Back in August, I was told that I might have a “secret admirer”. It seems that a customer had been visiting me at work more often than most folks would. A co-worker friend of hers picked up on this, and made inquiries to both of us. Yes, I was single, and yes, she wanted to get to know me.
I met her on October 31st. I was dressed in a fairly elaborate pirate outfit–(I love Halloween…) She was wearing this very modest yet erotic goth-y sort of long purple dress. It was perhaps the most awkward meeting ever, as we were both too shy and afraid to really speak to each other. And, I was at work-- I’m never at my best there.
To make a boring story shorter: After a few weeks of phone tag and quiet dinners together, it all came together for me:
I felt uncomfortable and shy around her because I could see that she was the one. She was everything I didn’t know was missing in my life until I met her. So, one night, I told her.
I’m not some hormone-soaked teenager anymore. I’ve even talked to my ex-wife about this, and she’s nearly as happy as I am.
I love the way she dimples when she smiles. I love how I’m having to learn even more of a beautiful language so I can speak with her family. I love planning a trip over the border so her cousin can fuck up my hair. I love her soft skin. I love reading to her late at night from an old Heinlein book…
…and I know that she loves me just as much, if not more, and has for longer than I’ve even known who she was.
That’s the best Christmas present I think anyone could hope for.
All NationStates dopers are happy as hell for you, Jummy.
Now, speaking for myself, it has honestly made my week to read that and realize that it all applies to my life. Well, except for learning new languages and having her cousin mess with my hair. It’s the best Christmas present anybody could have, and you’ll never have to worry about the size or color. It’s always perfect in your eyes.
I’m thrilled for you, but I’m usually pretty quiet in threads like this because I have nothing to say other than, dude, that’s so cool. This time, however, I have to ask. What does this have to do with your 877th post? I’m happy for you, but perplexed.
Congratulations, Darth! I find myself at the same (altho more preliminary) point the wonderful Christmas, and it is a wonderful feeling, to be in love, and to know you are loved in return. Happy Holidays to all!
Man, talk about remembering something out of the blue.
I read the thread title, and immediately thought “…and I’m in love”. From three years ago…sheesh. When you consider the things I can’t remember, I’d really like to have this bit of brain storage space back.
What would be really cool would be if Darth Nader came in here and updated us all on his relationship before this zombie thread gets a shovel to the back of the head.
(You and me both, Hal. I mean, about the erratic brain storage space - I don’t think I’ve read this thread before.)
Welcome to the SDMB, trmatthe. As described in the FAQ - Guidelines and Etiquette on the SDMB thread in About This Message Board, we generally want the older threads to stay inactive. It’s different for each forum, but in MPSIMS, we tend to draw a line after three months. (The linked thread explains how this is different for forums like Cafe Society.)
It’s no biggie, though; you’ll know next time.
Oh, and if Darth Nader wants to update the curious, he’s more than welcome to by starting a new thread and linking back to this one.
