Updates

It's been way too long sing I last posted. So much for keeping a so called online diary. Anyways, here's what has happened since I last posted. I left Paducah, KY in August for a job in Bryan, TX. WOW- why you ask? Good question!! I was getting really concerned that Craig and I would never live together if we didn't make a plan. Craig decided he wanted to go to graduate school at Baylor in Waco, TX. I looked for a job and luckily I knew a good friend who worked at a TV station in Waco. Unfortunately, I got a job in Bryan- which is about an hour and a half away from Waco. We first thought we would find a place in between both areas like a small suburb. We had no idea suburbs don't exist in Texas. There was no where to live in between only small country run down places. Craig was supposed to be transferred to a Target here in October, and when that month rolled around they asked him to stay through Christmas-- Can you believe it? They asked him to stay away from his lonely wife during Christmas!! HOW RUDE For awhile I thought he would never get transferred, and it was probably the hardest time of my life. I had never been so depressed and angry with life. During this time, I had no friends b/c their was only two girls i worked with and they we did not get along. And yes this was the first time I did not get along with people I work with. I was so difficult. After a couple months I started hanging out with another girl who worked in the office as a executive accountant. Her name was Colby, and she saved me. I cannot tell you what a good friend means when you have nobody. She really did save my life!! Anyways, my mom came to visit for 3 weeks in November and that was amazing!! We had a great time and I will never forget it! When Christmas rolled around I knew I was going to be alone and I was prepared to deal with it. Christmas Eve I was at work alone all night listening to Christmas music looking at photo's and crying- hah what a sad night. Craig told me he would call me around 6 p.m. - so I waited by my phone at work and nothing. I tried calling him several times and thought he forgot to call me. I started feeling even more down that my husband didn't even call me. When I got home I walked up the stairs slowly to look for a package at my door. My family had told me they sent my presents so i could open something on Christmas. Of course- nothing was at my door and I just broke down and started balling on my stairs. When my family called they were acting very strange. I saw Craig trying to call me when I was on the phone with my family and I told them I wasn't picking it up b/c I was mad at him. My sister said to me, "Liz You need to call him back and then call us." At that point I knew something was up. I finally called Craig and he said, "Hunny i'm sorry i didn't call. I was on a plane." Yep, he surprised me on Christmas Eve with the best present ever-HIM. He also brought all the presents in his suitcase. And yes that was a Christmas I will never forget- It was actually our first Christmas together as a married couple. Ok so now I had been in College Station, TX by myself for 5 months and thought there was no end to this separation. Craig finally called me in the middle of January and said he was being transferred to a Target in Huntsville,TX at the end of January!! Of course there are two Targets super close by our house, but he has to work at the one an hour away. He drove down here and picked up my pup, LOTTE on the way. They drove together for 18 hours and finally got here on a friday night. It was the best night of my life, and the start to my new life. We have been living together for about 2 and a half months now and have been married for a year and a half. We are newly weds at this point and love every minute we spend together. Now the question is does Craig go to Baylor or Texas A&M. He was accepted to both graduate programs.... Here is the dilemma- If he goes to Baylor it's a free ride, but we would have to move and I would not have a job there If he goes to Texas A&M he would have to pay, However I would have a job here WE are still deciding what to do- but the big thing is we are never going to split up again- EVER. I am glad i pursued my career and am happy with myself. I do not regret anything at this point however I will never leave him again for a job. I swear I am going to keep writing in this thing!! --