Changes in the Making

Well a ton has happened since I last wrote. I graduated, decided to go to college, and turned eighteen. Graduating wasn't as exciting as it seems. I always thought that after high school I'd be done with those types of classes but with the decison of college comes more math and english. I'm moving in one week and yes I am both excited and nervous. Girl's camp used to make me home sick for heaven's sakes, but that is why God invented the cell phone. I will be closer to Mike and that will strengthen our relationship too and I think our faith in the church will grow also as we are tested and we WILL pass all the tests we'll be given. College is a good idea. Moving out is a good idea. I will miss my family and friends from up here. I will miss malls. I'll miss busy streets (not really) but the small town life will be very different but I believe it will be good for me.

I turned eighteen on Wednesday and I don't feel different at all. I waited for that day since I was thirteen and now it's come and passed and SURPRISE I'm still the same old Danielle. Birthday's aren't as exciting as they were when I was ten or whatever but that could be because of my lack on enthusiasm. When I was asked if I wanted a party I said, "Why so I can deal with all the drama--no thanks!" I really do need to start being more social though instead of keeping to myself like I have been and I know that college and living with my roommates will help me with that. I'm excited for everything that's about to happen and I hope that I make all the right choices.

For all those who wonder Mike and I ARE still together, even though we've had some rough patches, and we hope to get married sometime during Summer 2011.

Snowflake

Awhile back I was having a bad day and Mike randomly asked me what my favorite animal was and I replied a snow tiger. Well about fifteen minutes later I get this picture...

Her name is Snowflake. Mike named her Edwardo at first (don't ask me why) but i quickly changed it. I didn't get her until yesterday when Mike surprised me and came up. I was only with him for an hour, but any time I get with him is the best. He's coming up again on Friday and I really can't wait. He's so amazing and he treats me like a queen, better than a queen really. When I'm at home I pretty much take Snowflake with me everywhere, as childish as that is, but she helps remind me of Mike.


Now I wanna touch on another subject: the weather. Ugh! I think Mother Nature has more personalities than ever. It's snowing one minute then bright and sunny the next. It's giving me a headache! But anyway, there's less than a month till I gradduate and I'm soo excited. I'm more than looking forward to summer. (:

Surprise!!

Well wayy too much has happened to go over but for starters... i cut my hair.

i like it on somedays but not usually. I miss my long white blonde hair so that's what i'm going back to.

I went down to see Mike's family this last weekend. On Saturday there was a baby shower for Megan and an anniversary party for Mike's parents. On Sunday there was a baby blessing for Mike's nephew, Chandler. I loved it! I love Mike's family so much-i feel like i fit in there which is a very good thing. Mike and I are doing amazing. I love him more than anything and can't wait to be married to him; which could happen within the next year and a half, cross your fingers!

There's only 36 days till graduation! I really can't believe it; i never thought this day would come. The time is coming for me to actually grow up. Life could get interesting; good though. (:

Perfect

So Mike came up this weekend and it was amazing, of course. He went to my cousin Tyler's baptism with me and met most of my family and he handled it very well, especially since my family is beyond chaotic. On Saturday night we watched Sleeping Beauty and he played with my hair while i laid on his lap. He actually did my hair and he was quite proud of his work:
On Sunday he went to church with me and while we were sitting there I just couldn't stop looking at him; he makes me so happy. I've been thinking about him a lot lately and what he means to me and I wrote this about him...



I didn't know it was possible to feel like this. I thought I'd loved people before but when I reached the point where I knew I loved Mike, I really knew I loved Mike. He makes me feel so amazing and beautiful, and when I'm with him nothing could possibly go wrong in the world. He brings a whole new meaning to the word forever. The thought of being without him completely knocks the air out of me. I'm not Danielle without Mike Hurst. He makes me want to be a better person, he makes me want to be the best I can be so I can feel like I deserve him more. He is the most amazing man ever. He's smart, funny, loving, sweet, caring, handsome, righteous, everything I could possibly want in my husband. No one can put a smile on my face like he can. One look at him and I'm the happiest person in the world. My favorite sound: Mike's voice. My favorite sight: Mike smiling. My favorite person: Mike. No words can describe how i feel about him. I am the luckiest person ever.

I'm so grateful for him. It was a good weekend.

Ahhh!!

I'm soooo tired of being sick. My nose is sore from blowing it and my head is bound to explode any minute. I never get sick and when I do it lasts for weeks. I'm having to miss school because of it, meaning I'm gonna have to get caught back up next week. Good things: school off tomorrow and Mike's coming up (: he'll help me get better. It's day two without mt dew and it's my mom's birthday so I'm gonna go clean the house and make her a cake. Happy Birthday Mom!! I love you!!

Snow

It's supposedly supposed to be fifty degrees tomorrow and yet it's snowing outside and it's not showing any sign of stopping--i'll never trust the weather man again. I'm so sick of snow and I'm soo ready for summer or i'll even take spring. Summer also means I'll be graduated and let me tell you; I have senioritis like I never thought possible. School has become one big blur of pointlessness and boring. I feel like I could be doing much better things with my life. I know I shouldn't be trying to gro up so fast but I can't help it; I'm ready for it. I know I'll look back on this year and think about how fast it went by, but as of right now I feel like it's dragging on forever. I'm trying to be positive and just live in the present, I suppose I should start working on that a little bit harder.

What a Weekend

Well Matt and Kara are now married. It was so amazing to watch my closest cousin and one of my best friends get married. They're perfect together and I know they'll be happy. I of course cried while it was going on, but I was very happy for them. I went and brought Mike to the wedding around eight, but by then most of my family was gone so he didn't really meet anyone new.
It was an amazing weekend though--I love anytime I get with that boy. On Saturday we went to Costa Vida and Baskin Robbins as our little Valentine's thing. He bought me a quart of my favorite ice cream and I ate it all in a 24 hour period; ouch--I'll be working that one off for the next little while.

We spent pretty much every day, all day together. He went home yesterday and that wasn't easy to deal with. It gets harder every time to let him go. I really just want to graduate so we can get married and I'll be able to spend every waking moment with him that I want to. Overall it was a good weekend and I can't wait to see Mike again.