New York Minute

One year ago today we were in a hotel room in New York, later in the day we were sitting in central park. Little did I know that that day would change the rest of our lives. One year ago he asked me to be the one person he wants to share the rest of his life with and I ever so subtly obliged. Although there is no wedding date or any plans of a wedding any time soon, I could not be happier. Our lives have changed (for better and worse) throughout the year and we learned to appreciate each other a bit more.

I never thought that at the age of 18 I'd fall in love, much less with my best friend. I never thought that at the age of 23 I'd be laid off twice, move out to then move back home, begin my bachelors, have a dog, and be engaged. It's not nearly half the things that have happened but it's the things I'm happiest for. Through the most significant times in my life the dude has been there, he's always been at my side through the good and not so good. Thanks to him I got my sh*t straight, thanks to him I didn't sink when my boat was nearly full, thanks to him I am the woman I am today. I'm at my best and happiest when we are together.

The fact that we've been FRIENDS for 10 years and in a relationship for 5 years is the strangest feeling in the world. The day we are no longer in this world we will have known each other longer than our best friends and I wouldn't have it any differently. When this relationship began I wanted a big white wedding, and today I am just happy with having him by my side until the day I no longer exist. It's him and his love that count, not the wedding.

So with this I say, thank you for being my shoulder, rock, cheese to my macaroni, the pain in my rear, but most importantly for being my dearly beloved. Happy first engagement anniversary!

What up, what up

At first I complained because I felt like I wasn't needed and come June I feel like I don't have enough hours in a day. What gives? I'm not really complaining though because it means I'm occupied and I LOVE it. So here's what I've been up to and why it's been so quiet.

My duty as MOH becomes more and more hectic the closer the wedding gets. Slowly but surely I'm getting into the swing of it and it's fun. Although I love weddings I must say that the more classes I take on gender the less I want a wedding of my own. Yes, I'm engaged but must I really have the whole shebang?! It's so much stress and for what? $15,000 of debt and months of planning for 8 hours you won't remember. No thanks, gimme the money and allow us to spend it how we please. Plus, has anyone noticed how ads only bother to sell us the wedding but nothing on the actual marriage? The more classes I take on gender the more confusing life becomes but man is it interesting and exciting.

Speaking of gender, have I mentioned that I decided to do a double major: English Lit/Women Studies. I have this passion for sexuality and how we perform our gender and the way we perform it so effortlessly or how we try to avoid it yet we are still marginalizing ourselves. I love it. We are indeed strange creatures but beautiful creatures nonetheless. School's kicking my butt and it's painful but it's worth it.

So here's what you missed in May and June (so far):

A "Wedding Countdown Celebration" was thrown for the lovely couple you see below. 

 I've know this dude for 11 years, he's like the brother my parents never gave me. I love him like if he was blood.

We went to Dis-nay for Memorial Day weekend and acted like responsible and serious adults (as shown below).

                                     

 

June 4th I got to see my FAVORITE Singer-Songwriter: Dallas Green aka City and Colour

Summer starts next and I can't believe my birthday is 6 months away. Any summer plans?