Pictures from Family Christmas

Look, it's barely been a month and already I'm slacking! Yikes! The past 2 weeks have been really interesting to say the least. Back to the old grind at work from the holidays and I had a blast the other weekend... We went out dancing with Beth Bardeau (good old tbolt) and her roommates. We went to Adams Morgan and busted some serious move on the dance floor...the first time since I tore my acl... SUCCESS! You know, I wouldn't care if the "bar scene" was just water, good music, and everyone in sweats...I absolutely love to cut a rug. The night finished with a huge slice of JUMBO PIZZA...which I have to say, beats BGSU's eateries anyday...sorry falcons...and a long taxi ride. The next day was a bit rough, I worked at 8am...and thats never fun to do on a Saturday. Actually, the rest of the weekend was all about sleeping, and hanging out with Eric. I've found that it's really hard to go from Christmas vacation where we are around each other all the time, back to reality of our own homes and things to do...but we make the transition smooth by hanging out a lot when we return. It's easier for the soul. I never expected that once we got engaged, the time that I want to be with him has increased, because all of a sudden, it doesn't feel natural to be without him. I think I am trying to find the balance of this stage. Where you are still yourself, in your independent life, your own past, own home, own interests and friends...but everyday those things meld together more and more...and soon it makes you happier to have that other person in all of those aspects as well. The fiance role is interesting, one where your life is amost completely changed...but not quite yet. And I'm really excited to figure out this time. To enjoy it and live it up! I can feel the onset of some serious soul searching and a deepened understanding of my heart...and where it's meant to be. When Eric and I were debating between March and June (sooner or later)...I honestly felt myself saying March...but God saying June. I wonder why...but I think I'm beginning to understand it. Enjoying the season that you are in. And though I am so anxious to fulfill the role as 'wife'...that isn't what will make me complete. Contentedness...comes from only one. And perhaps, my struggle will always be getting that satisfaction from where its supposed to come...not from anything else. Something to ponder.