Man oh man is time flying by! September is just flying by, and we have so much to do yet this month.
Lately our time has consisted of just work work work and more work. Bryan and I are getting ready to move into our apartment about the middle of October. Aside from the not wanting to lift heavy things, we have a laundry list of things to get for our new place. But that is the fun part!!! Getting to mesh our two styles together and making a home we both love to come home to :o) We can't wait! Once we get everything all set up and decorated, I'm sure there will be a house warming party to attend so I'll keep everyone posted on that. Can't go wrong with dinner and wine and good friends!!
In the past month other than just working, we have been getting to know one another a little more every day. I have such a great time learning new things about Bryan; from the different types of foods he enjoys to his passion for life and what gives him the drive to do and accomplish what he wants to. And yeah okay, I know I sound corny and like a love sick puppy, but I can't help it. He is pretty dang amazing! He's driven and determined, and even when he has the worst day he still comes home, and still holds me in his arms, and loves me. What more could I ask for?!
Alright alright.. so am I love sick? Maybe. But here's the thing: I was diagnosed with Alopecia Areata. It's an auto immune disease in which the body attacks hair follicles. It's been two weeks since I noticed the hair loss and bald spot on my head. I'm still working on coming to terms with it. It's been really hard for me to deal with. You don't know how hard it can be to loose your hair. I mean yeah okay guys loose hair as the age ..yada yada yada. But I'm 22 (almost 23) and my hair, well I LOVE my hair. It's my favorite part of my physical features. So it's really hard. Yes there are treatments, but nothing is guaranteed. So far I have received my first round of steroid injections into my scalp. OUCH! It definitely didn't feel like a massage. Since then I have had a hair extension put in to help cover the patch of skin. Yes skin. Virtually no hair is left in the spot where this has occurred. Bryan has been so supportive, and as understanding as humanly possible since all of this has begun. Dealing with my sobbing, and stress, and grumpiness, and every other emotion that has come my way. He's such a trooper. So if I seem a little love sick, this could have something to do with it. Like I said, he is pretty dang amazing!!
If you have a moment, check out a few links for alopecia areata. It can affect any one of any age at any time in their lives. It's not easy, and I surely didn't know what a bad hair day was until now.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alopecia_areata
So that is the skinny on what's been happening lately.
Until next time people!!
xoxo Kristen
