What is 525600 minutes to you? One year less school? One year closer to adulthood? For me, thats how long I have been happy. Ok, dont get the wrong idea, I was happy before too, but the type of hapiness I am talking about is the kind you can only have once you have found your life partner. Which I have. When Sean and I first started dating, I didnt put much stock in it. I didnt expect us to last until my birthday. But we did. Once my birthday came I felt guilty because I felt that I got this cool gift from him but I dint think we would still be together for his birthday or Christmas. Chistmas came and went. Then his birthday. one year later here we are. We have been through every date on the calendar, except of course Feb 29th, and yet, now its not a matter of if we get to that date, its just a matter of time before we do. It looks like this is the real thing and while one year may just be a symbolic length of time, its one that really holds alot of meaning, not just to me, but to everyone. One year is an indication of growth. Its a symbol of what to expect. Everyone has a favorite time of year and a least favorite. Now, without any doubt, we have both seen each others. Every Season. Every wardrobe. Every special occasion and holiday. Birthdays for all our friends and family. While is is true that every year is different and holds something new, there are many constants in a year. Like me for example, i always play Christmas music on June 27th the exact halfway point between Christmas and Christmas. While this may seem a little strange, I have done that as long as I can remember and I dont think its going to stop anytime soon. This is one of the things Sean now knows about me. He knows now that November is a bad month for my mother. Things that you dont mention when getting to know each other, not because you hide it, but because its just not something you really think to mention. He has seen me and my life through every part of a whole year. And I have seen him. I guess it takes some of the surprise out of it, but at the same time, it fills me with this sense of security. With this sense of continuity. With hope and love, and not to sound like a talking cliche, it fills me with joy to know that one year down, the rest of our lives to go.
