Ten years ago today, Karen and I became involved, I would like to say girlfriends but that took 4 more months. I had met her at the Concordia Women's Centre a few months before. I took one look at her at it was like lightening, I knew she was the one. I don't how, because I had other relationships and crushes. But, this was instant knowing for me. Of course through a serious of misunderstanding, she thought I was wild, and while attracted to me was intimidated by me. It was because of a infamous, not so g-rated girls party that happened at my house. That was not my personality and not my usual kind of party. I just happen to live by campus, so it was my place by default. Anyway, she and I started talking on the phone as friends over the next few months. I lost hope that she would see the light.
Then on January 5th 1999, the day I had come home from Christmas break, she showed up at my house. That was it, that visit changed our lives forever. We were in each others lives for good and fell in love in that moment in time. After, that she was always around. She would be at my place rearranging my furniture while I was in class. We were on the phone at night until we were almost asleep and then first thing in the morning. Things were volatile in the beginning, others lose ends and relationships to close. We were immature and went to the bars too much. A lot of people said we would never last. But, we settled down after the first year and here we are ten years later more in love then ever, and parents of the best boy ever.
Karen is still the one and will always be.
P.S. I have included a picture of us taken that first year.
4 comments:
Congrats!!! 10 years feels like such an accomplishment, eh? I am so happy for you both. Can you believe a whole decade? Amazing.
And in all fairness to you, 10 years ago we were all a lot younger, less mature and more into parties events that may have given us reputations! Its kind of funny, but I believe I know the party you are talking about... and I think that was one of the first nights I met you, and definately the first night I met Karen... Wow, feels like a lifetime ago. Crazy!
What a cute picture. Just as I remember you both! happy anniversary!
Happy Anniversary, that is fantastic!!!!!
Alex, you were at the party. It is probably a Concordia Urban legend now. When I am an old tired Granny I will look back and think I really lived. Things were crazy then, and I made some bad choices. But, I had fun at the CWC, Sister and Drugstore and made some really great friends. Karen and I are even thinking of going out to Drugstore with Kat, when we vacation in Montreal next summer. Of course now that I am an old Mom, I will get tired and ready to leave before midnight.
P.S. I have pictures of you, Athena, Kat, Mary, Heather and Marina taken a long time ago. I will scan them when I get a chance.
Happy Anniversary.
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