Well, it looks like there will be a lot of changes coming up. I'll admit I'm scared. I've spent most of my life in Utah. :-/ I want change to happen, but it's always a bit daunting. We've both been more stressed since we found out, but it's bringing us closer instead of making us fight more or something. It's been really nice - it's like we've been knit together somehow.
We're on our way to a place where we will be pretty alone. Our weekends will be less busy, family and friends all far away. But, that also means that we will learn to take care of each other better. We'll have a chance to be more self-sufficient. John's work schedule has been hard on us - especially when I sleep at night, which isn't happening so much tonight. (I've been stressing a bit too much and laying in bed tends to torture me the last week - I start thinking about all the things I need to do that I'm not sure how to do...)
To make this less scary, we've been talking about all of the cool things that we'll be able to do. We realized we'll be in an ideal location for traveling. John can show me West Virginia, like he always had wanted to. We can visit Virginia, we can head over to Florida, or up to
Maryland or New York. My buddy Mark is in New York, so it will be awesome to go up for a visit. I haven't seen him since I was 19 or 20! We've kept in touch, though, which is pretty awesome. And we can find a lot of the Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives Guy Fieri visited. :-D And we realized that after a little we won't be so poor anymore. We can have a big deal for Valentine's Day or our birthdays. We can go all out for our anniveraries. (Man, the next one will be 7! That's crazy!) And: Disneyworld would be a possibility, yo! (Btw, I don't think I'm a gangster. The word "yo" is basically a Japanese exclamation point. ;)
The ocean will be close, too. I've only seen an ocean 2 times, during high school choir tours. And we'll be able to eat some fresh sea food. I've been wanting to try sea scallops for a long time. :) Maybe we'll try some Rhode Island Clam Chowder IN Rhode Island. Ooh! And you know what's in Rhode Island? TAPS! That's right, the Ghost Hunters are there. I wouldn't harrass them, of course. Just like drive past the place and stare pathetically... ;) And we could head out to Manhattan and see the sights.
It will be hard to leave, though. Especially after thinking we'd be here for the holidays. But, this way will be good, too. We'll start the new year in our new place. (Hopefully... that'd suck if we didn't get a place by then.)
To make this less scary, we've been talking about all of the cool things that we'll be able to do. We realized we'll be in an ideal location for traveling. John can show me West Virginia, like he always had wanted to. We can visit Virginia, we can head over to Florida, or up to
Maryland or New York. My buddy Mark is in New York, so it will be awesome to go up for a visit. I haven't seen him since I was 19 or 20! We've kept in touch, though, which is pretty awesome. And we can find a lot of the Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives Guy Fieri visited. :-D And we realized that after a little we won't be so poor anymore. We can have a big deal for Valentine's Day or our birthdays. We can go all out for our anniveraries. (Man, the next one will be 7! That's crazy!) And: Disneyworld would be a possibility, yo! (Btw, I don't think I'm a gangster. The word "yo" is basically a Japanese exclamation point. ;)The ocean will be close, too. I've only seen an ocean 2 times, during high school choir tours. And we'll be able to eat some fresh sea food. I've been wanting to try sea scallops for a long time. :) Maybe we'll try some Rhode Island Clam Chowder IN Rhode Island. Ooh! And you know what's in Rhode Island? TAPS! That's right, the Ghost Hunters are there. I wouldn't harrass them, of course. Just like drive past the place and stare pathetically... ;) And we could head out to Manhattan and see the sights.
It will be hard to leave, though. Especially after thinking we'd be here for the holidays. But, this way will be good, too. We'll start the new year in our new place. (Hopefully... that'd suck if we didn't get a place by then.)
John's been realizing that he'll be joining quite a well-known aviation unit. There's a good chance that he could become a red beret. And he will probably get to go to jump school to learn how to jump out of helicopters. This will be a really good opportunity for him. :) It will be a lot of responsibility, which can be intimidating, but I know Johnny can handle it.
*sigh* What a year we're going to have, eh? Get ready for the ride. You all can always read what's going on with us - here in this little spot of blog on the internet. ;) I'll make sure to keep you all updated on our lives. So, in a way, you're coming with us. =)
*sigh* What a year we're going to have, eh? Get ready for the ride. You all can always read what's going on with us - here in this little spot of blog on the internet. ;) I'll make sure to keep you all updated on our lives. So, in a way, you're coming with us. =)
2 comments:
Wisp - don't worry, leaving UT is probably one of the best things you'll do in this life. The east is full of wonders and really nice people... mostly. Food is great, and it's a new adventure. Kinda like being kicked out of the nest - gotta learn to fly on your own sometime. Actually, the only reason I go back to UT is to see you guys and the rest of the family. Don't be too nervous - you'll adapt quickly. Oh, and forget Disney World unless you win the lottery - admission is way pricey.. Love ya both, dad
You've got a terrific attitude about it, Christine. There IS going to be so much to see and do; you won't ever have to be bored. And I learned from my mother a long time ago that the best thing for a marriage is to be *away* from family for a while. This will be a great experience for you. Make the most of every day!
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