Its no surprise that Dustin and I met under special circumstances. We wern't going out and looking for potential date we just fell into each other's lives. I am so thankful that I found Dustin the way I did. I didn't have to deal with all that "akward dating and trying to find a good guy" thing most people deal with in college. I just can't imagine going out to parties,clubs and bars trying to find a potential date. I mean come on, what kind of guys do you think you find at bars and clubs?? Probably not the kind you wanna bring home to mom.
I think I'm the one whoes had the better experience, my time wasn't wasted going to places searching. I've got to spend the past 2 years (and the rest of my life) with an amazing person who I love very much. Becasuse I am so so thankful and lucky to have Dustin and I wouldnt give up anything about our relationship. When we first starting dating, I'd have a lot of people question the validity of our relationship, how could i have feelings like this so early on? But we both wondered that too, but we realized that when you find the one, you just know. You don't have to wait "X" amount of time to say "I love you" or even know that you love each other, it just happens and theres no time line.
We've been together for two years and our relationship continues to grow everyday. I can't even fathom a life without him in it. always and forever baby.

Jets Experience and Back Home

So now that I am back from the Jets training camp, I know have more time on my hands to be more involved with blogging (and talking to Gina :)).

The Jets experience was one of a kind and something that I will always remember. It consisted of a lot of work and long hours (which makes things hard on a relationship). It was difficult not being able to talk to Gina as much as I would like but it was just another obstacle that we overcame and are now back on track. It feels different coming back to Purdue this year, because I feel as if I came in a "level" higher than I was going out from Purdue. It's also different in the aspect of being closer to seeing Gina, being back kinda is a checkpoint in knowing that she will be here soon and everything will be perfect. One of the things that got me through camp is knowing that I can see her soon and also that I can be with my family for a little while. I try to always look at things positive in different situations, such as when Gina leaves or vice verse, as a milestone to us being together and not worrying about distance anymore rather than thinking that we won't be seeing each other in who knows how long (even though anytime we do leave each other it is sad). I am glad to be back home and I am hitting the ground running with Purdue football (which won't be AS time consuming as the NY Jets). I am looking forward to this last year of college at Purdue and plan to enjoy every moment of it, especially the days I get to see the love of my life. Gina is right in saying that this only means for us to be closer to one another and not having to worry about distance. I am working hard to hopefully get in as a GA with the ASU football team next year, so that way I can see Gina everyday, which will be weird at first but I'm sure I will get comfortable to that situation very quickly. I love you babe :)

One more year to go..

So while I am not so thrilled about going back to school, there is one thing to look foward to with this school year, it will be the last year Dustin and I will spend apart. Dustin is planning on comming out to ASU for Grad school so i am very excited for that. It will be weird at first not having to fly back and forth to see each other, by the time it rolls around, we woulda done distance for 3 years. Saves money on travel!
Its crazy to think we've come this far, that we are this close to something we've been talking about since we began dating. It's one of many milestones in our relationship and something that has been long awaited. The 2 years have gone by quickly when we look back (well I guess when your counting days until you see each other again, time tends to speed by). I am thankful for what a distance relationship has taught us but i definatly won't mind seeing him whenever i want :)

The Marriage Question.

Dustin and I get the marriage question a lot from other people; "when are you getting married?" or "are you enegaged now?" No Dustin and I are not currently (technically..lol) engaged or married. But there is absolutly no doubt in either of our minds that someday we will be. We've known since very early on in our relationship that there would never be anyone else for either of us. Some people questioned or critized us asking how we could possibly know at such a young age, and after knowing each other for such a short period of time. But there are no rules when it comes to love and anyone whoes ever been in love can vouch for that. There's no time lines or schedules to follow, when it happens it happens and there's no stopping it. Everyone has there own plans and desires.
There's no one else I'd rather spend the rest of my life with than him.
Would I like to be a "mrs." right now? Of course. But we both know that getting married or engaged is worth the wait We've talked about it many time, "what about a long engagment?" or when we plan on tying the knot, ultimatly we decided 1. Wait till we're done with school. 2. We both (or one of us) has a steady job 3. we can support ourselves together. In my mind and in his we are "engaged to be engaged". It's so hard being away from Dustin just as his girlfriend I think it would be harder to be away as his fiance. But despite the time, you still think about it and plan for the future. What girl hasn't planned for her wedding since she was like 5? My mom jokes around and says "There's an order to things...graduate college THEN marriage"
I am lucky and bless to be in a relationship where we know for certain we will be together forever and that hope for the future keeps us going when we're apart.

Just a Few Reasons on Why I Love You

When Gina and I met, I knew that it was going to become something more than just friends. I just knew that she was the one within minutes of getting to know her. Her personality is one of a kind, she is absolutely beautiful, and she is something I have always wanted in a relationship. She is very caring and strong willed. One thing that I remember when we first met was when we first started to hold hands. It was cute yet kinda funny at the same time because I remember sometimes I would swing my hand into hers as we were walking to see if she would catch on and grasp my hand (needless to say it worked :)). Also our first kiss was one to remember.....the moment was right and it was the first time that I actually had "butterflies" in my stomach, I swear my whole body was tingling and that is how it's suppose to feel. When we went on our first date together I got to learn a lot about Gina, her family, and her past. As all of her friends would probably describe her: she is funny, cute, and outgoing, but I found more things about her that some people might have not caught on to. Such as how she is always concerned about how someone is or making sure that everyone is happy, especially those that are close to her and that proved to me that if we were going to be together that she would always make the best effort to make sure I was happy and that I would do the same for her and she always has since we first met and I couldn't ask more from her. You know your in love when you see that special person because every time you see each-other your body goes numb, your legs feel weak, your heart is pounding loudly, and your lost for words except for the three words, "I Love You." Every time we see each other everything else is forgotten and all that matters to me is us and only us.

Our relationship has grown a lot since Day 1 and it only keeps getting stronger. I honestly couldn't see myself with anyone else in life and I truly am one of the luckiest person to have Gina as my girlfriend/future wife. Gina has always caught my hand when I reach for her since Day 1 and she nor I will never let go. I love you sweetheart with all my heart and I can't wait to see you soon!!!

Always and Forever

"So it's not gonna be easy. It's gonna be really hard. We're gonna have to work at this every day, but I want to do that because I want you. I want all of you, for ever, you and me, every day." -The Notebook

Dustin and I both knew going into this relationship that being away from each other was not going to be an easy thing. But we both know that it is absolutly worth it, because soon we will be together and not have to worry about any distance separating us. Nothing else is as important to me as he is, he is the love of my life and it's going to be us, always and forever. I love you baby.

Jets

Here's a look at what Dustin's been up to with the Jets

I am so proud and happy for him that he gets this great opportunity, i can't help but also be a little envious that I don't get to spend this time with him. One of the qualities I love about him is his desire to suceed and strong work ethic. I am thankful that with those qualities he can balance out our relationships, because like he said me and my 20+ majors. (not really but I'm quite diverse)

I feel bad getting upset or jealous that he has these other things that consume his time, is it so bad to want to have him all to myself? I would never tell him to put something on hold or give something up on account of me, I just get frustrated sometimes. I miss him so much and it gets hard to share him with other things.

I know what he is doing now will only help us in the future and I can't complain about that. He is such an amazing person and should be so proud of all he has achomplished academically, because I definatly am.

I love you baby, always and forever.