Time flies when you're planning a wedding...

Wow. It's been so long since I've written a post.

So much has happened, I honestly can't even begin to recap everything. It's been a hectic 8 months, with wedding plans, Caleb's deployment, and now, planning my move to NC.

Caleb deployed in last October and it's been an emotional roller coaster. I've learned a lot about myself, my strengths, my weaknesses, and how, no matter what life throws at me, that God is always faithful and will never leave my side. I have definitely learned to lean on him, depend on Him, and he has never failed me, even though I've failed him with my questions, doubts, fears, and worries. He is awesome, and He has gotten me to this point of the deployment, and I am so thankful for his grace and mercy. Caleb will be returning in just several weeks and again, I'm feeling all these different emotions, but I am so excited to see him again and to FINALLY start our lives together as one. It's been 2 and a half years, and it's amazing to see how much our relationship has strengthened through all of the tests and trials we have been through. I am so excited to be his bride and walk down the aisle to marry him, to spend a whole week in Jamaica, and to start our lives in NC. I know that there's going to be a lot of changes, but I'm welcoming the good and bad with open arms, knowing that I have my prince charming by my side through it all.

Wedding planning can be summed up in one word: UGH.

I am DONE with wedding stuff. I am literally drained from picking a cake (3 tier or 4 tier...maybe a 5 tier?), dealing with DJ's, picking out flower arrangements, bargaining each different company for a good price...going back and forth on everything, and the most stressful STRESSFUL thing about the wedding plans has definitely been the wedding invitations. I took on the project of doing all the wedding invitations myself, seeing that we would save almost $800. It's been stressful. and I can't even begin to explain all the chaos that has erupted because of it. Am I glad that I saved us big bucks? YES. was it worth it.....not sure. HA! It definitely would have been easier to just buy them online, but I do have a sense of pride in the invitations I've made. But, I'll definitely pass on making wedding invitations ever again. I'm moving on...!

Work: This week is my last week of work. I'm currently training my replacement, and I have mixed emotions as well. It's a bittersweet feeling for me. I love the fact that I won't work, but I'm definitely sad that I won't be working with my company anymore, and that I won't be teaching my wonderful students anymore as well. I'll miss so much about San Diego when I leave, but then again, I'm excited to move forward in the next chapter of my life with Caleb. again...it's bittersweet, but sweet nonetheless.

We just had my bachelorette party in Las Vegas last weekend. I won't go too much in detail about this...=) But, I behaved very well overall. It was so much fun with all my girls, and I can't wait to go back...this time with Caleb!

Just wanted to post a short post today...hopefully this will get the ball rolling for me to continue writing in here.

It's Easter Sunday, and I just have to say I am so grateful that I have a Savior who DIED for my sins, past present and future, and that he loves me unconditionally and has reserved a place for me in paradise. He is wonderful. and He is RISEN.

I have my dress fitting on Tuesday. A little nervous, but very excited overall. I'll be bringing my mom with me this time. It's the first time that I'll try on the dress with all the alterations done...so we'll see how it fits.

I still need to work on my vows, make a seating chart (still waiting on RSVPs), make escort cards or a bulletin board for guests, wedding programs, OOT bags, find hair and makeup artists, and that's all I can think of as of now. My next big project is cleaning out my room and begin to pack for my move to NC. CRAZY! I'll start with all my DVD's and videos, then move on to shoes and clothes.

I'll be going to NC on May 14th, just in time for Caleb's homecoming. Praying that he will get there on time, and there won't be a long delay when he's travelling home. Praying for safety, a great reunion, and a great time getting to know each other again and being comfortable around each other.

Okay, that's all for now.