I Love Whit!

…the thought of spending my life with her brings peace to my soul.

It sucks sometimes to see our friends and family rushing off and getting married. Whit and I have been together for four years. And no matter how much we want to run away and get hitched, we’ve decided to be adults and start our life together the ‘right’ way. Not to say, really, that there’s a wrong way and we’re right. But we want to have surrounding circumstances in our advantage. No surprise pregnancy. No long distance relationship. No cross-country move. No way-too-soon-to-get-married marriage. We’ve decided to avoid all of these and substitute good ol’ commitment. And I think that it’ll work out just fine 🙂

She graduates in June, accomplishing in 4 years what most barely get done in 5. She works hard and it’s all about to pay off!

But really. Not just in a wishful sentimental way. She was at my house on Saturday, before I was, helping set up for Fifi’s party. Whenever she isn’t at some family event, people wonder where she is. But not in that “Hey, where’s your girlfriend?” kind of way, but in a “Hey, we’re missing a part of the family!” kind of way. I’m so glad that she’s assimilated so well. My family, great as it is, seems to take a little getting used to. And Whit fits right in. She’s indispensable!

She’s the greatest woman in the world. She’s bright, she’s funny, she’s incredibly talented. But talent is not much to admire since it’s given, not achieved. But Whitney works harder than anyone I know and cultivates and develops her talents. She doesn’t let her gifts make her lazy – and I admire that about her.

So. I was chosen as one of 40 contestants in a local “Biggest Loser” contest. It’s based loosely on the show of the same title. Whitney has been nothing but encouraging. And – I guess – any ‘good’ person would be. But Whit is an active encouragement in my life. She cheers me on. She loves me. She’s proud of me. I can’t do it without her. And, let’s face it, I wouldn’t have done it without her.

And for letting me rejoice. She probably has no idea how much I need her and her support. But knowing that I have somebody who I can share all my joys and troubles with is maybe the greatest comfort of all.

Things that I can’t tell anyone else! 🙂

Today was Whit’s final Teach for America interview. I had no doubt that she’d knock it out of the park – but I didn’t know how she’d think she’d do.

Well. She killed it. And she’s pleased with how she did and confident. Which – to me – is even better than just her getting the job. 🙂

I love her so much. One more step toward life!

I got into college. If I hadn’t met Whit, I probably never would’ve whipped myself into shape.

Thanks, Lover. 😉