Thoughts Galore

The whole of last week I spent in Omaha with Nick, during which time we celebrated our Christmas together.

Me with the beautiful white sapphire necklace Nick got me :)

Nick with his turkey fryer :)

Omaha is really starting to feel like home now, and tonight, being back in Maysville, I feel oddly out of place and almost as a visitor.....We attended the church we will be getting married in (Lutheran Church of the Master) and we both really liked it. I am so glad we are starting church up....I read somewhere that the couple that attends church together at least 3 times per month has a 90% chance of a successful marriage, whereas couples who don't go have a startlingly lower success rate (although I can't remember the exact number.)

Christmas:

I can't believe that Christmas is only 3 days away! This year has really flown by and I am excited to see what 2009 has in store for us!

Cars:

Over the past several months my car has been acting up randomly and throwing a code saying that the transmission is slipping. The other day I decided that it was time for me to see about getting a loan and upgrading to what would/will be my family car someday. The credit union gave me the loan I needed and so I am now anxiously awaiting the check in the mail....and waiting....and waiting.....They said it was mailed Monday the 15th, and here it is the 22nd and still no check. I am, understandably, beginning to get frustrated because I found a 2006 Toyota Camry and put some hard money down for the man to hold it, telling him my circumstances (waiting on loan check) and I want to get the car home here ASAP so I can drive it around town and then test it out on my next trip to Omaha. Well I was originally scheduled to pick up the car today, but seeing as the loan check has not arrived I had to call the man and reassure him that I was NOT backing out, but that being the holiday season the mail must be running slower as my check has not arrived yet. I am just worried that he will get impatient and end up selling the car before i can get the money....Surely not, though. Will post an update on this matter soon hopefully!