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I'm Unforgiven II The Memory Remains [17 Jul 2007|11:15pm] I'm married now.... once I get the marriage lisence and all of the paper work taken care of I will officially be Mrs. Kristen Ashley Craft. It is a really good feeling. The wedding was absolutely perfect; I sure do know how to throw a damn good party. Just everything was perfect and exactly the way I wanted it to be and I didn't stop smiling for a second once I had my dress on. I have never been so happy nor have I ever felt so much like myself... a fact which is incredible considering that there were 112 people there to help celebrate the greatest day of my life. I've started posting pictures on facebook.

I'm Unforgiven II [30 Apr 2007|09:48am] So I need to wear a dress to the following events: Graduation Randy & Alison's Wedding Bridal Shower Rehearsal Dinner Day-After-Wedding BBQ I figured that if I got 3 dresses of all different styles I'd be covered in the dress department for a while. So yesterday I went to the mall and didn't find a single dress that I either liked or fit me in any of the stores. I really did go into each one including Penny's and Belk. On my way home I decided to give Ross a shot though I've never had much success there. And I walked away with 3 terrific dresses; Nicole saw them on me last night and she thinks that they are lovely. What is more awesome is the deals on the dresses I got: A $69 dress for $12.99 A $59 dress for $14.99 A $29 dress for $12.99 In the end I spent $46 and I couldn't be happier with the dresses I bought. Yay.

I'm Unforgiven II The Memory Remains [17 Apr 2007|11:22pm] My heart just aches.

I'm Unforgiven II [04 Apr 2007|07:49pm] So in the midst of all of this crazy wedding planning (which is going really well after a very productive two days at home this week) I've been hearing back from grad schools... I've gotten accepted to all of them except for Colorado which said they would have taken me had their program not been full by the time they got my application (I sent it in late). This means that I got accepted to Ball State University which has the best Exercise Physiology program in the country. They only accept two students a year and I am one of those students. They're giving me a full ride and a stipend. I just got emailed by one of my professors here becuase he would like to discuss options about grad school... this is all very surprising because I told them what Ball State offered me and that I accepted them. So I don't know what he really wants to talk about unless he's going to make the same offer to me even though  I've already accepted BSU; I'll talk with him regardless. So I currently have 2 schools fighting for me. Awesome. I'm getting married this summer. We're going on the honeymoon of our dreams (2 Nights in a fabulous 5 star hotel in Vancouver then a seven-day Alaskan Cruise in a mini-suite!!!). And life is just fabulous.

I'm Unforgiven II [11 Feb 2007|01:42am] In case anyone was wondering, planning a wedding between January 26th and July 14th is pretty stressful. I have 153 days left to plan and my fiance and I don't have much time to talk about plans together due to our work/sleep schedules.  This also means in 153 days I'll be married and have a husband and a family of my own. It is all VERY exciting and stressful... my face will attest to this. I'm definitely not looking my best right now. PS. The only reason why I know the number of days is because one of the websites I spend a lot of time on planning stuff told me so.

I'm Unforgiven II [08 Feb 2007|01:18pm] One of my favorite things about JMU are the trains.   There is something wonderful about the fact that you can be late for class because a train was going through campus and cut off every route to your destination.   There is something wonderful about the fact that in the middle of writing essays here at my desk I can look up and watch the freighters roll past the stadium on their way south towards Radford. I think I'll miss the trains.

I'm Unforgiven II The Memory Remains [08 Feb 2007|12:57pm] I am getting married on July 14th, 2007

I'm Unforgiven II The Memory Remains I'm Engaged! [28 Jan 2007|05:00pm] After six years, six months, and four days it finally happened, he made me the happiest woman in the world. After spending Thursday together, Friday morning he and I went to breakfast at my favorite place in H'burg, did some grocery shopping, and then went to the tattoo parlor. There we finally got our intials tattooed on each other's left ring fingers. This is something I've always wanted to do and something we've been trying to get done for months now, but haven't been able to make it to the tattoo parlor when they were open. First of all, it was very surreal to finally get the tattoo done. I mean, tattooing someone else's initials onto your body is a pretty serious step! So he and I were very excited to have it done and talked about how committed we were to each other now and how he'll never be able to get rid of me now since we're both branded. After we got back to my room we were just cuddling on my couch and talking about our tattoos and our relationship and out of the blue Richard asked me if I would marry him. I obviously said yes but didn't really believe him at first. He confirmed that he wouldn't ask me that same question ever again and that's when I started grinning like a fool (I still haven't stopped) and calling family and friends. It was very spontaneous and very unplanned, Richard didn't get a chance to ask my father for permission (not that he really needed it since my dad loves Richard as much as he loves me). Calling everone to let them know is a serious and time consuming ordeal. I had to set up a conference call with my parents for later that afternoon just so that I could tell them both at the same since they both work.  It is also exhuasting because everyone is so happy for you when you call them and you get even more excited by their excitement and being that happy in the end is just exhausting; it is however, the most enjoyable and happy exhuastion I've ever experienced. Friday night Alli came over with snacks from Lakeside to share and help me celebrate my engagement while I was on duty. She also gave me and Rich our first congratulations card which is now framed and decorated on my desk. After Alli left, Alex came over with more icecream for me to again help celebrate and catch up. It was a great way to spend Friday night and I've never been happier without Richard and sitting duty. On Saturday I went to Target and celebrated in my own way by buying Bridal magazines and the stuff to frame the card. Now buying the Bridal magazines is a big deal for me: years ago (during high school) I use to look through Bridal magazines allllll the time. Well this sort of annoyed Richard and he told me I couldn't buy them anymore. It  made sense since there wasn't a wedding any time in the near future so I stopped. Well yesterday was the first time I bought those magazines in years and it was very exciting. Today I bought a Wedding Planner along with a massive tote bag to carry the planner and the bridal magazines around in. Rich and I still haven't decided on a date. We would like it to be this summer if we could pull it off, but it might have to wait for a while so that we can have everything that we want. Both of our families are being very supportive. We've picked out the cake topper though and know what we're doing for our Honeymoon. Both of our tattoos are healing nicely and we're going ring shopping this weekend!!!!

