Wow! A new entry!
Ok, time for another update. Not much going on. People ask me to post, which in itself surprises me - I don't lead a terribly interesting life these days. Things with Laura are progressing, but at the same time nothing is changing - basically I'm just seeing lots of new sides of her that I've either completely missed or she's hidden from me. I can hear a big gasp from my audience, and usually it would be in order... but believe it or not these new dimensions are proving to be both positive and breaths of fresh air.
I've also been thinking recently about whether I'm happy being where I am, in terms of location. I mean, I know I know laura and my job... but if I were in NYC doing what I am doing at the law school I would make a six figure salary. And with the certification I am starting to plan for, that number would be much higher. I know that as my year reunion rolls around nothing is going to change - I am already making more than anyone else at Cornell with my title. I don't want to move away from Laura, but I also have to consider that I am drowning in my bills and that's not likely to change. If it wasn't for my financial situation I would be ecstatic with my life right now. Except...
So starting about three ago Laura made a statement -- she never wants to get married. She watched her parents' relationship completely decay (and her friends' parents) and decided that marriage is what did it. I don't know if marriage is something that would even have been in cards for us, but should this concern me? Will she "grow up" and realize that each couple is unique, and that if you pick your mate properly, that a troubled relationship doesn't have to be inevitable? Or do I read this as a warning sign and consider bailing? I do want to eventually get married - for some reason it is important to me.
Anyway, that's about it for now. Hope everyone is well :-)
I've also been thinking recently about whether I'm happy being where I am, in terms of location. I mean, I know I know laura and my job... but if I were in NYC doing what I am doing at the law school I would make a six figure salary. And with the certification I am starting to plan for, that number would be much higher. I know that as my year reunion rolls around nothing is going to change - I am already making more than anyone else at Cornell with my title. I don't want to move away from Laura, but I also have to consider that I am drowning in my bills and that's not likely to change. If it wasn't for my financial situation I would be ecstatic with my life right now. Except...
So starting about three ago Laura made a statement -- she never wants to get married. She watched her parents' relationship completely decay (and her friends' parents) and decided that marriage is what did it. I don't know if marriage is something that would even have been in cards for us, but should this concern me? Will she "grow up" and realize that each couple is unique, and that if you pick your mate properly, that a troubled relationship doesn't have to be inevitable? Or do I read this as a warning sign and consider bailing? I do want to eventually get married - for some reason it is important to me.
Anyway, that's about it for now. Hope everyone is well :-)