Lifes little surprises

It has been a bit since I have written and I figure it was about time for an update! Things are going pretty good for me lately...a little crazy at times...but good none the less. I have a court date set for the start of the divorce and have a phone conference scheduled this week with his attorney. Things are starting to finally sink in regarding that part of my life. It was strange watching thing actually come into fruition. Before, it was just an idea, something I thought would never actually happen. To be in the place I am today is so bizarre to me. If you had told me 8 months ago that this would be my life, I would have never believed it! Getting the papers really turned this into a reality and forced me to let go the little bit of hope I had that this wouldn't actually happen. In my head, I was ready to let go, but my heart still held out hope. At this point, I feel good about where things are going and every day I heal a little bit more.

 

Things with D have been really great! We have hit a few bumps in the road, but have been able to bounce back. I love how easy it is to talk to him. Anytime we have an argument, it is usually contained and over with remarkably fast. We are respectful to one another and we almost never lose our cool. Such a change of pace from what I am used to. Last night was so much fun and really made me like this guy even more! One of my friends had a birthday party yesterday. I told D about it and we discussed that since it was a birthday party and not just a random gathering, that I would see if she invites him, and if she didn't, we would go hang with his friends for the night. We all went to church in the morning and just before leaving, she invited him to the party. I was pretty nervous because with my ex, it was a pretty rare occasion that he got along with others in a group setting. He made really bad first impressions and became abrasive sometimes. It was really hard to not get embarrassed or apologize profusely for his actions. So for the most part, we hardly got invited to group hangouts. I really hoped that D would be different. Not only that, but I hoped that people would look past the fact that I have someone new, and they would get along really well. I have to say that I was pleasantly surprised! He was so wonderful! He was hilarious, charming, witty, friendly, and it seemed as though he had won the crowd over. I was so impressed and so proud to be holding this man's hand! It really helped solidify the feelings that I have for him! I always wonder in the back of my mind if I am pushing things or if this was too early, but everything just feels right and natural! I'm very excited to see where this goes! A random side note which I thought was really crazy cool...turns out, I went to junior high with his sister! We discovered we went to the same school, and he wondered if I knew her. I pulled out my yearbook to look, and out falls this picture of my in show choir standing next to his sister! So crazy....and very serendipitous! Very bizarre how things all work out! I'm sure to have more stories soon, but for now, I am going to enjoy this crazy and strange life I am living!