I don't remember the exact date. It was either the last day of classes (the 6th) or the last Friday of classes (the 3rd) and considering I already missed the 3rd, I picked the 6th.
A year ago today, I was finishing up classes for my very first semester as a college student. I was excited to have completed it and was ready to get home for Christmas. I still had a few finals to finish before I was set free, but still the rush was incredible. The boyfriend was being a slight pain, which was unsurprising since we struggled more those months than any other time in our relationship.
I didn't think too much of it. I just figured he was grumpy for some reason or another. His sister asked me what was going on with him. Again, I didn't think anything of it. So when I asked her what was up I was so unprepared for her answer.
"He signed with the Marines."
Wait. What? Are you sure?
And then the madness broke out.
It has been a year. A year of tears, struggles, mini-reunions, and, strangely enough, happiness. Something I never asked for has turned into something I would never take away. It may have made my life tougher. It may have rearranged it a bit. After all, a life with a Marine is much different than a life with an accountant.
His life, though, has been changed for the better. He has been changed. I guess in a funny, backwards way, I've been changed, too.
Who would have guessed the difference a year can make?
Definitely not me.
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