|
| As is always the case in my life, a lot of things have changed recently. The most important thing that has happened is that Jesse and I got back together. When we first broke up, I wasn't sure that we would ever get back together, but as fate would have it, we have. I realized around Thanksgiving just how much happier I was when I knew my life would be with him. I wrote him a few letters, explaining how I felt, and a few weeks later, I was fortunate to have those letters answered with Jesse's response that he still wanted to be with me. We pretty much picked up in our relationship where we left off, which means we are engaged once again.
Jesse surprised me and came home for Christmas. I suspected that he might, but when I asked him about, he somehow persuaded me that he wasn't. As it turns out, he showed up on my doorstep on December 19th, in full Army combat uniform. There was lots of smiling, hugging, kissing, and crying. Happy tears, of course. He's here until January 2nd, when he leaves around 11pm. I'm not looking forward to it, but I know that he really wants to finish Basic & AIT. He finishes Basic on January 23, and graduates from AIT on April 3. For those that don't know, he's stationed at Fort Leonard Wood in Missouri, and he's training to be a Military Police Officer. My Army soldier. My Private First Class Swinyer. :) I'm going out to his graduation from AIT in April, with my mom, hopefully, and I can't wait. He seems happy, though he says it's a lot easier than he ever expected. I'm so proud of him, and I hope he knows it. Our whole family is really proud of him actually.
We've moved our wedding way ahead than we originally intended on getting married. Our original date was June 27, 2009, but now we're going to be getting married sometime in April of this year. That's right, in about four months. It is really soon, but we both are really excited. I realized, being apart from him, how much happier I am when I'm with him, and I don't want to extend my time away from him staying in SC. I can't wait to be able to move out of the country and live somewhere on base with him. He hasn't gotten his assignment for sure yet, but word is, he'll be stationed in Germany. I'd be pretty happy living in Germany, I think. I've heard only good things about living on a military base, so quite honestly, I'm pretty excited.
We went and did a lot of wedding stuff today. We looked at some places for our ceremony and reception, and got a lot of prices and ideas that we needed. Then, we went and looked for our wedding bands, and after several jewelry stores, finally found the perfect ones! So, we didn't order them today because we wanted to sleep on the decision, but I think we may go get them tomorrow. Jesse won't be able to help much in any of the decisions, so we've tried to discuss everything that he does and doesn't want, so that I can make decisions that I think will make both of us happy.
The next big change in my life is that I'm not going back to Coastal this semester. I first started thinking about not coming back for the Spring semester in October, but I've been debating on the issue for the last few months. I kept flip-flopping back and forth over whether I was going to or not, but I finally made my decision. I'm going to get a job in Greenville, and just work this semester. I absolutely love my friends that I've met at Coastal, but I don't feel like Coastal is really the school for me. I know everyone thinks that I'll never finish my degree, but I knew that would happen. I only have one life to live, and I'm an adult now, so this is just what I've decided to do. I don't have a job yet, but I do have a ton of applications out. The job I'm most excited about is a job at my niece's pre-school. They're going to be hiring for a part-time teacher in the next couple of weeks, and my sister said it would be a really good position for me. I think it would be a fun job, so I'm going to talk to them about it in a couple of days.
Hmm, so I think that's all that is new. I did get my grades back for the Fall semester, and I ended up with 3 A's, a B+, and a B. Not bad, I'd say. I miss my friends back at Coastal, but I'm excited about the next few months. I'll probably stay busy, and I think it will be a lot of fun. I'll try to keep everyone updated as the months pass. I appreciate everyone's support, and I can't wait to see many of you again soon!
I love you Jesse :)
| | |
| Some things have happened since I last posted.
Most importantly, Jesse and I both got accepted to the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs, and so that has given us a little stability in our future plans. We both applied as Service Management majors in the College of Business, so that will eventually lead to us opening our own business, if that ends up being what we do with our degrees.
Oh, and the University of Colorado was closed today due to 18, yes 18, inches of snow, that was expected to climb to 30 inches before the blizzard was over. Blizzard... a blizzard in October. OH YEAH. 
Jesse's moving in "officially" on Halloween, but really he's been living here for months. We're planning to save our money for Colorado so that will make it easier without having to pay apartment rent too.
