Take this sinking boat and point it home
We've still got time
Raise your hopeful voice you have a choice
You've made it now

So, I'm 26. It is a little weird if I'm being honest. Birthdays are usually weird for me, like New Years, they are a point in the year that one is meant to reflect. This year has been a whirlwind. Last year at this time, I was just beginning to talk to josh, I was also talking to that bill guy and the eric situation was just freshly over. I was looking at 2 more years of school and starting to freak out about being in michigan forever. Since then I've fallen in love with this incredible man, I've started planning our wedding and I'm 1.5 semesters away from being a teacher!!!! 24 and 25 were rough, I felt stuck, I couldn't see anything exciting in the distance, and I felt like I was treading in the mud of school and a crappy love life. It's really incredible how different things are this year! I'm excited to start being Mrs. Lucas, I'm excited to soon be teaching and making money! I'm excited to move out and away. I'm excited to start doing what I want to do, instead of what my parents think I should be doing!

In less reflective-y-ness:

I've been slacking off on the diet front. I'm pretty happy with the results, I'm thinner than I have been for almost 10 years, and I will fit in my wedding dress when it arrives, so some of the panic is gone. But, I know that I will feel so much better on the big day, at the rehearsal dinner, at the bbq and at the showers and luncheons and whatnot if I could take 10 more lbs off before then - so I'm cracking down - bleh.

I'm trying to find a skin care regime that I like and can stick to. I need to move away from the teenage products I've been using and start thinking about protection, the sun and the future. I'll report on that later.

I ordered my crinoline, and veil yesterday! Ah!

I ordered our guestbook today!

I finally got a hold of my first mentor teacher and hopefully will be starting at CHS on monday!

Hurray! And with that, a list of things that I am newly obsessed with:
Essie Nail Polish - so shiny! Adore-A-Ball is my current crush
Frigo Cheesehead Mozzarella Sticks -mmmmmmm yum!
Lumiani shoes - oh god italian butter soft leather
Caldrea Laundry Detergent - smells soooo amazing! citrus-y fresh!
Queen Helene Mint Julep Face Mask - clean out those pores girls!!!