love to cook, so we registered for a bunch of stuff there.  The best part about gift registry, though, is getting to imagine what it will be like to be David's wife and live with him.  We've been together for almost three years now, and sometimes I already feel like I am his wife.  We do so many things together, and I don't really see him as a boyfriend, but as a partner.  Anything I do with him is fun, even if we're doing something that would normally be considered boring or stressful, like washing dishes or doing laundry in a hurry.

I love going to David's apartment.  Sure, boxes are still unpacked and sometimes the neighbors are really loud, but when I'm there, I feel like it is our apartment.  We cook dinner together and have candlelight dinners and I feel like I am at home.  When it's time to go home, sometimes I feel really sad that that apartment is not my home yet.  The tv is not hooked up for cable (tv is for gaming and dvds only ^-^) and we can eat dinner whenever we want.  If I feel like crafting, all I have to do is take my stuff to the table and David is right there to join in the fun.

I'm really glad that we were able to find each other, and I'm glad that I get to spend my time with him.  I know the wedding is only four months away, but sometimes it feels like an eternity.

So, tomorrow is David's moving-in day at Mapleridge Apartments.

I'm happy for him, but I'm kinda bummed I won't get to see him all the time.  I have gotten used to it.  However, the time we do spend together will be much better.  We can talk about whatever we want without having to worry about certain parents eavesdropping (honestly, who comes into the kitchen to clean out the dishwasher at 11:30pm?).

Either way, tomorrow is bound to be a busy day. 

I know I shouldn't be complaining because things have been going relatively well.

Since David got a job and I got a second one, my parents have laid off, and I haven't been lectured for a good few weeks.  I told my parents that David and I were planning on getting married Mid to late March, and while they didn't seem thrilled, they didn't grumble or gripe about it.

I know that being engaged and planning a wedding is stressful and all that, but we haven't even gotten to do much planning.  I don't feel like a bride at all.  I dunno if I'm supposed to.  When I go to Michael's, I see young women with their mothers in the bridal section, smiling and laughing.  If I don't start looking at that stuff soon, my parents will say that I didn't give us all enough time to plan for the wedding.  I don't feel like I'm getting married at all.  And I know that if David and I don't set a date soon, my parents are going to make sure that the marriage is postponed.

Why can't my parents say "Congratulations" or why can't they be fucking happy for me for once?  Why is it that anytime I mention anything about being married, they have to come back with some comeback about how hard/stressful/difficult it will be?  They make me feel guilty for being in love and wanting to get married.  And at the same time, my mother will egg me on to admit that I love David, but the moment I do, I feel like they are mocking me, or if I don't admit it straight out, they become concerned that our relationship isn't strong enough.

I'll admit, I don't talk about David that much.  Heck, I hardly ever even gush about him.  At least not as much as I did about my other relationships.  Because I know that no one wants to hear constantly how great I think he is, or how we get along so well, etc.  My aunt got married this summer and she gushes constantly about her husband.  My parents ridicule her when she's not around.

My parents keep talking about our engagement like we're not going to get married.  I'll be with her in a store, and she'll point out something (chair, appliance, etc.) and say, "If you two end up getting married, this would be nice for your place."

Me:  "Why do you keep saying if?  Do you not want us to get married or something?  It's hurtful when you say stuff like that."

Mom: "Oh, no.  It's not that.  I was just saying that you can always change your mind.  If you want to get married later, that's okay, too."

Me: "Mom!"

I think I'm done now.

So I just finished my application, cover letter, and resume for a library position at Mott.  This is the first career I have applied for and really honestly wanted.  I am a little nervous, but I really want this.  I'll be crossin' my fingers.

Off to can a crapload o' tomatoes! :D

Oh, man, I had some freaky dreams last night.  I dreamed I was headed to the Renaissance Festival and ended up at some weird castle church thing and I remembered that I used the book of the dead or something and killed someone. o.0

Today David and I are going to go to Mapleridge Apartments to get a tour.  We've looked at a couple other complexes already.  I hope this one turns out good.  We are both leaning towards this place.  The prices are better, the room that we did see looked really nice, and it's out in a peaceful, quiet place.

Wish us luck.

I'm sooo sleepy.

Five hours of sleep, five hours of work, then class.

Whoopie!

Actually, I haven't gotten to sleep that much lately.  David usually doesn't come home until around 10:30, but I know he can't help it.

I think I'm off to pass out.

Oh.  My.  Gosh.

I really hate people sometimes.

( Especially this guy... )

So, I had my class yesterday.  I'm taking History of Rhetoric.  It's the only class left that I need to take, and it's necessary for my specialization in writing.  The syllabus for the class is FIFTEEN PAGES LONG!  She told us herself that the readings are going to be "Sahara Desert" dry.  Oh, boy!

So, it looks like there are also quite a few writing assignments for this class as well (obviously).  It looks like it's going to be a difficult class, but I guess that it's okay because I'm only taking one course this semester.  I'm glad that I didn't try to cram it in last semester.  I probably would have gotten a lousy grade.  Well, I guess that I have no real excuse if I get a bad grade in this class.  It looks like I have plenty of time to work on stuff, but I am also working two jobs right now.  I guess the key right now is to stay on top of all of it.  I will try my best not to procrastinate this semester.

I say that every semester...

David got a call from Jet's Pizza today.  He works tomorrow!

So happy!

Here's a retarded picture for you all in celebration!

