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Tyler in town
First time that I lied to my husband to be with somebody else, namely Tyler Weiman, an ex bf. AKA my 48 hours of freedom -
Alivia turns 2 years old!!
At Vasquez family birthday party, Ashley realizes she is not in love with Marcus anymore. -
Ellensburg Crown Royal Promotion
I enjoyed my freedom and made every excuse in the book to not hang out with Marcus while doing a promotion in Ellensburg and Seattle for the long rodeo weekend. Met Derek today. -
Started Career at PNNL
Independence from my husband gained. -
Utah Visit - Saw Ryan after a 3 year hiatus.
Again went out of my way to see another man, a beloved and much missed ex-bf (aka Soulmate) in Utah. Attended Ryan's hockey game in place of going to see Mama Mia with mom and Breanna. -
Captain Morgan Promotion
Still married, moved into the new apartment, talks of reconcilliation ceased. Both names hesitantly put on the lease. -
Weekend in Seattle aka My New Journey
On a business trip for AC Model & Talent, reaffirmed why I wanted to divorce. For my happiness, health, and future love. Derek and I solidified a friendship. -
Official Separation day
Physically moved M's belongings out. The end of reconcilliation. -
Awkward Holidays
The word was not yet out to our families. -
Wonderful time spent with Derek
Shooting guns, motorcycle show, dinner, drinks, walks, talks... -
Reconnected with Jason
Ugly Sweater Party at the Pub. Girls night out turned into destiny..... -
New Years!
First initial "date" with Jason to the big New Years party at the Richland Red Lion. -
Jason lets me know I am the only woman in his life.
Says: "I really enjoy being around you and you are the only female in my life. So that being said, lets just have fun and see with this takes us" -
Derek's visit to Tri-Cities
Un-awkward juggling night at Joker's. No pun intended. Wonderful weekend of science, pizza, Branding Iron, Tagaris. Jason in check at this point. -
I learn Jason is "picky"
He says, "It is rare to find someone that deserves to be treated like a princess" and that I "make him a very happy man". -
Leann Rimes Concert
Blows off his friends to take me to the concert I so badly wanted to go to. Scored tickets from his friend and called me to go, rather than pretend like he never got them. -
"Don't step back. It is a good thing"
Comment from Jason in reference to me getting scared. -
Valentine's Day
Another wonderful day with my sweetheart, Jason. I made Marcus cry this day. Gave them both pillows. -
Jason takes Ashley to see "He's just not that into you"
Foreshadowing or just a coincidence? We laughed at the movie, how he does not do any of the things written within! -
Jason opts out of road trip to E-burg
Leaves a nice message, " I miss you too, I am so sorry I am not there with you. I really do care a lot about you Ashley. I hope you realize that you are very special to me". Completes message with orange flowers on my doorstep to discover upon my return. -
Gives me his heart.
When asked if Jason left his shirt for collateral at my apartment, he states "No, just my heart". -
Jilted
Jason informed me that he could not follow through with this relationship because me being divorced with a child did not fit into his visage of a "white picket fence life". -
Shark Week
Jason invites Ashley over for shark week viewing, totally sober. Ashley accepts since Courtney had narcoleptic tendencies and jilted her. -
Crashed Jason's birthday party
Oops. -
Space
"Space does not = texting him to tell him you're giving him space" -
Awkward Night at The Pub - beginning of "Blondetourage"
Showed up with Jen only to find drunken ex husband, in-laws, and the man who jilted me all having a great time together. -
Ashley finds God again
Attends church at Bethel for the first time. Recognizes the need for a higher power in her life! -
St. Patrick's Day
Jason texts Ashley to come over, in yet another drunken blunder... -
Why am I good enough for pie???
Jason calls to invite Ashley out for pie, etc. Only because she is busy and other boys are talking to her... -
Epiphany Day for A?
Receipt of divorce papers. Realization that Ashley is "just not that into him".... didn't last long. -
April Fool's Day
Crazy = telling your ex that you are pregnant on April Fool's Day. Oops -
JUGGLING
Series of dead-end dates and conversations with Lettuce Wrap Guy, Daddy Day Care, Drug Dealer, Ireland, Utahn, ISB2, Sancho, Wrestlemania, Blast From the Past, Soulmate, Vegas, and Boy -
Ashley learns about Divorce Fact #101
85% of second marriages end in divorce.... -
The mountains started moving
Easter Sunday. Contact was again initiated, by Ashley of course. But with warm response from Jason. He seems to be doing social research on blending families and destiny. -
Ashley throws the Bible when Boy tries to hold her hand in church
Invited Jeff and Jennifer to church on Sunday. Apparently Boy thought it was a date.... -
Date with ISB2 Brandon
Great date with a guy that I really liked, but would not give the time of day because I was "in love" with Jason. -
"You%u2019re not going to melt into a puddle of Ashley when he calls are you?"
Noon Rule created, and almost broken, in the same week. Quote from Courtney. -
The Talk!
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Jilting #2 - Mother's Day
He just does not want a gf. His heart is not in it right now. -
NASA Prom
The test in Seattle with Rocket Scientist. -
Reunited and it feels so good
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Apology and trip out of town for Memorial Weekend
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He proves himself
Birthday was wonderful, This man is in it again! Met family and friends and colleagues -
Jason says "I love you"
