Hello fellow NYE-ers! My name is Kristen. I've been a member of the site for some months now but have never posted... then again I joined as a MOH for one of my friends (who got married in July), and I think I was still single at the time.
Now, here I am, in a relationship with a wonderful man and we will be celebrating six months together a week from Tuesday! We talk about getting married all the time... it was one of those things we just *knew* pretty quickly. It seems crazy - we already have a (potential) wedding date, have talked about who we'd want for bridesmaids/groomsmen, etc.
We're just waiting to get engaged because 1) I wanted to wait until we hit our 6-month mark and 2) he's unemployed at the moment, but looking for a job so he can move up to where I am (he lives an hour and 40 minutes away). He, I, and I'm sure my parents (he's going to ask for their blessing before proposing) would like him to have a job before we get engaged.
So yeah... it's just we have to be patient. I know that things will all fall into place, it's just a hard economy right now to find a job! I do have a job though, but it's not something I'd like to have forever (too much stress!) But it pays well and has good benefits, so I've got to stay there for now.
Anyway... just wanted to post and say hello. Anyone in a similar situation (ready to get engaged but have to wait?)
PS: can't believe Christmas is only a week away!!