Musings of a Married Woman

Yet another year has passed....

Who would have thought that I could go this long without writing? I found an outlet on my myspace for a bit...but there comes a time where you realize that all of your so-called friends don't necessarily deserve an inside channel on what is going on. Sometimes, it feels refreshing to be silent and private and have something that is all your own to enjoy. This is much of what my life has been the past year: moonlit nights at home, sitting on the couch next to my husband, holding my daughter in my lap with my son at my other side; late night glasses of wine and laughter; deep conversation; the beautiful welcoming sound of a peaceful life, uninterrupted by drama or crisis. Really, it's been one of the best years of my life.


It's pretty amazing to sit back and think how wonderful my life has been...without all of the typical things that are interpreted as exciting. Day to day life with a husband and two kids is plenty adventurous. In fact, I'd once again have to say that I've been entirely too busy enjoying my real life to write about it. I'm thinking it's time to do a memoir. I know a large number of people who won't believe that the emotionally stunted party girl has found comfort in the routine and simple. Then again, I know a number of people who will continue to be amazed that I lived this long and made it this far. Fact is, I've never cared much of what people thought of me or the trouble that I got myself into and it's a damned good thing. Had I listened to all of the negative nellies in the world, my light would have flickered out long ago.

So here I sit, ready to write again. Ready to tell the world how perfect the imperfect really is. Ready to share how surprises, good and bad, keep one feeling alive. Ready to embrace that the best of who I am is because of who I have been.

posted by mrs. hamacek @ 3:43 PM