Back to School

First day back--it feels really weird.  My desk is a mess, and I don't feel like I accomplished a whole lot, but at least we got started.  Tutoring at the Dream Center this evening, then chatting with Jonathan a little before falling asleep.

Returning to Rock Hill

Packed the car before I left for church.  Enjoyed the service, and was able to ask Mr. Farmer if he would be willing to perform our wedding ceremony (he said yes! =D).  Then home fellowship at the Maguires' house before leaving to head back to Rock Hill.  Jonathan was so sweet to call and talk with me (or listen to me) on my drive home, and then he went to dinner at the Wilsons' while I unloaded the car and caught up with Nicole.  Then we were able to video chat because he is house sitting for Matt and Rachael for the next month or so.  Lots of video chats. Yay!

Recovery

Spent most of the day sleeping.  I was so exhausted from work, and a busy break.  Definitely a well-needed recuperation time, even though I thankfully avoided the flu.

Lethargy and Legwork

Was really tired today, had a nagging headache, just did not feel great.  Mom and I were able to go to lunch and start discussing wedding plans, as well as looking at some possibly venues, which was nice.  Several places we checked had membership clauses, but we found two that we liked (although the people we needed to talk to weren't there that day).  The Mount Church and Clemson United Methodist both had sanctuaries that while very different could work for our wedding.  We'll see whether either one is a possibility later when Mom contacts their offices.

The Mount

CUMC

Departure

Early morning.  Mom dropped me off at the Rollins after she took Daniel to school so that I could help Jonathan finish laundry and packing.  Then the sorrowful journey to drop him off at the airport, where I managed to twist my ankle.  Ick. Made me even more emotional than I already was.  Stopped by the mall on the way home to get my frame exchanged (we realized that the date had been engraved incorrectly).  When I arrived home, I found out that Dad had been diagnosed with the flu.  Between my injured ankle and the chance of catching the flu, I called in sick for Friday and ended up staying in town rather than heading back to Rock Hill that night.

Coming to the end

Last full day together.  We went and saw the Hobbit with Rita, Grace, and Daniel, and then went back and spent the rest of the afternoon at the Rollins' before going to church for the undecorating party.  Jonathan managed to get put in charge of the 16 foot ladder, so that was certainly an adventure!  Then Alli, Ronnie, Sarah, Jon, Jonathan, and I went to Moe Joes for coffee and to catch up.  We were planning to play Apples to Apples, but that was nixed because Ronnie and Jon got into a gospel conversation with some guys who were there for open mic night.  But it was still fun to talk with Alli and Sarah and just enjoy the time.  Then we headed back to my house for a while before finally going to bed.

Parents Dinner

Jonathan and I spent the morning and early afternoon at my house with my family playing games and just hanging out before heading over to his house to help his parents with final preparations for dinner.  Then my parents came over and officially met his, and we had a delicious meal of roasted veggies, grilled chicken, salad, mac and cheese, homemade bread, and brandied fruit cake.  Yum!