Monday, April 27, 2009

confessions of a newlywed who surrived "extended singleness" #1

Here is the first of several confessions I've been thinking about  . . .

Before, watching others fall in love, get engaged and marry was VERY bitter sweet.  I was happy for them, but the pain it caused inside could be intense, the struggle it reawakened difficult.

Now, I love weddings!  I love watching people fall in love!  I've even cried in joy at youtube videos of strangers weddings and even teared up watching this news reporter propose on air to an anchor! 



It's so fun to be able to experience sheer joy at watching people commit to marriage! :)

And, you know what? It's fun to have a husband who celebrates right along side me as we watch (and sometimes encourage) others as they fall in love. :)

Apr 27, 2009 6:02:00 AM | confessions of a newlywed, married life, my inner me, newlyweds, on the net, video

5 Comments

Lisa H. Chang

I love the video! And I'm looking forward to the future confessions. :) And I can relate w/ this one too ... thanks for sharing. :)

Posted by: Lisa H. Chang | Monday, April 27, 2009 at 09:11 AM

Fran

That was great! I started laughing when I saw the band aid on her finger.... thinking: if she had only known...but that is proof of the element of surprise!

Posted by: Fran | Monday, April 27, 2009 at 09:40 AM

Anna E. Lee

I saw this video on TV few days ago!!
I love it very much, it really make me feel VERY sweet.
:)

Posted by: Anna E. Lee | Tuesday, April 28, 2009 at 02:52 PM

amanda p. wu

On the TV news here in Taiwan? Really?? How cool! :)

Posted by: amanda p. wu | Tuesday, April 28, 2009 at 04:05 PM

southeastcountrywife

i finally remembered to watch this and i teared up too... :)

Posted by: southeastcountrywife | Monday, May 11, 2009 at 08:18 PM

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