But there's plenty more I could update on, but I'm really tired. Life is good though and things are going well, minus the whole not-having-money-ever-because-of-bills thing. But, life is life with the good things and the bad things. But, I'm out now and I'll try to update sooner. Maybe.
Much love!
-Hilary (who loves Jesse most definitely forever and always)
| | |
| So basically, I've been dealing with the same confusing problem for about two years, and still, no answer. College: to go or not to go?
As I've mentioned before, Jesse and I have a dream of starting up our own business... does that require college? Not necessarily.
I have little or no support (besides the one person) of not going to college. "You're a smart kid, you took AP, you have lots of honors credits, you'll ruin your life if you don't go" I'm so sick of hearing it. These days, you can still get an AWESOME job without a college degree. And if I decide to go, that's cool too, but I do NOT want to go now.
I don't understand why I can't just keep the job I have now for the next 6 months, and become a manager when I graduate (or find a better job) and then save money, along with Jesse, and eventually we will have what we want to have. College is so... cliche.
I can't see myself in that setting, not now. And so many people think I'm just throwing money down the drain because I wouldn't have to pay a penny to go to college... not with scholarships. I just don't want that. Not now, and maybe not ever.
I just want out of this mess with my family and teachers pressuring me to go to college. Maybe it's not all it's cracked up to be??!
More another day.
-hilary
*loves jesse*
And happy early birthday Zeb :)
| | |
| I haven't updated in awhile, and quite a lot has happened. I'm still loving my job at Domino's EXCEPT for the "manager". The guy who was manager when I started quit a couple weeks after I started, and instantly his roommate (who also works there) decided it was "his" store, "his" customers, "his" freezer, and "his" employees. Working with him has definitely been a drag especially since every one of my coworkers has told me personally that they enjoy working with Jesse, rather than Anthony. It's pretty frustrating because he threatens to fire Jesse and I nearly everyday that we work with him. It's pretty difficult to explain how annoying he is, and how frustrated we have both become with that company. When it's just Jesse and I working inside, it's really fun. We get our work done, we get along, and we work together to get things done. Anthony seems to enjoy working against everybody, which makes the job much worse. Luckily, I don't work with him that often.
In better news, Jesse and I celebrated our 18 month anniversary yesterday. Yup, that's a year and a half that we've been dating. 18 months and counting... :) Things have been great between us, and I think we've both gained an enormous amount of patience with each other. It's pretty evident that we ARE going to be together FOREVER! :)
We've been talking tons about our future lately, and I think we've finally decided what we wanna do. In January, when I'm done with high school, I plan on starting at Greenville Tech until we can save up some money to get out of SC. I plan on majoring in Business Management, and in several several years, when we both finish school, we want to open up a small cafe. Hopefully we will be able to do that somewhere coastal in NC. And we will DEFINITELY still have our little Achilles, Lydia, and Gavin! And whoever else may come along :)
School starts in two days, and orientation is tomorrow night. Good good times. I dread the first couple weeks because it will be endless hours of sitting in home room staring at the back of the person's head in front of me. Well, at least I'll probably have Ashley in my homeroom. I wonder how many people we can offend in the first days? lol ... Only kidding. Oh, and not to forget my early dismissal EVERY day. Oh yeah, this year should be good.
Hey, did I mention that I love Jesse? Yup, I definitely do :)
Yabba dabba do... we're watching Flintstones now
Mickey rode his bike from Santa Ana, CA to Myrtle Beach, SC on his road bike when he was 25, and now in three years when we retires, as kind of a 30 year anniversary, he's riding the same route on a motorcycle. I think it's awesome that he's doing that and I know Jesse would love to do the ride with him. We just don't know where we'll be in three years and it's so hard to determine that far off in the distance. I definitely wish he could though. I guess we'll see what happens...
Anyways, I'll be off now. Sleep to do and libraries and orientations to attend tomorrow. Much love from this sleepy peach tree...
-Hilary!
