My New Life Gets Another New Chapter

When I moved in with my girlfriend a little over a month ago, neither one of us really knew what to expect. We knew we loved each other and we had spent upto 3 or 4 days together in a row. But, this was going to be 24/7 in the same apartment with shared responsibilities.

The first month was like a new blissful stage. Except for her class schedule, we were inseperable. Now, we've started to take back a little bit of our private lives. The beautiful part is that our love for each other is even greater. We are still number one in each other's hearts no matter what we're doing.

We'll continue to go out together frequently and spend alot of quiet time together most definitely. We are also going to start making more room in our new lives for our old friends. This is true happiness. Someone to love and friends to hang out with. I love you Dot!!!

Importance of JDAR

I am beginning to realize just how important "JDAR" is in my life. I really treasure every minute I spend with these three special people and every night I wish that it could be longer. I am around Dot practically 24/7 as she is my girlfriend. If I wasn't around her this much, I'd surely be lost. The other parts of the equation are the ones I never can seem to see enough. My best friend, Robin, has been there for me through the roughest time in my life with losing my Mom and she continues to be supportive in this issue. Most times, she'll say something to me without my ever having to ask because she just knows that something could be troubling me. Adam's wit is razor sharp and about the only match to my Mom's I've ever found. It is also fun to sing with him. His voice is excellent and having it along side mine is always a treat. Our ladies really like it when we sing "Will The Circle Be Unbroken". Here's hoping the JDAR circle is never broken. I love you guys.

Dot's Birthday

May 7 was Dot's birthday. Being that this was Sunday, the day actually started in Terre Haute with Adam and Robin as we were singing karaoke at Imperial. When the chance came after midnight, we each (Robin, Adam and I) took a microphone and sang Happy Birthday to Dot. We had a cake there for her and gave her her birthday present.

During the day on Sunday, we spent part of our day with the Malaysian Student Association at their picnic. Dot earned a certificate for being the group's web master or, as she calls it, web mistress. When we left, we brought another family back to our apartment building as well. Shortly afterward, Dot and I took off again.

I took Dot up to Indianapolis to the Hard Rock Cafe for her birthday dinner. I'd never been there before and I was looking at my idols. Jimmy Page's guitar was just feet from me. God, did I ever want to just pick the thing up and launch into the lead solo from "Stairway To Heaven"!! I fought the urge so we wouldn't get thrown out. Dot was nice enough to take my picture with the guitar.

I love you, Dot!! I hope your birthday lived up to everything that you could have hoped or wanted.