Yet another late night update

Hey there, hi, there, ho there!
So many things have changed in my life since my last blog-a-ma-jigger.
Unfortunately, the time in which I create entries is not one of them. That will change too.
Hopefully.
Maybe.
Ok probably not, but for all intensive purposes I'll pretend like I will someday become a normal member of society that goes to bed at a reasonable hour. A girl can dream, right?
Back to changes.
Biggest and most important change:
I GOT MARRIED :)
Yes indeedy. Joshua and I "tied the knot"* on Saturday, May 23rd.
(*Quick side note: I really don't like this saying what-so-ever. Upon thesaurusing, I found some interesting synonyms such as "conjugate", "drop anchor", "plight ones troth", and "yoke." At least I found them amusing)
Everything was as beautiful and amazing as I ever hoped or dreamed it could be. There were no major issues or mishaps that occurred that day, which was very reliving and surprising as well. I'm so happy with the way everything came to be. I can definitely say that it was worth all the stress and anxiety that came about.
Ben and Alex sang during the ceremony and at the reception. They sounded incredible. It was completely last minute, which is my fault, but they still did it. They have no idea how much I appreciate and love them for it.
The support I received was wonderful and sometimes came from the most unexpected places. My mom was truly my biggest help and guide throughout this entire process. Without her I would've been completely lost. I owe her so much for all her time and effort with getting everything put into place. She made my and my bridesmaids bouquets along with all the boutonnieres for the groomsmen and grandparents. She gladly helped me with anything and everything I asked her. I am truly blessed to have such an awesome, caring, and loving person as my mother.
For our honeymoon, Josh and I went up to Mackinaw City for 5 days. The hotel we stayed in was right on the lake shore with the bridge and island in perfect view, very picturesque in my opinion. There were a couple nice days and a couple of cold, rainy, generally "blucky" days. On the nights that were nice we had fires and roasted marshmallows. We also went to Mackinaw Island and up to Sault Ste. Marie on two separate days. The weather was less than desirable so we didn't get to do everything we had hoped, but it was still fun just being able to spend time together.
It's weird to be married.
Not in a bad way, but just strange I suppose.
Addressing Josh as my husband. Saying my last name as Boyce. It's just foreign and is definitely going to take some getting used to.
Him being gone again is also weird. I mean it's not like I wasn't expecting it or anything, I'm all but too aware of how this all works. It was like BOOM marriage, short time together, then back to "normal" life. I'll be seeing him soon enough though since I am set to move out to Arizona sometime in the next month or so. Which brings me to my next change...
MOVING.
Yes indeed. In some amount of time I will be moving to Yuma, Arizona aka the sunniest city in the USA aka desertville.
The sun and me are definitely not compatible at all. I am a perfect example of a fair skinned, blond hair, blue eye type. Any long term exposure to direct sunlight directly results in my transformation for paleish pinky white to lobster red. I cannot tan and I'm almost certain that it is impossible for me to do so. Due to this fact, I like to avoid direct sunlight as much as possible. Achievable in theory, at least in Michigan. However, I am not so confident that this is going to happen in a place with no clouds or trees to block out my frenemy Mr. Sun. I plan on stocking up on many bottles of sunscreen SPF 100000000. Summer is definitely going to be miserable with 100+ weather, but at least winter will be nice. NO SNOW, which is a definite plus.
Coming back from my random weather tangent... moving is going to be interesting. It will be nice to be with Josh and start our life and house together as a new family. We plan on getting a puppy, which I am especially excited about.
What I really dislike the most about leaving is being so far away from all my family and friends. I've always lived in Michigan and essentially in the same town. I can only imagine how hard it's going to be to transport myself across the country to a completely new environment and leaving my support system behind me. Not that Josh isn't a major source of support in my life because he is. But leaving everyone here is not going to be fun or enjoyable. My family is so close and we all genuinely love and care for each other, "full blood" or not. But I cannot help fearing that me leaving will cause my own alienation and detachment from my parents, brothers, sisters, nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins, grandparents, etc. Anyone that knows me well is aware of my fear of being forgotten and replaced. I honestly do not know how I'm going to react to all of this once I'm out there. How does one deal with the thought or question if their presence will be missed at holidays or get togethers? Or the haunting thought that new or young family members will not even being aware of your existence causing a distance between that person and yourself forever due to the fact you missed out on vital parts of their early years.
I'm not the first person to deal with these feelings and fears, obviously. I know I'll adapt, but it's not going to be easy. Thank god I'll have Josh there to comfort and support me. I'm going to need it.
So yeah, those are the major changes that have taken place/are going to take place in my life.
On a much less important note I got my hairs cut yesterday and I love it. Generally after I get a hair cut I end up missing my long hair and regretting getting it cut. This time is different for whatever reason. It's shorter and lighter (not in color). It's perfect for the upcoming hot summer days, which hopefully arrive soon because I'm tired of 60's.
Alright well I've unintentionally turned this blog into novel. If you stuck through and read all of my blabber you've earned a cookie and a gold star for the day. I apologize for any errors in my writing, it's almost 5 now, and my brain is less than fully functional.
Now it's time to try to fall asleep because I really will feel guilty if I sleep all day tomorrow.

Good night

<3 Amber

Current Location: East Lansing, MI
Time: 5:10 a.m.
Weather Conditions: 46 and mostly clear
Quote/Lyric/Thought: "The end will justify the pain it took to get us there."