Warning: Sentimentality and Cheesiness ahead.

Okay, this facial hair is not usually a part of Blaine's normal-everyday-look (Thank Goodness!) but it was Halloween, and I figured it was as good a time as any to give my husband the green light of having fun with his hair. I guess we girls try out hair dye, bangs and headbands... why not let him have his fun?... As long as it only lasts a day or two. Am I right, Karin?

I know I am a little cheesy, but I adore my husband. I could make a list that would exceed all your lists of reasons why he is the bomb (and I have-- I love lists!), but I won't here. Most of the reasons I think he is perfect for me lie in the everyday stuff, i.e. : I am just so comfortable with him and we have so much fun together... I love his humor-- he has such a quick wit, and makes me laugh all the time. But, probably the biggest reason is that Blaine allows me to be me. I feel like the best version of myself when I am with him... it's like coming home when we are together. And I know that is such a cliche-- I'm sorry!

I was talking to Ang the other day about this phenomenon, and we both realized that when we were single, we liked to have more alone time than we do now. Whether it was writing in my journal or driving up the canyon, I found that I needed time to be on my own and feel close to my own feelings...while I still have "Alicia time" every now and then, it's not the same. Now when I want to have that closeness, I have Blaine. He understands me like no one else can, and how cool is that?

My mom and I were talking about timing the other day-- it was a great conversation and so much of it pertains to my topic here, but since I've already over-shared (it IS my best worst habit), I'll tell you all a little about a Father's Blessing my dad gave me when I was really down and out, and feeling lonely. This was about three months before I stalked and found Blaine again--yes, I said stalked :) (another great story that most of you know... but way too long to add here). Basically my dad told me that I needed to be patient, and that I could NOT "settle". Let me tell you all that I did not "settle" with Blaine. I am constantly blown away at just how much I didn't "settle"... It's wonderful!

So sorry to be all sentimental and gooey, but I just love him! I never thought I could be this happy... *sigh* Blaine is leaving tomorrow morning to fly to NYC for a business trip and I will join him late Tuesday night. I'll be calling in "sick". I've never been to New York and I figured this was an opportunity I couldn't pass up. Plus, I just don't know if I can stand being away from him for longer than the one night I already will. I am so pathetic.

Don't worry, I'll be posting this trip, I promise!