I’ve been in an awesome mood lately, and I want to hear about your awesome mood, too!
You see, somehow, even though there are only three people on my shift at work, the person they hired five months ago to fill one of those slots is basically my dreamgirl. She’s 5’3", 115ish lbs., Asian, has surprisingly ample breasts for her height, is actually one of the smartest people I’ve ever known, and her hobbies include video games, comic books, and highbrow literature. Also, she’s beautiful!
I never really thought I had much of a chance with someone like that, but over the months, we talked. And talked. And talked. It’s gotten to the point where we’ll talk continuously for our eight-hour work shift, then afterwards go out to eat and talk for three hours more and still feel like we haven’t spent enough time together! Nobody has ever made me laugh so much, made me feel so happy, so sure of myself, so goddamn wonderful!
Anyway, last week, she admitted that she’s falling for me. I’m already there, myself. We shared our first kiss on New Years Day, and now she’s bracing herself to finally dump her boyfriend of ten freaking years for me.
I spent eight years with my first wife, but she never made me feel as good as this girl has in a few short months. I walk around all day feeling like I’m floating, and I’ve never even been close to this happy before!
That I’m employed. This horrible economy has put so many people out of work… so many in my industry (Broadway), in fact, that it made CNN the other day. Record number of shows closing, etc…
So I’m thankful that I’m employed in what seems to be a show that will run at least another year (knock on wood).
What a fantastic time this must be for you. Your enthusiasm is palpable and brings a smile to my heart. I hope she breaks it off soon with this guy so you two can get things underway.
I’m not in an awesome mood, I’m afraid. I am incredibly sick with something my doctor cannot identify that is probably long-term and chronic. I’m also incredibly sick with something temporary and communicable. So I’m incredibly sick for two different reasons.
But I do have things to be happy about. I’m happy that I have submitted all of my materials for graduate school applications and should be hearing back starting in mid-February. I am pretty confident I’ll get into at least one of the four schools I applied to, and knowing that I will probably start school this fall is extremely exciting and motivating. I think I’ve settled on a career I am really going to enjoy.
I’m happy that I have my own life love, that we’ve been married nearly three years and together nearly seven years and I’m still completely crazy about him. Thanks to him I have a companion to take care of me. I am happy that such profound love exists in the world and I wish for everyone to find something so sacred.
That I’m in shape and getting in better shape every day. It should probably be that I’m employed and have the kind of job security that most people only dream about, though.
That I have a husband of 9 years that truly, completely, honestly adores me and looks at me the same way he did the day we met. The fact that he does this when I’m at my most un-made up, sweatpants-wearing, ponytail-bad-hair day makes me realize how very lucky I am.
Also that I have the most kind, gentle, sweet, funny, polite 4-year old son imaginable… I could never have guessed that my squalling, red-faced little newborn would turn into such a dreamy little guy.
What did I do to deserve this kind of luck? Whatever happens in 2009 can happen because I have the extraordinary pleasure of having these two amazing fellas in my life
That my wife and I have acknowledged an evolution in our relationship as a married couple. The evolution has brought our hearts closer and our minds more in tune. We do not have children, and one can only concentrate on a relationship and everyday life for so long before you think about other things. Her Biological Clock is ticking out of her chest and I think we will begin trying for a lil’phlosphr soon. I am happy both of us have a choice in creating a life. I am happy we are walking through life hand in hand with the ability to choose our own path. I am happy that I am accepted by another human being for nothing more than who I am.
I am happy that I can take care of her when she gets pregnant. I’m happy to have a fruitful profession… Olives - you made me smile. Take care of whatever ails you - the love you and your hubby share will take care of the rest.
That I love “my room” in our new house. That my puppy Zen is still the coolest multi-animal on the planet. That I’m getting to go touch Alice in May! And that I might actually be making some friends again.
I too have a new girl in my life that I started dating back in Nov.
I have a job.
To the OP tho’:
I don’t want to take the wind out of your sails or anything but I’d be real careful about the whole “Dumping the boyfriend of ten years” thing.
I’ll tell ya from experience, when couples are together for that long; it’s never just over. It not like ripping off a band-aid really fast. It hardly ever is. It’s usually a slow drawn out process where in sometimes the girl (or guy) goes back to the guy for “One more chance” kind of thing.
I know you didn’t ask but I feel compelled to tell you anyway just because I’d hate to see you get hurt.
-I’m employed.
-My family is healthy.
-My sister and I seem to have sort of worked out that major rift from about 18 months ago.
-My kids are the greatest thing ever.
-My wife and I had some of the most awesome, and frequent, sex during the last few weeks. Something about the holidays…
-I have some new toys at home to play with (electronics).
-I decided not to buy a snowblower in September when they were on sale, deciding instead to put off the purchase and cross my fingers that I wouldn’t need it this year, and we’re into January and I haven’t needed it yet! Only 3 months to go!
Thank you. I’m not gonna quote the whole thing, but that was a really good post. Good luck on your grad schools!
Thanks for the advice, SHAKES. You do raise some valid points, especially since the ten years I’m talking about are 17-27. I know the situation isn’t perfect, but I also know that the boyfriend hasn’t given a damn about her sexually in years (HOW?!!), so… I don’t know.
About two hours ago I got an email from her saying for the first time
so it’s going to take quite some time, I’d imagine, for that high to wear off, and for me to start thinking rationally again.
-SIL despite many pregnancy complications is in good health now and due to deliver a healthy baby in a few weeks
-Parents are still alive and kicking
-Employed and will remain so for the foreseeable future
-My own doctor visits are down to once a month after my liver went on a seven month strike for no reason and starting working again a few months ago for no reason
-Getting laid on a regular basis
Actually the whole thing sounds a bit shady. Why is she spending New Years with **neutron star **instead of her “boyfriend”? And she’s been with this guy (who I assume is some sort of high school sweetheart) for ten of her prime years and yet is willing to pick up with some new guy she met at work after a few months?
THAT is what you need to figure out.
Anyhow, don’t mind me. I’m starting 2009 angry and bitter.
Ms Hook retired as of December 1st. We paid off our mortgage on Christmas (well the Monday before, but it posted about 1pm on Christmas). We are taking off, pulling the 5th wheel along behind us, Wednesday to do the snow bird thing.
