This love is ours...

Today, is an incredibly amazing day. Today marks the one year anniversary of Scott and I. This may be the end of our very first year together, but this is also the beginning of another year, and a very long journey that started with a simple statement that changed my whole life forever.

Not many people know how we started. I like keeping some things to myself, they are more sacred that way. But this story, I've decided to share with all of you. Probably nothing of importance or value to you, but it is a story that means so much to me.

A year ago tonight, I would be attending a New Years Eve party in which most of the time I was there, I wanted to literally put a gun to my head. I guess thats what will happen when you are the only sober one there, seeing as though I was in fact the designated driver of the night.

People were partying and having fun all around me while I just kind of stood in the background of it all and watched. By this time, Scott and I had been on a few dates, but we were not serious yet and I was respecting the fact that he was off doing his own thing and having fun with his friends.

Life was kind of boring until just before midnight, when more and more people huddled around the TV to watch the famous ball drop. That is when Scott came around and noticed that I was standing by myself. He asked me what was wrong and I mentioned how much I love New York City and that I wanted to one day be right in the center of all of the New Years Eve chaos in Times Square. I mentioned how I was kind of jealous of everyone there and how I would love to be there at that very moment.

Life changing statement: Scott then says, "Next year, we're going." Meanwhile I'm looking at him like... "whaat?". He looked at me dead in the eye and said, "Yeah, we're going..... but under one condition.." Then he looks at me and says, "You have to come with me as my girlfriend."

...the rest is history.

I was hooked from that moment on. I'm still hooked.

So.. it's finally "next year". Is he going to take me? Did he live up to his promise? Well... yes and no.

Technically I am not his "girlfriend" anymore since we got engaged in July. So, there goes that. And, well, we'd probably have to stay overnight in NYC and we are really trying to save money for our future together. So... things plans have changed. We will be going to NYC for New Years Day instead... which, I won't complain about!!

*Things I've learned*

- Love is a beautiful, wonderful thing.

- Love is easy.

- Relationships are hard.

- Sacrifices are sometimes necessary.

- You can't choose family.

- Be thankful for what you have.

- It takes courage to hate.

- Keep Smiling.

- Never give up.

- Trust.

- And maybe one of the biggest things that I have learned in the past year is that people are so quick to judge, become jealous, and hostile... and it's usually the people who have really nothing else to do with their lives. I've learned to just smile in the faces of people like this. It tends to make them angry that their hatred doesn't work on me.

So yes, I'm about to do this... I'm about to use a Taylor Swift song to make a statement!! You know you love it.

"So don't you worry your pretty little mind,

People throw rocks at things that shine

and life makes love look hard.

The stakes are high, the water's rough

But this love is ours."

I love you Scott =) Happy Anniversary!

Keep Smiling,

Karla =)

300th Post

Wow! 300 posts! Go me!

Hello BlogWorld! With the crazyness of Christmas, it was hard to find the time to blog. But, here I am again.

I am actually just waiting to post this so that I can post another piece that I have been writing for quite some time now. I even have a title for it. =)

+ Christmas was lovely. Sort of.

- I was sick (throwing up) all Christmas Eve, which sucked because I couldn't eat any of the yummy Italian food thatScott's grandmother made.. bummer.

- Scott had an allergic reaction to seafood on Christmas Day.

+ He's okay now.

- Driving all over CT to see a bunch of different families really stinks.

+ Seeing family was really nice =)

+ Scott made a good Santa this year, he got me a gorgeous purple and green ring (our wedding colors)

- It snowed.

- A lot.

- Shoveling stinks.

-My back hurts.

+ It was a good workout.

+ Work has been slow, not many kids are showing up because of the holidays.

+ My year anniversary with Scott is on New Years Eve.

+ I have an outfit picked out.

+ It's going to be a very special night.

++ My huge post is coming soon =)

Keep Smiling,

Karla =)

My Fiance Rocks

Today I came home from work to a HUGE surprise.

Yes folks, Buffalo Chicken Salad.

Scott made me my favorite, Buffalo Chicken Salad!

Okay... first of all... I was shocked that he had said that he made me lunch... and second of all, I was shocked that he actually cooked chicken!! And... third of all... I was ultra shocked that this salad tasted FABULOUS! I've already requested that he make it again. I loved it.

Let's just say, that Scott just barely knows how to boil water, but I guess from watching me cook day after day, he has learned a thing or two!! He makes me smile. =)

Also-- he must have been reading my blog because he spent most of his day cleaning the basement of the house to clear a space on a tiled floor for me to tap dance. He found a shoe rack to put all of my dance shoes on, and he even brought a large boom box downstairs and put it on an old dresser so that I have music. There are spotlights on the ceiling and everything!! All that is missing is a wall of mirrors!! I was SO impressed and SO happy. I was holding in tears.

I danced last night for an hour. I am so sore. But, it's a good sore. I'm dancing againnn!! YAY!

We have a birthday party to attend tonight. It will be our first time out in quite some time. Saving money, getting sick, and working too much has gotten in the way of Scott and I going out and having a good time! So, we are excited! Besides all that, it's a party for my Maid of Honor. So, HAPPY BIRTHDAY GIRL! I love you!!! =)

Keep Smiling,

Karla =)

We are silly... =)

Back.

"There's a lot I don't understand about life. You meet thousands of people, and then you meet one person and your life is changed"

-Love and Other Drugs

So. That quote basically sums up life for me at the moment. I have ignored this blog, ignored all of you readers, and I have instead let this one person change my life forever.

It's crazy how completely different my life is now, compared to my life a year ago. My goals have changed, my dreams have changed. But I suppose this is all part of "growing up". Sounds cliche, but it's true. EVERYTHING changes when you meet that one person.

I have missed blogging, and I think about how I have neglected this blog everyday. But, I am back, and I plan to do a lot more blogging than I have.

With school, working more hours, and trying to keep a house clean... things like blogging, sleeping, hanging out with friends, and even sadly...dancing... have taken a back seat.

I am frustrated because I have not danced nearly as much as I would have liked to over the past few months. I do attend dance class back home every week, but it's not enough. I miss my parents house, where I was able to blast music when no one was around, and dance to my heart's content.

Now, I wake up to darkness, I get home from working with children all day... get ready for school... and come home to more darkness. It sucks not seeing the sun. Darkness makes me tired, kids make me tired, school makes me tired. I leave next to no room for dancing...which might I add, is a HUGE change in my life. Seeing as though dancing used to be the core of my being.

I'm okay with the change though. Things in my life are good. Better than good. I am happy. Nothing can fill the empty spot of not dancing as much as I used to... except for dancing. So, I plan to find the time and space to do that more often, now that school is over for winter break.

Besides school and work....sicknesses, viruses, birthday parties, family get-togethers, bar hopping, candlelight dinners, christmas decorations, recipes, baking, laundry, christmas shopping, cleaning, babysitting, driving, saving money, and trying to eat healthy have been quite a big part of my life recently.

That basically sums up my life for the past month that I have neglected this blog.

I am still dealing with a few more final exams this week and then I'm done. Christmas shopping is done. December birthday shopping is done.

I'm excited for a new year. Possibly starting WW again to get healthy and lean for trying on wedding gowns. Because, yeah, I keep forgetting that I am engaged!! And, I kind of might need a dress! I'm also excited for the wedding planning that I have to do. Reception spot and ceremony spot have been chosen. Now the fun begins!

I'm still smiling.

Always smiling.

And loving this life I have,

cuz it's the only one I got.

=)

Keep Smiling,

Karla =)