Travelin’ Man
It’s been a while since I’ve had time or desire to write. I’ve been doing some traveling and taking some well deserved rest after the way work has been. But now I’m home and it is time to begin the work of the harvest…gathering that which has been planted and planning for the what will sustain during the quiet months ahead.
My first trip, and the timing of my biggest news, was a visit with M out to Ann Arbor to see a a few friends. It was our first trip together and it was lots of fun. It was nice to get away and be able to spend time together not worrying about work or school. Of course A hooked me up for a ride on the ET box and he even got M into a sleepsac and wired up. Needless to say I’ve got some great pictures. 
The highlight of the trip however was our day out at the Mich Ren Faire. M had never to been to a renfaire so of course we had to get him all dressed up and show him a good time. The best part however was when we were at this silversmith’s shop and told me to pick out a ring. Yes that’s right he asked me to marry him! Of course I said yes, after all he’s the best thing that has ever happened to me. We’re planning for a wedding in Oct ’11 and I can’t wait. On a slight tangent we told both sets of parents and the results were about what we had expected. M’s mom’s response was don’t send me pictures. My parents were a little better, Dad said that the while they love me and were glad that I am happy, they still disagree with my life choices. Ha…if only they knew about some of them. Obviously his parents will not be coming and I doubt mine will either, though they did say that they would think about it. I really don’t care if they come. Actually that’s not true, I would like them to be there, but I refuse to beg and plead for them to show up just to ruin my special day. Part of me feels bad knowing my relationship with M causes problems for both our familes, but I know it’s not about individuals and our parents would have the same problem no matter who the other guy either of us were marrying. Ugh, why can’t they all just be happy that we’ve found each other.
Anyway back to my travels, shortly after we got back from Ann Arbor I had a week of work and then it was time form my real vacation….10 days away from the ‘bux. The first weekend was for Inferno. I won’t go into too many details, but I will say that I got to try a few things that I’ve never tried before as well as a few old favorites. No major bruises this time, although I did have a lovely set of wings…but they faded out after only a week or so. I’m strongly considering applying for CHC membership. My only concern is that between the Brotherhood and work I don’t have a lot of free time and I’m afraid it would eat up the little that I have left. M had a little bit of a freak out when I got home, but just like every other issue we’ve had we managed to talk things out.
Then it was a few short days at home to relax and spend time with the bf and the kitty and it was off to the final excursion. That’s right back to MI…this time for a Brotherhood retreat at a lovely place called Camp Ronora. 20 Brothers out in the woods for a weekend of fun, merriment and community building. It was by far the best retreat we’ve had…the perfect balance of work and play.
And now I am home and getting back into the swing of things. Traveling is fun but its nice to be home and normal. M is crazy busy with school, we’re looking for an apt together and of course we’ve got a wedding to plan. There is also some stuff going on at work, but I don’t want to post anything about it till it’s finished. I think that’s enough for now. Good night!
Zhai’helleva
