The Ring

Here it is. I tried posting it last time and guess it didn't work out. And we have matching ones.

In other news, hung out with The Guy and his partner the other day. He talked about how we need to at least have something to commemorate our domestic partnership as it is a way to affirm it in front of friends. I'm going to bring it up to my guy as I think it would be fun, but he's very low key. Maybe a neutral point? We were trying to think of our friends...

The Guy and Rob
Jack Off Buddy and his guy
J & B
Mike's coworker
Gonzo
Darla
Mike's cousin and aunt?
My cousin(s)/aunt/uncle - 1 to 6 of them
Parents?
My sissy from work

We had a nice dinner The Guy and I ran to Trader Joes to make. Chatted about everything and anything with him and his man.

Also hung out with my cousin that I'm closest with and another more distant cousin, Marquel, whom I've never mentioned before. He's like 3 years younger and we never really chatted until the past couple of years. He was so interesting. He said he knew I was gay all along, we chatted about that, he asked what it was like, what it was like not being attracted to girls, whether I found girls hot at all, and he's just one of those really interested people who tries to hear everyone's opinions and thoughts. Sex came up. He recently had his first time with his girlfriend. He thinks I'm one of those been there, done that types. Talked about family, friends, and school. Lots more too.

Chicago

Headed there in a week. Super excited. What's there to do? I have my list of places, but maybe Chicagoans would like to chime in.

Put a ring on it

If you like it, then you should put a ring on it, and that's what he did today.

And I'm happier than Beyonce could be.



I knew it was coming. In typical fashion, he was intrigued by the ring I'd been wearing, then asked me my size the other day when he was shopping on Kohl's website, and then this morning as he was prepping for the day and I was grabbing breakfast he put a ring on it and told me it was mine.

And tomorrow we will officially be domestic partners.

North to Alaska

Lovely 7 day cruise to Alaska with some time in Seattle.

Seeing glaciers and icebergs up close were surreal and breathtaking. Searching for Sarah Palin and Russia were also highlights of the trip. 

Days of busyness.

Been so busy at work with a new program we are implementing, plus recruiting students for the program I teach has had me putting in many 15 hour days. Little bf time.

I have also been busy doing things. Had a surprise bday party for my bf last weekend.  Contacted his cousin and told her I wanted to surprise him. We made it happen. Drove up to a posh hotel 3 hrs north of us. He was surprised. Had a nice dinner out too.

On his birthday surprised him with flowers and a special vase he had been wanting. Also got him a pizza stone.

Vegas getaway weekend and my anxiety has been to the max. My mom was assaulted, carjacked, and had her purse stolen yesterday afternoon. Sis shot me a text and have been on the phone constantly. My mom is ok - thankfully the man pulled my mom out of her vehicle so she didn't fall face first. She has some bruising, but is ok. Car was abandoned in the parking lot my mom was carjacked in.

Spent yesterday night partying with the bf's coworkers. Glad to meet them. Tonight I did sort of that trophy wife thing - went to a reception and benefit for his work and wined and chatted with important people. Great time.

3 more days of School

My first major purchase for our house

I just bought a $4,000 couch, but it's beautiful, and um, well, we can sit on it, and um, have a movie night, and um have people over. And, well, it's leather, and I have a thing for leather.

Quick Update

Super busy week... bullets to summarize

- Layoff rescinded
- Had 4 interviews over the past 2 weeks for schools I want to be at next year
- Had a tough few weeks with my dad
- Getting ready to be outfitted with a holter monitor for 3 days due to my fast pulse
- Kids are loco at work and it is driving me crazy
- Miss my sissy at work - we have been getting together when we can since she is still an integral part of my everyday
- Spent 8 hours last weekend shopping with sissy at the outlet mall, then we went to El Torito
- Went to Palm Springs and Laguna this past weekend