Ok, well technically a little more by the time I actually get this posted but hey, my blog, my rules. So June 18th was our one year anniversary and we celebrated it by actually doing something intelligent like getting out of town and away from things where we could have rest and relaxation.
I surprised Destiny with a trip up the coast to a natural hot springs resort where we both got some much needed rest and relaxation. I remember the masseuse who was working on my back and shoulders agreeing with my warning that I would present him a challenge. Apparently I am very good at carrying lots of stress down deep in the muscles. Heh. Well after an hour of the occasional pained grunt as he removed the knots with what I'm sure must have been explosives and hydraulic presses, I was in much better spirits.
Our room was quite nice with a hot tub on the back porch that was private and had an absolutely stunning view of the surrounding forest and stars once night fell. It was good to reconnect and to unwind. I realized just how much I miss the simplicity and beauty of the woods and mountains where I grew up.
Some day I can return, I hope.
Speaking of where I grew up, who hit the fast forward on the dang clock? This year will mark the 20 year graduation reunion from my high school. Where the hell did the time go? Unfortunately due to some schedule conflicts that have come up, I will not be able to make it, although I will attempt to send scans of a bunch of pictures to the organizers so they can hopefully put them togeather in a slide show. We'll see. Reading the bio's of my classmates, its interesting to see who went where and did what. It's also interesting to note that many stayed close to home.
At any rate, thoughts on a year and a day...
While walking along one of the trails enjoying what gifts the Gods have given us, we discussed where we were and the thoughts on being married a year. The concensus was that we have actually been togeather for so long that the vows we made were made long before. We just got around to getting it on paper and having one of the most kick ass weddings ever. (Pat yourself on the back Anne when you read this).
Yes, we rocked, had a great time, and kept it a simple celebration of life, our friendship and our love for one another. Who wants to spend hours in some building with tons of people you hardly know listening to someone drone on about whatever. No more then 15 minutes to get married. More than that, you are talking too much. We got it done in about 12. Also, whomever said that you won't remember your wedding afterward was wrong. Even today we giggle when we ask each other "so your still remember it all?"
So, the first official year of marriage. We've made it... somehow. :P Although we do periodically give Anne grief asking her if we can divorce each other. She always says "NO!!! I WON'T LET YOU" (that meany) I think the words of my father sum it up best as he was toasting us in the reception and hoped that the happiness we knew that day would only grow as time went on, and that we could look back and realize that was the least happiness we knew and our future together would only add to it. So far so good Dad.
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