I'm so lucky to have him!!!!!!

Bill just surprised me at work with flowers. He said that I needed them after the day I had yesterday and it's about time he started spoiling me. I feel spoiled enough already just having him in my life. I can honestly say life has never been better!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Today is not my day.....

Last night Bill had another car accident. This time it wasn't his fault but he was still very upset. Some idiot turned right in front of him and Bill hit him. He's driving his dad's truck since he wrecked his truck so now he has nothing to drive. He was in a really bad mood last night and I don't blame him. I keep reminding him that it could be so much worse and he's lucky he didn't get hurt this time. Thank goodness he's been car pooling with a guy from Moweaqua so he can still get to work.

I went to see my surgeon this morning and didn't get good news. I have seven new lumps. Yes, I said seven. I'm so upset. I must have had a really bad look on my face because my doctor stopped reading the report and put his hand on my back to make sure I was ok at one point. This makes 15 lumps in the last 11 years. I'm REALLY sick of dealing with this!!! Two of the lumps measure over 1 cm and one measures 2.7 cm so those three have to be biopsied in October. He said if the big one gets to 3 cm it will have to come out. At the rate mine grow I have a feeling it will be coming out in the next couple of months. A margarita sounds so good right now.......

What a great weekend!

Friday I treated myself to a new outfit, and I don't mean just any new outfit. I went into Maurices and told the sales lady that I needed something to wow my new man. I also told her I just lost 40 lbs and wanted to look like it. She picked out a great outfit complete with shirt, pants, shoes (way hot by the way!) and jewlery. I never go all out and it felt so good. When Bill came over Friday night he kept saying "wow honey!" over and over. I love him so much!! We went to the Pub and he got to meet Heather and Andy. The Pub was dead so we just sat around and talked. They all got along great. Heather called her mom the next day and said Bill reminds her of Daren. It's wierd dating someone that is like my brother in so many ways but I love my brother so I can't complain.

Saturday night I met Bill and his parents in Decatur at the AIW hall to hear his mom's favorite band, Autumn Zero. The band was awesome! We had so much fun!! His mom is so adorable. She gave me a huge hug when they got there and his dad was very friendly and outgoing too. We only planned to stay for a couple of hours but had so much fun we stayed all night. His mom loves to dance so we were out on the dance floor several times. Bill even danced and it wasn't bad at all. He had no problem showing affection in front of his family. We didn't make out or anything but it was very clear we were together.

Next weekend his neighborhood is having a cookout and Bill invited me to come meet everyone. I think I'm even going to meet his brother and sister. He's so excited about it. His parents are very close to their neighbors and they are excited to meet me. No pressure at all!!!!

I'm so glad I met Bill that crazy night at Timbuktu. I honestly can't think of a time when I was happier in any relationship. Last night I got a text at 9:25 pm reminding me how much I'm loved and how important I am to him. It's those little things that have me head over heals!!!!

My Wednesdsay Night

Last night I had to work a job fair until 6:00 so I called Bill to see if he was still in Decatur when I got done. He was so we met and had a drink. I've been sick and my voice was fading in and out but we had a great time. We started talking about his mom and he kept saying how he really wanted me to go to their house and hang out to get to know her. On a whim he decided last night was the night. By the time we got there I had no voice at all. Nice way to meet his mom! She was very nice and very down to earth. I wasn't nervous at all which is not like me. Everything about Bill is so comfortable and relaxed, even his family. When I left he was all smiles and said he can't wait for me to meet the rest of his family. It really was a great night!!

I'm a slacker....sorry!!

I've been very busy and haven't had time to keep up with my blog. Sorry!!! Of course so many things have happened in a week.

Bill has been home for a week now and he's just as wonderful in person as over the phone. The first weekend he was home we went back to Timbuktu and sat in the beer garden and talked for hours. I don't know why I was so nervous about seeing him for the first time. It really feels like we've know each other for years when we are together.

I had a busy week with training in Lincoln. It was nice to get to hang out with Sara (even if it was only for a little bit!). I've missed my friends from CO. If I could move them to FHCH it would be perfect!!!

