I sure have been away. But you know what? I'm not going to apologize or feel guilty for my severe lack of posts. I'm through with that. I've got a lot going on in my environment and in my mind, baby! A lot going on in my mind.
For instance, I became engaged. That's right. I proposed to Jessica and she begrudgingly said "meh," which sort of means yes. Oh, how must I pull the love out of her like a powerful marlin must be pulled ashore from within the oceans' depths! It all happened somewhat spontaneously. We were looking at rings for fun, discussing marriage as a possibility, and lo and behold, we came across a pretty little vintage ring that we both love. So I dropped some dough on it right then and there. It was surprisingly inexpensive. A little later on, I 'officially' proposed and we shall be wed next fall. Congratulations, me!
The idea of marriage has historically been difficult for me to come to terms with. My parents were divorced, some of my friends couldn't hold their marriages together, and those who stayed together looked as though weren't enjoying each others' company so much. Yes, I knew people with happy marriages. But they were in the minority. And who knew what was going on behind closed doors? It took me years to learn to love myself enough to accept a long-term relationship. The prospect of pushing that commitment even deeper has required a lot more work on the self. But I've gotten used to the idea and now I welcome it. It will be challenging. I have no doubt about that. But if I remain open and honest and keep my head, we'll be just dandy.
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