After a month and a half of job hunting, it seems like there is a light at the end of the tunnel.  David has an interview today at Hungry Howie's.  He has already spoken to the manager there a bit, and she made it sound like they could use his help.  I really hope that the interview goes well and he is able to get a job.  I have been praying about it every night, and it looks like things are starting to come together.

We looked at an apartment yesterday.  It was the first time I have ever gone to look for an apartment before.  The place seemed nice, and it is right in Swartz Creek.  However, there is no outside porch or anything that we can use to grow our vegetables on.  (We already bought a ton of seeds on clearance at the nursery and I dumpster-dived for pots and containers).  There are still places that we want to look at, and I know that I want to look at some more places before we decide on one.  

David and I were talking about different ideas for stories we had.  I was telling him about the ones that I had written and how I plan on improving on them.  I asked him what parts of the storyline sounded phoney or generic, and which parts he liked.  I still am hesitant to show people my work anymore because my writing style changes so often.  He was really encouraging, and I am pretty pumped to write again.  I also listened to some of his ideas.  He was afraid that his stuff wouldn't sound very original, but it's definitely not anything I would have been able to think of.  We were talking about writing a story together, and that sounds like fun, too.

I guess I am so out of practice with writing fiction that when I look at stuff that I have written, I am both disappointed in it, and I am afraid that I won't be able to write well at all.  But as I am writing, I feel like I am doing my best, and I am satisfied with what I have written.  I suppose all I have to do is practice some more so I feel more comfortable writing.  After studying English for four years at the University, there is still a lot that I have to learn.

So, my first day of training at Bath and Body Works went alright.  I still am learning about the products, and I feel a little intimidated by all the information I need to learn.  I spent my first day mostly on the side with the candles, and my manager was quizzing me over how long each candle burns.  I was actually pretty surprised I retained the information, but then I started mixing up different sizes.  I also don't feel comfortable enough with the products to just go up and talk to customers about them, like I can at the nursery.  I suppose that that will come with time.

I didn't go in to work yesterday.  I felt nauseous and dizzy all day.  Part of me wondered if it was because I made curry for breakfast, but then I remembered that there were some medications I started up again that morning.  I know that they make me feel pretty ill at first as my body gets used to them, so I am kind of relieved that that was all it was.  Either way, I felt bad about missing work yesterday, but they told me it was fine, as long as I come in early today.  So, I work from 10 to 7 today.  That would usually be fine, but I wore the wrong shoes to Bath and Body Works, and my feet are all jacked up again. *le sigh*

I've been suggesting different places for David to try applying at.  I feel bad that I don't have as much time to help him as I did before, but I try to help as much as I can.  Back in Colorado, he worked at a coffee shop, and Tim Horton's is hiring.  He filled out an application and talked to the manager, and she sounded interested.  He also tried the Starbucks inside of Barnes & Noble.  Then there's the position that Heather gave us a tip on.  He also got some positive reactions from Ba Doi Ow, Mancino's, and Ruby Tuesday's.  I'm praying that things turn out alright and that he is able to find a job that he enjoys, and also that he will find it soon.  We were also thinking of doing some tours of apartments next week.  There were a couple of places that we had in mind, and I get excited but sad at the same time.  If we get an apartment, I won't be able to see him as much for a while because we won't be living under the same roof together anymore.  But at the same time, it's where we'll live after we get married, so I'm still inwardly squeeing about it.

Well, off to work, or I'll be late!

Here's what's going on in my life:

~I start my first real day at Bath and Body Works tomorrow.
~David and I are still looking for a job for him.
~My parents are being assholes.

.... yeah.

So, I've been working at the nursery pretty hard this week.  A few weeks ago, I was only listed for one or two days a week.  That worked, because I was jobhunting at the time.  I wrote a note to my boss explaining that I got a new job, and he seemed to put me down for even more hours next week.  On Monday, I have an hour to switch jobs.  It sounds a little hectic, but who knows, it might be fun.

In other news, my etsy shop is suddenly popular?  I've been selling craft supplies and taking a short break from selling handmade goods.  I buy grosses of bottlecaps at work and resell them in the shop.  I've been having trouble keeping them in stock, but because the nursery is closing, I worry that I will lose my supply.  They said they can do a special order for me and I will save quite a bit of money, so I'm thinking of buying a lot of them at that point.  But until then, I guess I keep buying them at the nursery.

And as far as wedding planning is going, nothing has been going on.  I've been so distracted with working and finding a job that David and I haven't really gotten a chance to talk about it much.  There's also the fact that my parents throw a hissy fit if we make any decisions about it without their consent.  I was ranting to Deb at work about it and she said that the two of us should just set a date and tell them how it's going to be, and if they don't like it, then too bad.  I was pretty pumped about it after talking to her, but I dunno.  I'm so sick of walking on eggshells, and I'm sick of the two of us being treated like crap.

So, it's been pretty busy over here.  David and I have been looking for jobs, I learned that the nursery is going to be closing its doors for good (no one is supposed to know yet), and basically we have been dealing with the drama associated with wedding planning and a pair of overly protective/paranoid/interfering parents.

Bye

So, we have a tenative date set for the wedding.  October 15th or the weekend of that date.

We have been looking at checklists and junk for weddings, and they seem soo overly complicated.  I am so sick of reading books where it says the bride's main job is to look PRETTY.  And I've only read a little on the subject.

I think I pretty much have a gown selected, but I guess I should look around in the stores a little more because mommy says so.

David and I are off job hunting.  Go us!