Wow, it's been over a month since I've posted...
Well so much has happened, I've been very busy. Let me see, where to begin...
Our vacation to Atlanta turned into a vacation to the beach. Due to many different reasons, it was much easier for us to go to the beach for a few days. We used a beach house that belongs to one of my dad's customers, and we got a great deal. The house is in Oak Island, and it was really nice. We spent most days at the beach, but we also went into Wilmington and saw UNCW because my sister might go there when she graduates. We also went to several different filming locations for the show One Tree Hill, which is one of our favorites :). Unfortunately the set was closed and they weren't offering tours on the weekend, so we didn't get to meet the cast but we did see the outside of the Clothes Over Bros store/Karen's Cafe, and the rivercourt. It was very interesting. We also went to Calabash for their store Callahan's nautical gifts, just like we usually do when we go to the beach, and had seafood at one the of the many "original" Calabash restaurants.
When we got home I had to babysit and Alex was home from New Jersey. He only had a few days before he had to leave for school, and so we decided that I would go back to NCSU with him for a few days, because we never get to celebrate our anniversary together because of school. So I went to Raleigh for a few days, and for an early anniversary celebration we made each other a stuffed animal at build-a-bear. Those few days were tough because my Great Uncle Ralph passed away, and it was very sad, he was such a wonderful man. And because of the Amtrak train schedules, I wasn't able to get back to town for his funeral, which I regret very much. It's so conflicting being in a place where you're stuck and can't be with family, but you really also need to be with your love. But, nevertheless, Alex helped me through it, and without him I don't know where I would be.
So our 3rd anniversary came and went while I was at home and he was at school, like it usually does. We're strong though, and we both know that after we achieve our personal goals, we can settle down, and start our lives. It's hard but it will be worth it in the end.
Last weekend was rather eventful as well. I found out on Saturday that my classes this semester started on Monday. All summer I had believed that classes started Wednesday. It was pure luck that I checked, and so I had to rush to get ready for school. Thankfully my dad and I were able to get all of my books, and I didn't miss my first two days of school. Only I could make such a knuckle-head mistake, haha. My semester is going to be a rough one. It's my junior year, and I expected a lot of work, so I am slammed with so much homework already.
In an effort to make up for the two extra days I thought that I had to prepare myself, my family and I went to Ikea yesterday. I'm living at home this school year and commuting because it's much less expensive, and campus is only 30 minutes away from where I live, give or take traffic. So I needed a place to actually work. I'm not the type of person that can do homework and write papers without a work place. I don't have a desk at home, because in my dorm I always had a desk and a place where I could work. So my parents were generous enough to buy a desk for me, along with some other things for my room. Now I am much more prepared to tackle my homework (which is what I'm supposed to be doing right now).
Anyway, with school four days a week, and babysitting on top of that, I am constantly moving, and not getting very much sleep. Waking up at 6:30 and sometimes 5:30 is hard to get used to, but I'm sure my body will eventually become accustomed to my long days. Once I'm more adjusted to my schedule, I will try to be a better blogger. Stay tuned...
