I have choked up so many times today that I'm exhausted by it. As I'm watching last night's LOST, I'm slobbery again over Bernard and Rose! There is nothing I wouldn't sacrifice (except my sense of self, my family, my religion, my well-being, and my lifestyle, of course) to have a love like that...*sniffle*
What is with me?! I've turned into a girl lately. And I really miss my inner adolescent rebel who refused to cry.
Anyway, part of the reason that I've been tearful is that I finally made a decision that's right for a lot of people, but means another big change in my life. I have decided to move in with my sister and her family. I love my niece, nephew, sister and brother-in-law, so I'm expecting a smooth transition....but I will really miss many parts of my life.
Mostly....I'll miss my Roomie. We've unfortunately been through too much together, so I doubt she'll be really horrified to watch me go, but I wanted to publicly let her know how much I will miss our apartment, undecorated though it remains, and the good things that have happened within it.
I will most miss:
Garbage Tetris tournaments that were really just an excuse to talk for hours
The damn best hot chocolate chip cookies you'll ever taste
Watching You've Got Mail - again - and still loving it
"Who wants my attention" - it's a classic line
House, 24, Gilmore Girls, and every other TV show we've almost followed this year
Joking about discount weddings at Kelly's
Watching Roomie's eyes light up when she talks about things she loves
Panda Express for no real reason but it sounded good
Having a reason to not only watch but be involved in high school music - it was a good time in my childhood and reliving it as an adult was even better
Craig's List silliness
The wedding announcements that hung on the refrigerator even though the weddings happened a year before I moved into the apartment
Feeling superior to Dr. Phil guests - and not being afraid to say why
Roomie's amazing grandparents - mine all died when I was young - hers let me feel what it must be like to have grandparents as an adult
Amazingly good music, especially jazz, floating on the air every day
Knowing a good laugh was only a conversation away
So - time for Glo to fly away again. But she'll really miss this home. Even though a new one will bring its own mix of joys. And now I'm blubbering again....
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Oh! If it makes you feel better, I cry when I watch Disney Movies. I hope the transition proves utterly painless and life only improves.
Sorry you have to fly Glo, but sometimes when you fly you see cool stuff.
Seems like one of those times where you might wish life had Pause, Rewind and Fast Forward buttons. Of course if that were true you'd have to decide which one to press, then "live" with that decision.
Life plays on, right? Yes. Well. Clearly I am not a Philosopher Princess.
:-}
I cried a little bit while reading this post, actually. Blubberface.
No more balcony?
Hope your transition will be a happy one. Will you still be around L.A.?
Man, emotional situations just break me down. It's so sad when emotions run high, but, on the contrary, it does sound like you will have a good time with your sister. Hope all goes well.
Love is blind, Dem. You don't have to like Bernard...that's Rose's job. And she does it well.
When you say, "..right for many people..." are you sure one of those people are yourself? Sounds like a fun change, but I have been reading for a few months now and have learned something about Glo.. She gives a lot more than she takes. I don't know if any of this is true, just an observation. Is this a decision you want for you?
happy moving. :-) sadness will give way to happier times for sure.
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