Last night Mr. Facebook was flying home from a work trip and because he was flying in late we just planned to see each other tonight. However I couldn’t wait to see him, he has been gone since Monday and seriously it has been way to hard not seeing him all week long. So to surprise him I grabbed my keys and headed out the door. I made it to the airport with just 10 minutes to spare and time enough to grab a blacken ice tea for both of us at Starbucks.

Hiding around the corner I saw him walking out with his work buddy and the best part was sneaking up on him and asking him if he needed a drink. Ha-ha I think I caught him off guard because the first thing that came out of his mouth was you are such a bugger. After that he pretty much just beamed and seemed really happy that I came to greet him at the airport.

So for a 90 minute round trip to and from the airport was worth the 5 minutes I spent with him walking him from the gate to the shuttle. I think we were both in such a good mood and so happy I got to see him. So I kissed him goodbye and watched him leave on the shuttle to get his car. Knowing that I would be seeing him tomorrow…

Well guys it was 6 months yesterday since Mr. Facebook and I started dating, I can’t believe how fast it has gone by! So to celebrate I thought I would put together a little video of past 6 months to mark this small milestone in our relationship. It was so much fun to put together… I think I spent two days working on it. But in the end I’m really happy how it turned out. Hope you enjoy seeing all the pictures of us!

Okay… okay… I know I need to write in my blog! But I have been so behind on writing these past 3 weeks I just wanted to give everyone a quick recap of what I have been up to. Will be uploading photos soon after this weekend, oh and be sure to watch there is some exciting news in the video. Hope you enjoy and thanks for watching!

This past Friday Mr. Facebook and I decided last minute to go to the Dave Matthews Band concert. I was super excited when he called me after work and told me be at his house around 6pm. Friday night was gorgous and what a better way to spend it then go to a concert outside? Walking up to the gate I couldn’t believe all the baby faces I was seeing. I feel like every year the crowd gets younger and younger. Maybe that is to the fact I have to face getting older? Was I really one of those little punks running around like that when I was their age? It kind of scares me to think at the moment, ahh.

Besides the forgetting a blanket, we were able to find an awesome spot on the lawn (shown in the photo above). Which unless you get there early is pretty hard to do. So I think Mr. Facebook was really pleased. As the night went on a few of Mr. Facebook’s friends met up with us along with Mr. Facebook’s sister. (By the way his sister is so sweet, I really enjoy hanging out with her!) I think it was probably one of the best times I’ve had at a concert. Great music, being around friends and one beautiful night, we couldn’t have asked for it to get any better! So Mr. Facebook gets major props for deciding to get tickets.

I also love the fact when I’m hanging out with Mr. Facebook and his friend, I feel like I fit in. In past relationships it hasn’t always been like that. I felt like I was trying to be someone else around them, trying to keep up with their standard or something like that. But with Mr. Facebook’s friends I feel like I can let go and be myself. That is how it should be isn’t it, right? Looking back even as early as three years ago, I realize I wasted so much time trying to impress people with who I thought they wanted me to be, instead of just being myself. I think this behavior was a side effect of my first boyfriend. He was always telling me to modify the way I talked, looked, dressed, etc… I guess at the time I didn’t know any better. I just thought that is how realtionships were. Boy was I ever wrong and the sad part is that I’m just figuring this all out. I mean my next two boyfriends after that weren’t any better. I think Mr. Facebook is the first guy who has never once wanted to change anything about me.

Honestly, it has been so refreshing and pretty life changing. I mean that is one of the biggest reasons I was so nervous about getting into another relationship. I was scared of having to put on another relationship facade. Maybe, you have been through this? I was so brainwashed for such a long time into thinking it was normal to change for others, I never bothered to stop and look at what I really wanted out of the relationship. I think that is what is so different about Mr. Facebook and I really admire him for it. It takes a lot of self control to sit there and say I don’t want to change one thing about you, I like you just the way you are.

I may itch my throat and ear at the same time, not think in the most logical manner and have a rediculous laugh that everyone makes fun of me for; But that is what makes me… well me! Don’t let anyone ever change you, I had to find this out the hard way. However, if I had to go through this all over again just to be in the same place I am now, I would do it in a heart beat. There something about the struggle that makes us appreciate the good times when they happen.

