late night update... anyone up?

[brooke.lynne]

Hello, fellow night owls. I''m at work and thought I''d say hello, and maybe someone would say hello back!

Tuesday we got my SO''s letter of acceptance to law school in the mail! And we are way excited. I''m gonna marry a lawyer!

We are both pretty excited but I am a bit anxious, as I always am when things change. Here is what will be different over this summer:

1. He is quitting his job
2. I will be the sole breadwinner
3. We have to move to Queens, from brooklyn (

)
4. I am getting promoted and moved to a different schedule

So today he was reading in bed and I was taking a nap before work when I asked him if he has any "loose ends to tie up" before we leave for Paris in 9 days

(read: um, set my diamond in my ring already!). He denied and denied and denied and insisted he didn''t know what I was talking about! Then finally he got a bit serious and said, "I think we should do it before then." Meaning what?! Get the ring set? Get the ring on the finger?! Ahhh!

Then he put his arms around me and said, "Besides, I should give it to you before you start paying for me." Quel romantique!

What are you ladies up to tonight?

 

[monarch64]

Hi BL...sounds like things are working out for you, changes and all. Best wishes to you and your BF, and here''s hoping you''ll soon be engaged!

 

[Deelight]

Sounds like you have some exciting new events coming you and you BF''s way

 

[CNOS128]

I''d congratulate him but as I''m in the middle of finals I feel more like warning him against law school . . .

But seriously, it''s great that he''s pursuing what he wants to do!! Is he going to St. John''s? (Queens, and all..)

Hopefully you''ll have a ring on your finger in a couple of days! Yay!

Not that you need my advice, but -- first year of law school is extremely time consuming in a way that a lot of people can''t understand. So be patient with him!

And cherish your time together this summer.

 

[Delster]

Yay brooke.lynne that sounds so promising! Imagine soon you''ll be swanning round Paris with a beautiful ring on your finger and your lovely FI by your side?

Congrats to him for getting into law school, that''s a big achievement

And big kudos to you for supporting him in his dream. My BF has supported me through the bar and a PhD and I am immensely grateful. You are a wonderful person to do this for him

 

[lliang_chi]

Hooray for your guy! And for the soon to be end of waiting! Awesome! And a trip to Paris to boot! You''re a lucky gal!

 

[alli_esq]

Date: 4/24/2008 1:50:51 AM
Author:brooke.lynne
Hello, fellow night owls. I''m at work and thought I''d say hello, and maybe someone would say hello back!


Tuesday we got my SO''s letter of acceptance to law school in the mail! And we are way excited. I''m gonna marry a lawyer!

We are both pretty excited but I am a bit anxious, as I always am when things change. Here is what will be different over this summer:


1. He is quitting his job

2. I will be the sole breadwinner

3. We have to move to Queens, from brooklyn (

)

4. I am getting promoted and moved to a different schedule


So today he was reading in bed and I was taking a nap before work when I asked him if he has any ''loose ends to tie up'' before we leave for Paris in 9 days

(read: um, set my diamond in my ring already!). He denied and denied and denied and insisted he didn''t know what I was talking about! Then finally he got a bit serious and said, ''I think we should do it before then.'' Meaning what?! Get the ring set? Get the ring on the finger?! Ahhh!


Then he put his arms around me and said, ''Besides, I should give it to you before you start paying for me.'' Quel romantique!

What are you ladies up to tonight?

Hey! Congrats on his getting in to law school! I''m just finishing up now--it was rough (rougher on the man I live with...haha!), but I''m excited about starting my career. If you have any questions about that stuff, I''d be happy to be a resource (I go to school in Manhattan)!

I also live in Queens--don''t know if you''re comfortable saying what area you''re moving to, but I will say that it''s honestly not that bad; I moved from Carroll Gardens to Queens to move in with my man, and although it''s not nearly as cute a neighborhood, it''s SOO much more affordable and really we''ve got some pretty decent places around here.

I''d be happy to chat with you about law school or Queens if you need any help

And a BIG congrats on your promotion!!!

 

[Octavia]

Date: 4/24/2008 7:18:30 AM
Author: TheBigT
I''d congratulate him but as I''m in the middle of finals I feel more like warning him against law school . . .

