Days 185-190: GRADUATION WEEK

OH MY GOD GUYS!!! I haven't written in here in forever!! It's been a CRAZY BUSY last week or so! I don't even remember what the seniors did last week, it's been so hectic! Friday the senior cadets had the day off, and it was move in day into our new house, so it actually worked out perfectly! The seniors got their badge numbers, I believe on Wednesday, and did more graduation practice. Other than that- I really don't remember what else they did 😬
Our weekend, however,  consisted of unpacking, building and adding our personalities to our new home. It's super exciting to have a HOUSE and not be cramped into a single bedroom apartment. I had to come back to my parents on Sunday for my last shift at my job here- it sucks because I REALLY enjoyed working at that store and with such amazing people but unfortunately/fortunately we have to move for J's job. Luckily though, my parents are here, so I'll be back and visiting frequently. 
Today I woke up to my phone ringing for a FaceTime with J around 7am. He said they were a little bored because their morning class was cancelled and they had no idea what they were going to do instead. I spent the day running around buying things for our house and finishing up packing. I'm driving back to our house tomorrow to get somewhat settled before all the fun activities (Capitol Run, Cadet Party, Seminars). I finally heard from J again around 7pm. They were given liberty so some of them went out for dinner! They should have liberty again tomorrow, so J said he was going to come to the house and we can have dinner together! I'm really excited for that! 

I can't believe graduation is 4 days away. These past 6 months have really flown by!! I know it'll only get tougher from here with break in, and J actually being out on the field, but I really believe that together, we can get through whatever life throws at us. Even though we were apart, I feel as if the academy strengthened our relationship and helped us build on our patience and communication skills. Those daily "good morning" texts, or even the "it's going to be a busy night so we can't talk, but I just wanted to let you know" texts really helped also. I knew going into the academy, that we wouldn't get to talk every night, so with him just checking in really quickly helped calm me, especially at the beginning. 

Just a couple more days until we get to see J in those tans and he presents us with that shiny new badge! I'll try to post here after the Capitol run with pictures, but if I don't- it's because we're busy having a blast celebrating the big event!!! 

190 days down... 4 to go!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 🤗🤗

💚 AJ