this should be a happy time, but ever since we've become engaged, it's been stressful. my parents have been awesome, but mike's have been the complete opposite. his mum, especially, has been getting on my nerves, and she makes no attempt to hide her apparent disdain. so much for having a good relationship with them. i wish mike would tell them to mind their own business, but i can't expect him to do that when a) they're his parents and b) he still (subconsciously or otherwise) seeks their approval. he'll never get it, cos he'll never be good enough, but it's really not my place to tell him what to do. anyhow. it's been causing friction and stress, so i told mike today that it's got to end. this relationship is he and i alone; as such, we should be the only two that decide where/when/how we're getting married, as well as what we choose to do with our lives. he seemed to agree, so i'm hoping it lasts. it's going to be a busy weekend. michael actually had the night off tonight, but he opted to work out at road america (much to my chagrin), so i'm alone again. i'll be working out there this weekend, though he's got his regular job all weekend (his next night off is tuesday), so i wouldn't see him anyway. i know we need the money for our trip, though it still bugs me that he spends his 'night off' working when i'd had some things planned. i'll get over it, though. anyhow, not much else to report at the mo. i'm trying to deal with the stress, so i've not been feeling too well lately. i hope i can feel normal again soon - feeling shitty sucks. sooooooooooo hope you're all doing well in internetland. ;] take care, everyone.