Where, oh, where to start...?

Wow. So much has happened. I think that should be my signature statement for this blog since by the time I actually update it, it's the truth! But, where to start? Let's see...

TJ broke up with me...again. But, this time it more more mutual, although he was the breaker-upper (Is that even a word?). Anyway, it's been a little over three weeks now, and I'm just now getting over it. :( At first, it was more mutual because I was becoming more and more unhappy in the relationship. After he ended it, I was naturally devasted and cried a LOT, but I was also slightly relieved. I knew it had to end, but I didn't want to do it. After a few days afterwards though I started to have second thoughts. I knew I was still in love with him; I still am actually. Realistically, I know we aren't right together, but emotionally, I refuse to believe it. The reasons TJ gave for breaking it off are very true, but it still hurts to admit. We are so different from one another and need and want totally different things out of a relationship and out of life in general. We still talk everyday and we are going to be friends. It's just taking longer to heal than I had expected it would.

On a lighter note, I just got back from a short vacation with my dad. We went to Holland, MI for a couple of days. It was really nice there. It is famous for its Dutch village. We went to see their windmill that actually came from the Netherlands and got to see a tour of it and go up it. We also saw some dutch dancers, which was neat. I got some authentic dutch wooden shoes! Downtown Holland was awesome. There was always something going on, and the atmosphere was just great! On our way back home, we stopped by Lake Michigan for a bit too. :) It was a nice time, but the first day was pretty bad for me. My ear was hurting from my surgery and I got a little sick. :(

Speaking of surgery, I had my surgery! lol It went, and I quote my ENT doctor, "beautifully." My check-up afterwards went very well also. My second check-up is Monday. I was so scared to get surgery, but it wasn't really so bad. My doctor doesn't think I will have to get another one, but it's still a good possibility. TJ came to the hospital to be with me, which really made me happy. One of the nurses told me before I went to sleep to think of something nice, and I immediately thought of TJ. So, I saw his face as I fell asleep and his was the first face I saw when I woke up. :) Lord, I do love him so much...

We went to Niagara Falls this summer too. It was me, my dad, my uncle Robert, my aunt Melinda, and my cousins Heather and Sarah. It was so beautiful! I got to go right underneath the falls on the Maid of the Mist, the boat, and a guided tour called Cave of the Winds. So cool!

And, well, that's been my life for the past month or so... Post to you later!