My long-distance love!

I know you've been waiting for me to post this for the longest time, probably so long that you even forgot I was planning on posting it in the first place...but here it is, finally! :) My surprise picture for you!!! Hope you like it! I miss you so much and cannot wait for you to come home so we can snuggle up and watch The Notebook! You are so far away, yet it doesn't seem like it at all...talking to you when its 7pm my time and as crazy as it seems, 4am your time...so weird, but I enjoy it. And I know I've told you this before, but I'm so proud of you for being a Marine and doing what you're doing. It takes a lot of courage and not many people would have the balls or be willing to step up to be in your position. I know its hard for you sometimes being so far away, but you'll be back home before you know it! Just enjoy the time you have there because many people will never have the opportunity to travel or see the world like you are. I love you Joe Joe and am so glad that I have the honor and privilege of calling you my friend and my long-distance lover! ♥ You are amazing, never forget that!

P.S...I hope this put a smile on your face! :)

Love, Mal

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Life these days...

These days, everything has been amazing! First semester is almost over. Winter break is about to begin and I couldn't be more excited to go home and spend time with my family and friends who I don't get to see very often. There was a point in time during this semester when I was just simply sad and didn't think things were going to turn around for me anytime soon. I was dwelling on the past which is something I try not to do too often, but it was hard. Something that I had grown so close to, something I was so comfortable with, was all of a sudden gone. There was a void in my life that I didn't want to be there. One day something hit me and I came to my senses and realized what needed to change. Life's too short to wait around for something that isn't worth waiting for in the first place. So, I made a few changes, said some final words, let out the last of my tears, and put it all behind me. The day that happened was the most liberating, relieving day ever! I felt like a ton of bricks had been lifted off my shoulders and I was finally able to move on, finally free to be me again! Anyways, ever since then I have been having a blast with everything and loving life more than ever. I have met some new, amazing people who have opened my eyes to a whole new world...and if things hadn't turned out the way they did, if I hadn't learned to leave my past in the past, I don't think I would have these new, amazing people in my life today. I love all my friends, they always put a smile on my face. I am so blessed each and every day to be able to see these people, laugh with these people, and make memories with these people that will last forever; I couldn't ask for more. I can't help but smile while typing this, thinking of all my friends and the unique little things each of them bring to this world...their humor, laughter, sassyness, stubbornness, strength, courage, rationality, etc. All are unique and I hope they never change for anyone. I am so happy with who I am today and proud of the decisions I make and morals I have for myself. Everything that has happened in my life has happened for a reason and has help shape the person I have become. Without obstacles, we never learn to overcome.

Until next time,

Mal Pal!!! ♥

Quote of the day:

"Sometimes we stare so long at a door that is closing that we see too late the one that is open."

-Alexander Graham Bell

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Hello

Hello to all!
I felt like creating a blog for no particular reason, only because I sometimes have the urge to write. I like to write, mostly about random things, people and events that happen and affect my life in some way. (A little side note to that; I have no distinction between the words affect and effect. It bugs the hell out of me, but I can never seem to figure out which usage is correct in the context of my sentences...so bare with me or help me out a bit, that would be much appreciated!) I'll try to keep most posts short, to the point and somewhat interesting, but I don't promise anything!

Also, I enjoy pictures a lot, so expect there to be a lot of photos popping up around here. Someone once wrote that, "She is the best picture taker in the world!" (quoting directly from Mr. Neil Barduson's Top 5 Reasons Why Mallory is My Best Friend) Haha! However, with that being said, it is entirely not true, but I try my best and have fun with the pictures I take and create.

Hope all is well! My random posts shall begin within the next few days or whenever something interesting happens...we'll see!

Quote of the day:

"You have to be able to laugh at yourself." Sarah Silverman

(so so so true!)

Until next time,

Mal Pal

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