So yeah…
I just had one of the most amazing experiences of my short life. Tanya came down for, what i think was our first real date was. The MIL Ball was just kind of a thing, and all of that wekeend was just one big hanging out. I’ve never been this happy.
We left off Sunday holding hands al ittle bit, but nothing really, other than a promise to call, and a mutual desire to see one another again. We more or less picked up about there tonight. We headed out to Salerno’s since Malone’s was closed. I’m glad it was too. We got the oppurtunity to sit outside and enjoy a blessed evening weather wise. We were probably htere for over an hour if I recall my watch correctly. We took a walk around the block and hit up the Daily Grind. At that point we were firmly holding hands. We sat and talked some more. (Side note: saw former rdc member Trowbridge out on a date. it was odd.) We talked about anything and everything. It was odd, there were thing I immediately let her in on that even a lot of my closer BRs don’t know about me. She opened up to me too. We just found some shared experiences, and also some slight differences that were intriguing.
Well, it just felt to early to end the night so we decided on a walk. Unless you’re a history nerd like myself, there isn’t a whole lot todo in sprawling Lex Vegas. Even then, its mostly closed up at 9 oclock at night. About the only point of interest available was Jackson’s grave. Uh… well, We went ahead and checked it out. The gates were open, even though I’m positive no one is allowed in after dark. It was a GORGEOUS night. We stood under “Old Tom Fool’s” gaze holding, first hands, then eventually each other.
I’m frightened of a rushed relationship. I’ve done it twice, and one wasn’t too bad, one was. Either way, i regret, in some ways, how fast those went. Tanya and I have an excellent oppurtunity. We’re close enough to easily see each other while being able to maintain our regular lives. Its a nice, slow pacing.
I’ve aslo felt a certian peace. While I was nervous and excited, as any young lad in the tender arms of a beautiful maiden should feel (Okay, maybe I’m picking up more in Brit LIt then I would like), I was at peace. I felt so right just hugging her under those stars (The Heavenly kind, not Stonewalls). I also felt a certian purity too it. Its odd. I can’t describe it. So I’m not going to bother anymore, suffice to say it is goooood….
Well, after experiencing the suprising romance of a graveyard at night we held hands all the way back to Post. I’m pretty sure my feet never touched the pavement.
I’m not going to rush this, or pressure this to make it into long term expectations. I’m going to see where God lets this go I think. And i think that’ll be good. The chain of events leading to our meeting are already extraordinary. Rob just was havign a bad day and felt like being nice to someone… and viola! Also big shout out to Jaymers. The cologne she got me at Christmas apparently helped me a lot acording to Tanya. Stetson Black Ya’ll. The Lady Killer.
In other news I plan on putting my take on the Petreaus testimony up soon. “Soon” being whenever I get time to read it… The full transcript is available at OP-FOR. Their link is on the side bar. I also plan on a new weekly installment based off of My weekly bible study with Mr. Dekker. Just some notes from the meeting and personal thought and takes… Should be fun, no?
Maybe I can sleep now… Maybe I’ll play Minesweeper… its 0303
Graceandpeace
~Ross~
