A pair of star-crossed lovers

"What a happy and holy fashion it is that those who love one another should rest on the same pillow."
~Nathaniel Hawthorne

Today, one of my best friends got married. Unfortunately, I was unable to make it to the wedding due to illness, but I thought about her all day. I know the anxious feeling of hearing your future husband say 'I do', and how amazing it feels to walk down the aisle as husband and wife, hand in hand. I can't wait to see photos, I know she was beautiful, and I know she is happy. We're both taken women now, Marci, and we've been there for each other through it all. I know I've told you a gajillion times already, but Congratulations. You've finally found 'the one', and he's great. (The best friend approves 100%). I'm looking forward to some couples movie nights!

A real character in the story of your now distant life

Past. Are you proud of yours? Looking back on the last twenty-one years of my life, I can honestly say I am proud of my past. Of course, there are things I would change, as anyone would. Maybe I wouldn't say something that was said, and spare someone's feelings. I would pay a little more attention in History class (Sorry, Mrs. Davis) instead of waiting until my senior year to keep up with good grades... but honestly. I did my best to choose right from wrong, and stay on the right path. The path my parents always taught me was right, and I'm thankful for that. When you're young, and someone older tells you to 'listen to your parents, because one day you'll be glad that you did.' Take that advice... because when you're older, that's all you have to look back on. If you're one of those people who say 'You only live once, so have fun while you're young'. You're right... to an extent. I'm still young, still learning new things every day of my life, so I'm not some old fart telling you my life's lessons. You should definitely live life to the fullest. Live every day like it is your last. Don't hold back, don't let go. Fall in love, cry when you need to, laugh when you're not suppose to, and call on a friend when you have no one else to turn to, because like I said... those are the memories you'll always have. That is ONE thing no one, absolutely no one, can take away from you. Go ahead, make your mistakes. That's how you learn.

Okay, okay, so this isn't a blog to lecture. It just feels nice to know that it's never too late to fix a mistake. Maybe you can't change the past, but you can mend it, even if you suck at sewing.

Sometimes the leap of faith is all we have

One. Two. Three. Hold your breath, and count to ten. Life isn't always that easy. You can't count your problems away. As much as I would like to say I would prefer it to be that simple, I can't say that is the truth. My mistakes, my misfortunes, my unknown crazy opinions of this world is what gives me something to think about when I have nothing better to do. It's been a while since I've had a blog. I've missed it.

I am now married, and it is pretty much the best thing that has ever happened to me. Marriage is described in many different ways, by different people. To me, it's like living with your best friend, a continuous slumber party filled with movie nights, laughing until your stomach hurts, popcorn, with the addition of a loving hand to hold, and his sweet lips kissing yours. We have been married for a little over seven months now, and have recently gained some interesting, yet exciting news.

We're pregnant.

Funny thing? I am almost seven months pregnant, which means we didn't wait very long after saying 'I do' to get busy, did we? Haha. The little angel, is a little girl. Layken Elizabeth is her name, and she'll be here in September. I'm scared to death, and so excited all at the same time. I've never been a mother, but I have faith that I'll know what I'm doing, and if not, I have plenty of guidance along the way. Whatever the case, I have an amazing husband, and daddy-to-be to help me, right?