"Distance makes the heart grow fonder"
HA. Well isn't that a load of crap. Okay okay maybe I am being a little cynical but that’s just the the mantra all long distance relationships swear by to make it seem like its not that bad. But in reality, it's THAT bad. All of it…just sucks. Being hundreds or thousands miles away from your boyfriend/girlfriend is not fun at all. Now try being a grad student, working fulltime at a job, attempting to maintain a social life, moving back home with your parents after 5 years, and being in a long distance relationship with a Marine.
Welcome to my world.
I decided I would start this blog as an outlet for my everyday adventures and feelings for whoever wants to listen. Im hoping that this will help me get through each day with and without him and maybe even help someone relate and know that they arent the only ones going through the same thing.
I think I need to give a little background about me and my boyfriend (Jake) before I just start blogging about nonsense. Seems quite elementary but definitely necessary. My name is Steph, a regular 23 year old on the road to nowhere (so it seems). i graduated with a Business management degree from Boston University in 2009 and LOVED it. I had a a great experience and amazing group of friends I call the MATES (Megan, Alex, Tahnee, Emma, Steph)
After, we graduated we each went our separate ways but still remain the best of friends. I staye din Boston and worked as a Medical Assistant for about a year and a half. I quit my job, moved home, went back to school to get my Masters in Healthcare management and administration. (hence working in the medical field). I had to move in with my parents which is not easy to deal with seeing as they are old school Portuguese parents. So here I am living at home (not for long though!), going to school and working with a company where I have no job title.
Jake and I. Whelp...we've known each other for 4 years and we've been dating for almost 1 year. I do thank the Marines for one thing...meeting him. Jake's from Florida but was stationed in Rhode Island. after serving 6 years of active duty he was discharged and moved back home to Florida. We were always friends but only started a romantic relationship a year ago. it began as a long distance relationship of traveling back and forth but we couldnt take it anymore. in June of 2010 jake and his sidekick, Koda - his pitbull, moved up. I was thrilled that we would no longer be in a long distance relationship... I guess i spoke too soon. A couple of months ago Jake decided to re-enlist into the Marines. Obviously I was upset but how can I stop the person I love from doing what he wants in life. And soooo here we are.
Right now Jake is in training in North Carolina and will be back on Friday after being away for about 2 months. yay! only 3 more days!
Now that I have gone through the first obstacle, here comes The Crucible of my life - the future.
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