But seriously, it''s great that he''s pursuing what he wants to do!! Is he going to St. John''s? (Queens, and all..)


Hopefully you''ll have a ring on your finger in a couple of days! Yay!


Not that you need my advice, but -- first year of law school is extremely time consuming in a way that a lot of people can''t understand. So be patient with him!

And cherish your time together this summer.

Big, huge, massive ditto.

First, congratulations to you both -- he for law school, and you for promotion!!

Law school is wonderful, frustrating, awful, exciting, and completely time-consuming, all rolled into one. I don''t know how I would have gotten through this year without my FI being so supportive, but I know it''s been rough on him sometimes. I always make "us time" but sometimes I get cranky and stressed out, and it can be hard for him to understand why. And he still gets worried when I come home and drop in a pile without even the energy to dial the phone for delivery food. So be forewarned, it can be just as hard on the SO as it is on the student (but if you ever want to look on the bright side, the general consensus seems to be that it''s not as bad as being the SO of a med student!). But as long as you''re both dedicated to the relationship, things will be fine.

Best of luck to both of you!

 

[brooke.lynne]

Thanks for all the responses!

Seven days until we leave for Paris, so seven days left to set my ring! I brought it up again today (I can''t keep my mouth shut) and he said that we would get it done next week (which is rather obvious but still nice to hear).

monarch and deelight and liang, thank you for the well wishes!

BigT -- good luck on your finals! I know we are in for a crazy three years but I think we will handle it just fine. He is going to CUNY law, because it is geared toward public service, which is his focus.

Delster, thanks for the kind words. It has finally hit me over the last few days that I''m going to be chiefly financially responsible for someone else''s welfare: keeping a roof over his head and food in his belly, buying metrocards and new shoes and textbooks (not to mention helping with tuition!

) I''m glad to hear that you appreciate having the same done for you!


Alli, you are just the person I need to talk to! I am completely befuddled as to where to look in Queens for an apartment. We went for a drive down Queens Blvd this week and I have to say I was kind of stumped. I guess coming from Park Slope, my expectation is a leeeetle different. Where do you live? Coming from Carrol Gardens, was it hard to find a soft place to land? Which neighborhood are you in? Where do we go?

And, Octavia - thanks for the warning. I really don''t know what to expect but I am sure that it is going to be a rough and crazy and busy time. Seeing as I''m just finishing up grad school AND I work full-time, I figure I have a decent understanding of pressure. And since I''ve been working a graveyard shift for the last year, in addition to classes, I am not used to having a whole hell of a social life. Did I mention I''m going to start working weekends this summer?

I figure I''ll just keep my expectations low, and my head down for the next three years! I don''t mind the sacrifices, I actually feel quite good about the idea of working toward a cause!

 

[alli_esq]

Date: 4/25/2008 10:07:26 PM
Author: brooke.lynne


Alli, you are just the person I need to talk to! I am completely befuddled as to where to look in Queens for an apartment. We went for a drive down Queens Blvd this week and I have to say I was kind of stumped. I guess coming from Park Slope, my expectation is a leeeetle different. Where do you live? Coming from Carrol Gardens, was it hard to find a soft place to land? Which neighborhood are you in? Where do we go?

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Well, first of all, yes, it''s rough three years, but if your man is committed (which, honestly, I''m sure he is--it''s a huge commitment and no one goes into that lightly), he''ll do great

I will say that I am very glad to almost be done, but I am also very glad I did it...

Secondly--definitely check out Astoria/Sunnyside. No, they are not Park Slope--but they are most certainly cheaper and there are many great bars and restaurants (my FI and I just went to an awesome sushi place tonight, in fact) that I can recommend. There''s even a nice movie theater in Astoria. Honestly, the place has grown on me tremendously since I moved in... Carroll Gardens is a great neighborhood, but I had a sorta lousy apartment, and you can get a much bigger bang for your buck in Queens. Sunnyside in particular is VERY close to the city--closer than Brooklyn, depending on where you''re going.

Let me know if I can help with anything!! Good luck with all of your new and exciting changes!

 

[Miscka]

How exciting! A Paris proposal!!! One of the greatest cities there is.

Also, I can relate to you-my BF is going to start med school either this fall or next, and I will be the sole worker. It is scary!! Not sure if I commented on your ring thread, but it is gorgeous!