In 3 Years...

Three years ago I started dating my best friend. Today is our anniversary and I've been thinking...
Three years ago, I was a college student. I had been living in a college dorm and getting ready to begin my 4th and final year of school. I was just starting my summer vacation. I was newly single and fiercely independent. I was determined not to date ANYONE for a long time. I was stubborn and I was addicted to Starbucks. I stayed up late and woke up late. I was spontaneous. I got a weekly allowance that I would usually blow on concerts and clothes. I didn't have any worries and stress was a foreign concept to me. I was almost 21 and I had never had one alcoholic beverage. I was in between churches. The biggest concern in my life was what I was going to do with my two months of bliss away from school.

Three years ago, I was completely blindsided. Someone came into my life and knocked me right off my feet. He knew how stubborn I was and he was determined to change my mind and make me his. He was sure that he was going to make himself a permanent fixture in my life. He was relentless and I was determined not to let him have his way. Well, he got me.

Three years later, I have graduated from college. I live on my own. I can only dream of summer vacations anymore. I have fallen helplessly in love for the first time. I have gotten engaged and we are now planning our wedding. I do have to admit that I am still quite stubborn and sadly, my addiction to Starbucks has only worsened. I have had my first alcoholic beverage or two. I have acquired the cutest little Chihuahua in the world. We have found an incredible church home. I have officially retired from the bridesmaid business. I have met some really amazing people and at least one of my best friends. I have grown up a good bit. The invisible bubble in which I liked to live my life has vanished. I pay bills now. I have to actually try to save money these days. I read more. I relax more. I like to stay at home more. 10:00 is my new bed time and my wakeup call occurs somewhere around 6:30-ish each morning depending on how long I decide to "snooze."
Time can change a lot of things in your life. Looking back over just the last three years, my whole world has changed significantly. Who knew that in three years I would be where I am now. I'm incredibly happy. I'm healthy. I still have the most amazing family and friends a girl could ask for. Starbucks is still warming my heart every morning… and afternoon... and sometimes in the evenings or various other times throughout the day. My wonderful life has only become exponentially more wonderful! ... makes me curious as to what it will be like three years from now....