Hello! Well school has started and I'm already one week away from finishing my first class. I go to University of Phoenix, and the format of the school is very helpful for students in my situation, who work full time. Class is only one day a week, but it's a 4 hour class that only lasts for a month, and then you move on to the next class. I have an 'A' by the way. I'm so excited, I want to graduate tomorrow!

Moving on, I am so taken, smitten, charmed by this Marine I met. He's already left for Iraq, but we've been in touch everyday, and have already been talking about our plans for when he comes home in January. I miss him and I like him so very much. He's very different from anyone I've ever dated. No tattoos. No bad boy image. He's from Poland, he's a marine captian with a degree and will be pursuing his master's. He's very straight forward, very "Mr. Marine", no drinking, no smoking.

And usually when I'm done with someone, I'm done. And I thought that would be the case with him, but no. Even after I told him that I would break it off, I went back to him. Well, the only reason for me breaking it off was because he was leaving for Iraq. But, it's been a while since I've felt like this towards another person...let me edit...towards another "un-married" person. He's totally available to me, and I'm just...so taken by him. He's so smart and funny and so in control of everything. I just like him so much. I want him to come back home already!

I'm just excited, because I've finally met a man that is a man. You know? No need to front with tattoos, and this bad boy image, drinking and jail and smoking weed and shit. He's just so genuine and a real man...I can very well see myself with him for years to come. Really. He is so patient with me and my temper too. My ex could not even handle a little fit from me. But Marius? It doesn't phase him, he will let me throw my tantrum and work with me afterwards. :) And side note...his place is so impeccably clean and designed. He's so European, it cracks me up.

Hmmm...

Anyway, I need to work on this presentation AND essay for next week...

I'm majoring in Criminal Justice, and I was hoping to become a Homicide Detective, but I found out that I absolutely HAVE to be a police officer for a minimum of 2 years before I even think of being a detective. So now, I'm weighing my options...I really do not have the guts to be a cop, but there are so many other positions and opportunities out there in this field. My second option was going into Forensics...but we'll see.

I got my bridesmaids dress! I'm so excited, the wedding is finally coming around the corner. I can't wait.