“In this you greatly rejoice, though now for a little while you may have had to suffer grief in all kinds of trials.” -1 Peter 1:6

Here is another attempt at a video blog update for you guys, I’m still working on the editing but I think it is coming along. I also thought it would be fun to include the bloopers at the end of the video, so be sure to wait for them. Hope you enjoy!

So it is official, Facebook official that is. Mr. Facebook and I are now in a relationship on Facebook. Even thought we have dated for the past five months we haven’t announced our relationship technically to all my Facebook friends till last night.

It all took place last night when he came over my apartment for dinner. I wanted to do something special for him since he just got a new job. Thus to celebrate I cooked him one of his favorite meals, pot roast. We sat down and had an awesome dinner together (with music in the background, per his suggestion).

I was really excited because I had been wanting to give him this painting of Chicago. And I thought this would be the perfect opportunity to do so. And if you know me, you know I can’t keep gifts very long. I think that is why I’m such a last minute shopper. Anyway, I wanted to surprise him and get it framed. But after running to hobby lobby earlier that day, I found out they didn’t have the frame I wanted in stock. Bummed out… I figured I would have to wait a little longer before I could give it to him.

Now Mr. Facebook has already seen the painting around my apartment because he saw me paint it. But it just so happen last night right after dinner Mr. Facebook asked what I was planning to do with the Chicago painting. I just smiled at first because I knew my plans I had to give it to him already. So in the heat of the moment I just blurted out it is for you. Not a very romantic way to give a gift or a painting for that matter. But I was so excited to give it to him and he was already calling me out on it, I just couldn’t help myself. He got this huge grin on his face and expressed how appreciated he was for the gift. The only reason I painted the skyline of Chicago was so I would give it to him. Besides it just wouldn’t feel right giving it to anyone else. I think Chicago holds a certain place in our hearts because that was our first road trip together. When I see that painting it reminds me of what a wonderful time we had.

After cleaning up the dishes together, we sat down to watch a movie on tv and browse the internet on our laptops. Granted normally we never do this but I’m practically glued to my laptop so it doesn’t help things much. To much of my surprise I got a relationship request when I logged in on my Facebook account. At first I had no idea who had just relationship requested me but then I saw it was him. With him looking over my shoulder, he said, “I did that before dinner.” Which my reply was, “Really now.”

I was just one happy girl, all I did was smile like a goof ball and of course I accepted. Seriously why was I so happy about a Facebook relationship request? I mean we had been calling each other bf and gf for a while now but that was to our close friends that we talk to all the time. But I guess now it was just like he was claiming me in the internet world and he didn’t care who knew.

So go tell your friends, family and everyone you know Mr. Facebook & Circle City Girl are officially a “thang.”

Last night as I watch Mr. Facebook’s face light up, you could tell he was in his glory. We went to a Incubus concert downtown in Circle City. It was suppose to rain but we lucked out and It ended up turning out to be a great night. I love watching him get all excited about something he enjoys. It had been a long week for the both of us and it was a nice to take a break and do something fun together.

It has been neat to see our relationship blossom over the summer. Dating him was probably the best decision I have made in a while, I’ve been extremely happy and content with how things are going lately. Even though we both have had stressful situations going on these past two weeks with work, it has been really helpful to have someone to sit and talk things through with. That is what a relationship is suppose to be like, right? This is a great change compared to some other guys I dated.

As I look at the framed photo of us sitting on my coffee table I realize how much I’m starting to care for Mr. Facebook. All this time I’ve been trying to hold back and slow down the process of going to fast. But in reality I’ve been building up some strong feelings for him. I think taking our time has made me like him even more and I have so much respect for not rushing me into anything. I know that I would miss him terribly if something were ever to happen between us. He already has pieces of my heart.

I Miss You – Incubus

“To see you when I wake up
Is a gift I didn’t think could be real.
To know that you feel the same as I do
Is a three-fold, Utopian dream.

You do something to me that I can’t explain.
So would I be out of line if I said “I miss you”?

I see your picture.
I smell your skin on
The empty pillow next to mine.
You have only been gone ten days,
But already I’m wasting away.
I know I’ll see you again
Whether far or soon.
But I need you to know that I care,
And I miss you.”

