this is a time for changes. we can only go up from here.
the last few weeks have brought some big changes. i'd have to say it's been the best/worst 2 weeks i've had in a long time. it's been a series of ups and downs, being very sure to being very unsure. all in all we've all learned a lot in the process, gotten closer with loved ones, and only time will tell where this is going. i hate to be one of those people who writes cryptic messages no one understands, but i'll talk when the time is right. when i feel a little farther out of the hole, when i'm sure that it won't hurt anything to say too much. i have a good feeling though, i have hope. and that's all you can have really. because without hope, you're sure to fail. i'll just put my faith in this direction, and if it doesn't work out, we'll try a different route. it will work out, i will not give up, ever. it's going to be a long road, but i'm so glad you made that step in the right direction. hopefully this will bring us closer again like we were so long ago. and i want to thank everyone who's been there for us through this, you know who you are. it's difficult for everyone involved, but having the people closest to us to lean on makes it easier.
now, on a completely different note, talking about the ups and not the downs, richie and i have gotten a lot closer by deciding that we need to be more sporadic. the one thing that we've felt we've been lacking is that spontaneity that goes away when you get too comfortable. we needed to break away from the monotony of everyday routines. we've been going out and doing things, not just sitting around the house, and it feels nice.
last saturday we went to frederick and went to this little amusement park called adventure park. it has one roller coaster, mini golf, go karts, bumper boats, a rock wall, and arcade games. then afterwards we went out to dinner, something we haven't done in a really long time. wednesday richie was working the later shift so we had time to do something in the morning. we went to the visionary art museum, and then afterwards went to lunch at chilli's. just going on these little dates has renewed our love for each other and has made us each more confident in our relationship. it's hard sometimes for us to do stuff like this, because we were such opposite schedules. but it's so worth it to try and make it happen, even if it's not all the time. even just once in a while keeps it fresh for us, something that's necessary to do after dating for 4 years.
last thursday/friday johnny was back in baltimore for the night. richie and i picked him up at the airport, and we went out to captain larry's and katie and paul met us there. got to hear about his wonderful few weeks in florida, where he reconnected with his father, which is a huge step for him since he hadn't seen him in 10 years. he no longer carries the baggage of holding on to the past, and feels like his family is family again. his girlfriend elena was there for a good bit of the time, and this was her first time in the united states, and they had a blast. he proposed to her officially, on the beach and gave her his grandmother's ring. the entire trip has been exactly what he needed. the last few years have been pretty hard for him, going for his goals but having to struggle so much to make it happen. now he's finally where he needs to be, it's all paid off. and coming here he realized that he still has a lot of people who really care about him, who he can come visit every august from now on. when he comes here he can just focus on what's important, spending time with those people and having fun. it was much easier to see him go this time around. there's been 3 years and thousands of miles between us and we've stayed friends, nothing is gonna change that. and knowing i get to see him in a year, instead of not having any clue when, makes it a lot easier too.
there were a bunch of concerts richie and i wanted to go to, but we underestimated how popular those bands are and didn't buy tickets, and most of them sold out. seriously, who knew? we bought tickets for thursday and far (i didn't even know they got back together!) at the bowery (where i went to sawmania) in nyc for october 25. had to buy them from ebay but it should be worth it! we figure we'll make at least a day in new york out of it. didn't think every single date for them, and for brand new would be sold out, especially the ones in november already! still trying to scout out any reasonably priced ones for brand new/glassjaw. i really should have known better for that one. glassjaw keeps not putting out their album for years, it puts them on that legendary status of a band that doesn't play shows often and you never know how long they may be around. and richie's friend jamie may be able to get us guestlisted for the thursday/fall of troy/moving mountains (3 bands i like on one bill, unheard of anymore! grrr) show in philadelphia, but i'm not holding my breath on it.
