Am I the only one thinking that there's some sort of odd symmetry at work here? That having Friday the 13th and Valentine's Day back to back is just too weird for words? I'm not necessarily certain what this is all apropos of, but I'm just excited to have a reason to celebrate V.D. this year. I'd tell y'all what I did, but I'd just be ruining the surprise, because the M.I.L.F. will probably be reading this before it happens...and I HATE showing my cards early.
I will admit that I'm enjoying the Hell out of trying to be romantic. I'm a bit out of practice, but I'm having fun getting used to thinking in those terms. It's fun having someone in my life that I want to do something nice for simply because I can. It's nice to have a change of focus, and someone along for the ride who thinks differently than I do. All of a sudden, I'm recognizing what a creature of habit I've become over the years. Now that there's someone who sees things from a slightly different perspective, I'm beginning to recognize the value in changing things up now and again. F'rinstance, I actually made an appointment to have a physical- something I haven't done in 4-5 years, and something I likely wouldn't have done without some prodding. Yeah, I know; I should be able to figure that one out on my own, but what can I say? I'm a guy, and denial is a river that runs deep through my DNA. Hey, if I ignore it (whatever "it" may be), it will eventually go away...right?? It says so right there in the manual...uh, where did I leave that damn manual??
There's something about having someone in my life who's willing to call "bulls--t" on me now and again that gets me to thinking about the way I think and the way I look at life. If the M.I.L.F. has done nothing else for me, there's that to be grateful for. I like it that I'm being prodded to look at myself in a manner I'm not used to (and hopefully I'm doing the same for her). I've never wanted to be someone who continues on a path because that's what's comfortable and that's just what's always been done. I want to continue to be pushed in directions that might not always feel easy or comfortable. I want to continue learning and growing...and sometimes that means confronting some things I might not do on my own initiative. A friend once upon a time described me as a "restless soul." I wasn't at all certain that it was meant as a compliment at the time, but it's a very accurate description of me. I have a very low threshold for boredom, and I enjoy being challenged. Now there's someone in my life who's made no secret of her willingness to challenge me...and I'm liking that idea. It's exciting to wonder what might happen next.
Be careful what you ask for, eh? 'Cuz you might just get it...and then what?? ;-)
In the meantime, I'm going to enjoy my Friday, because there's a M.I.L.F. waiting for me at the end of it...and how can that possibly be a bad thing??
I hope that all y'all will find fun and exciting ways to celebrate Friday the 13th and Valentine's Day. Hopefully, you won't have to work too hard to get lucky. Party on, Garth.... ;-)