I'm Unforgiven II [26 Dec 2006|03:20pm] So Rich bought me a Xbox 360 for Christmas. A 360! I haven't even had my original xbox for an entire year yet. He's amazing. I got a ton of awesome stuff and am a very spoiled girl.

I'm Unforgiven II [24 Dec 2006|12:50am] I got a hell of a burn today as a result of the towel slipping as I was pulling the cakes out of the oven. Today was spent wrapping presents, cleaning house, and baking... and burning myself really badly apprently. I also tried to teach my mom how to play my favorite xbox game.  Battlefront II is apparently a little too intense for her taste so I'm going to try Tomb Raider before I leave. We'll see what happens. It would be cool if we got another xbox for the house so I didn't have to lug mine to and from school all the time. Today Brad kidnapped me. It was the sweetest thing anyone has done in a while; aside from the super sweet ass time he and I had the other night, of course. The last time he was over I consumed the better half of a bottle of Tequilla and it was one of the best nights he and I have ever had. Today he called and said I had five minutes to be ready and to dress warmly; he took me on a convertable drive and we ended up at the Nissan dealership drooling over the Z's. He and I agreed that if it comes down to it, he and I will split the cost of the Roadster and share the car between us. This means that he and I would have to live near each other and is a win-win situation either way you look at it. So aside from how busy I've been getting my family ready for the holidays and how I've been anything but-bored and am just exhausted.... life is good and I'm a pretty happy girl. I could complain about how little time I've gotten to spend with the boy but I won't. I know it is for the best. And apparently my christmas present is going to be really sweet.

I'm Unforgiven II [17 Dec 2006|04:03pm] It is good to be home and know that I only have one semester left to complete my undergrad. I'm still waiting on two professors to return my recommendations to me so I won't be able to finish my applictions until I get those back which is frustrating to say the least. I really wanted to have those done by then. Since I've been home I've really done nothing except clean and decorate the house for my mom. She had a little party for her co-workers last night so not only was there cleaning to do, but there was shopping and cooking I had to do with/for her. To top it off I bartended for her party last night as well. I'm exhuasted. I slept a lot today... it felt really good. Last night after I was done "bartending" Rich and I went and saw Eragon. It was f-ing hillarious. Which is sad since it wasn'nt suppose to be, but you'd think that if they were going to spend that much money on a production that someone would have done whatever it took to improve the script. Lame. But we laughed and giggled and joked and it was money well spent for a very enjoyable time together. He and I are doing really really well... our relationship has never been better. I'm a happy girl. Rich went out and brought breakfast back for the family this morning. It was really  wonderful to wake up to fresh coffee and a breakfast. He's such a sweet man. For Richard's Birthday his parents are going to fly Rich and myself to anywhere on the contient that we desire and pay for our lodging. How f-ing sweet is that!?!?!?! We're thinking of Whistler, Canada? Vegas? Somewhere in the country to see a concert we would have never been able to go to before? Oh the decisions! It's good to be home.

I'm Unforgiven II [01 Dec 2006|01:07am] I officially get to treat myself to a pedicure! I'm really proud of myself for finishing my Case Study 16 hours early. You may think that this isn't an impressive achievement but it really is.... especially considering that I turned one of the sections in only moments before the TA was going to pick them up. This is AWESOME.

I'm Unforgiven II [30 Nov 2006|11:57pm] So I looked up my grades on blackboard and since I don't always do poorly on my homework and sometimes I do quite well I think I have to do my physics tonight and just pull an all nighter. I'll hate myself if I don't. I just want at least a C in physics and I think that this homework might make or break my chances. Uuuuuhhhhhhhhgggggg. Kris needs coffee. The good news is that I only have the justification of my prescription left for the case study. Granted it is the hardest part but everything else is printed and put together and awesome looking.

I'm Unforgiven II [30 Nov 2006|11:52pm] I'm currently trying to decide how badly I want to treat myself to a pedicure tomorrow and how late I want to stay up doing work tonight. The thing is, if I finish the case study I'll be up really late doing physics. Or I won't be up late doing physics because I'll just crash and say f-it. Which might end up happening just because i hate physics homework soooooo much. Uhg. This is a horrible night.

