Opinions and Comments

Since this last Thursday night, when Brandon and I got engaged, we have received MANY different comments. So many people want to express our opinions to us, about what they think of us being engaged. The majority of the people have expressed their excitement for us, and have told us that they know that we will do amazing.
But, there are those few people who have chosen to express their opinions of doubt and rudeness. Well, I would like to tell you, that is RUDE! Sure, you may feel like you need to tell me that my marriage is going to fail, or you may want to write on your blog how big of a joke Brandon and my engagement is, or, you may even feel compelled to tell Brandon that I am a huge mistake and that I'm not good enough for him. Well, this is what I have to say to you about that. I don't care. Keep your opinions to yourself!
I was taught in second grade about opinions and about not always voicing what you think. Now, it is called a "word filter" but, it is the exact same thing that I was taught in second grade. If what you are thinking is going to hurt someone else, than don't say it. I have learned to say, and think, "Well, that's your opinion, not mine." So, I have learned not to be rude or mean, and not to voice my opinions about people who are doing things that I might not agree with. I have learned that that is MY opinion, and not theirs.
Brandon and I are going to do amazing. We love each other, and we both have goals set. I have people tell me how surprised they are at Brandon and my decisions and our goals. Sure, we're only 21, but we are adults and we know how to work together to achieve those goals. We don't want to be in debt and bankrupt, struggling to survive. So, we're not rushing into anything. We're going to wait until March or April (whenever our spring break is) to get married. We decided to wait so we can save money, so that we will have enough money to survive when we're first married.
I am so excited to embark on Brandon and my life together. It's going to be hard, but it is going to be so worth it. We're going to work together, so that we WILL succeed in this life. I love him, and he loves me. That's all that matters.
For those of you reading this blog, who would like to express your opinions about me and Brandon getting married, use your word filter, think about what you're saying, and think about if it is going to hurt someone else. We love our friends so much, and we look forward to sharing this journey and chapter of our lives with you!