Happy New Year, New Changes, New Life

Well, Happy New Year everyone! I can't believe it's already March. It's funny how fast time flies. So far, 2013 has been an exciting one. It's a year full of big changes, and a begining of a new life. I'm excited for this year and the years to come. I'm excited for life, and I am happy where I am.

The biggest change so far happend only a few days ago: I'M ENGAGED! I'm so excited and happy! I honestly couldn't be happier. It is the best feeling in the world to be loved, and even better to know you are loved in return. I'm so happy that I found the love of my life, and I get to enjoy a whole lifetime with him by my side. He is the best man I could have possilbly dreamed of, and I am so excited to be his wife one day. 

The Proposal: 

It all happened a few days ago when I got home from work. I was just getting out of the shower when he came over. He told me to hurry up and get dressed because he had something for me. I thought this was a little weird because, let's be honest, when does a man ever WANT their woman to get dressed? But, I obliged and he went to get my gift. He came back shortly with a huge box. I was excited! He told me that it was his late Valentines day gift, and I believed him because he hadn't gotten me an actual gift for Valentines day. So I opened the box, and inside was a smaller box, and a smaller one...and so on. I was laughing, and very curious what would be in the smaller boxes. When it got to the end all that was inside was a pair of shamrock socks and a half eaten bag of sixlets. I laughed, shrugged, and said thank you. I have to be honest, I was a little bummed that that was the WHOLE gift. But I still said thank you and started to clean up the mess. As I was cleaning up I turned around and he was down on his knees holding the ring and said, "Oh, and I also want you to marry me". The first thing out of my mouth was, "Oh it's so shiny and pretty!!!" hahahaha, then he said, "So I guess that's a yes?" and of course I said "Yes!"

I couldn't be happier with the ring he chose either. It's white gold, with an aquamarine stone, and two diamonds on either side. All the filigree on the sides is amazing. I can't stop looking at it. I have never seen such an unique ring. He told me he had to get something as unique as I am, and I think he got it!

So now, I am officially getting married! That's the first big step that this year has brought on. We haven't set a date yet, and we have no idea when that will actually happen. But it's fun to know that he will always be in my future. I don't have my plans anymore just "ours". And I couldn't be happier about it. 

The main reason we can't set a date now though, is the fact that we are still waiting for him to hear back from his schools. He applied to ELEVEN different graduate programs across the country. We are still waiting to hear back from them. Depending on where he gets in (praying that he makes it), that's going to decide where we will be moving too. All of them are out of Washington State, so if he gets in we will be moving. We have a few more to hear back from. 

That's the big change that will actually happen this year! If (when) he gets into a college we will pack our bags and move across country. I'm scared and excited. I've never lived anywhere else before, but I am so excited to start a new life with my fiance. 

Of course I have to plan for if he doesn't get in, and that is what we are talking about as well. Even with that, there will still be big changes. We will move in together, and actually start planning a wedding! So, regardless...I can already see this being the year of change. And I couldn't be more excited to start it all. 

I'm in love with my life, and I am in love with the new life I am beginning. I couldn't be more excited to see what is in store for me in the future.