Is anyone else wondering how it is already is July 1st! Are we really getting close to the middle of the summer? Seriously the 4th is in just three days… you have got to be kidding me! By the way that reminds me I probably should figure out what to do for that. (Mr. Facebook is on vacation right now but  comes home that afternoon, so we can hang out that night) Anyone have some fun ideas of things we can do for the fourth? Or do you have a great recipe you could share? I would appreciate the feedback… I need help, I don’t have much time! I guess this really shows you what a last minute planner I am.

Anyway, even though the summer has been going by quick and my weekends are pretty much a blur; I’ve been enjoying it so far. From weddings, Festivals, baby showers, birthdays, etc. on the weekends the summer feels like a never ending party. I think I’ve spent way more then I should have on gifts for other people. After two weddings in June, a babyshower and a birthday; I’m glad for a little break. It will gear me up for the three back to back weddings I have coming up in August!

Mr. Facebook:
Just thought I would recap and say Mr. Facebook and I have had a steady relationship for almost FOUR months now! This is a huge deal for me considering my last two relationships didn’t last over three… so knock on wood I really like how this one is turning out. Now I know I said I’m taking it slow in my last post and I that still rings true. I’m just really happy that the past four months have been so great between the two of us. He is just as sweet and caring as the day we went on our first “real date“. I’m starting to really love our history together;  I don’t want to jump the gun yet but I feel Mr. Facebook is someone I’m starting to see a future with.

Italian Street Festival:
Some summer activities have included going to the Italian Street Festival downtown with Mr. Facebook and even though it was raining, we still had a great time! I had no idea they had this Italian festival in Circle City until Mr. Facebook suggested we go to it. Even though the food was great and the weather could have been better I wouldn’t of had it any other way. Because for the very first time I saw a diaper made in to a make shift hat. That is right you heard me… a DIAPAR, haha!!!  As we were standing under this tree trying to wait out the rain, a family was sitting right next to us. Low and behold the mom pulled out a diapar from the diapar bag and put it on her head! I couldn’t believe it! I guess when your hair is getting wet and your a mom you could care less what is on your head. So I pulled out my camera and took a picture. Why? Because who in a million years would catch an adult woman wearing a diapar on her head… willingly. I think this has been one of my favorite highlights of the summer thus far.

Weddings:
Now for the past two weekends, I’ve attended two weddings! Thus the reason I have not had a moment to sit down and write. Both couples that got married are great friends, of whom I’ve kind of grown up with over the past 7 years, Kristen & Joel and Ryan & Tory. I can’t believe all four of them are now married and all grown up. I got choked up watching Kristen & Joel say their vows. And Ryan & Tory could not have looked any happier. I’m honored I could be a part of both of their special days and I wish them both the best as they head for marriage bliss.

Birthdays:
Now that is not all these past week… I also had a birthday party for Ashley to go to! Where I caught up with Erin and a bunch of other girl friends I hadn’t seen in awhile. I was happy we were all finally able to get together, because like I said earlier the summer is going by fast and there just doesn’t seem to be enough time to hang out with everyone. Plus I think I’m getting to the point where I’m starting to feel older. I can not stay out like I used to. When eleven rolls around I’m about pooped for the night, haha. But one late night on the town won’t kill me right?

Well I think I need to think about what I’m making for dinner… but hope you enjoyed the fun update of what happened in my life these past two weeks. Hope you have a great rest of your week and an awesome 4th of July weekend!

Summer is here and I felt like it was time for some short recaps on things you missed! I’m not even going to try to explain where I have been the past month or so. Life was a little overwhelming and I have had lots going on with parents coming to visit… work… dating… friends… the list goes on and on. I just didn’t seemed to have the time to sit down and write.

Mr. Facebook Update
Anyway, Mr. Facebook and I have been doing well. We have been enjoying each others company and have been just going with the flow. From playing football in the park, baseball games, concerts, hanging out with friends, festivals and random movie nights… we have been keeping it rather low key. However, He has officially meet my parents! What?!? Hold up how did I jump from, “we are keeping it rather low key” to “oh and by the way, he meet my parents” haha? Well…I figure since they really never make their way up here he might not have the opportunity to meet them for awhile if he didn’t meet them then. I think I was more nervous then he was because my parents are a pretty good judge of character, I know their opinions really matter to me. Overall meeting my parents ended up being a really good thing. So we will see what happens when I meet his parents sometime. hum…

I think I’m really starting to grow fond of Mr. Facebook and find myself building up real feelings for him. It has been a little tough because I’m scared of being hurt again so I trying very hard to guard my heart. But I can’t complain, I’m really happy where things are right now and I am excited to see where they lead.

