The first paper of the final finals.

Today's post will be a mushy one.

I am so glad that my first paper is over, because that just means I'm one step closer to 2nd December and being reunited with the husband. Don't really know how I did in the paper, but there are so many other exciting things to look forward to, so the happiness overshadows everything else. =D

What, you may ask, am I looking forward to?

Number one, I'm getting my hair permed before I leave for the States. In other words, a makeover - mostly because haircuts are expensive and a perm would save me a haircut for a loooooonnnnggggg time while still looking presentable. :P I always get excited by hair makeovers. That's the closest thing to a risk I enjoy taking. =P

Number two, FINALLY GETTING MY STUDIES OVER AND DONE WITH. I've had enough of the education system I was subjected to, and I need a change of scenery. And I know I shouldn't be saying this, because I'm probably going to be in the system for the rest of my life as a teacher, but whatever. For the longest time, I've restrained myself from having my own opinions and free speech like about how much I like McDonald's. =P Can't wait to be liberated, if only for a short while.

Number three, being reunited, of course! I'm happiest when I'm with Jia Wern. On normal days I'm happy too, and I go about my business with a (mostly) cheery outlook on life, but there's just something about being with the person you love that...elevates that cheery mood to a different level altogether. Maybe it's because we've spent 6 years apart that the novelty of being physically with each other hasn't worn off yet. Whatever the reason, the thought of being together is so happifying. I can hardly concentrate on my studies as it is. =P

On a side note, I'm really happily married, and commitment is such a wonderful thing. I've never been more content and secure in my life before, and I just love referring to him as my husband. Perhaps I'm so easily excited by this simple thing because I have this "no calling boyfriend 'hubby'" policy, and now I can finally, legally call him my husband without being judged. =P I also finally have the licence to act as soppy as I like about him, and throw the word "forever" around. Things really feel more precious when they're not abused or overused.

On that note, it really feels good that this difficult, six-year-long long-distance exclusive relationship resulted in the marriage of two best friends. The waiting only made it all the better. =)

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