Dear Diary: (A Little History)

Just for fun, here’s a few excerpts from a journal I wrote in YEARS ago – found it yesterday when I was packing up one of the bookshelves…specific names have been removed to protect the innocent (or not). 

Monday, January 15, 2001
Youth revival went really well.  *Ohio Chick* came down and stayed all week with me, and Tuesday, a whole group of us went skiing!  That was totally fun!  KC rode the lifts with me a couple times and he was actually nice, but now he’s beginning to get on my nerves.  *sigh*  It’s a long story, and I’m not going into it.  Oh, and then Sunday, *Alabama Boy* sat with me at lunch and we exchanged addresses, and I heard that KC noticed and commented on it.  I don’t know what it means, but I heard he said that I’d forgotten about him and found a new man!  I laughed.  It’s not like KC would ever seriously look my way! 

Wednesday, January 18, 2001
Well, *Alabama Boy* has been emailin’ quite a bit.  He wanted to call me, but I told him “no.”  I mean, he’s nice, but I just don’t think I like him that way.  I talked to KC tonight.  I know, I know, I should stay away from him, but…well, anyways.  We had a good conversation.  I wish he’d look my way.  Maybe I should have let *AB* call me.  Oh well, I’m not upset about it, I’ll just keep on prayin!  Have I ever mentioned how much I hate dating?

Friday, January 19, 2001
Tonight was awesome.  KC came down and stayed with Nathan, and we all played cards and talked and it was just…fun!  I wonder who he’s interested in now?  Probably *Ohio Girl* or somebody like that.  Whoever she is, she’s one lucky girl!  He is a really nice guy sometimes.  =)  Okay, I sound really lovesick, I have got to get over this.  Like…NOW. 

Thursday, February 8, 2001
I talked to KC tonight, and we talked Sunday night, too.  Sunday was an….interesting conversation.  I don’t remember how we got on the subject, but we ended up talking about the possibilities of a relationship more than friendship.  From the things that were said, I don’t think that will ever happen.  He thinks I’m too young, and I don’t think he’s ready to settle down.  I was disappointed, but I’ll leave it alone. 

Monday, March 28, 2001
It’s been awhile.  KC is a regular rollercoaster ride.  We started “talking” right after my 18th birthday, went on one date by ourselves to Chimney Rock, and then that was it.  Now, tonight we talked and he says he’s wanting to spend more time together.  I think he’s playing with me, but I’m just a sucker for punishment.  I’ll just enjoy it while it lasts and we’ll see what happens!  Isn’t optimism wonderful? =)

Saturday, April 14, 2001
Another official date.  He’s really sweet!  I can’t help hoping this lasts.

Okay…I’m going to skip some here…let’s just say the parts in here where we split and got back together all start sounding the same and the more it happened, the madder I got about it, and I was all dramatic and furious — in great detail – when I wrote all those, so I’ll just leave them out.  Hah.  Plus, who knows who reads this blog and should anyone read it who may have been part of the story, it’s probably best not to bring all that back up.  LOL!  Before I get back to it though, sheesh.  I can’t believe I said all this stuff.  Strangely enough, a couple times I’ve gone back and read some of my early blog posts and I can’t believe I said some of that stuff either.  Oh well.  Back to the journal. 

Thursday, August 9, 2001
Today was the best/worst day!  I emailed KC and he emailed me back, and our wires got crossed.  That’s the bad thing about emails, they can be read the wrong way very easily, but anyways, he called tonight and everything is straightened out now.  He said that even if I’m not sure about “us,” his mind is made up and he’s not going to change it!  We’re planning to go to a revival service up in the mountains on Saturday night.  I’m excited.  Don’t pinch me, if I’m dreaming, I DON’T want to wake up.  I still can’t believe this is happening!

Sunday, August 12, 2001
I have only one thing to say – WOW!  What a weekend!  Mountains were great, service was good, the trip went well.  We did sort of get lost a time or two, but we laughed about it, so it wasn’t a big deal.  We had a really good conversation coming back.  I guess one of the main things is that we ARE dating now.  Any doubts remaining in my mind were settled last night.  He is SO sweet.  Things just clicked last night.  I can’t explain it, but I think it was mutual and I really hope it lasts!

Sunday, October 21, 2001
So Casey missed church today since he had to work.  Service was good though.  Everyone was asking about him.  Anyway, I went to his house after the second service and hung out till he got home.  He got there about six, I think, and we had a nice evening.  We had a really serious talk, and he asked me to MARRY him!  I’m still in shock!  Have I ever mentioned how much I love that man?!?!  Well, I do!  The plans right now are set for the 21st or 22nd of December!  Only 2 months!  But I’m not complaining!  I like the way things are going!  I’m really excited, but I’m definitely nervous!  I hope it all works out.  I love him a LOT!

Of course, there was lots of blah blah blah in between all those but skipping on down, you guys already know that we DID go through with it…12/21/01.  And today…8 years later, I STILL think that man I married is wonderful and sweet and awesome! 

So KC, I know we didn’t really do cards or anything for our anniversary (well, unless you count signing a contract on a house, but that’s a whole ‘nother story) but just so you know, I love you even more now than I did on our honeymoon (and frankly, you’re real cute over there in that picture from our honeymoon, but I think you’re even cuter now)! and Happy Anniversary!!

And if you want to see some other pictures to go along with this, read the anniversary post I did in 2006.  *grin*  I think I still agree with everything I said then, too!  LOL!