I’ve been thinking about this: every curve in my path is as important as the end result. Things have been crazy the past few months with so many life changes emerging, but I love that I’ve faced every step of the way to grow and evolve. I love this time in my life and I don’t wanna forget it. I guess it’s best to document it and share it :)
Recently, I had foot surgery to correct an alignment. I know it needed to be done, but the 8 weeks in a cast wasn’t something that I could have comprehended. On the bright side, I got a cool scooter and have a reason to boss Erik around (jk!). Really, he’s been great through out this whole experience, constantly listening to me complain about the inconvience and cry when it hurts. Never once does he ever complain that I’m not doing stuff for him or that he has to do something he doesn’t want to do. An honest expression of true love is selflessness and he’s showed it to me every second. It’s just another reason why I’m certain I’m marrying the man of my dreams.
I just finished my Michigan Test for Teacher Certification in my subject area, Music Education. It makes me wonder how taking a test on something that is so tied to the emotions and human expression can prove anything other than I’m not a complete idiot who can’t tell a bass from a treble clef. But I passed it, and completed my CPR and first aid training so I’m ready to student teach in the fall. It will be kind of scary, crossing the line from student to teacher, but I just have to take it one step at a time. One of the strangest parts is that I think I’ll miss being a student… so I’ll have to find a way to keep that aspect alive.
Wedding plans are going slower than expected. What I thought would be the most fun ever has turned out to be stressful and complicated. Before anything is assumed, it’s obviously not that I’m worried about marrying Erik. He is my heart and if I could marry him tomorrow I would. But I do want a wedding which means things need to be planned and the things I’m certain I want are being met with resistance from my parents and everything else is wrought with indecisiveness. I’m sure it will all come together eventually, I have hope. And if anybody has any suggestions on things such as photographers, videographers, djs, officiates or anything else let me know!
Sara, our little dog child of luv, has been awfully troublesome lately. Not in a bad way, I guess, more like the rambunctious child who gets into trouble but doesn’t realize it. But I love her, even when she causes trouble. There’s something innocent and alien about her, like she doesn’t really know how to be a good dog but she wants to. Check out this video of Sara getting stuck in a box. It’s really cute!
And here are a few photos of Sara and Maggie.
So, life is good. I’m happy and with my soulmate, so I really don’t know how life could be any less than awesome.
-Christina
P.S. Erik, my lack of updates in no way shows any lack of love for you… I just suck at updating. That is all.