P.S. I love Jess :)
| | |
| Bold the ones that apply to you
1. I cannot draw.
2. I have strange eating habits.
3. I am currently obsessed with maroon 5.
4. I love xanga.
5. I just ate a sandwich.
6. I live in a house.
7. I was born in October.
8. I enjoy reading.
9. I am not on anti-depressants.
10. I bite my nails.
11. I am in love with Johnny Knoxville.
12. I like English class.
13. I've lost my cell phone twice.
14. I hope someday I'll find happiness.
15. I'm about 5'6".
16. I like sports.
17. I am quick witted.
18. I often stare into nothing.
19. I like board games.
20. I appreciate gratitude.
21. I can usually sleep even when I'm not tired.
22. I am too lazy.
23. I hate the smell of movie popcorn.
24. I constantly procrastinate.
25. I have never done hardcore drugs before.
26. I have drunk alcohol.
27. I wish I had better grades.
28. I love chocolate.
29. Stupid people amuse me.
30. I hate when people judge others without knowing them.
31. I love hot chocolate.
32. I like children.
33. I hate cabbage.
34. I dress casually.
35. I am judgmental. (but not on purpose)
36. I don't have a favorite television show.
37. I'm not a senior in high school.
38. I am single.
39. I go to ECR.
40. I like Garlic Bread
41. I am an optimist.
42. I love winter.
43. I haven't seen Marilyn Manson in concert.
44. I can be harsh.
45. It annoys me when people disrespect nature.
46. I am a hypocrite.
47. I wish I could have voted in the 2004 presidential election.
48. I am trustworthy.
49. I wish I could play guitar or sing.
50. I want to get my hair cut.
51. The silence after a long discussion when you're trying to think of what to say next is terrible.
52. I burn my own cd's.
53. I am not passive.
54. The best thing about a girl is her personality.
55. I often put others before myself.
56. I hate it when I don't understand what the lyrics of a song mean.
58. I am currently smoke-free.
59. I'm half Korean and half white.
60. Stupid people really confuse me.
61. I like showers.
62. I love surprises.
63. I'm not fond of confrontation.
64. Sometimes I laugh about absolutely nothing.
65. The Known makes me uneasy.
66. I am perfectly comfortable with knowing that I will eventually die.
67. I hate cold showers.
68. I speak just to fill silence.
69. I am afraid of not having control over my future.
70. I wish I could visit New York.
71. I like to keep life exciting.
72. I have run into a tree.
73. I have walked into windows.
74. I like looking at and taking pictures.
75. I don't know how to play pool.
76. My favorite sport to watch is baseball.
77. I learn song lyrics quickly.
78. I like candles.
79. I like school sometimes.
80. I am annoyed by phony people.
81. I have studied one language besides English in my life.
82. I don't have a favorite color.
83. I am avoiding homework.
84. I usually hold doors.
85. I have 1 sister.
86. I don't like when people brag.
87. I had a bad camping experience.
88. I want to find real love.
89. I like people with a really good sense of humor.
90. I like taking my time.
91. I was just on the phone.
92. I like color coordinating my clothes.
93. My hair is brown.
94. I have never dyed my hair.
95. I reminisce to myself a lot.
96. I am fond of Dave Matthews Band.
97. I don't know who Saul Williams is.
98. I am not a needy person.
99. My bedroom is always messy.
100. I don't like some fancy jewelry.
101. My birthday is in May.
102. My parents aren't divorced.
103. I have a older sister.
104. I have cut myself. (perhaps it was an accident?)
105. My favorite color is blue.
106. I'm goth.
107. I have been called a snob.
108. I like to watch re-runs.
109. I'm 13.
110. I like to watch cartoons every once in a while.
111. I've found myself talking to myself.
112. I have houses on either side of my house.
113. My street is named after a tree.
114. I've lost my cell phone.
115. I like watching my baby videos.
116. My house is yellow.
117. I brush my teeth in the morning.
118. I have more than three pets.
119. I have my own room.
120. I've never gotten honor roll.
121. I've never worn nail polish.
122. I'm terrified of spiders.
123. I've eaten clay.
124. I don't have aol.
125. Most of my clothes are brandnames.
126. I've skinny-dipped.
127. I've smoked.
128. I've done drugs with friends.
129. I've taken a foreign language.
130. I've read a book with over 150 pages.
131. I've eaten bubblegum ice cream.
132. I like the color pink.
133. I don't like seafood
134. I've gone to a professional baseball game.
| | |
|
