16/November 11

So much has been going on.

Yesterday was the Marine Corps' Birthday... Happy Birthday Marine Corps! And I went to a Ball with Lynn and James. It was lots of fun. Nice to get dressed up and go out as an adult :-) The speaker was awesome... a man from NYFD who lost his 2 sons on 9.11. Very moving and inspirational speech. He talked about how this affected his life and what he and his wife have done in the aftermath to not sit still during the war. Last night was when I finally felt the magnitude of this war. On an innocent day, these people attacked us on our land. And we must fight back. I still don't agree that this is our war but I agree with the answer to protect and defend our country. It took 5 years but the liberal mind of mine has shifted to see this perspective.

I talked to Damon yesterday... after a beer or two... and babbled on to him about Chemistry and Space Camp and the Ball and his parents and the squad, etc., etc. I talked about the best friend comment and I kind of laughed about it. I don't think I should have. The reaction I got from him seemed to be one of mutual consideration. Does that mean that he feels the same towards her? I wouldn't mind, save the ignorance I would feel for not knowing a vital piece of my husband's life. Another conversation for another day.

It's just amazing how close I feel to him when he gives me the time he has. Then I really feel special to him. Not in a validation kind of way, but a romantic kind of way.