If people were curious about yours truly, they'd know nothing and probably give up if they were to look for me through blogs in '07. I posted one rant on pop culture "and such," and before that a small tidbit about my love life at the end of '06... but that's about it. Oops!
I've spoken to quite a few people and it seems that the consensus on 2007 is that it was a "bad year." I agree with this because I feel I ignored the better half of me for most of the year (i.e. I took a long break from pushing myself harder as far as employment opportunities go, I did not go out and do things for myself as much as I could/should have, and I barely upgraded my closet!) On the other hand, I do not agree that it was all bad because I did one very, very important thing: I fell in love.
I fell in love towards the beginning of '07 and the rest of the year has been spent maintaining that love, growing and learning. Lots of learning. The man responsible for all of this moved in with me sometime towards the end of the winter season and from there, I gave up much of my life and interests creating a strong foundation for this very-much-worth-it new interest. Admittedly, there were some bumps that made me miss single life but I would not trade in one moment. You all know how I feel about regretting things- I simply don't believe in it!
And this brings us here. After my month long trip to Houston (which meant a month away from my hubby), I found myself again mostly with the help of my sister, my mom and most certainly, him. We would talk on the phone every night and something changed during those phone calls. I fell in love again. I fell for him, harder than ever... now that's a feeling I'm glad I endured a whole year of learning things the hard way... which, in retrospect, is probably the best way to learn about true love. At the risk of sounding like a complete sap and/or braggart, I must say I have the best catch in all of the cosmos.
Throughout everything, he has been determined to show me that he is what I've been searching for these past few years. I was one of those girls who gave myself a time frame- "Oh, I'll start really looking and actually find him when I'm at least 25." I was blown over when I found him a few years before my planning and I suppose that's why people tell you over and over again, "it'll happen when you least expect it." When I first met him, I was iffy about it. I thought he embodied nothing I was looking for in a potential mate- everything from my attraction to him down to his sense of humor. But we all know first impressions- especially over the phone- are rarely great at enforcing judgments. On November 5th, 2006, I agreed to letting him take me out and it must've been the stars (might I add, were pretty bright for a New York City winter night) and the full moon we had our first kiss under. Magic on West 4th street.
He has changed my life in so many ways that so many people can only imagine. I am grateful for his presence and above it all, I am so happy that I have someone to pine over when I'm not with him. I miss him every second he's not with me by my side and for once, I know there is at least one person who has me on his mind as his first priority. You have no idea how amazing it feels. It's been over a year, and his hugs and kisses still melt away the chaotic world I live in or the chaotic world my mind creates sometimes. I'm so happy to be starting another year with him and this time, I'm re-emerging to continue into fabulousness.
We have finally come to the understanding how important personal space is (I'm sure you know that's quite difficult when you live with the person) and how important our mere physical energies are to one another's daily grind. He is my very best friend, as most people nowadays don't do a great job at keeping my trust but I thank every single circumstance, good and bad, for bringing me closer to him. In the next couple of years, look out for an invitation to the coolest wedding ever! Haha :)
So, that's the update on where I was for 2007 and a little bit on where I'm headed for 2008... that's what this blog's been created for. Stay tuned!
Thanks for letting me share this with you :)
I love you, D.
I've spoken to quite a few people and it seems that the consensus on 2007 is that it was a "bad year." I agree with this because I feel I ignored the better half of me for most of the year (i.e. I took a long break from pushing myself harder as far as employment opportunities go, I did not go out and do things for myself as much as I could/should have, and I barely upgraded my closet!) On the other hand, I do not agree that it was all bad because I did one very, very important thing: I fell in love.
I fell in love towards the beginning of '07 and the rest of the year has been spent maintaining that love, growing and learning. Lots of learning. The man responsible for all of this moved in with me sometime towards the end of the winter season and from there, I gave up much of my life and interests creating a strong foundation for this very-much-worth-it new interest. Admittedly, there were some bumps that made me miss single life but I would not trade in one moment. You all know how I feel about regretting things- I simply don't believe in it!
And this brings us here. After my month long trip to Houston (which meant a month away from my hubby), I found myself again mostly with the help of my sister, my mom and most certainly, him. We would talk on the phone every night and something changed during those phone calls. I fell in love again. I fell for him, harder than ever... now that's a feeling I'm glad I endured a whole year of learning things the hard way... which, in retrospect, is probably the best way to learn about true love. At the risk of sounding like a complete sap and/or braggart, I must say I have the best catch in all of the cosmos.
Throughout everything, he has been determined to show me that he is what I've been searching for these past few years. I was one of those girls who gave myself a time frame- "Oh, I'll start really looking and actually find him when I'm at least 25." I was blown over when I found him a few years before my planning and I suppose that's why people tell you over and over again, "it'll happen when you least expect it." When I first met him, I was iffy about it. I thought he embodied nothing I was looking for in a potential mate- everything from my attraction to him down to his sense of humor. But we all know first impressions- especially over the phone- are rarely great at enforcing judgments. On November 5th, 2006, I agreed to letting him take me out and it must've been the stars (might I add, were pretty bright for a New York City winter night) and the full moon we had our first kiss under. Magic on West 4th street.
He has changed my life in so many ways that so many people can only imagine. I am grateful for his presence and above it all, I am so happy that I have someone to pine over when I'm not with him. I miss him every second he's not with me by my side and for once, I know there is at least one person who has me on his mind as his first priority. You have no idea how amazing it feels. It's been over a year, and his hugs and kisses still melt away the chaotic world I live in or the chaotic world my mind creates sometimes. I'm so happy to be starting another year with him and this time, I'm re-emerging to continue into fabulousness.
We have finally come to the understanding how important personal space is (I'm sure you know that's quite difficult when you live with the person) and how important our mere physical energies are to one another's daily grind. He is my very best friend, as most people nowadays don't do a great job at keeping my trust but I thank every single circumstance, good and bad, for bringing me closer to him. In the next couple of years, look out for an invitation to the coolest wedding ever! Haha :)
So, that's the update on where I was for 2007 and a little bit on where I'm headed for 2008... that's what this blog's been created for. Stay tuned!
Thanks for letting me share this with you :)
I love you, D.
2 comments:
Hey Baby,
Thank YOU for making it such a great year for us both! You did so many things this year that made me fall deeper in love for the right woman in my life. When it comes down to it at the end of the day you are the one I look for to make me happy. I am happily in LOVE and happy to be the boyfriend of such a great woman. we are the ultimate couple! We will be FOREVER!
LOVE YOU,
Damian
i read it all, and i have little to say but i agree 2007 sucked alot. and then Wow and i am so happy for you, in this both of you :-)
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