He's been gone for about 3 1/2 days now...so we're down to about 17 1/2 until he's back home...Obadiah, that is. I'm doing fine so far, although I do have my moments when i feel a little sad. That mostly happens when my phone rings and I realize it's not him calling me. I just miss talking to him. But I'm doing okay. Just trying to keep my mind on other things though I pray for him and the group every time I think about them.
Things are getting better at the office, though I'm still not sure when I'm going to adjust to being "edited" by an editor. It's never an easy thing, especially when you're trying your hardest. I suppose I just need to keep reminding myself that everyone is edited and that no one escapes it. My editor said she's edited others much much more than me, so that made me feel better. I guess it's just hard for me to watch someone go through my work and tell me that it's not yet good enough. That my work is never "perfect." I never thought it was, but I've never had so much critiquing before so it's taking adjusting...
Monsoon storms have rolled in each evening this week. Last night I was really excited that it was raining...until I was outside and saw the bright, thick lightning bolts that seemed only about a 1/2 mile from my door step! That was pretty freaky. I thought Phoenix lightning storms were crazy! These ones are so much closer than back home. I was also missing my Bronco yesterday when I was driving through some heavily saturated parts of the streets. It makes me a little nervous because we haven't even gotten torrential downpours yet. But I'll survive.
My quest continues to figure out food and photography for the wedding. Man there is so much to think about. But, I'm now 10 months away from being married--by this time it'll be just Obadiah and I, which is so exciting to think of. Our relationship reminds me of my really close friendships with my friends Christal and Chelsea. If given the opportunity,I'd never leave their sides because all we do is have a fun time when we're together. I mean, he's my guy best friend. That's why it sucks when he's away because it's like my best friend's abandoned me :) But I know he's probably having a good time and will grow in Christ on this trip, so I am completely supportive. It's only in those selfish, lonely times that I feel like he shouldn't have left! Those are few though. lol
I'm still getting used to this whole "engaged" thing. It's very nice, I have to tell you, just because you never feel like you have to explain your relationship situation to anyone. They ask "so are you engaged or married?" You answer "engaged" they say "congratulations." End of story. On the other hand, you get people (mostly guys) who don't take the relationship seriously when you say "I have a boyfriend." Boyfriend just isn't as serious. Anyway, that's my little rambling on about nothing important. It's just nice not to have to explain all of those details and to not have to wonder about other people's intentions.
Tomorrow night Lynn and I are going to go out with some of the other younger reporters to the Sidewinders game. We'll see how that goes. Maybe this time the Sidewinders will score more than one run...
On another note, yet another article printed...
http://www.dailystar.com/dailystar/neighbors/29869.php

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