Friday I had the day off for a couple doctor's appointments. I thought I found a new lump and by the end of the day I found out I have several more I couldn't feel myself. I meet with the surgeon on 9/25 so I can discuss this whole mess with him. I really don't want to mess with all of this again! :( After my depressing doctor's appointment I got to have lunch with my friends Stacey, Jenn and Melissa. It was so wonderful spending time with them!! I haven't seen them in months so we had lots to catch up on. I really needed to laugh after all the bad news and they kept me laughing for a couple hours. I can't wait to see them again!!!!

Friday night I met Bill back and Timbuktu for a band he really likes. We spent the first half of the evening alone then Laura, Randel, Jill and Erika decided to join us. It was nice sitting in the beer garden with all them getting to know Bill. Erika had was trying to play the protective sister and asked him tons of questions. We had a nice time and Bill said he really liked all of them. Jill sent me a text on the way home that they all liked him. I didn't want him to feel out numbered but he can talk to anyone and it went great.

Saturday we went to the Illini football game with Daren and Rachel. I was so excited for them to meet Bill and show off my babies. Sam was a little shy with Bill but warmed up pretty quick. Daren and Rach were in such a good mood we had an awesome time. They were cracking us up all day. Bill and Daren and both "Good Ole Boys" so they got along great. The three of them had quite the time making fun of me all morning. We met up with Amy and Ryan and a couple of their friends before the game. We sat around drinking, eating snacks, and taking stupid pictures.

Saturday night we were so tired after the game we relaxed at home and I cooked dinner. We then went to the Pub to hang out with Brandi for a little bit. It was a mellow night at the Pub so we didn't make it out all night.

I had an amazing weekend. I was with Bill from 8 pm on Friday until 8 am on Sunday and loved every minute of it. I was very worried about having someone in my house for more than a couple hours but everything with him is so relaxed it was just fine. He loves my dogs and was not afraid to step in and let them out or just play with them. Who knew I would be this happy with such a wonderful man!!

BILL'S HOME!!!!!!

I got the phone call last night around 7:00 that he made it safe and sound. I'm just a little bit excited!!! We are going on a date tonight. I don't know how I'm going to react when I see him. It's going to be weird because he wants his parents to meet up with us so they can meet me. I met them once already, actually they watched us make out (hehehe). I'm stressing about what to wear and what to do about my afro. I need to paint my nails, pluck my eyebrows, shave my legs....it's so much work to get ready for a first date!

Last Friday night Craig and I had a three hour long talk about our attempted relationship and he tried very hard to talk me into trying again. We talked like adults and agreed to be friends. He went to the Pub Tuesday and Brandi talked to him about me and agreed everything was great between us. Last night he proved it by bringing a date to the Pub. I know he did it for my benefit because there are so many other places to go and he knows I'm there every Friday. I thought the first time we saw each other out with someone else would be hard but it really wasn't at all. He avoided us for the first couple of hours and then sat down two seats away from me. We said hi and he introduced me to his date. It's so nice to be done with all of our drama and able to be friends again. Hopefully it will be just as friendly when I take Bill in there for the first time.

1st Night of Bowling

I agreed to bowl again this year with Rachel and her mom. I know it's nice for Rach to get out of the house and it gives us time to hang out but I think I regret committing to 32 weeks already. I got used to not coming home and rushing out the door again. I guess I'll have to wait and see how it goes. I didn't bowl bad but my ball felt so heavy and my wrist hurt by the end of the night. Getting old sucks!

Bill called on my way home from the bowling alley last night. He left California last night at 7 pm our time. He rented a Budget truck and claims he's not going to stop unless he gets tired. As of last night he doesn't want to stop and get a room to rest. He thinks he can sleep in the truck for awhile and keep moving. 2000 miles is a long trip without any real rest. I worry about him!

I got a text at 10:54 this morning that Bill was in Flagstaff, AZ. :)

Today is a great day!!

I can't believe that Bill's last day in the Marines is finally here! I talked to him this morning and he's not sure when he will get home but it will be soon. He's not sure what he's going to drive home since he wrecked his truck. Its been 8 long weeks since we met and I'm ready to explore this relationship and see what happens next!

Did I mention I'm officially in a relationship? We talked for several hours Sunday night and decided we are going to be exclusive and see how things turn out. It's still so weird to me.....the word boyfriend creeps me out!

I will post something later about my crazy weekend. I'm so excited about Bill coming home that it's all I can think about right now. :-)