back to back confettified anniversaries
this time of the year is wonderful, because it's back-to-back anniversaries.
exactly one year ago today, i stepped off of a plane at the san diego airport, into the arms of someone who i had spoken with many times, but had yet to meet in person. the vacation became a catalyst for change in my life. i became enamoured with this beautiful city -- saw gorgeous palm trees, wandered around balboa park, encountered the friendliest people ever (i'm from NJ; i'm used to the cold, hard NY/northern NJ mentality), saw eric's band perform, and KNEW that something huge was happening.
and here i am, exactly one year later, LIVING in this city. i'm living in the building that i stayed in when i came on that first trip -- one floor above the boy i came to see. i've made friends and accquaintences, and i'm even working (temp, but it's a job).
"and in this moment i am happy...happy..."
-- "wish you were here" -- incubus
i no longer have to "wish you were here" because I am here. thank you, for befriending me in the way that you did, and convincing me to make that spur of the moment flight reservation. thank you for everything that has happened since then.
yesterday marked 5 months that i've lived in san diego.
today marks 1 year since my first visit to san diego.
amazing, isn't it?
it's a gorgeous day and a lazy day. it's labor day. and an anniversary day. i finally dyed my hair. it's so dark brown that it's almost black. it's rich and beautiful - just like today.
i am tired, but my heart is full. i have a droopy-eyed smile on my face. the fans are blowing a breeze, and i need some groceries. i'm in debt; i can't pay it yet, but it's all going to be okay in the end -- i just know it.
happy anniversary.
meredith <3 san diego
(and you too, duh)
EDITED TO ADD PICTURES OF ME AND MY NEW HAIRCOLOR!
soundtrack to this photosession: "transatlanticism" by death cab for cutie, and "without you" from RENT (the movie version) -- then the batteries in my camera ran out. heh.
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