I haven't been here for a while, but felt the need to check in recently, as so much has changed. Quick update on life, if you don't follow me on Facebook and/or Instagram-I have a niece, Amina, who is 7.5 months old now. She's brought a new joy to my life that I never thought was possible. With that, came more triggers that I fully expected...but I'm managing pretty well, I think. I have a new(ish) partner named Lucien, who I've been with for over two years now. I have a new(ish) job at a different university not far from my last. I've been there for over a year now. I'm applying to graduate school and should start in the fall, assuming I'm accepted. Nursing or medical school has always been my dream, but financially, I couldn't make it happen. Therefore, my plan B is to move up in higher education and my graduate degree will help me to advance in my field. This last year has been a clusterfuck of emotions, so I've been all over the place, but I'm starting to feel like everything is settling down...for now. Lucien and I bought tickets to Thailand for September, so I'm definitely looking forward to that. It will be my first real vacation outside of the country. I don't count my few hours in Canada to get a tattoo and the Caribbean cruise I went on a few years ago. This is a big step for Lucien and I, considering I've never traveled outside of the country with a partner before. I guess you could say it's getting pretty serious. We introduced our families to each other and traveled to the other side of the country together to visit his, so I'm definitely invested in this man. I look forward to making new memories together and going on many more adventures with him.
Yesterday, Lucien's car was broken into for the second time since we've been together. After a messy weekend last week, I decided to give up alcohol for a while, but that decision didn't last very long. I wanted to cheer up Lucien by having a movie and wine night. We got an extra large bottle of red wine (2-in-1) and began our movie night with Collateral Beauty. As a baby loss mom, I knew what I was getting myself into, but I probably shouldn't have chosen this movie while I'm attempting to cheer up my boyfriend. I cried the ENTIRE movie. Full on, ugly cry. There was no hiding the tears that left my eyes last night. Lucien couldn't wipe my tears fast enough, but cracked enough jokes to make me laugh through my tears. I don't want to spoil the movie for anyone that hasn't watched it yet, but have you guys seen it?! I highly recommend it, if you're looking to have an ugly cryfest like I did.
