**I *know* I said I probably wouldn’t blog about M much anymore, but I just feel compelled…for obvious reasons.**
Two years ago (tomorrow), I met M, for the very first time, on our first date.
Two years later? I am absolutely certain these have been the best two years of my life.
My life…amplified.
Because I finally found the man that was ‘handmade‘ just for me.
Because our love has grown exponentially in this past year alone, let alone the last two.
Because I look at the letter I wrote him last year, and can name off so many more reasons why I love him. Deeper, stronger…forever.
Because this year of living together (that just passed!) has proven that we can argue, nitpick, annoy, frustrate and love each other all in the same breathe. (and still love each other!)
Because he makes me laugh harder than anyone can, because he makes me swoon with just a word, a gesture, a smile, and a kiss.
Because he can put up with me when I go into ‘princess mode.’
And most of all….because he is my sherpa.
I go into this weekend feeling blessed, loved from the tips of my toes to the top of my head, and so full of gratitude. Love…is worth the winding road, no matter how you get there, or how many times it takes to get it ‘just right.’ Cheers, friends.

September 7, 2012 at 11:02 am
Love to see you so happy, and so grateful for all that you have! And honestly? When it comes to you and M, I have a feeling that the best is still yet to come for the two of you.
September 10, 2012 at 3:09 pm
You know what? I think you are right, the best is yet to come. Just scratching the surface. Truly. Thank you for that bit of perspective!
September 13, 2012 at 10:33 pm
Ditto.
September 7, 2012 at 11:05 am
hehe, I had to giggle at the ‘princess mode’ comment — you’re right, he totally rolls with the punches when you get that way (yes, a mode I can get into too, I do realize, hehe). He is tailor made for you sis — I just LOVE seeing you two grow stronger and stronger both together and independently. It’s so beautiful, and I am SO happy you two found love together. I hope this weekend is magical for you both…something tells me it will be amazing.
xoxo love you guys!!
September 10, 2012 at 3:09 pm
He DOES roll with the princess mode punches, doesn’t he? I love us, and I love who we are separately too. It’s a beautiful thing. Love you sis!
September 7, 2012 at 11:52 am
i love that he is your sherpa. Best roll ever and you are worth ever bit of sherpaing!
September 10, 2012 at 3:10 pm
Aww thank you friend! He IS my sherpa and I hope I sherpa him a bit too
(like my use of sherpa there? lol)
September 7, 2012 at 11:59 am
Awwww……what a guy! I love a man who can deal with “princess mode”!
September 10, 2012 at 3:10 pm
Right? He really does roll with that quite well. Probably why I feel I *can* be a princess sometimes
September 7, 2012 at 2:13 pm
I absolutely love this! It’s kind of amazing when you meet the person that is “handmade” for you. I love how you put that! I feel the same way about Tony! I am so incredibly happy for you two! Enjoy your weekend and your anniversary together!
September 10, 2012 at 3:11 pm
It IS amazing. Especially after my past, and never realizing how ‘handmade’ someone really can be for you! I love that you have this with Tony too!
September 7, 2012 at 4:09 pm
congrats you two!!
September 10, 2012 at 3:11 pm
thanks friend
September 7, 2012 at 4:39 pm
Happy Anniversary my friend. This makes me smile because I knew you before M and I can see how much you’ve changed, grown, blossomed since meeting him. Hugs!
September 10, 2012 at 3:11 pm
Thank you friend! And you are right, you have a good vantage point, meeting me before and after the age of M
XOXO
September 7, 2012 at 5:27 pm
Happy Anniversary. It’s great that everything has worked out so well for the both of you. Have fun in B-town tomorrow. Very happy for you.
September 10, 2012 at 3:11 pm
Thank you friend, that means so much. XO
September 7, 2012 at 8:45 pm
No one captures the essence of love like Pablo Neruda. Happy Anniversary to you and M!! Have an incredibly wonderful and full weekend. xoxo
September 10, 2012 at 3:12 pm
That quote is one of my favorites! Thank you friend!
September 8, 2012 at 4:19 pm
happy 2-year anniversary! such heartfelt words in this post – I feel the same way about B.
I can’t believe it’s already been a year since you two moved in together. I remember that like it was yesterday. hope you’re having a magical weekend! xo
September 10, 2012 at 3:12 pm
aww! I know you and B are quite similar in this way to M and me. I LOVE that. I too can’t believe we moved in together a year ago, crazy how time flies
XO
September 8, 2012 at 6:42 pm
HAPPY ANNIVERSARY!!!! You guys are so wonderful that I aspire to have a relationship this great! XOX
September 10, 2012 at 3:12 pm
aww, thank you!! You will reach this, I promise
XO
September 9, 2012 at 8:22 pm
I love this. That is all. Happy Anniversary
xoxoxo
September 10, 2012 at 3:13 pm
XOXO love you friend. This means a lot, especially given what you’ve been dealing with of late. XO
September 10, 2012 at 6:48 am
Happy two years! You two have come so far and it will only continue to get better!
September 10, 2012 at 3:13 pm
Thank you friend! So right, so far, yet so far to go too. All in a good way
September 10, 2012 at 1:01 pm
I remember that beautiful letter… I am so very happy for you. reading things like “handmade” and “amplified” just give me that stomach jump happy elated feeling, you know?
…and I laughed at the “princess mode” – Jason puts up with mine too
September 10, 2012 at 3:15 pm
You went to spam – fail!! I love that you remember that letter too
I love that it even gave YOU the stomach jump happy feeling
Princess mode…I think we all have it, right?
hehe.
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