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It was not quite two years ago that my fiancée, Sherrell and I traveled to Asheville, N.C. (where he eventually proposed to me).

I remember the day pretty clearly. It was cloudy. The temperature was warm for February. The Carolina basketball team had a pretty important road win at Clemson. That day, we went to pick up my pup Gia. At that point, she was only about two and a half months old. Quite cute and pretty adorable.

I was nervous and a bit apprehensive when we put her in the car and took her to my apartment. For the first time as an adult, I was solely responsible for the care and well-being of another living thing. Sherrell warned me about the responsibility of a having a dog, but I was already aware since I grew up with a dog in the family.

Now, however, I can’t imagine life without her. She certainly gets on my nerves sometimes, whether it is whining because she thinks she’s not getting enough attention or jumping on the couch when she isn’t supposed to.

Some of my favorite moments are when we are all laying on the couch watching a movie. Moments like those, as I’ve mentioned several times on here before, help remind me what love, marriage, weddings and all these stressful things are really about.

Gia isn’t perfect, but she’s a constant reminder of how far we’ve come as a couple, and I’ve come as a person.

On the wedding front, things continue to progress. I’ve narrowed down my bridesmaids dress selections, our save the dates should go out soon, we’ve gained more clarity on the menu for the reception and Sherrell has narrowed down our honeymoon destination to a few places (CLEAR WATER!).

At any rate, I’ve got to get back to studying. Exams continue through this week, and then I’ll get a much-needed break!

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