Our Second Anniversary ❤️

It's absolutely crazy to me that Mickey and I have been together for two years now.  

I feel like we just met and it's just insane to me!
Aahhh! Anyway, here are the mushy details of this wonderful day!
{Here's a throwback of our first anniversary!}

March 18, 2012 feels like just yesterday. :)

I woke up and exercised! I've been running for 30 minutes every other day and I was so glad I exercised that day because we stuffed our faces later (hehe).

Mickey and I went to Pei Wei for lunch!
YUM.
He'd been craving those lettuce wraps and I was craving lo-mein!
I thought about this after the fact but I think we've made
it a thing to eat Chinese food on our anniversary! No complaints! :)
Oh and we a snicker doodle cookie there! Is that normal?
They had snicker doodle cookies at the cash register, so, you know,
of course we couldn't pass those up!

We did not finish our lo-mein or the lettuce wraps so we definitely had tons of leftovers (yum!)
We did, of course, save room for fortune cookies.

Mickey's fortune read as follows:
"It is sometimes better to travel hopefully than to arrive."

Mine read as follows:
"No need to worry.  You will always have everything that you need."

We exchanged presents at Pei Wei and then at his house.
Mickey got me pearl earrings and a freaking $50 gift card to Target!!!!! #happycamper
I got him film cells of Ferris Bueller's Day Off, a Breaking Bad poster, a picture from graduation that I had to order online, and a jar of memories (inspired by Pinterest!)

We then watched Ferris Bueller's Day Off!
An annual tradition on our anniversary!

This part never gets old. #twistandshout

We then got ready to go downtown!
Time kind of flew by and we left a bit later than planned but that didn't stop us!

First stop: Carriage ride!



Thank you Ginger!
It was awesome! Perfect weather! Perfect carriage!
Wonderful stories from the ladies guiding us!

We then went to Rainforest Cafe to recreate our first date! It was so cool! We talked about our first date and how it was like our city threw us a party! Bands were playing downtown, there was so much going on and so much music! It was amazing! :)




And then of course, we had to show off our nice watches that fit the both us perfectly.
We're classy and we know it.
 ;)



We ordered two burgers with fries and then shared a Coke float.
I love how we can be super dressy and still eat burgers and fries.
That's how we roll.

We then walked around a bit downtown and took pictures around the area we were the first time we took pictures on our first date!

Our night in a nutshell!!! :)

 

Thank you for these amazing two years.  I'm so freakishly happy and I owe it all to you Mickey.  Thank you for being the syrup to my waffle.  Thank you for being goofy with me and for teaching me stuff.  Thank you for being patient with me when I'm a buttface.  Thank you for being spontaneous and making me brave.  Thank you for being you.  I'm so excited for what this year brings! 

I love you from the bottom of my heart! 

Three Years

Three years ago today, I met Mickey. 

1:30pm.

Introduction to Mass Communication class.

It was my first Comm Arts class and I was so excited. 

I remember walking into the classroom and seeing him.

He was one of the first guys in college I saw that had long hair.  

(Shoulder length approx.)

I thought "Wow, this is college"

I don't know why but seeing his hair like that made me think of college movies and it was one of the first times where I thought "I don't know think we're in high school anymore".

It's weird too because I knew a few guys in high school that had long hair but somehow Mickey's looked better.  It looked healthier and didn't make me cringe.  

So here is a nice look at what our profile pictures looked like when we met that day.

Mickey, if you're reading this, I love you! 

Mickey is furthest to the left.

Isn't that crazy? 

We didn't really start talking till later in the semester, and even then, we weren't that close of friends till the following semester. I mean, who would've known that three years ago today, I would meet this amazing man that makes me the happiest girl in the world?

We've been in each other's lives for three years now. Dang.  Three years. 

That's 1095 days.  

Wow.  

Some of my closest friends I have I've known since 6th grade 

and that's still insane to me.  That's at least a decade there!

The concept of time to me is so confusing and just crazy to me, partly because so much has happened and because I'm 21 years old.  I think it comes with the whole growing up thing but wow. You know?

I thank God every day for all the wonderful people I have in my life and I know that three years ago things were way different but if it hadn't been for Mickey and all the other people that helped me through everything, I wouldn't be where I am today. 

I'm so glad I signed up for that class at that time. 

1:30pm. Intro to Mass Comm. August 23, 2010.

Everything changed. 

Our profile pictures now:

Happy three years of knowing each other Mickey. :)

I love you!

Our First Anniversary ❤

Well guys, I'm so proud and happy excited and blessed to be able

 to tell y'all that Mickey and I have been together for a year!

