Sunday, January 3, 2010

Happy, sad, happier in 2010.



it is a sad day indeed. The day when somebody reminds you that all good things must come to an end, and you tell them 'go away please' because you don't want to hear it. I tried to make myself feel better, but it turned out that eating half a Christmas pudding was perhaps not the answer. 
This morning, I peeled myself out of bed at 2.30am, showered with my eyes closed, dressed in the dark, scowled at my coffee and cursed the fact that it was time to take my better half to Heathrow airport (next time dear heart- book a later flight...).
Events have progressed to the point where I find myself engaged, to a very delightful individual indeed. Betrothed, committed, due to be married. As badly as I accepted Forrest's proposal -I am emotionally ill equipped for such moments- I am quietly overjoyed at the prospect of my future with the boy. He's the type to get excited about puppies, and tickle my hair, and tolerate tofu because I'm vegetarian and plant rose bushes and play football and hold hands and make coffee and work hard and take all my crap with a smile on his face. He also has a sticking out ear which is very, very endearing. 
Now he is on a flight to Atlanta while I keep one eye on the post and hope to be not so far behind him.
2010, how bold you are. 3rd January, how sad you are.



Three years ago- shortly after I first met Forrest- he 'proposed' to me in Germany with this plastic ring from a Christmas cracker. Guess I should have known how this would eventually end!

15 comments:

  1. Awwww....!How lovely. What a bright and happy New Year you have to look forward to - best wishes to you both.

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  2. What a sweet story and a dear little ring. 2010 will be a very good year! nancy

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  3. Sad for you, but happy for you, I'm wishing you a joyous new year in your new life with your dear boy!

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  4. What a wonderful love story! Best wishes.

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  5. Here's to the happier part coming sooner rather than later! You look great together!

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  6. Congratulations! Great page, you both look very happy!

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  7. Lovely words..lovely story.. All the best for this New Year !

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  8. Bold indeed - and as A. Nin said "Life shrinks or expands in proportion to our courage", 2010 should bring All Good Things to you and your Boy. :)

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  9. thank you all for the well-wishes! My heart was a little fragile today and your comments put a big smile on my face! Great quote Phyllis- and probably true. I love it!
    Louise x

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  10. Louise, how lovely! My best to you and Forrest. (And what is it with boys and those early flights?! Mine does that too...)

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  11. all the best for your future with the boy!

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  12. Aww!! Such a lovely journal entry.. I love it! Congrats to you and all the best too!!

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