Miss him.

Ryan has been gone for almost 2 weeks. This is our first patrol married... and also was is the shortest patrol. 32 days instead of 60. Up until this point I have always been so strong and am, in general, an extremely independent person. When he left... I said my goodbyes, e-mailed, and started my countdown. This patrol came after spending over 3 months together- straight. That is the longest we have been around each other consecutively since he has been in the Coast Guard. Every single second of everyday was amazing. Neither of us have ever been so happy. This patrol was a rude awakening. 

I am just... lonely. I have had nothing but negative experiences with girls down here so I have become a recluse. It is strange how  quickly you appreciate what you have or had... I miss my friends, my family... and, most of all, my husband.

Only 26 days left and I feel like it is never ending.

In Closing...

2008 has come and gone SO quickly! This year brought so many changes, happiness and excitement. To sum it up- this was the best year of my life- and I am sure there will be many more just as great or better in the years to come!Here is a quick photo summary of the last few months:

Of course- our wedding. Best day of our lives.

Mexico for our honeymoon. It was absolutely an amazing trip!! I wish we could go back.

We moved into our new apartment and are really happy with it, the area, and our awesome neighbors!

Annnd we got our newest addition Ruger. He could be the cutest and possibly the most spoiled puppy ever. But we love him and are so glad we have him! He's precious! :)

It really is amazing how much has changed in the last 2 years. I was able to go to lunch with one of my great friends from college. We lived together 2 years ago and we were discussing the different paths our lives have taken us. She lived in Bolivia for 6 months, got into graduate school in Seattle and has been there now for a year and a half. Dawn went from working for MTV to living on a deserted tropical island as a dive instructor. I finished school, moved home, got engaged, married and moved to Miami. 

It is so crazy how exciting life is. I look forward to Ryan and I's journey and adventure together!

To 2009!!! May it be better than '08. :)