March 18, 2012. 

I cannot believe how fast time flies by, it's crazy!! 

HERE is the post about what we did on our six months. :)

It's funny because Mickey and I were friends for about a year and a half before we got together and it's just weird to think about life before we got together.  We were friends, then best friends and now, here we are.  So much more.  It's freaking awesome. 

So, I know you're probably interested in reading the details of our night, so here it goes. 

I warn you in advance: There are tons of pictures. :)

8:30am

-We exchanged presents!

-I got him a Ferris Bueller movie poster 

(we watched the movie the day we got together and it has special meaning to us)

& a watch. :)

-He got me a gorgeous infinity ring! <3 p="">

9am

-Advanced Acting class-Mickey and his scene partner rehearsed the scene in class 

(it's from A Flea in Her Ear, oh farce.)

-We had class until 10:15

3pm

-We watched part of One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest in our Writing the Script class. 

{I watched that movie a while ago but it's nice to see it with a new mindset}

-We had class until 4:15 

4:20pm

-We headed on over to PF Changs for the rest of our celebration!!! 

-We both got chicken LoMein & egg rolls. 

YUMM.

-We asked the waiter to take a picture of us. 

(I felt super awkward about it but I guess it's a couple-y thing to do)

-But we also took some of our own :)

-In case you were interested here is what our fortunes read:

{Mickey's: "Your eyes will soon be opened to a world of beauty, charm and adventures."}

{Mine: "Your virtues are priceless treasures."}

[Amy fact: I collect fortunes.  I'm kinda obsessed with them. I have almost a whole jar full of them.]

6:30pm-ish

-We went to a landmark of our city-a tower that towers at 750 feet. Yikes! 

(& it was windy!!!)

-We went to a 4D theater (within that area of the tower) and I had plenty of screams, sorry Mickey! It was fun though because I saw him smiling and laughing at my crazy reactions to the snake sounds and water being sprayed at us. Fun stuff! If y'all haven't been to a 4D experience thingy, 

I would strongly recommend it! 

-And then we went up to the observation deck where we were kindly greeted by the wind. 

-I swear I had a Marilyn Monroe moment with my dress, yay for shorts! :)

-We went up right before sunset and watched the night unfold.  It was beautiful.  We walked all around the top and I didn't get scared!!! I'm terrified of heights so it was nice to have such a strong, protective man taking care of me.  ;) *mush alert*

GORGEOUS.

-We also took tons of pictures up there that our faces got tired.
-We had such sweet moments up in that tower.  Seriously guys, it was like we were in a movie.
Like in Sleepless in Seattle or something. I was so giddy.

9pm

-We stopped to get coffee ice cream with marshmallows and then watched Ferris Bueller's Day Off.  

-It was the perfect end to a magical day. 

Here are just a few pictures I shared on Instagram [theamycassandra]. 

:)

And that was our first anniversary together.  It was unbelievable.

My boss and I were talking about how Mickey came along into my life at the right time and I couldn't agree more.  He met my mom and my mom met him before things deteriorated.  It was as if God had planned it all along.  God was taking my mom up to heaven but was putting me in the trusted hands of Mickey.  He was there with me through everything, my sloppy, ugly crying and my achievements.  He was there during the viewing and there to give me a hug when I went back to school.  I feel that my mom and God had all of this planned out so that I never felt alone, even after my mom passed.  I will always keep her in my heart and bring up experiences we had together and it is so nice to be able to share that with him.  He's my angel, he's protecting me and I know that, together we can take on the world.  I am eternally grateful to God for giving me such an amazing mom and wonderful people in my life.  Mickey, thank you for such a beautiful time, I can't wait to do everything with you! I love you! 

My Sweet Valentine

So Mickey and I celebrated our first Valentine's Day together! 

I woke up so giddy and excited that day! It was amazing!

He surprised me with:

-a balloon that read "I love you"

-a stuffed animal (dog) with a heart

-Sour Patch Extreme

-a dozen red roses *sigh*

-a sweet poem

 (he's got a way with words, it's one of his best qualities)

-And we got each other Mickey and Minnie.

I gave him these Datevitation things I had seen a while ago and then again on Marsa's blog.

I wrote him a whole letter and learned a few things.

It was amazing to see his face as he read my girly letter. 

;)

Fabric of skirt and all other goodies. :)

So, we had Play Analysis at 9am and then tacos for late breakfast then TV Practicum.  

I straightened my hair so that after our 6pm class we could go to Red Lobster (that was the plan).  