my mom and stepdad have in the past few weeks, signed a deal to sell their condo, and about a week afterwards, found a house that they like, and signed a deal to buy that. should be moving in about 5 weeks. they may have to stay with my grandmom a short time in between. this was crazy fast. their condo was only on the market maybe 2 weeks. and i'm surprised they found a house that quickly. it's in 7 courts, needs very little work, has a garage, a sunroom, and a fish pond out back. i can't wait to see it.
when i haven't updated in a long time, it's usually because my life has been really busy. definitely the case here. it's a good thing. so much to learn, so much to do. yoga class starts wednesday too, can't wait for that.
now, on a completely different note, talking about the ups and not the downs, richie and i have gotten a lot closer by deciding that we need to be more sporadic. the one thing that we've felt we've been lacking is that spontaneity that goes away when you get too comfortable. we needed to break away from the monotony of everyday routines. we've been going out and doing things, not just sitting around the house, and it feels nice.
last saturday we went to frederick and went to this little amusement park called adventure park. it has one roller coaster, mini golf, go karts, bumper boats, a rock wall, and arcade games. then afterwards we went out to dinner, something we haven't done in a really long time. wednesday richie was working the later shift so we had time to do something in the morning. we went to the visionary art museum, and then afterwards went to lunch at chilli's. just going on these little dates has renewed our love for each other and has made us each more confident in our relationship. it's hard sometimes for us to do stuff like this, because we were such opposite schedules. but it's so worth it to try and make it happen, even if it's not all the time. even just once in a while keeps it fresh for us, something that's necessary to do after dating for 4 years.
last thursday/friday johnny was back in baltimore for the night. richie and i picked him up at the airport, and we went out to captain larry's and katie and paul met us there. got to hear about his wonderful few weeks in florida, where he reconnected with his father, which is a huge step for him since he hadn't seen him in 10 years. he no longer carries the baggage of holding on to the past, and feels like his family is family again. his girlfriend elena was there for a good bit of the time, and this was her first time in the united states, and they had a blast. he proposed to her officially, on the beach and gave her his grandmother's ring. the entire trip has been exactly what he needed. the last few years have been pretty hard for him, going for his goals but having to struggle so much to make it happen. now he's finally where he needs to be, it's all paid off. and coming here he realized that he still has a lot of people who really care about him, who he can come visit every august from now on. when he comes here he can just focus on what's important, spending time with those people and having fun. it was much easier to see him go this time around. there's been 3 years and thousands of miles between us and we've stayed friends, nothing is gonna change that. and knowing i get to see him in a year, instead of not having any clue when, makes it a lot easier too.
there were a bunch of concerts richie and i wanted to go to, but we underestimated how popular those bands are and didn't buy tickets, and most of them sold out. seriously, who knew? we bought tickets for thursday and far (i didn't even know they got back together!) at the bowery (where i went to sawmania) in nyc for october 25. had to buy them from ebay but it should be worth it! we figure we'll make at least a day in new york out of it. didn't think every single date for them, and for brand new would be sold out, especially the ones in november already! still trying to scout out any reasonably priced ones for brand new/glassjaw. i really should have known better for that one. glassjaw keeps not putting out their album for years, it puts them on that legendary status of a band that doesn't play shows often and you never know how long they may be around. and richie's friend jamie may be able to get us guestlisted for the thursday/fall of troy/moving mountains (3 bands i like on one bill, unheard of anymore! grrr) show in philadelphia, but i'm not holding my breath on it.
my mom and stepdad have in the past few weeks, signed a deal to sell their condo, and about a week afterwards, found a house that they like, and signed a deal to buy that. should be moving in about 5 weeks. they may have to stay with my grandmom a short time in between. this was crazy fast. their condo was only on the market maybe 2 weeks. and i'm surprised they found a house that quickly. it's in 7 courts, needs very little work, has a garage, a sunroom, and a fish pond out back. i can't wait to see it.
when i haven't updated in a long time, it's usually because my life has been really busy. definitely the case here. it's a good thing. so much to learn, so much to do. yoga class starts wednesday too, can't wait for that.