I, for one, find myself increasingly jealous of you. All Christmas break I daydreamed about life as a Mommy. My future children have names, faces, and piano lessons already scheduled.
You also have a loving husband (though we haven't spoken in a while I assume you're still happily married). While the husband isn't part of my fantasy, it must be nice to be so close to someone--someone with whom to share the diapers, first words, cleaning, and work stories.
As for your career, you have one. A CAREER. I'm still in training for mine. Sure, they tease me by letting me teach a couple classes each semester, but it's nowhere near as fulfilling as an actual career.
I have no idea if you look happy, but I hope so. You've got a lot to be happy about. Others see that. Yes, "we" may still be concerned with essays and parties, but that's because that's all we've got. You've got more. You've been there, done that. You are what we aspire to, not what we pity.
Cassie, thank you, and life is going superbly well. I am enjoying every day of it! I want to come to Houston, but I got offered a trip to Europe that I can't turn down. I promise to visit this year with Sophia, as I think she is mature enough for a plane ride.
I miss you and feel free to text message me (352.497.9886) or email me (sam52286@gmail.com). I would love to hear more about you and your life
I am just reading this now. It is very touching. You are right in that your life is drastically different from most people your age, but that doesn't mean anyone sees you as some kind of cautionary tale. Your other friend is right - you have, on some level, what everyone is trying to find. It must feel isolating to be so singular, I can't imagine it. I admire you very much, Sam.
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You also have a loving husband (though we haven't spoken in a while I assume you're still happily married). While the husband isn't part of my fantasy, it must be nice to be so close to someone--someone with whom to share the diapers, first words, cleaning, and work stories.
As for your career, you have one. A CAREER. I'm still in training for mine. Sure, they tease me by letting me teach a couple classes each semester, but it's nowhere near as fulfilling as an actual career.
I have no idea if you look happy, but I hope so. You've got a lot to be happy about. Others see that. Yes, "we" may still be concerned with essays and parties, but that's because that's all we've got. You've got more. You've been there, done that. You are what we aspire to, not what we pity.
Give Sophie a big kiss for me.
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I miss you and feel free to text message me (352.497.9886) or email me (sam52286@gmail.com). I would love to hear more about you and your life
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I am just reading this now. It is very touching. You are right in that your life is drastically different from most people your age, but that doesn't mean anyone sees you as some kind of cautionary tale. Your other friend is right - you have, on some level, what everyone is trying to find. It must feel isolating to be so singular, I can't imagine it. I admire you very much, Sam.
Loves of love,
Kelly
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