Eric’s Visit…
…was perfect.
Webster really missed Eric, he followed him everywhere!
We played tennis.
We went to Petland and played with the puppies.
We walked along the lake in Kelowna.
We had a huge, fabulous Thanksgiving dinner on Sunday.
And some applecrisp, I may have had more than one serving..
I’m taking Eric back to the airport this morning, in about an hour. I can’t believe the weekend that I was SO looking forward to for weeks is already over. Now we won’t see each other again until I go home for Christmas, which is at least two months away.
When you’re in a long-distance relationship like this, sometimes seeing each other can be even harder than not seeing each other. When you miss someone the way I miss Eric, it becomes a dull ache that is constantly there – I just get used to it. But when I get to see him for four wonderful days, and then he leaves again, that ache is multiplied. It takes a few days, and sometimes weeks, for it to drop down to just a dull, background ache again.
So now I’m gearing up for the funk that I know I’m going to be feeling for the next week or so. I always go into a funk when people visit me here, I think it’s because my small, quiet apartment becomes bustling and alive for a few days while there are people here and then it’s quiet and empty again.
Having Eric here was like having him come home, not like him coming for visit. It felt natural to have him here again and we fell right back into our normal habits from living together. I can’t believe he’s leaving again already, it feels like he just got here. This is really hard.
I have midterms next week so I need to buckle down and get studying and get focussed on school and work projects again, after having four days off it’s going to be hard to jump back into it.
I just miss him so much already. And he’s not even gone, yet.
Here’s hoping Christmas comes quickly! I’m glad you and Eric had a good weekend together, even though it is hard for you to see him go again. ♥
I’m glad that two of you had a great weekend together and I’ve done the long distance thing and remember that feeling all too well. It makes the times you do see each other all that more special. Sending a hug.
(And that apple crisp looks delicious!)
Awe, i’m so glad you had fun and Congratulations on the race
Eric being so far away is going to make your relationship stronger. Hang in there, Lovely!
Apple Crisp…YUM!!1
You should plan something fun for once your midterms are over! Like a trip to the spa with some girlfriends? That would take your mind off of things
I’m so glad you had a great week-end though! It sure looked like a lot of fun
(and that pic of Webster following Eric is so cute!!)
I’m sending big hugs your way Amber! Nathan and I have thankfully never been more than an hour’s drive away- he almost moved 3 hours away for his graduate school this year but decided to take a year off. All the same, I know what it’s like to not see him for awhile and how hard it is to see him again and then have to let go.
If anything, though, it sounds like you two are really hanging in there despite the distance. Hopefully in the end it will make you an even stronger couple. And stay busy- Christmas should come before you know it.
Adorable pictures by the way- that pug puppy is too precious
~Amanda
awww… i know the feeling all too well. Maybe having midterms to study for will help keep your mind occupied.
I’d love to hear more about the Thanksgiving tradition in Canada… looks pretty similar to what we have here in the States.
congrats on the half-marathon, too. You’re amazing!
I know what you mean about the dull-ache. It’s so painful, isn’t it? It seems that the year has been flying by so hopefully these next few months will fly by for you!
Sending you hugs from afar.
So glad you had such a good weekend and I think it’s hilarious/adorable that Webster followed him around!!! It is really hard to say goodbye each time – hang in there these next couple days and know that you can always post about being in your funk and we will cheer you up!
Aw I’m so sorry!
Hopefully all the studying and midterm prep will help you get through the funk. The longest long-distance my husband and I ever had were over a couple summers. They were definitely the longest summers of my life, and I remember just crying my eyes out if I saw him when he or I had to leave again. 
You’ll get through, and it definitely sounds like the distance is only making you stronger and fonder! xo, dear. 
I can’t even imagine! It looks like you two had fun while he was here, though.
I always find that the time between Thanksgiving and Christmas just FLIES by! I am hoping it does that for you this time!!!
Are you halfway done by Christmas??? Or at least close to be halfway through??? Because that right there might help you get through it!!!!
I’m so proud of you running and completing your race! You’re seriously such an inspiration.
Also, sorry about having to see Eric off. That’s the hard part about LDR’s. I can tell you and Eric have that special kind of relationship though that will make it through. Hang tight, lovely.
I’ve never had to be in a long-distance relationship. I don’t know that I could handle it. Time flies though- Christmas will be here soon!
Oh man, I’ve been there- seeing him will always make it harder but its still worth it!
Hopefully all the studying will keep you occupied…I hope! Are you guys halfway through this annoying LDR yet?
I’m glad you got to spend the weekend with Eric even though it clearly wasn’t long enough.
And your pictures are making me so hungry for our thanksgiving, except its about a month away.
I’m so glad you two had a wonderful few days together! but I totally understand how it makes it almost worse when he has to leave again! gosh, it must be so hard, I feel for you. just hang in there. focusing on school will hopefully take your mind off it. and when you’re not studying, call up your friends or get out of the apartment so you don’t feel lonely! and, of course, we’re always here for you too. Christmas will come sooner than you think.
by the way, that Thanksgiving dinner is making me hungry!
I love stuffing! too bad our Thanksgiving is still over a month away!
yea the ldr thing is getting to me a bit too. it was good being home for the weekend, but too short. thank god for skype.
I love that picture of your cat following Eric. Glad you had a good weekend. Busy as you are, Christmas will be here before you know it!
I know what you mean, seeing them and then having to be apart again is so hard! But you gotta focus on those exams now
not much longer to go. BTW, is that your apartment? It’s gorgeous!
Well it looks like you had a great time! Sorry it wasn’t longer for you two, at least you have exams to help keep your mind off things. Christmas will be here beofore you know it too!
What a great weekend!
it’s hard to let something go that you love so much, but Christmas will be here soon. Promise
Aww I totally understand!! I hate when the time comes for my bf to have to leave…I start to feel a little sad and anxious as I watch the clock tick closer and closer to it and I feel so off after he goes. But time will pass and soon enough it will be Christmas and you’ll be together again!!
I completely understand that dull ache. I love it when Alex comes to visit and miss him a lot when he is gone. It takes at least a day to adjust when he visits and about a week to adjust back to talking on the phone. I just got a netbook and it has a web cam. If you aren’t talking on webcam get one cause it seriously helps make the phone not so dull. You can also make funny faces too!
* Sending you a hug *
I wish you two didn’t have to be apart. Sounds like an amazing weekend, but I know what you mean with it actually making it a little harder.
But time is a-flying and before you know it, you’ll be home for Christmas. I hope you can go home for a couple of weeks?
Oh man, I know exactly how much long distance relationships suck. I did it for 3 years. Be strong. It looks like you guys had a wonderful weekend!
Aw, I’m glad he was able to come spend a long weekend with you! It’s always hard saying good-bye, but you guys will get stronger and more settled into this situation as you get closer to figuring out your life Together! xo
Hi Amber,
It is hard when you have to see your loved one off. I totally understand where you are coming from. I always say, oh it will get easier, and it never does – I actually think it gets harder. But the love that you have for each other is amazing and you will pull through this, sounds like you will be pretty busy until Christmas! Only 68 more days till December 24
Tam.