[from here on out]

At first I wanted to take the time to write about my visit to Fargo. How it was the best week I've had a very long time. I saw Ali for the first time in two months, and it's like time stopped. I've never been so happy in my life, and I know the next time I see him will be even better.

I looked around on Friday night, vodka screw-up in hand, at Rooters. A little bit of a dive, but one of my favorite bars in Fargo, and I saw people who came out of their way, took a night out of their ever-busy lives, to celebrate my homecoming and just to say hello. I looked around and I felt so valued, so loved, and unbelievably blessed. How fortunate I am, and how much I have to be grateful for. I have amazing friends, the most loving, supportive boyfriend anyone could ever ask for, an amazing family, and a future ahead of me that anyone would be envious of...

The best part of my trip was just being able to lay in bed with Ali, watch Netflix, and just share in each other's company. Wrap up in his arms and feel at home. There's nothing I would rather do. On Monday evening, after sharing dinner with my family, he and I went to the Hotel Donaldson for a few martinis. I love the HoDo, the ambiance, the mood, the clientele... it makes me happy. On our first date, Ali took me to Wasabi for my first sushi experience, followed by martinis at the HoDo, and the Oscars. Ever since, martini dates with him have held a special significance in my heart. Spending time with him, sipping a martini, all dressed up, enjoying each other's company. It doesn't get better than that!

This experience, so far, has given me the opportunity to learn so much about myself. I'm stronger than I thought!

From here on out, I have some things I want to accomplish. I'll be back in Fargo soon, and I have a few things I hope to accomplish.

1. Gain a little muscle tone- The "Disney diet" has helped me. A combination of eating right, not drinking in excess, and walking up 500 stairs per day at work has helped me drop from a size four back down to a size zero, and now, with the help of Tony Horton and AB RIPPER X I'll be in a fantastic, muscular tone in no time! 
2. Stop leaving things scattered about my room. Goes without saying.
3. Save money for a new mattress, and for the exciting things that are about to unfold in the next few years.
4. Time for school! 

Very exciting times ahead. Time is going to fly!