It's been 3 weeks since I wrote last, so I thought I would say something short and sweet. So here ya go!
Not too much has been going on. I had a "welcome to my apartment" party this past weekend. It was a fun time with friends. Thanks to all who came, or tried to come. I plan on having another soon, for people who couldn't make the last one, and for others.
Other news, wedding planning is a GO. Eric already has his Save the Date's out. I'm working on them this weekend (maybe). I know, I need to get it together. Also, I'm going home this weekend to research more sites for the reception. I have also been thinking about going dress looking. I say looking because I will not be buying anything anytime soon. I just want to see what's out there and what I like, since I don't have any idea.
At school, we have been testing all this week during the morning, so everything had been a bit scattered, especially my brain. However, while the students are working on their tests for 30 minutes at a time, I'm getting a ton done! That is the only nice part.
Have a good weekend! (Too bad it's only the middle of the week)
-Brina
Wednesday, September 30, 2009
Wednesday, September 9, 2009
A Ticket and A Ring
Hey folks! I know I haven't been around in awhile, but things have been pretty crazy. School started and these kids seem to take a lot out of me. When I get home at night, I just want to crash. I sit down in front of the TV, then I get up to make dinner, (which I put in the microwave), consume it back in front of the TV, get up to throw it away. Then sit back down till I get ready for bed. Now doesn't that sound exciting?
So as you know this past weekend was Labor Day, and for the 3-day weekend, I headed up to EW's. I left school at exactly 3:30, and started on my way. I have never gone up to his place from school, so I wasn't for sure about the surroundings. On my way through a small town, I received my first speeding ticket. EVER. Now let me be clear, I DO NOT SPEED. Really. But since it was a new town, I swear I didn't know the limits. I saw the 40 mph, and then I saw the cop about a half-mile down the road. I looked down and I knew it would be bad. I was going 50. So I was pulled over, and I told the officer. I thought he would give me a warning being it my FIRST EVER TIME being pulled over. Nope, not a chance. He knew I had a clean record because he said I could put the ticket in my scrapbook. Jerk.
After I get back on the road, I call EW to complain about the ticket, and he tells me he's at Best Buy looking at computers. Say What? "You knew I was coming, and what the heck are you out when I'm supposed to be there in an hour!" Obviously I wasn't happy.
I'm still on my way up to EW's (going the speed limit the rest of the way) and when I get to my exit off I-55, I made a wrong turn and end up at a dead end. Now I've been up there several times in the past 3 1/2 years, and I know where I'm going, but I think the whole ticket thing threw me off. Then when I do get to the right road and right sub-division, I totally drive by his house. Of course there are people outside watching, so I can't just back up. I drive around this large block and finally make it to the right house.
Fast forward 20 minutes. EW and I are in the basement, I still have my sun-glasses on, and need my other glasses. He said he would go get my purse, and I followed. When I get to the dining room table my purse is zipped shut. I don't zip my purse shut. So I un-zip it and there sits a ring box. As my mind races, my phone rings. It's my friend Lis (also future bride's maid) So I pretend to go downstairs and talk to her, but really I'm freaking and asking what the heck I should do.
Fast Forward 5 more minutes. I hang up with Lis, and EW is just standing there in front of me. He wants me to open it, but I'm speechless. I'm afraid to open it. This isn't the way it was supposed to be. I hate surprises. But, at last, I open it up and there is a BEAUTIFUL diamond ring staring back at me. WOW! What do I say? I think I'll keep it, and him.
Just a side-note. EW was not in fact at Best Buy, he was out buying the ring, the sales-woman had to drive to another town to get it sized. It took about 4 hours in all. If I hadn't gotten a ticket, and then taken so long to get there, EW wouldn't have been able to get the ring then. Honestly, I believe a Higher Power intervened on Ew's behalf. I give all the credit to God on this one. :)
Well friends, that's how it happened. That's how I became the future Mrs. EW.
So long bf/fiance/lover............here comes husband!
Brina*
So as you know this past weekend was Labor Day, and for the 3-day weekend, I headed up to EW's. I left school at exactly 3:30, and started on my way. I have never gone up to his place from school, so I wasn't for sure about the surroundings. On my way through a small town, I received my first speeding ticket. EVER. Now let me be clear, I DO NOT SPEED. Really. But since it was a new town, I swear I didn't know the limits. I saw the 40 mph, and then I saw the cop about a half-mile down the road. I looked down and I knew it would be bad. I was going 50. So I was pulled over, and I told the officer. I thought he would give me a warning being it my FIRST EVER TIME being pulled over. Nope, not a chance. He knew I had a clean record because he said I could put the ticket in my scrapbook. Jerk.
After I get back on the road, I call EW to complain about the ticket, and he tells me he's at Best Buy looking at computers. Say What? "You knew I was coming, and what the heck are you out when I'm supposed to be there in an hour!" Obviously I wasn't happy.
I'm still on my way up to EW's (going the speed limit the rest of the way) and when I get to my exit off I-55, I made a wrong turn and end up at a dead end. Now I've been up there several times in the past 3 1/2 years, and I know where I'm going, but I think the whole ticket thing threw me off. Then when I do get to the right road and right sub-division, I totally drive by his house. Of course there are people outside watching, so I can't just back up. I drive around this large block and finally make it to the right house.
Fast forward 20 minutes. EW and I are in the basement, I still have my sun-glasses on, and need my other glasses. He said he would go get my purse, and I followed. When I get to the dining room table my purse is zipped shut. I don't zip my purse shut. So I un-zip it and there sits a ring box. As my mind races, my phone rings. It's my friend Lis (also future bride's maid) So I pretend to go downstairs and talk to her, but really I'm freaking and asking what the heck I should do.
Fast Forward 5 more minutes. I hang up with Lis, and EW is just standing there in front of me. He wants me to open it, but I'm speechless. I'm afraid to open it. This isn't the way it was supposed to be. I hate surprises. But, at last, I open it up and there is a BEAUTIFUL diamond ring staring back at me. WOW! What do I say? I think I'll keep it, and him.
Just a side-note. EW was not in fact at Best Buy, he was out buying the ring, the sales-woman had to drive to another town to get it sized. It took about 4 hours in all. If I hadn't gotten a ticket, and then taken so long to get there, EW wouldn't have been able to get the ring then. Honestly, I believe a Higher Power intervened on Ew's behalf. I give all the credit to God on this one. :)
Well friends, that's how it happened. That's how I became the future Mrs. EW.
So long bf/fiance/lover............here comes husband!
Brina*
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