It Can Only Get Better

So... here is a rundown of our week:

Last Friday, we found out Billy didn't pass the bar - by 3.5 points. It was a weekend of confusion and sadness, wondering why this needed to happen, and what good could come of it. Billy was the most amazing husband throughout the experience, and for some reason, I was the weak spouse, preferring to wallow in self-pity for a few days.

It didn't take long for us to look on the bright side, and realize Billy still had a job, and so did I (at his firm). How many people are that lucky to be able to stay hired and clerk while they study for the bar a second time?

Then this Friday hit, and Billy was asked to take the day off. His boss wrote him an e-mail, firing me without notice, and reducing his hours by so much that he has to quit to take another job. We were shocked and extremely angry/hurt. This person we've worked for/with for 2 years questioned our integrity, and kicked us while we're down.

How this all makes sense:

When we found out we didn't pass the bar, I kept thinking, "There's no way this is all going to make sense one day." Now, we know why. If we would've passed, we would have partnered with this dishonest person, who is completely without empathy. That's not someone I'm keen on working with.

I'm so thankful for faith. I'm thankful for family and friends, and mostly, I'm thankful that our current life situation makes sense. I'm so glad of the ability to rid myself of hurt and hate towards someone. Staying resentful only punishes us, and as we strive to put this behind us, I hope we're able to keep that in mind.

It can only get better from here, right?

I Need This

How gorgeous is this dress? I have no idea what I'd wear it to, but I feel like I NEED it!

It's chiffon!

Last Day

We were obviously really lazy about dating pictures while on vacation. But come on, people, it was VACATION! We had an absolute blast, and just didn't take the time. Our last day, though, we kind of panicked and took a bunch.

I believe these pictures were St. George, but that's subject to change.

Absolutely beautiful! My favorite island by far for curb appeal. Not so much for getting-harassed appeal, though.

We decided to check out one of the forts. Which, oddly enough, was turned into a police academy, equipped with a shoe repair shop and a gym (random).

The last cool thing we saw before leaving! These islands were so gorgeous, but I realized living in paradise would be really hot, claustrophobic, and isolating. At least, that's what I tell myself to make me feel better :)

Breakfast at Tiffany's

Really - is there a girl out there that doesn't just feel at home at Tiffany's? Even in St. Thomas, my second home welcomed me with open arms! We had an absolute blast shopping on this island, and even purchased the most beautiful blue topaz ring! ...Not at Tiffany's, of course ;)

Food, Glorious Food!

Quite possibly my favorite part of our trip was the food. Someone planned what I ate for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Oh, and room service. We ordered room service AT LEAST once a day. Hey, it's free. I'm going to use it!

Our first day on the ship. What a welcome it was! I think it took us all of a 1/2 hour to go to our favorite restaurant, the Windjammer.

After dinner. Mmmm.. I miss it!

There was a midnight buffet, and you better BELIEVE I was there! Can you see how excited I was? Because I was elated.

BINGO!

Since Billy got FRIED, we were stuck on the ship for 4 WHOLE DAYS. Yikes. We - correction, I - had to do something. Billy consented to Bingo, which ended up being a lot of fun! We were a lot less drunk than most of the people in the room, but it was still a lot of fun, and totally addicting! Maybe next time we'll win..

Billy with his clown nose.

Service on the Ship

Seriously, why doesn't anyone pick up and clean my towels anymore? Who will make my meals? Who will plan my breakfast, lunch, room service, and dinner? This world is so bleak without my team of waiters and cooks! So, so sad. But life will go on. .. I guess.

Seriously, that's his name.

Ari cleaned our room and made our bed twice a day, including making cute animals out of our clean towels. Man, I miss him!

Great Friends

We were lucky enough to find great friends to go on a cruise with, but what we didn't know was that we'd make great friends on our ship! Our first night at dinner, I have to admit I was disappointed that we were put at a table with a bunch of other people. Meeting new people is just not my cup of tea. I'm always awkward and/or saying something stupid/offensive around new people!

I soon found myself looking forward to seeing our new friends every night, sharing stories about what we did that day, and learning about their lives. So happy we were able to meet new people, and hopefully lifelong (Facebook) friends :)