Finally Peace

I finally woke up this morning not feeling like the world was crashing down around me. Ironically, this was also the morning of my social work presentation so go figure that I'm calm right before the storm. But anyway, the good news is that the state has panic seems to have subsided for the moment. Tomorrow I'm leaving for Houston and a much needed departure from Waco. As much as I may actually be starting to like this place (since I'm going to be here for at least 2.5 more years) my heart is in Houston. But this weekend is going to fun- homecoming, Three Penny Opera, my brother's bday, SMBC's carnival, BGCT, watershed, and of course, seeing Jack.

It's funny how I dreaded the idea of a long-distance relationship for so long, but now that it's here it's not as bad as I thought. It's not great either. I miss being able to spend time together at a drop of a hat. I miss not feeling rushed when we're together, knowing that every minute matters. But I've also learned that relationships can be maintained even when you're not in proximity to each other. I've learned that even though I'm part of a couple I am also my own person and that's probably healthy. I've learned patience and the need to communicate effectively. It's funny that when people here ask me about Jack I don't know what to tell them to adequately describe him. When we first started dating I was a whirlwind of details, but now I think I know him so well that it's hard for me to describe him because I can't verbalize that connection.

I think How I Met Your Mother put it best this week that the honeymoon period has to end, but then the real relationship begins. I'd like to imagine that if any relationship is as loving as Lily and Marshall's relationship that it's doing pretty well.

Unless of course Nathan Fillion comes along. Sorry Jack, but it is Nathan Fillion. I hope you'd understand. :-)