In reality, it's just a year to the average person. Cancer hasn't been cured, there is no world war in the making (fingers crossed), and God hasn't returned. But for me, I can't believe how much my life will change this next year. I mean, let's go through this list of changes in no particular order:
1) Getting Married: People say you dream of this your entire life. I would say that is true for me. Best part is, I've been dreaming of marrying the same man for 10 years. It feels epically amazing and completely overdue. May 18th, you cannot come fast enough!
2) Permanently Changing My Last Name: Say goodbye to my last name! Au revoir! I can't say I will miss you, or all the jokes that went with it (You'll be a "virgin" until you're married!) Hahahaha. No. Sure, my new last name will have it's own set of challenges, but, I've wanted it for 10 years as well.
3) Moving to Boston: This is the scariest for me. I've never lived anywhere but Minnesota. The thought of leaving my friends and family for a few years is incredibly terrifying for me. Which means that it is also something I should do so I am not so independent on them. I don't want to miss Evelyn growing up, or my other lovely little nieces and nephews, and it's hard in general leaving friends. But at the same, I get to have a mini adventure with my soon-to-be husband, and nothing is more special than that. Nothing says "We're in it together" more than leaving everyone. And when I look at it like that, bring it Boston.
4) Taking the Best Honeymoon Possible: For real... this will probably be the nicest vacation Justin and I will take for a very long time. I mean, 5-star hotel (I stay in Microtel's... I don't even think they GET stars), all-inclusive, beaches, honeymoon dreamworld. We're already craving the R and R and we're still five months out!
5) New Job: Inevitably, moving means you have to get a new job. Ideally, I get one in my field where I have spent the last two years. Realistically, I can always transfer to Bdubs which is conveniently close to Justin's school. We'll see what God chooses for me.
6) Finally Having a "Home": If anyone knows me, you know I've been waiting for this for a very long time. With the help of the Beckmans, my family, and my future in-laws, I have been living for free for the last few years. Which is a HUGE blessing. But the con of all of this is that I live in boxes. I just want to unpack! I can't even tell you what I own or where it is. Bring me stability please!
Those are the major changes. With that said... I've decided to finally get back to my photo-a-day project that I failed so miserably at a few years back. I think I posted one photo. That's like, 002%. I mean, that is a downright fail in any school system's books. As of now, I'm 2/365, so I've improved 50%! (If my math is wrong... just let it go). I basically want to capture all the changes (the good and the bad) this year, and really live it. And of course, I want to REMEMBER this year. That's why I blog, and jot down notes in my planner every year, and take photos. That was the other part too. I want to take more photos. And with the convenience of the iPhone, photo-taking has become simple and hands on. I would LOVE a lens for my iPhone (Like THIS) to take even better photos. Maybe someday. Maybe I'll gift myself ;) Maybe Justin can give it to me as a wedding present... hinthint!
Here are the first of many to come:
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| 1.365: Joe and friends attempting to barefoot on New Year's Day. Crazy tradition |
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| 2.365: Getting ready is the hardest part |
Alright, lunch break over, I'm over and out. Happy New Year to you all. I hope your lives will be exciting in your own ways!
Always,
A
