Lee & I, in retrospect
I realize I've been missing rather personal entries of late. And upon coming back from Sydney, a girlfriend who was keeping tabs on me in my blog pointed out a jarring gap of entries regarding my relationship with Lee. I admit, I had missed out on a number of thoughts and skipped right to being engaged.
Two reasons. For those who've been faithfully following our story here, I owe it to you, somewhat. My parents began reading my blog while I was in Sydney. It was really awkward, to be conscious of them reading this. I also felt I had to tell them things first, before they saw it here. Of course, I over-excitedly posted Lee's proposal to me in my blog, before being able to tell my parents! Heh...
Second reason was, while being in Sydney with Lee, it started to become really odd how I could have been narrating everything that was happening or what I was feeling as it happened. So I made a conscious decision not to blog anything about how I felt. Especially until after I knew where things were going.
I guess it's pretty clear now, where things are going. Hehe...
And to answer your question, what am I feeling? I feel everything is right. Every day that passed, spent in Sydney with Lee, I felt a stronger affirmation about our relationship. Every simple detail or argument we had, challenged us in such positive ways. We fought about friends. We debated issues, petty or not. I had my "silent treatment" moments. He had to bear with my fluctuating emotional homesickness's. But I was happy that we could naturally react in the ways we did. It showed me that we could deal with a lot more in the future. It assured me that we were both on the same wavelength. That we shared the same attitudes in life. Just as all the impressions I had of him during our "online dating" became a tangible reality while living with him in Sydney.
I admit that five months was a short period of time, and that everything that happened between us happened very fast. But the fact is, we are both so honest and straightforward with each other, nothing needed to be complicated. We're also both quite aware of our own selves, wants and characters. And I think at a certain age, when our characters and attitudes are set, and you don't childishly expect the other person to change, it's easier to move forward in a relationship.
So, I'm not afraid of committing this time. Unlike before, everything now has fallen into place. The distance now is temporary, but it has reminded us that being apart dissipates the cloud nines that usually hinder lovers' judgement.
I just can't wait to be with him, every day.
Lee's upcoming almost three-week visit is obviously not going to be enough! =P

28-yr old nocturnal over@nal geekette Malaysian.
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Comments
I guess distance does make the heart grow fonder eh? :)
Yvy | August 6, 2007 8:18 AM
When the bigger picture is clearer, everything else becomes "just another step towards it". ^.^
Mei | August 7, 2007 12:05 PM
I'm just glad you're happy, hun. :D
Erna | August 10, 2007 12:37 PM
hugs, I am echoing Erna, and wishing you sparkling times ahead.
SM | August 10, 2007 3:10 PM
I'm so happy you're happy! Reading about you and Lee brings back memories of me and my own hubby - back then, 13 years ago (me in Sweden & him in the UK). Anyways, hope to see you again in Sydney - someday...?
coolchiq | August 10, 2007 7:44 PM
thanks all. ^_^
Petra, someday SOON, I hope!
zona marie | August 11, 2007 2:49 AM