It's entirely possible that no one is reading this anymore. Who could blame you? There's been a lot going on in my life since my last post, some of which I have been torn about whether to blog about, so rather than make a decision, I've just been avoiding my blog. Further evidence that indecision is, in fact, a decision.
So, what's been going on? Well, we got excited about the marriage equality bill being signed into law in Washington and decided to get married in August. Then we learned that the actual implementation of marriage equality was likely going to be delayed until after the fine citizens of the great state of Washington have an opportunity to vote on the issue. But we decided to have a wedding anyway, because we deserve to have a celebration of our relationship and our commitment to each other regardless of the legal status of our relationship. So there's been a lot of wedding planning going on. Which is both fun and stressful, but definitely time and energy consuming.
Choir also took up way more time than I had anticipated. It was a wonderful experience, but I'm also glad to have a summer break from rehearsals. I'm likely going to be re-joining them again in the fall, and am looking forward to that. We're going to be doing our concert with Cris Williamson, and the focus of the program will be on equality for women.
The other big time, energy and emotion-consuming change that's going on in our lives is that I am trying to get pregnant. This is what I've really debated about blogging about at all, but have decided that it is important for me to have an outlet to talk about some of the issues that are coming up for me around this. Trying to get pregnant sounds like great fun, but in reality it's quite stressful. Far more stressful than I ever anticipated. This is one goal I'm extremely stressed about accomplishing.
Another goal that I've accomplished is going to check out the Unitarian Universalist congregation in my town. I went over the Memorial Day weekend, and it was lovely. Apparently the tradition at this church is to talk about a famous Unitarian Universalist on Memorial Day weekend, and the minister talked about Rod Serling. I learned a lot, and have a renewed interest in watching the old Twilight Zone series.
So that's what's up in my life. There will likely be more updates to follow.
I wondered about your wedding plans today when I heard that it made the ballot. Glad you're going it anyway.
ReplyDeletePriscilla and Ben joined a UU church. They really like it. My dad has expressed interest in visiting LOL.
Good luck with your biological quest - I hope it works!!!! :)
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Still reading! I ran into Margo the other day at Costco of all places! "What are you doing here?!" I wish she had a nicer reason to come visit. I am hoping to be able to come to your wedding, but summers are delightfully insane for us between work, selling tie-dye, gardening, canning, and camping (we bought a season pass to Yellowstone). But, I am trying to make it work with work especially because I can juggle everything else. Whether I am there or not I am super excited for your big day.
ReplyDeleteI've been to UU fellowships before. We have one here. They are good people I think. Our UU doesn't have a called pastor right now though and I really think that improves the quality of the experience. I wish the church was closer to my house. I really feel I'd go more if I could just walk there. I'd say I feel bad about that as it sounds like some pretty big laziness preventing my spiritual enrichment, but my spiritual life is pretty fulfilled whether I go to an actual church building or not.
Babies. Whoa. That's big news! I hope your stress level on the subject declines and that you'll, naturally, keep us posted now that you've let the cat out of the bag.
Have a great day, Monica.
I'm still reading too! And I hadn't yet read this when I posted on your wall last night, so I didn't mean to add the burden of hanging out with me to all that you already have going on. I can wait! :-)
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