Yes, we're planning on filing the papers without a lawyer (If we can stay civil just a bit longer) but things keep conspiring to make us spend the $300 filing fee on other things, like home repairs, medicine, new renters not being able to pay rent right away, etc. I've got a contract moonlighting gig that I'm hoping I can finish and get paid for by the end of the month, but I don't know how realistic that is -- end of November at the latest.
And in the meantime, I'm really getting hit hard with the not-enough-time bug. Given we've had a good chunk of a night together at least once a week, missing out on that on Friday is... really making me sad. It's simple, but it's the best way to put it. We got to see each other a bit last night, yes... and sitting and talking was great... and in-car makeouts were great... I missed having her lying next to me, watching a movie. Or just lying and talking. And the chances of seeing each other before Friday again are slim to none.
So, in an attempt to cheer myself up, here's an oddly funny story. I recently started a Reddit account. I guess I'm decent at giving advice there, but I've also tried to not out who I am since I guess a large number of locals post there. Also, to try and feel a bit more free to express myself. I figure...
Okay, my logic was that if I want to see if I can do poly, then there's a series of small steps I need to cover. I've already accepted Light's lifestyle. The question is, could I do the same sort of thing? Is it possible the only reason I identify as monoagamous is because I simply have never considered the alternative? Well, I figure step one: Can I flirt with someone without feeling guilty? I figured to find out, flirt with someone online (because it's faster, more convenient, and real life doesn't have a 'block' button). So I start flirting with someone on Reddit. Who flirts back, but is a lesbian who just likes flirting with anyone for the witty responses. So I'm thinking, okay, so even I manage to get a critical success on my Flirt roll (I warned you, Huge Nerd here) nothing would happen.
And... it was fun. No worries, no guilt, and I honestly can't remember the last time I flirted with someone I wasn't already in a relationship with, so... yeah, that worked out well.
... and then Light texts me and asks "Is <redditname> you?" Apparently she knows my personality well enough to tell it was me. Which is touching.
Annnd then she tells me the person I'm flirting with is local, and I'm now scheduled for a poly-meetup next month where I will now wind up meeting the person I was flirting with.
... still no guilt about it. Just lots of awkwardness. So... y'know, par for the course this last month or so.
So... yeah. I'm sitting here feeling lonely and glad I have you folks to 'talk' to. I've got as much of my project done as I can right now; need client feedback before I can continue, so that's at a pause right now. And I think I'm out of websites to read. But I don't want to sleep yet. So... ah, well.
And in the meantime, I'm really getting hit hard with the not-enough-time bug. Given we've had a good chunk of a night together at least once a week, missing out on that on Friday is... really making me sad. It's simple, but it's the best way to put it. We got to see each other a bit last night, yes... and sitting and talking was great... and in-car makeouts were great... I missed having her lying next to me, watching a movie. Or just lying and talking. And the chances of seeing each other before Friday again are slim to none.
So, in an attempt to cheer myself up, here's an oddly funny story. I recently started a Reddit account. I guess I'm decent at giving advice there, but I've also tried to not out who I am since I guess a large number of locals post there. Also, to try and feel a bit more free to express myself. I figure...
Okay, my logic was that if I want to see if I can do poly, then there's a series of small steps I need to cover. I've already accepted Light's lifestyle. The question is, could I do the same sort of thing? Is it possible the only reason I identify as monoagamous is because I simply have never considered the alternative? Well, I figure step one: Can I flirt with someone without feeling guilty? I figured to find out, flirt with someone online (because it's faster, more convenient, and real life doesn't have a 'block' button). So I start flirting with someone on Reddit. Who flirts back, but is a lesbian who just likes flirting with anyone for the witty responses. So I'm thinking, okay, so even I manage to get a critical success on my Flirt roll (I warned you, Huge Nerd here) nothing would happen.
And... it was fun. No worries, no guilt, and I honestly can't remember the last time I flirted with someone I wasn't already in a relationship with, so... yeah, that worked out well.
... and then Light texts me and asks "Is <redditname> you?" Apparently she knows my personality well enough to tell it was me. Which is touching.
... still no guilt about it. Just lots of awkwardness. So... y'know, par for the course this last month or so.
So... yeah. I'm sitting here feeling lonely and glad I have you folks to 'talk' to. I've got as much of my project done as I can right now; need client feedback before I can continue, so that's at a pause right now. And I think I'm out of websites to read. But I don't want to sleep yet. So... ah, well.