one revolution around the sun

a year ago, i had just graduated from law school. i was in my sweatpants, chatting with early guests, watching heidi save the cupcakes, loving how layli took such good care of me as i got ready, hugging mona for the first time that weekend, fighting back tears because my whole tribe was in one place--coming from as far away as london, beijing, and kuwait.

it was the only sunny day in december, perfect and peaceful.

it is hard for me to realize i have been away from the people i adore for a year. i am a nostalgic creature by nature---and i find myself rolling around in the pictures of that day, lost, wading, searching for hugs from two dimensional arms and listening to silent laughter.

i've learned a lot this last year.
here are ten things i don't mind sharing publicly.

1. think twice about a pet when you have only been married a week.
2. think twice about staying in a 500sq ft apt for an entire year.
3. think twice about not getting snow tires....it might result in both cars getting into accidents in the same week.
4. i am not a patient person....and that is no one's fault or responsibility but mine.
5. my overplanning causes underplanning by my spouse....conversely, when i refuse to plan, he gets super organized....hmmmm.
6. the secret to happiness may just be not going to bed at the same time....or getting another xbox remote....or adam being able to shoot things. choose your own best answer.
7. no marriage is perfect, but if you chose the perfect partner you always keep growing.and love each other at least equally with how crazy the other person drives you and that matters most. :)
8. think twice about a pet when you have only been married a week
9. if one of you is a nomad, living at the end of the universe might not be the best plan ever....or make sure you have a large travel fund.
10. heidi's mom was right-----kindness is always better than rightness.