I watch too many romantic movies!

Wow it's been a while ladies! Everything seems to have happened at once these last few weeks!

So the last update I think was that Rory and I were getting married in Hawaii in May and flying back and forth for visits until then. I'm going over to visit in just under 8 weeks for 3 weeks and then just under 4 weeks after I get back to the UK, Rory is coming over here to see me for 10 days woohoo!!! All that is now booked and paid for so we are very excited.

The big change is that we are now planning for me to go out to the States to live from December to when we get married. We are really miserable apart and he's having a tough time of it juggling a full time job as a police officer with studying almost full time too. He finishes college in May so we figured let's make it easier on both of us and do away with the stress of a LDR on top of everything else. He needs me there and I'm miserable not being there to support him. We are just very lucky that we are in a position with me being self employed to be able to do that. We are still moving back to the UK after the wedding though...Arkansas is FAR too hot and humid in summer for either of us!

So after the October visit, there will be a ticker counting down to Rory's visit...and if all goes to plan, 10 days later I will be flying back to the States with him! I'm equal parts excited and terrified

I'm so glad to hear that one by one, everyone's dreams of moving to be with their SO are coming true. For those of us still waiting for that day, keep your chins up and take heart from all the happy endings we keep reading about on this thread!

Sam

So after the October visit, there will be a ticker counting down to Rory's visit...and if all goes to plan, 10 days later I will be flying back to the States with him! I'm equal parts excited and terrified

That's awesome!    Having the flexibility to live wherever is definitely a major bonus.  (I'm hoping to work a bit on that front myself pre-move, if I can.)

I've been lurking around here, just not been in the mood to post.

But it's good to see that everyone is doing well and having a good summer.

I started my new job about two weeks ago, and after a week it went from a part time position to a full time one.

And Ian and I are getting ready to go up and spend the weekend with Jamie and her husband, Al.  WOOT!!

Sooo, keep those chins up, ladies.  I'll be around.

Oh Patty I am sooo jealous...you get to go visit Al and Jamie? you will love it...the Canals and The Cheese pub and their back garden lol...they don't have steep hills or steep steps like we did in Brixham....have fun you guys...

Congrats to Elly and Carey, and all the rest of you lovely ladies living in the Motherland.  And Eq best of luck with your horse.

I am in a helluva mopey mood tonight.  I'm staying at my friends (alone, she's at her folks up the street sick) and I am severely bummed.  I miss my boyfriend in England, my friends and his family- and the UK in general.  I can't be bothered to go out tonight because I feel too depressed and I think I will be a major Debbie Downer.

So, I think I'll just crack a bottle of wine, slap on a marathon of The Real Housewives of Atlanta, and eat all the chocolates I brought back from England.  I need a ticker and a goal for when I can see my man again, I think that's key.

I need a ticker and a goal for when I can see my man again, I think that's key.

I completely agree with you on this one, Sarah.  I'm freaking out that Tim and I don't have any solid plans after I come back from the short trip in September because I know I need that future trip to look forward to to keep me sane.

aww Sarah...I am sorry you are feeling crappy tonight...but wine and chocolate will help...you can have days like this and I think you are right about a ticker looking forward to the next big thing coming your way with you and your man...and the same for you too Becca....But also while you are here in the states try to enjoy your time ( I know that is easier said then done) but somewhere in the future you will most likely be moving to the UK and when you are there you will start to realize all the things you left behind.....Just ask me, Patty, and Jamie...we love the UK and our men and we love being with them...but at the same time there is so much we miss from the states...so enjoy it now and don't take it for granted...because you aren't always going to be here...and if you look at it that way it may help to make you feel better...Believe me I have had to do that a number of times over the years to keep myself going after leaving my fiance to come home or him leaving me to go back to the UK...you have a lot to look forward to...but also try to see what is going on around you with family and friends...because once you leave to go to the UK and come back for a visit you are going to realize you have missed a part of their lives...I know it sounds sappy and sentimental but it is true...So get a ticker and know you are going to see your man again and try to enjoy life.

Thanks Becca and JEP, that helps a lot.

So, do volcano Nachos from Taco Bell. 

Thanks Becca and JEP, that helps a lot.

So, do volcano Nachos from Taco Bell. 

Ooo, I might have to try those before I leave--I wasn't sure if I should or not but I might do I had a regular sit-down Mexican meal tonight which was really good, but knowing me I'll have to get in my Taco Bell fix in the next couple of weeks so I don't spend 6 months whining about wanting 99 cent tacos I can make homemade ones, but for me it isn't quite the same as Taco Bell.

Thanks Becca and JEP, that helps a lot.

So, do volcano Nachos from Taco Bell. 

That sounds incredibly spicy. Do I want to know what's in them? 

I'm sorry you're down and out at the moment, Sarah.  I've been in your shoes, but before you know it, you and your boyfriend will be together again.  Are there set plans then for when you see each other again?

And what I wouldn't give for some Taco Bell or Chipotle right now!  I miss that stuff so much.  I miss that and Mac and Cheese.  Mmmmm......

But today I had a strange rememberance, because I couldn't remember something.  Ian and I were talking about mobiles, and I had forgotten what mine from the States looked like at first.  And then yesterday I was watching a film for a brief moment, and it was based in America, and seeing people drive on the other side of the car seems strange now.

So yes, embrace the moments you have in the States still.  I must say I have some regrets of things I didn't do before I left (like, visit the A Christmas Story house since it's in Cleveland), and spending more time with friends.

Now, if only this week could go faster...lol.  Don't be jealous that Ian and I are going to see Jamie and Alan, Josy....because all 6 of us will be together having our "post wedding celebrations" dinner together. 

Patty I can't wait till our "post wedding" celebration when all 6 of us will be together again...woohoo

Wow Volcano Nachos sound like they must be very hot....but if they help you Sarah go for it...Dairy Queen Peanut Buster Parfait helps me lol

Aw, I have to say I am quite jealous of you all getting together. Wish I could be there. As it is, I've now been home over 3 weeks. THey went by quite quickly considering 3 weeks in the UK seemed slower (probably because I was doing so much everyday vs. just going to work and coming home.)

Not much else going on, except I've officially started my master's paper (for the tier 1). Now I've just got to get through 400 pgs. about the Spanish Civil War and write a 40 page paper in Spanish and cross my fingers it's not too late and they accept it even though I changed subjects! My goal date to finish Oct. 1st.

Anywho.. just getting ready for bed and another exciting work week. Hope you all are well.

And Josy- Squeeeeeeeeeeee! 6 days!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Beth we know you are going to get your visa and come over and then you don't have to be jealous and you can meet up with us hehe...you need to come back to the UK...

I am sooooo excited I can't wait......Jason flies in tomorrow..and if all goes well after the wedding with our visa I won't have to ever be separated from Jason again...it has been a long 5 1/2 years of going back and forth and everything and now we have finally reached the end...and I can't wait...I am so excited I can't sleep...I am stressed sometimes...overly happy other times...I don't know if I am going to survive the wedding? lol

Good luck on the Master's paper you can do it

Jo Jo Bean, you WILL survive.  You're a tough cookie.   And I'm sure the wedding will be beautiful, you'll look beautiful, and everything will go smoothly.  "Try and get some sleep" is probably easier said than done, but you'll be fantastic.  Isn't it amazing knowing you will never have to be separated from the one you love again?


And yes, I can't wait for our post wedding celebrations either.

Beth, glad you're getting started on those papers!!!  I saw another job opening for a French teacher in Winchester.  Want the number? :p

All right....off to work I go!