time

[merchimerch]

I just looked at the date and realized that I got married 10 months ago yesterday. Time is so funny. That day seems like such a long time ago to me (probably something to do with multiple relocations and now living across the globe). Even our reception in PA in August seems like ages ago, and that was after the summer in Seattle. Maybe the globalization theorists are right - time really is moving faster these days. Regardless, I think it's going to be weird to start counting my marriage in years. I've never really celebrated dating anniversaries, and usually have a hard time coming up with a date for when things begin. With a marriage it's a lot more tangible (it's written on the inside of the rings so we don't forget). My parents will have been married 35 years in June. I'm trying to wrap my brain around counting relationships not just in terms of years, but also 10s of years. On the other hand, now that I'm actually married and making a life with R, I can't imagine it any other way, so here's hoping we make it 35 years and beyond.

Also, as of yesterday we have exactly 3 1/2 months left in UZ. We return to the US (Dulles airport in VA, to be specific), on July 27. I can't believe how quickly this time has gone (though I have certainly been aware of every passing day for the last 2 weeks since we haven't had hot water). The funny thing is that I'm feeling pretty confident that I have what I need to write a decent dissertation. My research feels like it's come together pretty well. I definitley feel like I'm ready to start writing/analyzing/outlining my chapters. It's kind of a neat feeling to look back and realize that I've actually done some research. Hopefully I can spend June and July writing, once school is out, and have at least one more chapter finished by the time I get home.

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[iyindo.livejournal.com]

oy... two weeks without hot water... that's unimaginable to me. but, i'm happy to hear that you're feeling so positively about your research and the future of your marriage. feeling good about where you are and where you are going is one of the most wonderful things in the world. in fact, i'm relishing the fact that a LOT of my friends and i are feeling that way. after so many years of struggle for all of us... it's nice to see.