:)

At this point, all I can do is smile. At first, I cursed Jake's job and the long hours he has been putting in considering I am finally done with my "busy" season. Super lame for lack of better terms. However, I am grateful for the shift in schedules. Since then, I have gotten ahead in my school work and actually started reading my textbooks, I have also started and finished Mockingjay- a book that has been dying for me to read it (by the way it was AMAZING), and to make it even better- I have been able to spend a lot of time with my family-specifically my brother. We sure do love our movie nights. On the recent playlist- we have been trying to watch every Batman movie made. But that is besides the point.

Something even better has happened since the change. Jake has been spending a lot more time with co-workers. Normally he works a lot by himself, but because the demands on his position have greatened (due to lack of proper leadership with the big guys)there has been a lot of overtime and company for Jake. While he has had the pleasure of working with people, he has learned a lot about the people who surround him and let me tell you, some of the stories are quite horrific and others pretty hilarious. Besides the company and stories... something even better happened!

Jake and I were finally able to spend a good quality hour together yesterday since Thursday and I was nothing but giddy! It felt like I hadn't had a boyfriend the past couple of weeks- and now I did again! and to make this even better...the first thing out of his mouth after the hug and kiss and "I am so happy to see yous" was "I appreciate you." Not to be a sap or anything, but I instantly felt tears welling up. While Jake was working all of those long hours- I realized at that point how I not only missed my boyfriend, I missed my best friend I tell all of my secrets and problems to, I missed the source of my laughs that I can feel for days, and I missed the bear hugs that crush my ribs, and practically missed my other half. Although I was enjoying my time- I really did miss him- but as I kept myself busy, I didn't realize it. So back to me being a sap, Jake began to explain how lucky he felt to be dating me... "but only after hearing horror stories about crazy wives, ex-wives, mother-in-laws, girlfriends, and baby mommas." Hah, of course he was left to feel nothing but that. Although the super sweet, random, lovey comment moment had left me feeling all warm and fuzzy, I could not help but to picture what all of these men must have been telling him and how this moment has gone in a completely different direction. I began to laugh hysterically as Jake's facial expressions often do that to me, and the conversation ended there. That was the first of many laughs and stories that would take place that night.

So- not only did I get to see my lover, I have sore abs, and I got to cherish a feeling of appreciation. It is crazy how 3 little words can make you feel and it definitely felt amazing.