Should I Sell My Oil Paintings?
Lately, I have gotten back into my oil paints and I’m finding I miss painting with them a ton. In the last couple weeks I have painted two different paintings, which I’m even more fond of because my skill set has actually started to improve. Painting has now become this moment in time where I can escape to another place for a little while and really get my mind of things. So here is what I’m thinking, maybe I will start a website for my oil paintings and try to sell them online. What do you think? It would be a great way to make a little extra money and plus it would give me a purpose for painting. I have seriously run out of wall space!

20 Mile Bike Ride
You might find this crazy but just recently I went on this 20 mile random bike ride to BRipple. Totally out of the blue but my bike is fixed now, thanks to my dad! I’m so grateful he fixed it when he was up here. Now I can ride whenever I want! However, I wouldn’t recommend riding a bike 20 miles without pads on your biking shorts. I was so sore afterward.

Fall Marathon Training
I believe training starts soon for the fall marathon I’m planning to do in November. I’ve been back and forth about wanting to do it, but I really think I should. Plus because of my foot I didn’t run a half in the spring and I kind of feel blah now because I missed out on it. So wish me luck, here goes to another summer of running!

My Wish List
I don’t know if you have seen Maid of Honor or not but I’m obsessed with this really unique gold necklace Michelle Monaghan (playing the character, Hannah) wore in the movie. I absolutely love it and today I found out the designer was Zoë Chicco !!! I’m so happy I found it because it was driving me crazy looking for it in the stores just hoping to run across it. The mixed circle necklace will be one of those things I keep on my wish list!

Laundry
Seriously, I should be doing some of that right now. blah. But I think I will go to bed instead. So with that, I will say goodnight… it is way past my bedtime.

Chicago Weekend
Spring is finally here! And to start it off right the 1st weekend of May, Mr. Facebook and I went to Chicago for the weekend to see the Cubs play! I was so excited because I had never been to a cubs game before and I was looking forward to going back to Chicago. I think the last time I had been there was about two years ago for one of my friend’s wedding. The whole weekend was amazing! We had a great time together seeing all the sites and the weather was perfect.

I’m actually really glad we traveled together somewhere. Because traveling with someone you are dating really tells you a lot about their personality. It takes them out of their normal day-to-day living environment and most of the time you can tell how they would naturally handle situations. In the past with some previous relationships I have done this and found out a whole handful of stuff I wasn’t to happy about. But Mr. Facebook passed with flying colors and he was a perfect gentlemen. He not only handled everything well but he was pretty calm. Which is a great plus when your traveling with someone. He made sure not only did we see everything I wanted to see but he made a big effort to make sure I was enjoying myself. Which I think makes me appreciate him even more.

With every day that passes Mr. FB seems to grow on me more and more. I truly enjoy his company and hanging out with him is a ton of fun! From hanging out in a big group to just being with eachother, I haven’t really seen any warning signs that I’m worried about. I’m really happy that he gets along with my friends and I get along with his. And most important is that he comes to church with me! It has been nice to not having to play the dating game with someone for a change.

Golfing Fun
I love the fact Mr. FB can be serious but be silly too. Like yesterday, we went to hit golf balls at the driving range. Well…I take that back, he hit golf balls. While I just was tried to make the ball go somewhere. Haha, but being such a great sport he made it fun and felt natural to laugh and joke with him while we were there. He didn’t try to show me up or anything but I like the way he would sit back and grin at me while I was trying to line up my driver just right. Or he would chuckle when I looked back at him after I would swing and the ball would be still be sitting there. It was cute and put me at ease.

Meet the Parents?
So in two weeks my parents are coming to Circle City and I asked Mr. Facebook if he would meet them. This will be the “real test” because by then we would have been dating about two and a half months. I know to some this might be early but considering the time frame I don’t know when else he would have a change to meet them unless we made a trip to Florida together. It will be interesting to see how he acts around them because up until this point I have only met his sister. However, he did mention that his mom is wondering when we were going to meet, so possibly soon? Even though we haven’t really done any family things yet, I’m not really worried about it because I want him to be ready when he does ask me. There is no point in pushing the subject because it is still early in the relationship and I don’t think it is my place to do so. But hopefully in two weeks when my parents meet him I will have more of a feel for things and be able to tell where our relationship is headed.