Limbo.

Well, world...today means 41 days left (but who's counting) and what an adventure it has been. I find myself in the middle in so many aspects, mainly homesick for my younger days but so excited and anxious to just grow up already! But if I've learned anything this past year, it's that we will always be waiting for something or another...be it school to end or start, to get or quit a job, or to get engaged or have it be over already (this one's me). I've learned a valuable lesson so listen up so you don't have to go through the same drudgery.

JUST BE HAPPY.

A date on the calendar won't change your attitude. Waiting for time to speed up never works, and you almost always end up being more impatient and irritated anyway. Just be happy where you are with whoever you're with and through whatever ridiculous task or long, boring chunk of time you happen you find yourself in. It's much easier (and less stressful) if you just give up the impatience and just try to be happy no matter what you're doing. I must confess I am extremely bad at that. I'm hoping that since I've told all of you publicly I'll feel obligated to take my own advice. We'll see how that works.

With that in mind, I'm proud to report the planning is still going smoothly and I'm happier than ever. Lots to think about, lots to do, lots to think about thinking about...ai de mi. It's all coming together, though. It's crazy to think how so many experiences earlier in my life have helped me prepare for the experiences I'm going through now. I always thought that God must love jigsaw puzzles because it's always been my experience that it all works out in the end. And if it's not okay, it's not the end. Funny how that works.

Until next time.♥

Yes, I broke down and started a blog. My inspiration was my sister Jessica Belnap, who is expecting a baby boy in 4 weeks. From what Jessica tells me via her blog, he is going to fit in just fine with the Belnap clan. Sounds like he kicks his feet against the pricks a little bit already, which is so typical of me and my siblings! Nonetheless, I'm excited to see him soon and tickle his little feet!

What would you even write in a first post? My life's story? Don't worry, I'll spare you. The biggest event in my life right now is that I am getting HITCHED in 57 days 15 hours and some odd minutes. It's an extremely weird feeling to think that I will be sharing absolutely everything with another human being. I am sure I'm the luckiest girl in the world to love and be loved by my fiance. He is the first and last thing I think about each day.

Planning has been surprisingly smooth. I was fully prepared to kick my heels against the pricks myself at some point during this adventure. I have been spared of any such need thus far, however. My mom doesn't seem surprised though. She has said more than once that "if it's supposed to happen, it will happen," meaning the ease of planning this whole ordeal is a good sign that I'm making a good decision. The funny part is I didn't need that sign. I already knew.

Aside from wedding stuff, I've learned a great deal about myself after being in college for two years. Here's a list, which I hope will entertain you at least a tiny bit.
I'm terrible with money. Where does it all go?!?
I hate cleaning, unless I'm already doing it. Then I can't stop.
I love cooking. I'm just like my dad; I make a meal up and I don't ever write down what I put in it. Drives my mom nuts.
I love time period movies, especially Pride and Prejudice. Yeah, laugh it up.
I'm sooo stubborn. Sorry Jeff.
I've eased up on my music obsession. I actually can't even listen to it while I study now. In high school I was constantly listening to something. Sometimes silence is nice.
I hate The Aeneid by Virgil. Sorry, Bro. Thompson. This means I hate your class. Maybe you should teach world civilization like you're supposed to and I wouldn't hate an important piece of classic Roman literature.

Among a thousand other things, I think the most important thing I've learned is the importance of family. Strange how mine has grown closer now that we've all moved away. I love them all so much. I'm doubly excited to gain another family at the end of July! I'm proud to say that learning to love them won't be hard. They are all WONDERFUL. I just can't resist saying one last time that I really am the luckiest girl in the world.

Don't count on me to be extremely consistent with this whole blogging thing, but I'll try. Bye for now, kids.