validation

So we're writing again. So far, so good. I took a friend's advice and ran with it. For awhile I had nothing to say and stayed far away from writing. There were no notebooks or scraps of paper. I was stuck in that moment where I couldn't wait to be back in school and having to deal with all the drama within my personal life. I got married. I lost someone that was a significant part of my life. I like to think I've gained someone that could very well be the best thing to happen in my life in quite a long time. But that is still developing.

In the space of time since we left school we have somehow made a mess of things. It's not easy admitting defeat or saying, "I'm wrong." No one likes to admit the truth when it's well, the truth. Somewhere along the way we dragged our family and friends down this path. There are times we attempt to think there is an answer around the corner. Looking on the otherside for something shiney and new - we're constantly trying to get this one right. But we fail so many times.

So we're in this moment where we have this great story developing. We like where it is headed. At the same time what is around us is unraveling. The person you like to think could be with you for awhile is an island. And while no man is an island, this one is working really hard at it. At the same time there is another person we feel strongly for. It's going to be an interesting time. And that isn't a nice way of saying it will be bad. I know I'm ready to weather that but is he?

-DL