Boyfriend and I have been having some intense discussions lately about *gasp* the future. I have found myself often wanting to tear my own hair out whenever this topic is brought up between the two of us because it was always met with a commitment-phobia that would give even Mr. Big a run for his money. This would spark a lot of anger and annoyance with occasional tears, all on my part of course, because I never shut up and go a little crazy saying things I knew I’d be apologizing for in the morning. But ultimately we’d end up right back where we started- having fun and just enjoying each other’s company- which we do and it’s great. Sometimes I can get a little ahead of myself. I’m 23, he’s 25. We’re young, plenty of time, no rush, we have the rest of our lives, blah blah blah. But I want it now!! (haha). 

Then finally the unthinkable happened… boyfriend says without a shred of sarcasm, but instead with total sincerity.

Boyfriend: Meg, I want to buy a house. I want to sell my motorcycle, buy a house, and start the future.
Me: (loud noise as jaw hits the floor… followed by stunned silence.) 
Boyfriend: What? 
Me: Seriously? Umm… ok…. (still shocked) No wait!! Don’t sell the motorcycle!!
Boyfriend: (loud noise as jaw hits the floor… followed by stunned silence.) 
Me: I seriously just said that, didn’t I? (slaps myself) 

So anyway… we’re doing it!! No more apartment hunting!! We’re buying a house! Well boyfriend is… I’m not really in a position where I can help out other than say, yes pick this one! (Which is perfect if you ask me!) I was very nervous at first, but now I’m just excited. A real place to call our own. Decorate and paint and start the next step.

Just when I’ve written him off as a commitment-phobic butthead that will never come around… he completely surprises me with something so wonderful that it makes me roll my eyes at just how stupid I can be… and then I smile at how lucky I am. 

*Pardon my sappiness. I don’t use it often so just this once you can all say, awwwww, and then go vomit all over your computer screen.*