My future through the eyes of my past
I'm getting married. Eighteen months from now, I will have been a married woman for two full months. It's a strange thing to think of, isn't it?--That I'm even old enough, wise enough, to think of being in charge of the daily household functions for two people, one of whom has little real-world experience. But we love each other, love each other so much that sometimes it hurts, and to the pint that I don't even want to contemplate a life without him. We are neither of us very experienced, and both very young, but I think that we will do fine--as well, at least, as most young couples do when they are just starting out in life. It's not like we're rich, but neither of us is afraid of work, and he has many intellectual talents that will be of great use to him in finding a job, both during and after grad school. As for me, I save money very well and am good at accomplishing things on a small budget and in creative ways. I have always been creative, as my mother often reminds me, and not easily stymied.
I am a good proofreader, a good writer, and a student of humanity in every way. I can ply a needle, crochet, knit, and tat, so clothing is not problem, nor are blankets. I could probably even make sheets and pillowcases if necessary. I can cook and bake, wash and mend, clean a house...and I will do anything for the people I love. I am going to be a good housewife and keep my husband happy, as well as our children when we have them. I will create a wonderful place for us to live, no matter where we are and how well-off or budget-conscious we are.
Love can work wonders, especially when applied liberally and sincerely. I should know--my family has never been rich, and often our little luxuries cost us somewhere else, but we have been happy because we love each other and know that love to be all-encompassing. We certainly do not always get along, but it does not matter. Strong personalities are bound to clash at times, but we still love each other even more every day, and we are happy. What more can I ask for in my life with David than that? There are certainly much less desirable things to be found in a marriage than love and happiness. I will be very satisfied if we have but those two alone.
I am a good proofreader, a good writer, and a student of humanity in every way. I can ply a needle, crochet, knit, and tat, so clothing is not problem, nor are blankets. I could probably even make sheets and pillowcases if necessary. I can cook and bake, wash and mend, clean a house...and I will do anything for the people I love. I am going to be a good housewife and keep my husband happy, as well as our children when we have them. I will create a wonderful place for us to live, no matter where we are and how well-off or budget-conscious we are.
Love can work wonders, especially when applied liberally and sincerely. I should know--my family has never been rich, and often our little luxuries cost us somewhere else, but we have been happy because we love each other and know that love to be all-encompassing. We certainly do not always get along, but it does not matter. Strong personalities are bound to clash at times, but we still love each other even more every day, and we are happy. What more can I ask for in my life with David than that? There are certainly much less desirable things to be found in a marriage than love and happiness. I will be very satisfied if we have but those two alone.