May I say that our excitement for the cheesy biscuits was a little abnormal..? Yeah.

Long story short. 

Our 6-8:45pm class (Producing/Directing Seminar) ran wayyy to long.

(She had even said we wouldn't stay long the class before).

Boo.  

We weren't happy campers. 

Plans changed.

I still changed clothing. 

(I wore this cute skirt, black heels, and black top/cardigan and pearls).

*no picture of outfit

**note to self: get a picture of what you're wearing when your boyfriend's jaw drops. :)

Mickey liked it!

We then headed over to Applebee's because it was too late but we had a blast!

We got seated right away (in this section close to the bar that we've always wanted to get seated in), we got food right away, we pigged out, we laughed and had dessert.

And I fell even more in love with him. 

I know I'm missing out a lot of stuff but I wanted to recap our beautiful first Valentine's together. 

Next up! Our 1 year anniversary is next month!! Whaaaa? 

I'm so excited! I already know what I'm gonna wear and what I'm gonna get him. :)

February 14, 2013

Hope y'all had a wonderful Valentines day! 

2012

Well, as with many bloggers out there, I feel it's super important to 

recap the year in a post, so here's my attempt to do so!

{I'll be focusing on happy things}

January: 

-Found the second love of my life...

ZUMBA

-Went to my first nightclub!

-Got dental implant!

-Stopped drinking soda!

-Filmed stuff for Eventually Cool!

Spooky Singles

February:

-Saw Kelly Clarkson in concert for the second time!!!

-Went to G-ton with some friends!

Our first picture together, before we got together.  haha.  

-Got confirmed!

March:

-Went to visit family in the Valley!

-Got together with the love of my life-Mickey!!! {03.18.12}

Our first date.  Downtown. 3.25.12 :)

April:

-Celebrated Easter with Mickey's family!

-Got inducted into Alpha Chi 

(Honor Society for Upperclassmen)

With Deidra!!

-Filed taxes all by myself!

May:

-Sang in the Baccalaureate Mass!

-Discovered my love for raspberries, blueberries & blackberries!

-Turned 20!

-Learned to drive on highways!

June:

-Started working at Cracker Barrel = Good cash flow for the summer. 

-Went to festival with Mickey! 

-Filmed stuff for Eventually Cool!

July:

-Went to Sara's wedding in New Hampshire!

-Saw a quick glimpse of Harvard!

-Flew on my own back home!

-Lost a total of 20 pounds! 

August:

-Went to Sydney's wedding (as a bridesmaid) with Mickey in Tampa! 

Weight loss for both of us!

-Became classified as a college senior!

-Started 5th semester of college!

September:

-Went swing dancing with Mickey!

-Celebrated Mickey's parents' 23rd anniversary!

-Mickey and I celebrated our 6 month anniversary! 

-Tried and enjoyed Creme Brulee!

October:

-Filmed my first PSA!

-Mickey and I volunteered with the Diabetes Walk (JDRF)

-Zombie Walk & our first Halloween together!

November:

-Voted in my first presidential election!

-Dia de los Muertos Festivities!

-Went to Vegan Restaurant!

-Went and filmed/took pictures of a quince as Mickey's assistant!

-Celebrated Mickey's 21st Birthday!

-Celebrated Thanksgiving with Mickey's family (& my aunt and uncle separately)

December:

-Participated in first 48-Hour Film Festival!

-Mickey and I decorated our first Christmas tree together!

-Went to Portland, OR and Vancouver, WA

SAW SNOW FOR THE FIRST TIME!

(& snow tubed, saw Pacific Ocean, went to the Northwest! and faced my fear of heights)

I guess you could say that this year treated me very well.  I know my momma 

would be very proud of how I'm doing.  I still can't believe I lived a whole year without my mom, 2012 was lived without her here.  A part of me is freakishly proud and another part of me is extremely sad.  I had a lot of firsts this year and I wish I could have shared those with her but for now, I'll just know she's watching me from above sharing those moments with me.  

I can't believe I'm 20, or that I found the most amazing guy in the world, or that I saw snow this year, or that I even had two jobs for 5 months while taking on a full course load at school.  I'm just blessed and thankful to God and my sweet momma for all the blessings they've given me and even though we lost some loved ones this year,  I know they're in heaven having a blast.  

So, thank you 2012 for being much better for me than 2011 was. 

Thank you for my loved ones.  Here's to 2013 being even better! 

I can't wait for all that is to come!

I know I'll certainly be ringing it in with some of my favorite people! ;)