It's a wonder night

I went to Walmart last night, which was my first no no. But I was feeling antsy and I wanted a hands free head set for my cordless phone since I talked to The Boy so much. It's hard to get anything done while I'm holding the phone. Plus, I wanted to pick up his "Santa" gifts. When I asked him what he wanted for Christmas he said he wanted a new car, which I can't afford and he was being silly. So, I bought him a Matchbox Volvo SUV. It's cute and red. I also bought him a new battery-operated toothbrush, a cribbage board, and some gum. I am going to put all this stuff in the stocking that we hung up at his house.

I also purchased some Macaroni and Cheese from the greatest Mac and Cheese makers ever-Kraft. I bought the organic variety because I want to see if it tastes any different from the regular. So, up to the register I go at 3:30am and the boy at the counter looks a little odd, but then again who works at Walmart at 3am and is normal? So, I wait my turn and he checks out all my purchases, and comments on my organic Mac and Cheese. "Organic, huh? I didn't know they made organic." I say that they do, obviously, they do. You're holding the box. I don't say that though, just think it. Then he ponders more, "Wait, how can they make organic, aren't noodles processed?" I say that noodles are processed but its about how they grow the ingredients that go into the noodles that make it organic and that they don't use pesticides and whatnot. He smiles and retorts, "They could just get venus fly traps... for the bugs."

Ah, yes. They could. My, my, my.

Words Alive

We said those three words yesterday. Those three words that make the world spin sometimes, that make men climb mountains, that make women weak in the knees, that make people eat buckets of ice cream when it's gone, that bring tears to eyes both happy and said... I Love You. Those three words we said for each other and to each other. Though, the sentiments were there before.

The Boy and I had our Christmas this weekend. We each opened one present in the morning on Friday and then I went to work. After work and a trip to Walmart, we opened the rest of our presents. My first gift was a beautiful beaded with little purple stones necklace. It fit and I really like it, which is unusual since I don't normally wear necklaces. I gave The Boy his fleece vest as his first gift. He liked it so much that he put it on right then and there, with his pajamas. A cute look if I must say. :)

The Boy conjured up some creativity when it came to my next gifts. He purchased three books. He gave me the first PostSecret book, a book called Mind Games which is about how the brain works, and a book about the history of "love words," or words generally associated with love. He wrote a note on the inside front cover, which I think finally made me overcome my hatred of having people write in books. The words were, "To my Baby, I am so page 62 over you. Love Eric." I melted, I could barely read page 62, which was the phrase Head over Heels. I too am head over heels for that Boy. He has captured me in a way I didn't know could happen and in a way I did not expect, was not looking for. His last gift for me was a picture frame with a quote about love on it, on to which he glued Scrabble tiles spelling out our names and Christmas.

He said he had to do something with Scrabble because it's how we met. And it is how we met. My first email in response to his online ad, which mentioned playing Scrabble was "I love Scrabble." That was it, nothing more, nothing less. He was intrigued and wrote back. I was at home sick and I wrote back. Amazing how it works sometimes. :)

I gave him six pictures, well six photographs that I took of the land near his house. Two of them were quite large, 10x13, and the other four were 8x10's. I don't know if he actually likes them, but he took them home. :) I've given him a number of other presents in the course of our two month relationship so that I feel forgiven if he doesn't like them. I've practically furnished his house! ;)

Here is a picture of me taken by Eric. He gave me the earings I am wearing also. They are silver hearts. The Boy has my heart.

Hello, it's been a while.

It's been too long since I posted. So, here I am to fill you in on all the happenings.

I went on my trip to New York/Connecticut. The night before I was supposed to leave for the Big City to catch my airplane my boyfriend surprised me. He was sitting in his car in front of my apartment. I was shocked! :) But happily so.

I am surprised at how well I was able to get around all the modes of transportation that I rode on: Planes, trains, shuttle busses, and cars. :) It was all pretty easy, which surprised me.

The trip was fairly uneventful with a lot of driving a very stuffed car. Well, actually I never did drive. I couldn't find anyone to give me lessons on how to drive stick. However, we did stop at this amazing old house to take pictures of it. It was this drizzling, gray day and this beautiful Victorian home sat near the edge of the highway just rotting away; all its glory disappearing into crumbling pieces of wood. In its hayday it would have been regal.

We also had some very fun moments at the World's Largest Truck stop and at the hotel we stayed at in Davenport, IA. There was a pool and we went swimming. How I love swimming. For my time and efforts, my friend purchased one of those bags that are completely made out of zippers. It's very cool and I am most excited. It was nice spending time with her since it had been so long since we'd just chilled.

I am still with The Boy, which I have officially titled him now. I am quite content with him. He treats me well and appreciates the efforts I make. :) He and I went to my parents' house where we spent the weekend with them. The Boy postponed getting his wisdom teeth pulled in order to be with me. He's silly.

I've been working, hanging out with The Boy, and doing much of nothing. I rearranged the furniture in order to prevent from burning down my apartment. I had the bed next to the heat register which is fine, except I kept kicking the blankets onto the floor where they'd get very, very hot while they leaned against the register. So, I moved the bed and now I don't like the layout of the room as much, but it sure beats not having a room!

I have almost all my Christmas shopping done. I still have two people to buy gifts for but I must wait until I have money, which means until Friday since that's pay day.

I went to my psychiatrist on Monday and I don't have to see her for another 4-5 months since I am doing well. I still am not good at taking my medications each day, but I am trying. The Boy is going to impliment a rule in January. I get two days a month to miss my medications and if I miss any more than that I don't get to see him. That is sad. I only see him once a week anyway and that would be sad. I've fallen so completely for him.

My parents are well and that is good. I haven't heard much from my friends, but I've been spending all my free time with The Boy so I keep missing out on emailing them and whatnot. But I shall catch up sometime this week. :) Just like I will vacuum my apartment sometime this week. I will get it done! :)

I promise I will write more entries in the future. I needed a break I think to just be in the world for a while without trying to overanalyze it all the time. As horrible as it sounds, sometimes I think too much and about all the wrong things. I need to get back to school. Oy. :)