Wedding Planners

I sit next to a girl at work that's reading a book about Languages of Love...or different ways people express love, etc. It's not the reason I'm posting-I found it really cool that she was taking the time to read it to IMPROVE herself, and her relationship with her husband.

Sometimes, I find it so frustrating the way Erich and I show affection to one another. I'm a very touch-oriented person, and like to spend lots of time just basking in his glow. Erich doesn't mind spending time apart, just zoning out on the computer, or in front of the TV, and it tends to irk me-especially early in the morning.

I've found it easier to cope with by finding things for me to do by myself. I play Maplestory, crochet, read, listen to music, write in my blogs, and check my email. I also fill the time by doing much needed chores around the house. And while I find that sometimes isn't enough, and I ask Erich to spend some time with me, I usually find it healthy for us to do our own things.

I guess the reason I mentioned my co-worker reading that book is I find it so cool that she's commited to improving things for herself. When I see someone doing that, it inspires me to improve myself-and there's a lot that I could improve. Like complaining less about Erich's mom when I find that she's being overbearing. I understand that she doesn't mean to be, and I accept her for herself, and know she doesn't mean to be frustrating-it makes things a little easier to accept.

That's all for me.

Although I'd like it noted that I'm turning into a Maplestory addict-I played online for 8 hours last night. I "level grinded" and it was awesome.

Stephanie