I'm Unforgiven II [30 Nov 2006|07:35pm] If I get my Case Study done tonight I'm going to reward myself with a pedicure tomorrow. My toes deserve it.

I'm Unforgiven II The Memory Remains [29 Nov 2006|11:37pm] You can determine how stressed I am by the frequency of my updates. Yay. I spent most of today sleeping because I couldn't bring myself to be a normal human being nor be productive. I have however mangaged to be quite productive this evening. My flow was hindered by a resident who needed to chat, but I guess that's why I get paid the "big" bucks, right? I actually really like that part of my job... it's deeling with all of the self-absorbed immature imbelcels that bothers me. Would someone please explain to me the correct usage of "who" and "whom". My goal for tonight is to get a lot of the formatting for my case study done as that is just tedious work and does not require me to think logically and innovatively or recall any important information. I'd also like to think about my personal statement but I think that will end up having to wiat until next tuesday after my 421 exam. These next few days are going to be pure hell. I'm really not looking forward to anything related to physics which I have to get done. His tests are so impossible I just want to throw in the towel and concentrate all of my efforts on 421. Which might be exactly what happens for the exams this Monday/Tuesday. Hopefully I'll be able to bring up my grade by concentrating on the physics final (the only final I have to take). Winter vacation needs to be here right now. Okay, I'm done blabbering for a while.

I'm Unforgiven II The Memory Remains [29 Nov 2006|01:26pm] Things I am looking forward to in regards to living in my own place: Sharing my bathroom with only one other person and therefore only one other person's germs. Not wearing flip flops in the shower. 2-Ply or more toliet paper. Having nice hand soap next to every sink. Lots of other things, but those are the top 4.

I'm Unforgiven II [29 Nov 2006|12:21am] Let's discuss Karma really quickly... Today I spent a lot more money than I should have. Most of the money was on other people, but a reasonable amount of it was in fact on me. As a result of all of the walking (I parked my car in the middle of the lot and walked forever and a half to the places were I wanted to go so that I'd burn 2 extra calories or so) my knee is swollen and angry and I'm not quite sure if my stock pile of Icy Hot will be sufficient. The knee hasn't hurt this bad in a long time. And really I'm just exaggerating becuase the heavens are not going to make my knee angry due to the fact that I got my christmas shopping done and have Richard's and Mom's birthdays covered along with Valentine's Day. Yes, Valentine's Day. What made my knee angry is that I was rather sedentary over Thanksgiving and my knee did not enjoy walking all over campus today nor all of the walking and shopping. The moral of the story is that I won't be sleeping well tonight and I want your pitty. It is also important to note that I'm a lazy ass and incredible at procrastinating and will have to make up for these two major character flaws by 5 pm tomorrow or I will be REALLY screwed.

I'm Unforgiven II [27 Nov 2006|10:08am] It was fabulous to be home and it was so incredibly wonderful to get to spend all of that time with Richard even if he only had one night off. This is me missing him more than ever. And I mean that, really I do. I'm really not excited about being back at school. There is so much for me to get done within this week that I just want to curl under a rock and hide until winter break is here. Oh, if I could just fast forward until I'm home again. This week I have to: Finish my case study Talk to my professors about recommendations Give a rowing presentation today Have a program tomorrow night Go shopping for that program today Do lots of tedious RA paperwork Set up my internship for next semester Get evaluations for my practicum Study for my physics exam that's a week from today Do some physics homework And that is more stuff I have to do that I'm forgetting... Blah. This really isn't my week. I just want to be with my man.

I'm Unforgiven II [22 Nov 2006|05:52pm] It is really nice to be home. Really nice to be home with the family. Really nice to be chilln in the family room with the TV and the really comfy couches. Hmmm home. Today I moved all of the boxes I used for moving all of my school stuff to and from JMU into the now empty room next to mine... the room Chad used to live in which is now barren with no carpet and exception to the stuff should have never been stored in my bedroom in the first place. I can't really describe how happy that made me. So so so so so so so HAPPY! Now I can walk around my bed and move around my room freely and it is just so wonderful. I'm really looking forward to having a house of my own one day. Today I helped Mom make her famous apple pies. She's sending me to the Craft's with one tomorrow and then I'll have one all to myself this week to share with Rich, Brad, and Jan since I'll be in the house all alone for the rest of the week. But the moral of the story is that I can't wait to have my own kitchen to cook in and to bake in and have a really wonderful smelling house. I'm reeeeeeeeeally tired right now. Probably from the fact that i spent most of today working on my physics lab report and that just sucked the life out of me. But at least I finished it and turned it  in and it is one less thing I have to worry about this week. I really love walking around my house in barefeet. I really love having to walk upstairs from the kitchen to the bedroom and move more than three steps. I really love moving more than two feet from where I sleep to where I sit to watch TV. I really love showering without flip flops on. I really love being able to step out of the shower and not have people in the bathroom with me. I love being home. This is a very happy Kris. What I love about the laptop is this counts as quality family time as my parents are discussing the their plans for tomorrrow and my mom is on the phone with my grandma. Woo.

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