Things I Shouldnt Have Done ((& Why I did them anyway))

There are many things in life that people have told me I "shouldnt" do. Many times, they are right.- For example, you should always fill your car up with gas as soon as your gas light turns on. Otherwise, you could run out of gas on Airport Blvd... in the rain... But other times people say, "You shoudnt do that" & I do it anyway. Because sometimes in life you have to take risks. & Im glad I did.

You shouldnt choose a college based on a relationship...
While I am tempted to agree with the above statement, I did it! When I met Chris, I had plans of going to College of Charleston in South Carolina, or to Southern Miss (where I got a full ride). But after only 4 months of dating, I changed my mind. I went to South. (Where, by the way, I got a really shitty scholarship. THANKS USA!) Risky? Yes. But GOD Im so glad I did. Look at where it has gotten me. I love my life.

You shouldnt get a dog... WHITNEY, DO NOT get a dog....

They poop. They pee on the carpet. They eat shoes. They dig. The vet bills are outrageous. (FACT) I cant tell you how many times I've heard this. No animals. From my mom, to my grandmother, my friends & even Chris INSISTED that I not get a dog. But after I decided that mom's vote doesnt count, and I annoyed Chris til he finally gave in, we got Mobley. I realized the week I brought him home that our little family had not been complete without him. Now every night I get to curl up with my sweet baby boy, and when Chris is home, I snuggle with my two best friends in the whole world.

You shouldnt date a 26 year old, when you are 18....

Again, while I would normally be tempted to agree, Im glad I/We took this risk. Chris took a lot of shit from his friends when we first started dating. & Im sure I put my parents through a few months of hell, but I am so happy with the way our life is going right now. Some times you just have to say "Fuck it" to what other people think & do what you know is right. This is right before my 19th birthday...

You shouldnt get married so young...
I HATE it when people tell me this. This has to be the most irritating thing in the whole world. I seriously get the urge to just punch people when then tell me Im too young, or I have 'so much time' or "Whats the rush?" Well, haters, I've been waiting to marry this man for almost 4 years. I know this is going to be the most important decision of my life & I cant wait to be Mrs. Christopher Lee Newman. I think when people tell me this, its because they were not ready at 21 to be married or to make such a life changing decision, but I am. I know that Chris & I have what it takes to make it through whatever life brings us.

Plus, I have to tell yall how special I felt yesterday. Chris & I went to the Weddings to Bragg about show at the Mitchell Center. & It was an ALL day event. It started at 11 and the grand prizes were announced at 5. Chris was SUCH a trooper. He complained less than I did .(But that doesnt actually surprise anybody, does it?) But we were surrounded by a sea of Brides-to-Be & their friends, their mothers, their bridesmaids. But there was a noticeable absence of grooms. I was happy to have mine by my side every step of the way. I am so grateful that he is just as involved in this whole wedding planning process as I am.

Im sure there are many things that I "shouldnt" have done that I did anyway- Im also sure that whether it bit me in the ass or turned out great, it made my life what it is today & for that reason, I am truly grateful.

I hope everybody has a great week!!