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Young Marriage Musings
14 years ago
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Warning: The Lioness has gone off into thoughtful-contemplation mode. Be warned this is a lengthy personal journal.
You know, being 22 years old and looking back on the past 4 years of my marriage so far, I can honestly smile and hold my high with no regrets, really. I will say I perhaps should have waited a little longer but at the same time, I really do believe in my heart I chose the right decision to live my life out with the man I tied the knot with. What's funny is that I know when I got decided to get married at the wee age of 18, a lot of people were skeptical. Heck, I even knew some of my relatives (and friends) had placed bets as to how long we would stay together before the dread 'D' word was mentioned. I take pride knowing I can laugh in their face and know I got married for all the right reasons, and if anything, I believe, marriage has made me a better and more improved person in general.
I remember in our first year of marriage, it was kinda bumpy and rough, admitedly. I was a bit of a spoiled brat growing up and didn't know how to do much around the house. I'm ashamed to admit that Eric really did teach me alot of things such as laundry, cleaning, and cooking. Now, while I don't do a lot of cooking still (cause Eric is 10x times better at cooking) I've improved a lot in my responsibilities over time.
Not only have I learned to do more around the house but it seems in these short years, my maturity level did some growing as well. I admit, when I was younger, I was silly, goofy, and did childish things constantly, even when I was a teenager. I sat in my bedroom for hours reading manga and playing video games and if not these things, I would lounge around and sketch my heart away. I wasn't lazy, if anything, I was a good student in highschool who got her homework done quickly, but afterwards, it was 'me' time and I didn't care what anyone had to say about it.
When Eric came into my life, though, I didn't care about spending my money on graphic novels. And even though I'm still deep down a gamer chick, I hardly play as much as I use to due to just being flat out tired from work. I'm sure you can imagine staring at a computer screen for 8 hours for 5 days doesn't make me feel gun-ho staring at another bright monitor for another couple of hours. While I am a little sad to say I don't draw as much as I use to, I'm still pretty happy with my life.
I may not be in college and while my current dwellings aren't ideal, I'm still very much happy that Eric's in my life and I honestly don't ever want to imagine a life without him. He may not have a job, but he still takes care of me and still spoils me rotten when I know I probably don't deserve it sometimes. He puts up with my snarkiness and bitchyness but we eventually get over the petty things.
You know, being 22 years old and looking back on the past 4 years of my marriage so far, I can honestly smile and hold my high with no regrets, really. I will say I perhaps should have waited a little longer but at the same time, I really do believe in my heart I chose the right decision to live my life out with the man I tied the knot with. What's funny is that I know when I got decided to get married at the wee age of 18, a lot of people were skeptical. Heck, I even knew some of my relatives (and friends) had placed bets as to how long we would stay together before the dread 'D' word was mentioned. I take pride knowing I can laugh in their face and know I got married for all the right reasons, and if anything, I believe, marriage has made me a better and more improved person in general.
I remember in our first year of marriage, it was kinda bumpy and rough, admitedly. I was a bit of a spoiled brat growing up and didn't know how to do much around the house. I'm ashamed to admit that Eric really did teach me alot of things such as laundry, cleaning, and cooking. Now, while I don't do a lot of cooking still (cause Eric is 10x times better at cooking) I've improved a lot in my responsibilities over time.
Not only have I learned to do more around the house but it seems in these short years, my maturity level did some growing as well. I admit, when I was younger, I was silly, goofy, and did childish things constantly, even when I was a teenager. I sat in my bedroom for hours reading manga and playing video games and if not these things, I would lounge around and sketch my heart away. I wasn't lazy, if anything, I was a good student in highschool who got her homework done quickly, but afterwards, it was 'me' time and I didn't care what anyone had to say about it.
When Eric came into my life, though, I didn't care about spending my money on graphic novels. And even though I'm still deep down a gamer chick, I hardly play as much as I use to due to just being flat out tired from work. I'm sure you can imagine staring at a computer screen for 8 hours for 5 days doesn't make me feel gun-ho staring at another bright monitor for another couple of hours. While I am a little sad to say I don't draw as much as I use to, I'm still pretty happy with my life.
I may not be in college and while my current dwellings aren't ideal, I'm still very much happy that Eric's in my life and I honestly don't ever want to imagine a life without him. He may not have a job, but he still takes care of me and still spoils me rotten when I know I probably don't deserve it sometimes. He puts up with my snarkiness and bitchyness but we eventually get over the petty things.
He introduced me to computers, gaming, web design, video- audio editing etc. I also do not want to ever think of a life without him.
I'm glad I'm not alone as far as being a youngster and married right out of HS then ;) I bet you got a lot of questions like I did regarding if you had a baby or not, am I right? (God, that use to annoy the shit outta me.)
I also agree that hubby and I have grown closer when we got married =) And I'm sure your hubby feels the same!
We def have grown closer. We have the same interests and like, but are also open to new hobbies the other likes as well. I couldn't ask for a better man ..
***hugs** We are some lucky people
Just last summer, my husband & his dad taught me how to fish and OMG, I got so lucky on my first time going!! I caught 13 fish while his dad caught 12 and my hubby only caught 2!! XD Ever since, I'm already stoked about spring and cummer coming around!!