It's been a big few weeks.
To quote aunt gail: "you think you've had enough life changes this month?"
And yes, I have. It has been an incredible celebratory, blessed month. In all honesty, it has been an incredibly celebratory, blessed life.
The month started with an unexpected and wonderful proposal and then the offer of a very special job.
I had no idea a proposal was coming and the job was a long shot. Both took me by surprise and I have been overwhelmed with excitement and goodness.
The engagement was a happy shock to most, including my parents. Though he had asked their permission, I'm not sure they expected a ring on my finger 6 hours after giving their blessing but it has been such an awesome thing to look down on my finger and have a constant reminder that I get to spend the rest of my life with my best friend. When I asked my betrothed about the unexpected timing of getting engaged, he likened it to everyone's favorite movie: When Harry Met Sally. (WARNING! Spoiler alert! but I mean really, if you don't already know...) When Harry and Sally reconcile, Harry explains to Sally that when you realize you want to spend the rest of your life with somebody, you want the rest of your life to start as soon as possible.
Good enough, huh?
As far as the new job: after three months in purgatory at this pr firm, struggling to find my motivation and feel successful, I am so looking forward to feeling productive and creative again. I am also thrilled to get rid of these evil crazies and start a memoir, chronicling their behavior in full disclosure. I can see it now " _____ & _______( insert firm name), The Musical."
Maybe it was the jewish holidays or maybe just the feeling that I have been TOO lucky but I really have come to feel that none of this good fortune means anything without the health and happiness of my family.
These brilliant additions to my life have reminded me that my life, so filled with people that I love and who love me, has all been a blessing. Yes, these new things make my future better and brighter but really, all along I've been beyond lucky and I just can't believe that I get to add more goodness to it.
Thank you.
(curtsy)