I am constantly amazed at how my life has progressed over the last twenty three years or so. I've had my ups and downs. I've had good times, happy times, sad times, etc. Of course, then who hasn't. A large chunk of those twenty three years was wondering, just how my life was going to end up. I don't often look into the future to try and plan things out, at least not long term, but that may have to change soon.
Eighteen months ago, I took over 'ownership,' more or less, of my mothers home (for financial reasons), and I now live with three roommates. For the most part, it's worked out well (financially, it's been tough, but I've been enjoying it). However, now, as life progresses, and I meet people, and create relationships, my outlook on the present, and the future changes. Up until now, I've only thought about the next five to ten years in passing, never really giving it much thought or planning. However, recently, I've been thinking about where I'm going in life, and how I'm getting there. And then, yesterday happens.
My girlfriend had surgery yesterday. Everything, thankfully, went well. And now, we're looking to spend the rest of our lives together. And if that wasn't clear enough, she's now my fiance. I'm happy. I'm nervous. I'm several things all at once. And I'm confident everything will work out.
Tomorrow, I leave for Berkeley, CA for a few days, and a very welcome vacation. I wish I could stay to take care of Michelle, but, she is in good hands, and I need to see my great uncle again. I can't wait to go, and I can't wait to get back.
I also realized that yesterday was the day Shawn left for Germany. My best friend, gone, for two to four years. I'll be going over there to see him next summer, but it still shocking to realize your best friend is in the Army, married, and now living something like 7,000 miles away. Need to find a way to get him back over here at some point to. He needs to be my best man.
Now, I know I said I was going to do some site changes, and they're still planned. Life just gets in the way, way too often.
Peace.
--nullpuppy(out)
Congrats on the fiance!
Fri 08/18/06 by Mike Hearn (not verified)Congrats on the fiance! Funny how quickly life moves on, isn't it ...
-mike (TD)
Me too!
Thu 08/17/06 by darth_mall (not verified)Well... sort of. One of my two best friends from high school is in the Air Force out in California, and married. I think Waqphael (my other best friend, the three of us were like musketeers or some other famous trio) and I had a similar realization at Steve's wedding about a month ago---the realization that everything is irrevocably different. It's not that we don't or can't see Steve, it's just that even when we do, it'll never be the same again.
Fortunately, California is a much shorter drive than Germany is. ^^ And conratulations on the engagement!
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